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The United Kingdom (UK) continues to be a top destination for American travelers, but if you’re planning on soaking in some of the country’s incredible dramatic coastlines and picturesque beaches while you’re there on holiday, a word of warning—you may find yourself swimming in sewage if you aren’t careful. 

Hilton announced a new partnership with ResortPass to bring curated day pass packages to participating properties across the Americas.

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The Dominican Republic is a lush, tropical Caribbean isle perfect for growing cocoa, and farms and tourist initiatives across the island offer the best ways to savor the flavor of chocolate, right where it’s grown and produced. 

Cruise season is officially underway in Montreal.

Caribbean all-inclusive leader Sandals Resorts has concocted a one-of-a-kind gig for one lucky new hire who will get to work sampling and fine-tuning cocktails for its new Poolside Sippers menu. In the exclusive role of Caribbean Cocktail Critic, this person will be part of a stirring pilot program at the company’s newest Jamaican resort, Sandals Dunn’s River.  

Governor Gavin Newsom and Visit California CEO Caroline Beteta just broke the news that California still retains the largest market share of tourism in the entire United States. According to new data released today, travel spending in the Golden State reached a record high of $150.4 billion in 2023, outstripping the previous record amount of $144.9 billion seen in 2019.

Norwegian Cruise Line will team up with a nudist travel company to present a naked cruise. Packing should be quick and easy.

For Halloween enthusiasts, Howl-O-Scream is returning to SeaWorld this fall, and the theme park company is offering a Mayhem sale to celebrate.

Oahu is getting its first adults-only hotel when the Romer House Waikiki opens on June 1, 2024. 

Amid the fanfare of a press conference about the growth of inbound United States tourism, Brand USA Today officially introduced its new president and CEO and bid goodbye to its longtime leader after a dozen years of service.Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, welcomed Fred Dixon into the DMO’s top role. Dixon is the current president and CEO of NYC Tourism + Conventions.He will take over in July for Chris Thompson, who announced his retirement from the role last year. Thompson held the role of Brand USA president and CEO from 2012 until 2024.

Last week was a fun-filled week of theme park news.

If you’re thinking about a vacation rental in Hawaii, you should know that the market is in a topsy-turvy state right now.

Halloween may still be six months away. But Mickey and Minnie are already gearing up for the spooky holiday.

Spirit Airlines announced its first-quarter earnings on Monday, but the focus was on the second quarter. And it wasn’t good news.

United Vacations is offering travelers savings of up to 75 percent during its Semi-Annual Sale this May.

As industry insiders, it goes without saying that travel advisors have the scoop on all things travel-related. That includes the hotels and resorts that are truly worth their steep price-tag.And if we’re being honest, what globetrotter likes splurging on a hotel only to be disappointed? There’s nothing worse than discovering upon check-in that a property you were eagerly anticipating is not exactly worth what you paid for it. With that in mind, we decided to reach out some of the industry’s top advisors to gather their insider’s opinion on hotels that are worth every penny…and then some. So be sure to bookmark this page for your next vacation, because here are the hotels that you can feel comfortable splashing a little cash on.

Hard Rock International, Seminole Gaming, Royal Caribbean International, and Celebrity Cruises are joining forces in a global partnership deal that will let travelers take advantage of perks and discounts across all four of the powerhouse brands.As part of the massive deal, millions of customers who are members of each brands’ loyalty and casino rewards programs will now have access to “reciprocal benefits.” The loyalty programs include Unity by Hard Rock, Royal Caribbean’s Club Royale, and Celebrity Cruises’ Blue Chip Club. Moving forward, members of all of the programs will earn reciprocal benefits anytime they play, stay, dine, or shop at participating Hard Rock locations or sail on any Royal Caribbean or Celebrity ships.“We see this as a marriage made in heaven,” Jeff Hook, executive vice president and chief marketing officer of Seminole Hard Rock Support Services, told TravelPulse during a recent interview."If you’re customer of Hard Rock, now you don’t just have benefits with Hard Rock, you also have benefits with Royal Caribbean and Celebrity. And conversely if you're a Royal Caribbean or Celebrity member, you now have benefits with Hard Rock.”

Several high-ranking members of the United States government have reached an agreement on a final bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for five years.

Luxury villa company Rental Escapes is celebrating Travel Advisor Appreciation Month with a bonus commission of up to $5,000 for eligible bookings made by travel advisors throughout the month of May. 

Dubai’s ruler and Prime Minister of the UAE, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, today made a big announcement on social media platform X, declaring his approval of new passenger terminals at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), situated about 28 miles outside of Dubai. Construction is set to begin immediately.