Family Travel
In this Issue:
- Cruise: Onboard Fun Made for Gen Z & Their Families
- Onboard Review: Adventures by Disney Sails the Danube
- North America: Kid-Friendly Fun in the Florida Sun
- Asia/South Pacific: Where the Wild Things Are
- Multigen Crowd Heads to Mexico
The Palm Beaches See Canadian Tourism Surge
The Palm Beaches saw Canadian visitation rise 1.8 percent in the first half of 2026, even as Canadian travel to Florida declined 13.9 percent statewide.
Hilton Brings Tapestry Collection to Costa Rica With Montara
Montara Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, in the mountains of Heredia, marks the brand's debut in Costa Rica and Central America.
Princess Cruises Launches AI Cruise Planning App
Princess Cruises is bringing cruise planning into AI technology, giving travelers a new way to search itineraries, compare ships and check cruise pricing.
ALGV Locks In Savings for Holiday and 2027 Travel
ALG Vacations' offer window is open now and runs through Oct. 22, 2026, for travel booked as far out as Sept. 30, 2027.
Palma de Mallorca to Cap Cruise Ship Arrivals at Three Per Day
Palma de Mallorca will limit cruise arrivals to three ships per day during the peak summer season under a new agreement aimed at easing overtourism.
Scenic Highlights Switzerland With 13-Day Alps Journey
Scenic’s 13-day Iconic Switzerland journey combines panoramic rail travel, Alpine destinations and luxury accommodations for groups of up to 28 guests.
Hall of Famer DT Minich Talks Kissimmee
Florida Tourism Hall of Famer DT Minich talks Kissimmee, vacation homes and what travel advisors need to know about today’s family travelers.
MSC Group Breaks Ground on New Bahamas Private Island, Sandy Cay
MSC Cruises has broken ground on Sandy Cay, a new luxury private island in the Bahamas set to open in 2028.
Delta Adds New Europe Flights From Boston and Detroit
Delta is expanding its 2027 Europe schedule with new nonstop flights from Boston to Venice and Detroit to Athens, plus new Austin-Paris service.
The World is on the Menu
Seeing the world is one thing; tasting it offers travelers an entirely different way to connect with a destination.
TRAVELSAVERS and NEST Report Strong Growth at Travel Market
TRAVELSAVERS and NEST share 2026 sales growth, travel advisor trends, changing client behavior and gala winners at Travel Market in Texas.
Brightline Parent Companies File for Chapter 11
Brightline’s parent companies are entering Chapter 11, but new financing will keep Miami-Orlando rail service running as usual.
Discover Dominica Expands Reach With New Training Tool
The new destination training course gives advisors specialized knowledge and resources to sell Dominica to their clients.
Affluent Traveler Collection Reports Double Digit Growth
The Affluent Traveler Collection reported double-digit sales gains across its portfolio during its annual Symposium, held this week.
The 411 on Tanzania’s New Inbound Travel Insurance
Starting Oct. 1, 2026, foreign visitors entering Mainland Tanzania must hold valid Inbound Travel Insurance.
Catch Up on Travel’s Biggest Headlines
Royal Caribbean takes a stake in Sandals, Explora Journeys makes its move into river cruising and JAPEX returns to Ocho Rios. Plus, a nor’easter threatens Northeast air travel and measles cases are traced to a U.S. airport.
[UPDATED] Nor’easter On Track to Disrupt Weekend Air Travel
A slow-moving, early-season nor’easter is expected to disrupt air travel across the Northeast this weekend. Travelers are advised to check with their airline for potential delays.
Luxury Safari Options Expand Across East and Southern Africa
A wave of new and renovated properties across Tanzania, Namibia and beyond is reshaping what luxury safari travel looks like.
Princess Cruises Offers Holiday Cruises to Hawaii, Caribbean and Mexico Sailings
Princess Cruises is leaning into sunshine and holiday traditions with seasonal sailings to Hawaii, the Caribbean, Mexico and the Panama Canal.
New Women-Only Programs Span Wellness to Adventure
Tour operators and hotels are vying for the women-only travel market segment with everything from wellness retreats to high-adventure trips.
Aman Announces First South Korea Hotel
Aman is entering South Korea for the first time with Aman Seoul, a new ultra-luxury hotel in Cheongdam featuring branded residences.
Windstar Expands 2028 Europe Cruises With New Itineraries
Windstar Cruises has opened its 2028 Europe season for booking, with five yachts sailing the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.
Explora Journeys Announces Plans for First Luxury River Ships
Explora Journeys has signed a letter of intent with Den Breejen Shipyard to build its first luxury river ships, with sales planned to open in 2027.
Holland America Adds New Beach Club and Experiences at Half Moon Cay
Holland America Line is refreshing RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay with a new Beach Club, food pavilion, upgraded cabanas and more ahead of the destination’s 30th anniversary.
Visit West Launches New Travel Trade Website
Travel advisors and tour operators planning UK itineraries can now tap into a new resource from Visit West covering Bristol, Bath and surrounding areas.
Escape Falling Temps at St. Regis Cap Cana Resort
East Coast clients seeking a luxurious, easy-to-reach warm-weather escape can consider The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort.
Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Sets 2027 Renovation Plan
Arizona's iconic Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa will transform all 110 guestrooms and casitas starting in summer 2027.
Measles Cases Traced to Philadelphia International Airport
Measles, eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, is resurging due to declining vaccination rates, its high contagiousness and easy global travel.
Voting Underway for Second Annual ASTA Globes Gala
The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) has opened member voting for the 2027 ASTA Globes, giving members a chance to recognize agencies and...
Hyatt Opens First Grand Hyatt Property in Cancun
The 500-guestroom resort is expected to open in December as a fully all-inclusive property; this is Grand Hyatt's first hotel in Cancun.
