Tinder co-founder Justin Mateen acquires Santa Barbara’s historic El Encanto Hotel for $82.2M. Major luxury renovations planned to preserve its iconic charm.
Carnival Cruise Line unveils Celebration Key, a $600M private island in Grand Bahama offering family fun, adult retreats, Bahamian culture, and adventure.
Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas is under scrutiny after a gastrointestinal illness outbreak affected over 140 people during a roundtrip cruise from Los Angeles to Mexico. The incident, which took place from July 4 to July 11, 2025, is currently being investigated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which has
Over 140 passengers and crew aboard Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas fell ill during a Mexico cruise. CDC investigates cruise virus outbreak.
Amtrak’s humorous safety sign goes viral, spotlighting a serious U.S. rail crisis. With 819 deaths in 2024, trespassing is the top cause of rail fatalities nationwide.
Star Princess by Princess Cruises launches in 2025 with immersive shows, global entertainment, and luxury voyages across the Mediterranean and Caribbean.
For travelers yearning for European charm without the long flight or passport stamp, several U.S. towns deliver a deeply immersive experience. Places like Solvang, CA, Sugarcreek, OH, Charlotte Amalie in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Door County, WI, and Leavenworth, WA showcase a cultural heritage rooted in European traditions—while serving as powerful engines of local tourism
Over 140 sick on Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas. CDC investigates gastrointestinal outbreak after cruise returns to Los Angeles from Mexico.
TerraPay and XanderPay launch a new hotel payment platform in Los Angeles, boosting digitalization, streamlining cross-border payments, and reducing costs.
United Airlines beats Q2 2025 earnings estimates with rising premium travel and global demand, despite domestic softness and Newark operational constraints.
LEGOLAND Florida and California will unveil an immersive space-themed indoor coaster in 2026, promising cutting-edge tech, family fun, and economic benefits.
La Peer Hotel in West Hollywood welcomes Larry Bryant as Director of Sales & Marketing, unveiling refreshed spaces and cultural lifestyle experiences in 2025.
