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Great Tides Waterpark will feature a children's splash area with multiple waterslides and water spraying from above. Photo Credit: Norwegian Cruise Line Cruise Norwegian Cruise Line releases images of waterpark on Great Stirrup CayThe images show key parts of the Great Tides Waterpark, which opens Sept. 4 on NCL's private island.

New Distribution Capability connectivity and Business Priority access are scheduled to be available in late 2026 and early 2027, respectively.

Aviation Southwest to add NDC connectivity, Business Priority optionThe airline announced plans for New Distribution Capability connectivity by the end of 2026 and a Business Priority product in early 2027.

The Commission Payment Status Tool is part of Onyx's efforts to improve how advisors get paid.

Retail Onyx launches tool to help advisors keep track of paymentsTo use the tool, advisors visit Onyx's website and enter a few booking details.

Margaret Haas Wolf, Brownell's vice president of agency development.

Retail Brownell names Margaret Haas Wolf VP of agency developmentCurrently director of advisor development, Haas Wolf will join Brownell's leadership team and oversee the agency's growth.

Before granting approval for the Max 7, the FAA required updates to the flight-control software, flight crew alerting system and a redesigned engine anti-ice system.

Aviation Boeing's 737 Max 7 cleared for takeoffAfter years of delays, the FAA has certified the smallest variant in Boeing's 737 Max series. Southwest Airlines is slated to be the launch customer.

The Discovery Princess at Icy Strait Point in Alaska.

Cruise Insights Why Princess ships need more specialty diningDuring an Alaska cruise on the Discovery Princess, I discovered how challenging it is to book the ship's specialty restaurants. They're popular -- and for good reason.

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One of the three subsidiaries under the proposed plan would be responsible for managing the Amtrak fleet.

Amtrak is planning to restructure its organizationManagement says the plan, still in its early stages, aims to "deliver more riders, more revenue and the best customer service in the transportation industry."

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TripSuite is launching an MCP server to allow advisors to connect the platform with Claude and ChatGPT.

TripSuite travel agency platform makes AI advancesTripSuite is enabling the platform to connect with AI tools Claude and ChatGPT.

River Cruising Insights

Travel CEOs tackle river cruising challenges, including low water levelsThe CEOs of Tauck, Avoya and Signature addressed big issues facing river cruising today: low water levels and overtourism. Here's what they had to say.

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Marriott International said t its U.S.-Canada region had its best quarterly growth in more than three years.

Marriott's U.S. hotels surged in Q2, and not just because of the World CupIn the U.S. and Canada, Marriott reported strength throughout the region, and growth in luxury and nonluxury segments.

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On Sunday, WestJet grounded operations across its network due to the strike by the Canadian Union of Public Employees.

Canada's WestJet cancels 60% of U.S. flights on MondayRecovering from a one-day flight attendants' strike, the airline canceled 302 cross-border flights.

Aviation

American's new 24-hour refund rule is on par with United's policy but stricter than Delta's.

American Airlines updates 24-hour refund rule for close-in bookingsBookings made within seven days of departure are no longer eligible for a refund if the customer cancels within 24 hours of booking.

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There's no business travel like show-business travel

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Corporate Travel

There's no business travel like show-business travelBehind actors, hit shows, movie premieres and arena tours are travel agencies that play a critical supporting role. Here's what they do and how they do it.

The two-level infinity pool at the Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos overlooks the Sea of Cortes and boasts beautiful mosaic tiles of turquoise and green. Photo Credit: Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos

Mexico Travel

A different side of Mexico in Los CabosThe region was once a remote outpost for sportfishing and surfing, but it's evolved over the decades into one of Mexico’s most exclusive resort destinations.

Franklin, the author’s pet minipoodle, strikes a pose in his bathrobe during his stay at the Plaza Hotel in New York. Photo Credit: Brinley Hineman

Hotel News

Pampered pets: A tail of luxuryHotels, restaurants and even some airlines are going out of their way these days to welcome guests’ fur babies.

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Magellan Awards deadline has been extendedTravel Weekly is accepting entries through Aug. 14 for these awards for outstanding design, marketing and services in a broad range of travel industry segments.

Located in what was once the region’s most popular discotheque, Lucia Marbella Beach Club is the more chill sister to its neighboring beach club Nikki Beach Marbella.

The rebirth of Spain's Don Carlos Marbella in AndalusiaThe iconic hotel on Spain's Costa del Sol recently completed a $55 million renovation.

The Brilliant Lady docked in Sitka. The Virgin Voyages sailing was its first from its summer homeport of Seattle.

Virgin Voyages brings its vibe into the wilds of AlaskaCruisers are no strangers to the dichotomy of a day in port and an evening on a ship. But some brands and destinations bring that contrast out more than others.

The adults-only Hibiscus Serenity Pool and fountains in front of the central tower of the resort.

Revisiting Maui's Grand Wailea Resort after its redoThe $350 million transformation has touched nearly every corner of the 40-acre resort, from guestrooms and dining venues to its spa.

Opinion

The Takeaway The LGBTQ+ travel conundrum, rekindledTwo recent high-profile incidents showcase what members of the LGBTQ+ travel community say is a worrisome trend: growing intolerance.

How your salary can affect selling priceSince every dollar added back to profits will result in a purchase price increase, adding back your salary and benefits will increase that price, possibly very substantially.

The importance of community in a travel advisor's lifeJoining a local industry group can enable advisors to meet peers and form relationships that last far beyond the confines of an event.

The changing face of voluntourism in AfricaThe responsible-tourism market in Africa has matured considerably over the past decade, with operators shifting the focus away from hands-on volunteering.

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The main pool at Crete’s Daios Cove has the scenic Vathi Bay as its backdrop. Photo Credit: Daios Cove

Life on the edge at Crete's cliffside Daios CoveThe resort has long been a favorite for families, thanks to its kids' club and choice of restaurants. But this year, the property is upping the ante with new wellness offerings.

Namaqualand, located in South Africa's Northern Cape Province, is experiencing what experts are calling a "superbloom" due to recent record rainfall. Photo Credit: Namaqua Flower Beach Camp

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