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A family on a dogsledding expedition in Sweden with Pelorus Travel.
A family on a dogsledding expedition in Sweden with Pelorus Travel. Photo Credit: Pelorus Travel

Families looking to get off their devices and bond with each other are choosing active, often exhilarating experiences for their vacations. Tour operators are answering the call.

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"I choose the airline that keeps on flying," Deni Avdija says in an El Al commercial."I choose the airline that keeps on flying," Deni Avdija says in an El Al commercial. Photo Credit: El AlEl Al features basketball star Deni Avdija in ad campaignIn a video ad, the NBA pro talks about his life in the U.S., then segues into his experiences flying to Israel on El Al.
Cirque du Soleil's "Mad Apple" incorporates comedy, acrobatics, magic, dance and live music.
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American Airlines said more than 800 narrowbody planes will get seatback entertainment screens.
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The MSC Magnifica did a world cruise in 2026, and another is scheduled for 2027.
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RetailThe Travel Institute introduces course on booking air travelTopics include fraud, client qualification, air pricing, booking and ticketing, and risk management.
Hotel NewsDisney announces a slew of theme park updates at D23 eventDisney unveiled updates about theme park projects, from new themed lands to reimagined favorites, at Disney World Resort, Disneyland and Disney Cruise Line.
Hotel NewsThe AI data-center building boom is fueling a strong year for U.S. hotelsThe U.S. hotel industry's growth is surpassing expectations, with analysts and hotel CEOs saying that the AI-related construction boom is a key driver.
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Hotel La Compania Casco Antiguo in Panama City's old town.
Central / South America TravelExperiencing Panama City's culture, history and food sceneThanks to a stopover program through Copa Airlines, Jamie Davis Smith and her family were able to explore Panama City.
Koh Yao Noi is the optimal base for clients who want to explore the 40-some karst islands dotted across the Phang Nga Bay.
Exploring Koh Yao Noi, a relaxing alternative in ThailandOn Thailand's many stunning islands, it's easy to find thumping bars and full moon parties. But what about clients who want a quiet, unspoiled island?
Izakaya, an Asian restaurant at Xela in Tulum, offers contemporary Asian dishes infused with coastal Mexican influences.
New culinary concepts at Tulum, Mexico City hotelsNamron Hospitality has introduced reimagined menus at La Valise Tulum, Encantada Tulum, Xela, Hotel Alexander and El Cortes.
The new Sunset Park on Deck 15 includes an artificial turf lawn, cabanas, plenty of seating, a movie screen and the Sunset Park Cafe.
Celebrity Solstice refresh adds plenty of splashThe Solstice, which launched in 2008 as the first of Celebrity's five Solstice-class ships, was also the first to undergo an upgrade as part of a $250 million refurbishment of the five ships.

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The TakeawayLet's end these travel trendsAdvisors at Virtuoso's annual conference talked about changes they'd like to see in how people approach travel planning.
Nadia "Sparkle" Henry
Fifteen days in Japan wasn't enoughMy family and I created unforgettable memories while I got the opportunity to explore the destination as a travel professional.
Mark Pestronk
When is it OK for ICs to sign contracts?Should hosts sign their IC's group contracts? Here's a two-tiered strategy.
“Iron Mike Legacy: The Mike Tyson Immersive Experience," opening at the Flamingo in Las Vegas in November, will use holograms, projection mapping and other techniques to tell the story of the boxer's early life and career.
Immersive attraction will offer ringside seat to Mike Tyson's career"Iron Mike Legacy: The Mike Tyson Immersive Experience," opening Nov. 18 at the Flamingo in Las Vegas, tells the life story of the controversial former heavyweight boxing champ.

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Editor at large Robert Silk, Saad Saeed, the CEO of Layla, a generative AI travel search interface, and host Rebecca Tobin talk about how Layla works and what Saeed's team has uncovered about consumer habits and how people research travel.AI is changing how consumers research travel: A Summer Series episode

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