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Cruise Planners Continues to Enhance Training Programs in 2025
Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel agency franchise network announced their lineup of training programs for 2025 at their annual Convention, CP World, in Fort Lauderdale.
Avelo Airlines Soars Into Holiday Travel Season As America’s Most Reliable Airline
In October, Avelo ranked #1 in on-time performance with 90.5% of the airline’s flights arriving at their destinations within 15 minutes of their scheduled arrival time – the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) standard metric for reporting on-time performance in the U.S. airline industry known as A14. Avelo’s industry-leading performance in October fueled Avelo’s 2024 year-to-date (January through October) #1 ranking in on-time performance. The airline also delivered the industry’s lowest YTD flight cancellation rate.
WORLD RECORD EVENT IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Avèle is set to make history with the unveiling of the world’s “Largest dual-sided rotating puzzle cube mosaic image” during Rubik’s Cube’s 50th anniversary. This monumental event, certified by Guinness World Records, will take place at an exclusive red-carpet gala at Avèle Galerías de la Marina in Cap Cana.
HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE Scheduled to Open in 2026 A New Luxury Hotel in Hakone
Leading global real estate company Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd., and Mitsui Fudosan Resort Management Co., Ltd. will open HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE in Hakone, Japan (Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture) in 2026. The new, 126-room property will be located in Hakone’s premier hot spring resort area on more than 33 acres within the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.
EF Ultimate Break Unveils Company’s New Responsible Travel Initiative in Partnership with TAT
EF Ultimate Break, a leader in guided, experiential travel for Gen Z and Millennials ages 18-35, today announced a partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand where the company will introduce its new Responsible Travel initiative, committed to the tenets of responsible and more sustainable itinerary design, starting with more than a dozen new tours in Thailand, just in time for EF Ultimate Break’s massive Black Friday travel sale in November 2024.
KSL RESORTS ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT CYBER SAVINGS AT SELECT PROPERTIES
As the countdown to the holiday shopping season begins, KSL Resorts – a hospitality company that manages world-class destination resorts, hotels and clubs – has announced their Best Sales of the Year for travel available for the rest of this year and 2025, exclusively at select properties throughout its distinctive portfolio including, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Silverado Resort, Pismo Lighthouse Suites, The Piccolo, Shore Cliff Hotel, Paso Robles Inn, Avila Lighthouse Suites, Camelback Resort and Blue Mountain Resort.
Overseas Adventure Travel Announces Black Friday Travel Deals
This holiday season, travelers have even more reason to celebrate: Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T.), the leader in personalized small group and solo-friendly travel for Americans ages 50 and older, announced significant Black Friday Travel Savings to provide more world discoveries for less in 2025.
Shamal Unveils The Anchor, a New Premier Dining Destination at Dubai Harbour
Shamal - a diversified investment firm, born in Dubai, managing a global portfolio of investments, assets and experiences, has started construction on The Anchor, a new premium dining destination in Dubai Harbour. Meticulously designed for the seafront district, The Anchor is the latest addition to the wide range of upscale residential, lifestyle and hospitality offerings at the harbour.
MARINA BAY SANDS UNVEILS ‘ABOVE BEYOND’ BRAND VISION AS IT REACHES NEW MILESTONE
Leading luxury hospitality icon Marina Bay Sands has unveiled a new brand vision and campaign as it marks a significant milestone in its US$1.75 billion reinvestment programme, with the completion of the exclusive Paiza Collection across all three hotel towers. This ambitious transformation, designed to elevate every facet of the guest and hospitality experience, was driven by a singular vision to create a destination that transcends imagination.
Villa Vie Residences Releases Tour La Vie - The 4-Year World Cruise
Villa Vie Residences, the leading innovator in residential cruising, proudly announces the launch of its Tour La Vie program, starting at just under $40,000 per year. Residents have the flexibility to join their customized journey at any port during the continuous global adventure for up to 4 years.
Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States in 2026 with the Best of Canada & New England
For travelers seeking to discover the beauty of the changing colors of the fall leaves, seaside villages and historic charm, Princess Cruises is offering something for everyone with its newly announced 2026 Canada & New England season. Sapphire Princess is sailing her first-ever season in Canada/New England, alongside Majestic Princess, with options to explore the splendor and taste the best seafood of the region from three departure ports – New York, Boston and Québec City.
SANDALS® RESORTS AND BEACHES® RESORTS TURN BLACK FRIDAY CARIBBEAN “BLUE”
Sandals Resorts International invites travelers to bask in the Caribbean’s bright blue hues with its Black Friday sale kicking off today, offering up to 65% off and up to a $1,500 booking credit, plus one night free on select room categories, on bookings made through December 3rd (Travel Tuesday). The limited-time offer includes a flex pay 0% financing option for 12 months, extending a special perk for vacationers to treat themselves during the year’s busiest shopping season, and is valid for travel through December 3, 2025.