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Bad Bunny’s thematic performance showcased Puerto Rican culture in a way that enticed viewers to know more about the destination.

Interest in Puerto Rico Skyrockets After Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Half-Time Show

03.03.2026

Chelsee Lowe

For a limited time, ASTA is publicly sharing its list of reported hotels that haven't paid owed commissions.

ASTA Publishes List of Hotels That Don't Pay Commission

03.03.2026

Mindy Poder

SmartFlyer is seeing a barbell effect on its business, with ultra-high-net-worth travelers on one end and price-sensitive luxury travelers on the other.

How Seven-Figure Bookings Are Reshaping the Travel Industry

02.09.2026

Mindy Poder

Jobs in the hotel industry are expected to grow in 2026.

The American Hotel & Lodging Association Releases 2026 State of the Industry Report

02.05.2026

Chelsee Lowe

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, slammed into Jamaica in October 2025; since then, the island has been in recovery mode.

Travel Advisors Continue to Be a Huge Driver in Jamaica’s Hurricane Recovery

02.04.2026

Emma Weissmann

The Meaningful Travel Map highlights responsible, local and community-focused tourism operators.

Tourism Cares Just Upgraded Its Meaningful Travel Map With Enhanced Features

02.03.2026

Kelly Rosenfeld

Editorial: Raised on Travel

01.12.2026

Kenneth Shapiro

The Kahuewai Hawaii Investment Plan will bring refreshed airport spaces, upgraded technology, retrofitted aircraft interiors and more.

Hawaiian Airlines to Invest Millions in Overall Guest Experience

01.06.2026

Chelsee Lowe

Data shows that domestic hotel occupancy rates and revenue per available room continued to decline toward the end of last year.

U.S. Hotel Occupancy Fell in November — for the Ninth Consecutive Month

01.06.2026

Kelly Rosenfeld

According to a new survey, Americans feel that the U.S. airport security experience is too much of a hassle.

Why Americans Are Dissatisfied With the U.S. Airport Experience

12.09.2025

Kelly Rosenfeld

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Interest in Puerto Rico Skyrockets After Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Half-Time Show

ASTA Publishes List of Hotels That Don't Pay Commission

How Seven-Figure Bookings Are Reshaping the Travel Industry

The American Hotel & Lodging Association Releases 2026 State of the Industry Report

Travel Advisors Continue to Be a Huge Driver in Jamaica’s Hurricane Recovery

Tourism Cares Just Upgraded Its Meaningful Travel Map With Enhanced Features

Editorial: Raised on Travel

Hawaiian Airlines to Invest Millions in Overall Guest Experience

U.S. Hotel Occupancy Fell in November — for the Ninth Consecutive Month

Why Americans Are Dissatisfied With the U.S. Airport Experience

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