Travel Industry News Page 193
Ocean Riviera Paradise Awarded Prestigious AAA Four Diamond Certification
Ocean Signature Resorts proudly announces that Ocean Riviera Paradise has been officially recognized with the esteemed AAA Four Diamond Certification. This distinguished accolade places the resort among a select group of North American hotels known for high-end amenities and meticulous service.
Epic Pass Lowers Prices for Gen Z to Make Hitting the Slopes Easier for Young Skiers & Snowboarders
In a major step to shape the future of skiing and snowboarding, Vail Resorts is doubling down on accessibility with new pricing for Gen Z and young travelers. Skiers and riders, ages 13 to 30, can now purchase the 2026/27 Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass for 20% less than standard pricing. Teens and young adults can score up to $220 in savings, with Epic Pass launching at $869 and Epic Local Pass at $649. All Passes for next season are on sale now at the lowest price of the year.
Innisfree Hotels Announces Opening of The Landing, Pensacola Beach's Newest Waterfront Event Venue
Innisfree Hotels announces the grand opening this month of The Landing, Pensacola Beach's new waterfront destination for celebrations, gatherings, destination entertaining, and community events. Featuring panoramic water views and access to a private stretch of beach, The Landing combines relaxed coastal charm with modern versatility to accommodate everything from weddings and milestone occasions to corporate functions and ticketed entertainment.
The Dyrt Publishes Seven Road Trip Guides That Span America
The Dyrt, the app to get the best campsites, built by the largest RVing and camping community in the U.S., has created comprehensive road trip guides for some of the most iconic routes in the country — and the best campgrounds along those routes — from coast to coast.
#WeBelieveintheExtraordinary: Avianca Expands Florida Footprint Through Miami FC Sponsorship
Avianca announced its official sponsorship with Miami FC, strengthening its presence in Miami and across South Florida while reinforcing its commitment to sports and the communities it connects. As part of the partnership, Avianca's logo will appear on the team's official jersey throughout the season, reinforcing the airline's connection to one of the most dynamic and multicultural cities in the United States.
Seatrade Cruise Global debuts first-ever wellness oasis
Seatrade Cruise Global has announced the debut of the first-ever Wellness Oasis — a new, dedicated hub designed to explore the future of wellness at sea through immersive programming, innovation and connection
Avora Residences Acquires Seven Seas Navigator, Announces Launch of Avora Lumina
Avora Residences has acquired the Seven Seas Navigator from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, marking a meaningful expansion of the residential cruise category into a new premium tier. The vessel will debut in January 2028 as Avora Lumina, serving as the flagship of Avora's residential platform designed specifically for long-term living at sea.
Now Open: 1 Hotel Tokyo--A Nature-Infused Urban Sanctuary
1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, is proud to announce the official opening of 1 Hotel Tokyo, the brand's first property in Japan. Now welcoming guests, the hotel is a sanctuary in the sky, set high within the Akasaka Trust Tower, offering sweeping views of the Imperial Palace gardens, Tokyo Tower, and the city skyline. The property brings 1 Hotels' signature nature-led design, trailblazing food and beverage concepts, wellness-forward experiences, and a luxuriously sustainable ethos to one of the world's most dynamic cities.
War in Middle East Trigger Volatile Security Perception and Early Signs of Demand Diversion
The escalation of the Middle East conflict has triggered diverse and sharp drops in travel security perception across Gulf destinations, prompting early signs of demand diversion among European and US travellers towards closer-to-home and long-haul alternatives, according to latest analysis of Mabrian (part of Almawave - Almaviva Group). US travellers are particularly sensitive to security concerns, while neighbouring destinations such as Egypt, Türkiye, and Jordan are feeling spillover effects on traveller confidence.
Breaking Travel News and Pacific Asia Travel Association announce new media partnership
Breaking Travel News (BTN) has announced a new media partnership with the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), strengthening collaboration between two influential voices in the global travel and tourism sector. Under the agreement, Breaking Travel News will serve as a supporting media partner for two of the association’s flagship events in 2026: the PATA Annual Summit (PAS 2026) taking place from 11–13 May in Gyeongju City and Pohang City, Republic of Korea, and PATA Travel Mart (PTM 2026) from 18–20 August in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
CELEBRITY CRUISES RELAUNCHES CELEBRITY SOLSTICE WITH EIGHT NEW EXPERIENCES
Celebrity Cruises' revitalized Celebrity Solstice set sail from Singapore on March 2, unveiling eight new experiences, including four spaces that are new to Celebrity – Trattoria Rossa, Sunset Park, The Parlor, and Boulevard Lounge – marking the beginning of the cruise line's major revitalization of its Solstice Series ships. Bow-to-stern enhancements also include refreshed accommodations – with updates to all existing staterooms, plus an additional 54 staterooms and four new stateroom categories to bring the ship to a total of 1,479 cabins. The 2026 itineraries for the revitalized Celebrity Solstice span Asia, Australia, and Alaska, ahead of a landmark 110-night Grand Voyage beginning September 13, 2026.
Lonely Planet Unveils New App and Bookable Experiences as it Evolves to a Digital-First Platform
Lonely Planet has announced a new app alongside the launch of bookable travel experiences – marking its most significant evolution yet from trusted guidebooks to a connected travel platform.