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The first meeting of the American Society of Painters in Water Colors, later to become the American Watercolor Society, (AWS) took place in 1866 in New York City, which was much smaller geographically at that time. The northern border was where 59th Street is today. Central Park was nothing but meadows and farmland. Across the country, a cultural revolution was taking hold. Following the war, people were looking for art to help bring them joy. Watercolor painting was coming into its own and competing heavily with other media. Today, because of its beautiful and unique qualities that include transparency and layering effects, watercolor is used by scores of artists and admired by art fans throughout the world.

Dave Dzurick likes to play it safe when he travels, so he shops around for travel insurance. But lately, he's noticed that the policies have gotten more expensive.

One of the cruise industry's most well-known brands is adding a private beach club to the growing list of cruise line-operated destinations set to open in the next two years.

Alaska Airlines just launched an unusual new subscription service that is going to require a $5-per-month payment to get early access to Alaska fare sales and a bit more. The Seattle-based airline is calling it "Alaska Access" and is saying it gives advanced alerts to some of its biggest sales of the year.

Internova Travel Group has sued two former employees of its Altour division, alleging their new agency venture, NousTravel, performs the same functions of Altour and that the employees breached contractual agreements by soliciting employees and taking trade secrets.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will take delivery of a new Super Ship, the S.S. Emilie, in 2026. The ship will sail in Europe.

Amtrak is adding more trains to its schedule along the busy Northeast Corridor, owing to major strides in ridership after pandemic setbacks between 2020 and 2022.

American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) president and CEO Chip Rogers has stepped down. Kevin Carey, the trade group's senior executive vice president and COO, has replaced Rogers on an interim basis.

Travel advisors and analysts view new megaship orders from the world's two largest cruise lines as a sign of confidence in cruising and a signal that normal shipbuilding rates could soon return.

OutsideAgents.com has launched its new luxury division, Opulence.

​​High-speed rail company Brightline will add a brand-new stop along Florida’s Treasure Coast in the company’s latest expansion.

What are the most pressing issues facing travel advisors in 2024?

Following the succession from Peter Kern to Ariane Gorin, Expedia Group taps two long-time Expedia veterans to lead newly formed operating divisions.

Ras Al Khamiah is one of the fastest growing destinations in the world. Last year was a record breaking year which saw a 24% year-on-year rise in international visitors to reach an incredible 1.2m.

Denver-based real estate company expands leadership team with addition of chief financial officer, general counsel and vice president of development.

The Resorts Companies Continues to Fortify Teams with Ongoing Company Growth

HAMA’s President, Sarah Gulla, currently serves as senior vice president of asset management at Pebblebrook Hotel Trust.

Hawaiian expects to have a total of three of its 12 787-9s by the end of the year.

Merging industry insights with Bites’ unique AI-driven training solutions, hospitality expert David Jacques Farahi joins as President to transform engagement and learning for frontline staff.

Meetings Industry Veteran to Help Further IAEE’s Strategic Plan 

Most people start their visit to the Czech Republic in Prague, the cradle of Czech culture and one of Europe’s most intriguing capitals.