Vacation News

BETHANY BEACH, Del. & MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VueStay Vacations by Casago (“VueStay Vacations”), a full-service vacation rental management company, today announces its launch. Trivest Partners (“Trivest”), a private investment firm with approximately $6 billion in assets under management and a long history of supporting growing businesses, is thrilled to back VueStay Vacations and partner with its experienced leadership team. Headquartered in Bethany Beach, Delaware, VueStay Vacations is managi...

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Hotels.com® released its 2026 Hotel Price Index™, revealing 8-14* days before travel is the sweet spot for booking and Sunday night stays offer the best value. Using internal booking data, app usage analysis, and a global survey of 11,000 travelers, the report reveals a dramatic rise in cost-conscious booking behaviors, the most affordable cities for a 5-star stay, and how today’s travelers are redefining luxury. Value Sets the Itinerary: Use of the “Budget” filt...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With millions of international visitors expected to travel to U.S. host cities for FIFA World Cup 26™, new research from NMI®, a global leader in embedded payments infrastructure, finds that payment experiences could play a critical role in shaping how visitors move through cities, spend at events and experience the U.S. According to NMI’s survey of U.S. consumers, nearly half of those surveyed (46%) say payment experiences abroad are faster or easier than in the U.S....

KENNESAW, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yamaha Marine continues to build on its Yamaha Blue Life storytelling platform with a new feature focused on Alaska Surf Guides and Captain Scott Reierson, whose passion for surfing, exploration and life on the water offers a rare look at adventure in coastal Alaska. The feature follows Reierson as he navigates Alaska’s rugged coastline in search of remote surf breaks accessible only by boat. Through dramatic scenery, unpredictable conditions and untouched waters...

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--“My parents never took me on a single vacation. Not once. They’re both gone now, and I have no joyful vacation memories with them,” said Rami Lazarescu, Founder and CEO of Happiness Insurance Inc. “That loss — combined with 30 years in the vacation industry watching families miss out on the experiences they value most — led me to create the world’s only Happiness Insurance®.” Today, Happiness Insurance Inc. announces the opening of a $5 million equity crowdfundi...

WHITEFISH, Mont.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pursuit Reveals Hotel Whitefish, the Next Chapter of Grouse Mountain Lodge...

PRAGUE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Daytrip, the global travel platform providing private door-to-door car transfers with English-speaking drivers and optional sightseeing stops operating in over 130 countries worldwide, officially introduces its newest service, hourly driver, bookable on both the brand’s website and mobile app, as well as the travel agents' portal. Hourly driver is an addition to the brand’s existing services: city-to-city transfers with or without sightseeing stops, day trips, and airpo...

HONOLULU--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort today announced the completion of the highly-anticipated renovation of its legendary Rainbow Tower, marking a major milestone during the resort’s 65th anniversary year. An enduring symbol of Waikiki and one of Hawai‘i’s most recognizable landmarks, the Rainbow Tower has been reimagined with refreshed guest rooms, locally inspired design, and curated artwork that celebrates the islands’ rich culture, offering families and tra...

BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)--From June 1–6, 2026, the 2026 Beijing Inbound Tourism Development Conference was held in Beijing, co-organized by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism and the Bureau of International Exchange and Cooperation of China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Focusing on immersive experiences and real-world tourism resources, the event aims to enhance Beijing’s inbound tourism offerings, stimulate cultural and tourism consumption, and strengthen the city’s globa...

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of Witt Enterprises, LLC dba Alpenwild to Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris. The acquisition closed May 14, 2026. Headquartered in Woodland Hills, Utah, Alpenwild is a premier adventure travel company specializing in guided and self-guided hiking, trekking, scenic rail, and cultural tours throughout the European Alps. Founded by adventure trave...