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Saint Lucia Celebrates Top Travel Advisors at Global Piton Awards

6 days ago | recommend.com | Lydia Gregory

The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority’s (SLTA) 2025 Global Piton Awards concluded last week in Saint Lucia, bringing together the travel industry’s top performers for five days of recognition, exploration and professional development—and Recommend was right there to celebrate along with them. The event, held from June 15 to 19, honored the critical role travel advisors play in promoting Saint Lucia to record-breaking tourism numbers.
Barcelona Moves to Curb Overtourism Following Protests

1 week ago | recommend.com | Bob Curley

A week ago, Barcelona residents took to the streets armed with water guns to send a message of resistance against mass tourism to the Catalan city. The Barcelona City Council is responding with a new commission aimed at managing the problem. On June 15, hundreds, perhaps, thousands, of protesters rallied under the banner of “tourism steals our bread, homes, and future” and briefly assaulted a local hostel and a Louis Vuitton store with water pistols, tape and stickers, according to Catalan News.
Europe—U.S. Travel Slump Silver Lining: Lower Airfares

1 week ago | recommend.com | Bob Curley

Travel from Europe to the U.S. is declining sharply, and transatlantic airfares have fallen to pre-pandemic levels as the impact of the Trump administration’s immigration and border policies, tariffs and hostility toward longtime allies weighs on inbound tourism to the U.S. Aviation analytics firm OAG is projecting a 13 percent year-over-year decline in travel from Europe to the U.S. in July based on forward-booking data, while Cirium reported that round-trip economy airfares fell an average...
What's The Latest on Florida Hotels

1 week ago | recommend.com | Deserae del Campo

These new and newly reimagined hotels in Florida are bound to pique your clients’ interest, offering elevated experiences, fresh designs and compelling reasons to visit the Sunshine State. Andaz Makes Its Florida DebutHyatt has officially opened Andaz Miami Beach. The 287-room property features 64 suites, each with ocean or skyline views, private terraces and modern decor.
Celebrate Wellness Month With Yoga & Wellness Rituals

2 weeks ago | recommend.com | Lydia Gregory

The celebration of International Yoga Day coincides with the summer solstice in a month dedicated to everything wellness around the globe. Read on for suggestions on how and where your clients can transform body and soul. Ananda in the Himalayas offers authentic yoga in its birthplace—the Himalayan foothills near Rishikesh, known as the Yoga Capital of the World. This destination provides yoga in its purest form, where this 5,000-year-old practice originated.
GOP Budget Bill Would Slash Brand USA Funding by 80%

2 weeks ago | recommend.com | Bob Curley

The Trump administration’s immigration and border security policies have dampened global interest in travel to the U.S., and Brand USA may have to try to undo the damage with a lot less money at its disposal. The Republican budget reconciliation bill, dubbed the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act,’ proposes to cut the budget of the primary agency charged with promoting tourism to the U.S. by 80 percent, from $100 million to $20 million.
Check-In, Chill Out: What’s New in North American Stays

3 weeks ago | recommend.com | Deserae del Campo

From reimagined accommodations to intentionally designed wellness, relaxation and bourbon (yes, bourbon) experiences, these hotels across North America are unveiling fresh ways for your clients to slow down and savor the moment. Summer in Vegas isn’t complete without a pool party. The all-new Go Pool experience at Flamingo Las Vegas is a high-energy, adults-only oasis that’s raising the bar for poolside fun on the Strip.
Pride Celebrations Enhance Summer Hotel Stays

3 weeks ago | recommend.com | Lydia Gregory

These three hotels across North America offer Pride season packages that extend beyond parade day celebrations, featuring property credits, discounted rates and cultural programming from June through September in Mexico City, San Miguel de Allende and Los Angeles. Andaz Mexico City Condesa has a privileged location just 1.5 miles from the starting point of Mexico City’s June 28 Pride Parade.
Pride Potions Redefine Cocktail Culture This Summer

3 weeks ago | recommend.com | Lydia Gregory

Innovative craft cocktails are popping up in restaurants and hotel bars nationwide for Pride. Check out these libations that put a fun spin on the classics. The Marintino at Olio e Piu, New YorkFor clients visiting New York during Pride Month, Olio e Piu offers the Marintino, a seasonal spritz variation that pairs reposado tequila with Mathilde cassis, lemon, blackberry and hibiscus.
Hurricane Preparedness Guide: 2025 Atlantic Season

3 weeks ago | recommend.com | Lydia Gregory

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season began June 1 and runs through November 30, with NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) forecasting a 60 percent chance of above-normal activity. It’s interesting to note that despite officials forecasting up to five major hurricanes during the 2025 Atlantic season, more than half of travelers remain unconcerned about natural disasters affecting their travel plans, according to the Spring 2025 Global Rescue Traveler Sentiment and Safety Survey.