Oceania Cruises® Reveals Oceania Sonata™ Maiden Season Voyages

Oceania Cruises® Reveals Oceania Sonata™ Maiden Season Voyages

Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruise line, unveiled a first look at the itineraries of Oceania Sonata™, the first ship in its all-new Sonata Class debuting in August 2027. Now available online for preview with bookings opening on January 28, 2026, Oceania Sonata’s inaugural season features 22 sailings from August 2027 through April 2028, spanning more than 90 destinations on voyages ranging from 7 to 16 days.

Starwood Hotels Announces Plans for 1 Hotel & Homes Hudson Valley

Starwood Hotels Announces Plans for 1 Hotel & Homes Hudson Valley

Starwood Hotels, the sustainable hotel management company founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, is thrilled to announce plans for 1 Hotel & Homes Hudson Valley, set on the pristine shores of Fifth Lake in New York’s Ulster County. This upcoming development will be a significant addition to 1 Hotels, the mission-driven, nature-inspired luxury lifestyle brand. With residences projected to be offered for purchase beginning in Summer 2026 and a resort scheduled to open in 2028, the project will combine world-class hospitality, sustainability, and private branded luxury in one of the Hudson Valley’s most stunning natural settings.

Marriott Invites Travelers to Discover Latin America Through Authentic Cultural Experiences

Marriott Invites Travelers to Discover Latin America Through Authentic Cultural Experiences

At a time when travel is no longer defined merely by changing locations but by understanding the soul of the places visited, Marriott International hotels transform Latin America into a living map of flavors, art, history, and traditions. Through a curated selection of properties in Costa Rica, Colombia, Panama, and Peru, the company invites travelers to immerse themselves in experiences that foster a deep and meaningful connection with the identity of each destination.

Arctic Cruises See Rising Demand Among Affluent Travelers: Key Factors Behind the Shift

Arctic Cruises See Rising Demand Among Affluent Travelers: Key Factors Behind the Shift

The edge of the world. It’s got this weird pull, doesn’t it? For a long time, the Arctic was just for the hardcore types. Scientists, explorers, and people who didn’t mind a little frostbite. But everything has changed now. It’s different. We’re seeing more and more affluent travelers heading north. And honestly? It isn’t even about the destination anymore. It’s about the feeling. That deep connection to a world that doesn’t care about your emails or your schedule.

ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP NAMED TO THE FORTUNE WORLD’S MOST ADMIRED COMPANIES™ 2026 LIST

ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP NAMED TO THE FORTUNE WORLD’S MOST ADMIRED COMPANIES™ 2026 LIST

Royal Caribbean Group has been named to the Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies 2026 list, marking a defining moment in the company’s evolution into a global vacation leader. The annual ranking, compiled by Fortune® in partnership with Korn Ferry, surveys executives, directors, and industry analysts to evaluate companies across nine key reputation attributes including innovation, quality of management, products and services, social responsibility, and long-term investment value.

What’s New for West Sweden in 2026?

What’s New for West Sweden in 2026?

Exciting hotel openings, new hiking and biking trails and major cultural moments feature across Gothenburg & West Sweden in 2026 – all with sustainability in mind. The West Sweden tourist board is unveiling a wave of new openings and experiences for 2026, from boutique hotel expansions and picturesque cycling routes to significant cultural anniversaries and intriguing art festivals.

Propellic strengthens executive leadership to support next phase of growth in travel marketing

Propellic strengthens executive leadership to support next phase of growth in travel marketing

Propellic, a category-leading digital and performance marketing agency dedicated exclusively to the travel and tourism industry, today announced the expansion of its executive leadership team with the appointments of Jeff Johnson as Chief Operating Officer and John Matson as Chief Revenue Officer. The additions mark a key milestone as Propellic enters its next phase of growth, enterprise expansion, and product innovation. The leadership appointments underscore Propellic’s focus on scaling operational excellence, strengthening revenue discipline, and expanding the ways it supports travel brands navigating an increasingly complex marketing and distribution landscape.

United Airlines Q4 and Full Year EPS Beat Wall Street Expectations

United Airlines Q4 and Full Year EPS Beat Wall Street Expectations

United Airlines (UAL) today reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results that exceeded Wall Street expectations and were within guidance. The airline’s diluted earnings per share of $10.20 and adjusted diluted earnings per share1 of $10.62 for 2025 rose versus 2024. The company delivered full-year pre-tax earnings of $4.3 billion, with a pre-tax margin of 7.3%, and adjusted pre-tax earnings1 of $4.6 billion, with an adjusted pre-tax margin1 of 7.8%. Total operating revenue for the year grew 3.5% year-over-year to $59.1 billion — the highest in United history. The company generated $8.4 billion of operating cash flow and $2.7 billion in free cash flow1 in 2025, and expects to generate a similar level of free cash flow2 in 2026.

Ramadan, Saudi-Style: When the Community Gathers, the Nights’ Awaken, and Culture Comes Alive

Ramadan, Saudi-Style: When the Community Gathers, the Nights’ Awaken, and Culture Comes Alive

For one month each year, Saudi changes its rhythm entirely. Days grow quieter and slower, and then, as the sun sets, Saudi comes alive. Streets fill, tables stretch long, music and storytelling echo through historic districts, and cities transform into social spaces shaped by food, family, and shared moments. For visitors, Ramadan offers one of the most immersive ways to experience Saudi, not through landmarks alone, but through how life is lived when the sun sets.