The three largest U.S. carriers spent the past week one-upping each other on inflight connectivity, and the net effect for travelers is that paying for Wi-Fi at 35,000 feet is starting to look like a relic. Read more about the details: travelagentcentral.com/trans…

Priceline’s 2027 Where to Next? Travel Trends Report, released this week and built on consumer research plus Priceline’s own booking and search data, identifies eight trends for the year ahead, and the biggest one is about math. Read more: travelagentcentral.com/your-…

Domestic airfare is climbing while long-haul international fares fall, and the split is already changing where Americans fly, according to the third annual Unveiled report from online travel agency FlightHub. Head to the link to read more. travelagentcentral.com/trans…

Next summer, Delta Air Lines will operate the largest and most premium experience in its history at LAX. Read more about Delta's new ways to fly from LAX, their commitment to Los Angeles, and more at the full story: travelagentcentral.com/trans…

Tripadvisor has announced the winners of its 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Restaurants, drawing on reviews from millions of diners worldwide over the past 12 months. Head to the full story and to see the full lists 👀 travelagentcentral.com/your-…

According to new research from Fora Travel, families are prepared to spend extra to get their accessibility needs right. At the full story, we dive into some of these insights. travelagentcentral.com/your-…

Americans intend to keep their holiday trips on the calendar this year, but they plan to pay considerably less for them. Read more: travelagentcentral.com/your-…

More than one million checked bags have been mishandled by U.S. airlines in the first six months of 2026, according to newly released government figures. Read more: travelagentcentral.com/trans…

Travelers grabbing a latte before boarding are paying a premium of more than 26% on average — and at some airports, the markup climbs past 50%, according to a new study from Upgraded Points. Read more: travelagentcentral.com/trans…

Travelers are increasingly planning trips around what they want to do once they land, and Trip.com has numbers to back that up. Head to the full story for more. travelagentcentral.com/your-…

Americans heading out this fall are far more likely to get there behind the wheel than through an airport, according to new Hertz survey data. See more findings from the survey, including how Gen Z and Millennials are planning their trips. travelagentcentral.com/your-…

Eight in 10 Americans say they want to find destinations they don't see on social media, and Intrepid Travel is betting that appetite can be turned into conservation dollars. Full story here: travelagentcentral.com/your-…

Nearly three-quarters of U.S. travelers believe there's a "best time of day" to book flights, and more than half think clearing their browser cookies will lower fares — neither of which is true, according to a new survey from CheapOair. Read more: travelagentcentral.com/your-…

A new study from Upgraded Points looked beyond hotel room inventory to measure how well an entire town serves travelers with mobility needs. Read more about the accessible destinations and more: travelagentcentral.com/your-…

Online reviews have become a much stronger influence on Gen Z hotel bookings than brand names, according to new research from Rival Technologies. Read more: travelagentcentral.com/hotel…

According to new data from Squaremouth, safaris represent one of the most expensive trips travelers can take in 2026, with the average safari costing roughly $25,000 per trip. Read more: 🦓travelagentcentral.com/desti…

Expedia has released its 2026 Island Hot List, revealing the next wave of island destinations gaining global momentum with searches for islands rising an average of 55% year-over-year. Learn more: travelagentcentral.com/desti…

Cruiseline.com & Shipmate released the results of their annual 2026 Member Survey, gathering cruise preference insights from more than 5,500 travelers. Read more: travelagentcentral.com/cruis…

According to new data from Visa, the World Cup tournament drove significant growth in cross-border spending, international travel, and digital commerce across host cities. Read more: travelagentcentral.com/your-…

American travelers are turning to AI for tasks that have long been the bread and butter of the advisor community. Read more: travelagentcentral.com/your-…