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Virgin Voyages has set its sights on 2025 with a new Wave Season offer, collection of specialty voyages, new ports of call and the debut of the fourth and final ship in its fleet, Brilliant Lady.

A major leadership move was announced by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) this morning. The company appointed Jason Montague as chief luxury officer, a new executive role for the company. Most notably, he'll serve as the top brand leader for both ultra-luxury Regent Seven Seas Cruises and upper premium Oceania Cruises

Thousands of flights are canceled or delayed Monday morning as a result of Winter Storm Blair. The storm, according to The Weather Channel, is dumping snow and ice across the mid-Atlantic and Midwest. FlightAware ’s data shows that there are over 1,600 canceled flights within, into or out of the U.S. with another 2,600-plus delayed (although not all of these can be directly correlated with Blair).

Queen sized bed in #8604 on Disney Treasure. This bedroom area is divided by a curtain from the small couch (pull-out) and drop-down berth in the living room area. Photo by Susan J. Young.

Sun Siyam Olhuveli in the Maldives has unveiled 40 newly built Grand Beach Suites with Pools located on Dream Island.

Cayo Levantado Resort, a luxury all-inclusive private island resort in the Samaná Bay of the Dominican Republic, has announced new programming for its prime winter whale-watching season from January through March 2025, when thousands of humpback whales migrate to the surrounding waters for their annual breeding season.

Atlas Ocean Voyages recently announced the launch of its "Adventure Beyond" Wave Season offers. Guests can enjoy up to 30 percent savings—a value of up to $10,000 per stateroom—and up to $600 onboard credit on select expeditions in 2025, available on new reservations.

Lifestyle brand and hospitality management company Lark Hotels has announced the formation of a joint venture with contextual hotel brand and operator Life House. This joint venture will operate under Lark Hospitality LLC, doing business as Lark, encompassing all Lark Hotels and Life House-branded hotels, 33 restaurants and bars, and the groups’ combined portfolio of nearly 100 independent properties, with locations throughout the continental United States, Hawaii and Mexico.

The Travel Institute is again offering its Tripkit scholarship fund, available throughout Q1 while funds last.

Journese announces its new travel advisor incentive that rewards travel advisors with 500 Bonus TRIP Points for every new confirmed and registered Journese booking made by February 15, 2025 for travel through February 28, 2026 with a minimum three-night stay at a romance-themed partner resort or cruise line.