Brinley Hineman

2 days ago | travelweekly.com | Brinley Hineman

Pope Francis' death will affect tour operators as they adjust itineraries and prepare for closures and crowds. Travelers may also witness historic events, particularly around the Vatican.

6 days ago | travelweekly.com | Brinley Hineman

The power outage, which occurred around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, was estimated to take up to 48 hours to fully resolve. As of Friday morning, nearly 99% of customers had power, according to power company LUMA Energy. The company was investigating the cause of the grid failure. Power issues have plagued the island since the Category 4 Hurricane Maria slammed into the territory in 2017.

1 week ago | travelweekly.com | Brinley Hineman

The ship has 51 staterooms, most with outside balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows. The ship is a sister to the AmaDouro, which debuted in 2019. The AmaSintra will sail one itinerary called "Enticing Douro," a seven-night cruise that will travel roundtrip from Porto. Passengers will visit Regua, Vega de Terron, Salamanca and Pinhao. Itinerary highlights include visiting Palacio de Mateus, known for its Baroque architecture; the village of Castelo Rodrigo; and a port tasting experience.

1 week ago | travelweekly.com | Brinley Hineman

The coalition includes the U.S. Tour Operators Association, Adventure Travel Trade Association, American Bus Association, Canadian Association of Tour Operators, Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada, International Inbound Travel Association, National Tour Association and Student & Youth Travel Association. The coalition paints a grim picture for the days ahead for U.S.-Canada tourism.

1 week ago | travelweekly.com | Brinley Hineman

This year is shaping up to be a notable one for river cruising with some 20 new ships, an unexplored river and a new player opening bookings. Already, brands are announcing their plans for 2026 and 2027, but let's not forget what's new this year. Here's a refresher: Abercrombie & KentThis summer, the luxury tour operator will launch a river ship in the Peruvian Amazon. The Pure Amazon will hold 12 cabins - 10 suites and two solo cabins -- and operate three- and four-night itineraries.