After years of strength during the pandemic, travel suppliers and sellers say that Mexico bookings softened this year as U.S. travel demand moved to long-haul destinations and cruises. While the slump raised…
Author: Nicole Edenedo
Arival notes continued splurge on travel experiences but fewer trips
ORLANDO — Travelers this year are spending more money on in-destination experiences while taking longer trips with smaller groups of friends and family, according to recent findings from travel research firm Arival,…
Uniworld will charter two former Crystal river ships
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will charter two ships from Riverside Luxury Cruises for sailings in Europe. Uniworld will charter the Riverside Bach and Riverside Mahler under three-year agreements, with Uniworld hiring its…
Pleasant Holidays now offers Atlas expedition cruises
Pleasant Holidays and luxury sister brand Journese have partnered with Atlas Ocean Voyages to offer guests small-ship expedition cruises. Atlas Ocean Voyages’ ships accommodate just under 200 passengers, taking them on expeditions…
Exodus Travels changes its name
Exodus Travels is changing its name to Exodus Adventure Travels. The small group adventure travel company’s move to rebrand was done to better reflect its position in the adventure travel space. “This…
European Waterways will sail new barge in France’s Champagne region
European Waterways will launch a new luxury canal barge that will sail the inland waterways of the Champagne region of France, beginning in May 2024. The eight-passenger Kir Royale is the company’s…
East Coast to Europe, the fall teems with possibilities
Whether clients are looking for an immersive food-and-wine-focused itinerary on the Douro, an intimate experience in France’s Champagne region or a leaf-peeping sailing in the Northeast, they’ll have no shortage of options…
Pleasant Holidays adds Egypt, Jordan, Emirates tours to its portfolio
Pleasant Holidays and its luxury sister brand, Journese, have added Egypt, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates to its portfolio for 2023 and 2024 as the company continues its expansion efforts in…
One unforgettable day on a Viking Nile cruise
Nicole Edenedo I just completed a press trip to Egypt with Viking to launch their newest and fourth ship on the Nile, the Viking Aton. It was an abbreviated version of the…
Asia specialist Remote Lands continues Aman partnership
Asia specialist Remote Lands is continuing its partnership with Aman Resorts in 2024 for Remote’s private jet experiences. Aman Jet Expeditions are limited to eight or nine couples who travel aboard an…