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October 01, 2024

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Happy Travel Tuesday, here are some the top trends in travel right now:

Over 16.7 million passengers passed through a TSA checkpoint over the last week, thats a drop of .05% from the same time last year, a potential signal of a travel slow-down.

Today’s newsletter includes cruise industry news from Carnival Cruises, and new airline routes.

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The Travel Top 10

summer vibes

Hawaii, Our Experience of the Week!

  1. Hotel of the Week 🏨: Six Senses Fort Barwara 

  2. Destination of the Week 🌍: Andros Island, Bahamas

  3. Restaurant of the Week 🍴: Coqodaq (NYC)

  4. Experience of the Week 🎭: Hiking in Hawaii

  5. Tour of the Week 🚶‍♀️: Austin, TX Sightseeing Tour

  6. Activity of the Week 🏄‍♂️: Surfing in Bali

  7. Airline of the Week ✈️: United Airlines

  8. Cruise of the Week 🚢: Virgin Voyages

  9. Spa of the Week 💆‍♀️: Grotto Bay Spa (It’s in a cave in the Bahamas)

  10. Resort of the Week 🏡: 1, Place Vendôme in Paris

CRUISE NEWS

Cruise Industry Continues To Set New Records

Carnival Cruise at Skagway, Alaska

Carnival’s Ship in Alaska

Carnival Corporation has reported a record-breaking third quarter for 2024, with net income soaring 60% to $1.7 billion and revenues reaching an all-time high of $7.9 billion, up $1 billion from last year. Operating income also set new records, surpassing 2023 figures by $554 million. The strong performance has prompted Carnival to raise its full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance to $6 billion, marking a 40% increase from 2023. High demand and cost-saving initiatives have boosted yields, and with nearly half of 2025 already booked, the company is well-positioned for continued growth.

AIRLINE NEWS

United Airlines Provides Major Update To Economy Cabin

United Airlines

Starting October 1, United Airlines is expanding its wine offerings in the domestic economy cabin, introducing a new rosé and an exclusive brut bubbles option from women-owned brands Just Enough Wines and Maker Wine. The move comes after serving over 20 million glasses of wine system-wide in 2024, outpacing beer and spirits by 1.5 times. Passengers can now enjoy four premium canned wines, including rosé, brut bubbles, cabernet sauvignon, and chardonnay, all from California's Central Coast. These new offerings aim to elevate the in-flight experience, with each 250ml can available for $12.

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