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Royal Caribbean reveals Perfect Day Mexico prediction and future destination plans
The family-focused cruise line expects Perfect Day Mexico, scheduled to open in 2027, to be a hit with customers sailing on Caribbean cruises
Value, culture and ‘destination dupes’: Advantage reveals the trends powering travel in 2025
Advantage Travel Partnership has highlighted the late booking trend among other issues in a state-of-the-nation update issued during its annual conference in Malta taking place this week
Abbot Kinney
How agents can inspire luxury clients to head to LA as City of Angels continues recovery
The airline is celebrating 35 years of flying to LA with the opening of its new LAX Clubhouse
British Airways parent IAG posts record €1.75bn summer profit
British Airways owner shrugs off Trump tariffs amid 'robust' demand for key routes
International Airlines Group (IAG) continues to enjoy ’robust demand’ for key transatlantic routes which continue to be ’a major area of strength’
Mexico slashes proposed cruise passenger tax ahead of summer start
Cruise industry lobbying has persuaded Mexico to slash the cost of its planned passenger tax and increase it at a stepped rate between July this year and 2028 amid warnings it would otherwise decimate arrival figures
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‘LA is always ready to roll out the red carpet’ – how the city is welcoming visitors back

The news images were shocking: large swathes of LA were left reduced to rubble, following 14 separate wildfires that tore through neighbourhoods across from Pacific Palisades to Malibu. A devastating 50,000 acres of land were destroyed, 10,000 people were displaced, and 30 lost their lives as a result of the fires. 

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US bookings ‘steady’ says Visit USA despite Donald Trump factor
Visit USA says cost, not Trump, is a potential barrier in visiting the US following first-quarter responses from agents and operators
Donald Trump's first 100 days: what effect has he had on travel?
One hundred days into Donald Trump’s second term as US president, we explore the repercussions for the travel sector
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The Boca Raton's Beach Club: the perfect place for your clients' winter escapes
News reporter Ilaria Grasso Macola discovers what it feels like to be one of the first guests at Florida’s newly renovated hotel, The Boca Raton’s Beach Club
Agents 'absolutely key' as Houston ramps up sport and Michelin food focus
The secret to growing its visitor numbers? Business travellers returning to this destination as leisure travellers
NCL reveals private island upgrade as Norwegian Aqua is christened
Norwegian Cruise Line christens its latest ship as it reveals plans for new amenities at its private island in The Bahamas
Agents say Trump effect is real, but operators play down president's impact
Two-thirds of respondents to a snap TTG poll this week said Donald Trump is putting off potential clients from travelling to the US, while some operators say Canada is benefiting
Poll: is Donald Trump's trade war putting your clients off visiting the US?
What ripple effects are President Trump’s actions and rhetoric having on the UK market to the US?
Virgin Atlantic touches down in Canada after more than 10-year absence
Virgin Atlantic says it is ’here to stay’ after resuming flights to Toronto following an absence of nearly a quarter of a century
Roland Fasel
The COO set on taking Maybourne on a global mission
The London-based luxury hotel group is embarking on a rebranded global mission
How a glut of bargain A380s prompted a new venture
Start-up Global Airlines puts two transatlantic charters on sale amid ongoing UK licence bid
Global Airlines is selling seats onboard two transatlantic flights scheduled for May as its application for a UK Air Operator’s Certificate continues
Air Canada expands transatlantic network with new Edinburgh-Montreal link
Three-times-weekly peak summer service to take off on 27 June
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Tui reveals which destination is punching well above its weight
The group confirmed at a media event on Wednesday (19 March) that bookings for Poland had jumped 200%
Iconic Cunard ship completes three-week refit ahead of Miami debut
The line has added some features from Queen Anne to its refurbished Queen Elizabeth as it prepares for its first season based in Miami
Stunning pictures capture Universal's latest theme park for the first time
Universal Orlando has shared a first glimpse inside its fourth and latest theme park, Universal Epic Universe, ahead of its opening in May
Why this emerging cruise style should be on every agent's radar
While expedition cruising is coming to greater attention, there still aren’t scores of expedition river lines in the market, making it more important for agents to know exactly where each one operates and what they offer, writes Expedition Cruise Network chief Akvile Marozaite for TTG
Norse Atlantic adds low-cost Caribbean flights from Gatwick
Norse Atlantic to offer fewer destinations after another year of losses
The low-cost long-haul outfit, formed out of the ashes of Norwegian Air’s long-haul operation, plans to lease out four aircraft to an Indian carrier resulting in it being able to serve fewer destinations from the UK
Air Canada boosts non-stop summer flight options to Dublin
Air Canada increases Dublin schedules to Vancouver and Montreal this summer
Air Canada has used a relaxation of Dublin airport’s capacity restrictions to increase frequencies to key destinations this summer
US strengthens airline compensation rules pledging to 'take out the haggling'
US warned its airports won't cope with 'mega decade' of sporting events
Country’s airports not ready for ’Thanksgiving-like travel extremes’ ahead of next year’s Fifa World Cup and the 2028 Olympics, warns the US Travel Association