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SEABOURN QUEST EMBARKS ON MAIDEN ALASKA SEASON
Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, is setting course for an extraordinary 2025 Alaska season as Seabourn Quest makes her maiden arrival to “The Last Frontier.” From May to September 2025, the ultra-luxury ship will sail on 18 seven-day itineraries between Vancouver, British Columbia and Juneau, Alaska, offering guests unparalleled access to the region’s breathtaking landscapes and rich cultures. Seabourn’s exclusive Ventures by Seabourn program provides more experiential and interactive opportunities to explore Alaska’s hidden gems.
Five New Holland America Line Legendary Voyages Promise Grandeur in 2026-2027
Today, Holland America Line unveiled new Legendary Voyages that create destination-rich vacations sailing roundtrip from the United States. The five new cruises, which range from 27 to 45 days, will provide guests the opportunity to explore one or several regions in depth—including the Mediterranean, the South Pacific, the Pacific Northwest, Alaska and Hawaii.
“DIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT” TO DEBUT AT SEA ABOARD MSC CRUISES’ FLAGSHIP MSC WORLD AMERICA
Get ready for a spectacular lineup of entertainment options, including the first-ever at sea “Dirty Dancing in Concert,” aboard MSC World America. When MSC Cruises’ new flagship sets sail from Miami in April 2025, guests will see the beloved Lionsgate film taken to the next level with live singers, dancers and musicians, bringing the screening of the iconic movie to life. The ship will also showcase a variety of other dazzling new entertainment options around the clock, from spectacular stage shows and live music to enriching activities, games and more.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Reveals New Details for Wild Oasis
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay today announced exciting new details about Wild Oasis, including new animal species coming to the park, a new drop tower ride and new interactive climbing structures, splash pad and more. Located within the Jungala area of the park, the all-new Wild Oasis will be North America’s most immersive kid-friendly adventure realm when it opens this Spring 2025, designed to ignite the imagination and engage all the senses, promising non-stop excitement for every member of the family.
Boom Supersonic Achieves Supersonic Flight
Boom Supersonic, the company building the world’s fastest airliner, Overture, today announced the successful first supersonic flight of its XB-1 demonstrator aircraft at the Mojave Air & Space Port in California. Boom designed, built, and flew the world’s first independently developed supersonic jet—the first civil supersonic jet made in America.
Wyndham Caps Banner Year, Poised for Continued Growth Amid Rising Global Travel Demand
Following a banner year capping multiple milestones and accomplishments, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is poised for continued growth and innovation in 2025. Chief among its priorities: complementing its strong foundation of economy and midscale brands with new upscale and lifestyle brands, while scaling technology and digital capabilities to deliver best-in-class experiences for hotel owners and guests.
Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Celebrates 28 Years, April 24-27, 2025!
The Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, the longest-running music festival in Las Vegas and the largest rockabilly event in the U.S., celebrates its 28th year from April 24–27, 2025, at The Orleans Hotel and Casino. This four-day festival draws 9,000 fans from over 20 countries, with up to 15,000 attendees for its legendary Saturday Classic Car Show. Known for its stylish, head-turning crowd and unparalleled retro-inspired entertainment, VLV is a celebration of music, fashion, and culture.
CELEBRITY CRUISES ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF RIVER VACATIONS AND NEW FLEET
Celebrity Cruises will usher in a new era in river cruising with Celebrity River Cruises, a premium river cruise vacation that will begin taking bookings this year. The brand has signed an initial order for 10 transformative ships that will take guests to historic cities on the world’s most iconic rivers, launching in Europe. Celebrity Cruises will bring the elevated design and sophistication of the Edge Series ocean ships to the river. When you combine that with the brand’s signature hospitality and unique itinerary offerings, Celebrity River Cruises will deliver unforgettable experiences – The Celebrity Way.
WTTC Welcomes EMBRATUR as Its Newest Destination Partner
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the integration of the Brazilian Tourist Board (EMBRATUR) as its newest Destination Partner, marking an exciting chapter in collaborative efforts to drive global tourism growth.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025: A Space to Read Balcony Garden sponsored by Viking
Viking, a global leader in experiential travel which offers river, ocean and expedition voyages on all seven continents, today announced a new collaboration with Freddie Strickland and Ben Gifford at the upcoming 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, which will take place from 20 – 24 May. As a long-standing supporter of the RHS, this will be the eleventh time Viking has been part of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, often billed as the ‘world’s greatest flower show’ – and its fourth consecutive year of sponsoring a balcony garden.
A Carbon-light Way to Explore Europe – by Rail
For the climate conscious traveller, finding ways to holiday whilst being kinder to the environment, has become a perennial challenge. Rail tour specialist Ffestiniog Travel is assisting by offering no-fly escorted train tour options around Europe that leaves a low carbon footprint in their wake.
Bookings Now Live for Mason and Fifth’s Largest Location - Westbourne Park
London-based hospitality and lifestyle brand Mason & Fifth announce bookings are set to go live on January 28th for its largest location in Westbourne Park, set to open in June 2025. Following the continued success of the brand’s boutique guesthouses in Primrose Hill and Bermondsey, Westbourne Park will be the first of its kind for flexible stays in the UK - offering a full ecosystem of accommodation, wellness, cultural events and culinary experiences under one roof, whether guests are staying for just a night or settling in for longer.