News for Jetsetters

Croatia has taken the spotlight in 2024 as a top year-round destination, welcoming an impressive 19.3 million visitors by the end of September, resulting in 102.5 million overnight stays. With a 3% increase in arrivals and a slight rise in overnight stays, Croatia’s appeal continues to grow among global travelers. Among those fueling this growth, U.S. visitors played a standout role, with nearly 700,000 Americans visiting Croatia, a growth of 8% from last year, resulting in 1.9 million overnight stays.

MSC Cruises is set to launch its first-ever Alaska itineraries in 2026, offering seven-night cruises aboard the MSC Poesia from Seattle. The MSC Poesia, a midsized ship with a capacity of 2,550 passengers at double occupancy, is designed to navigate Alaska’s narrow channels, providing close-up views of the region's glaciers and scenic landscapes. MSC highlighted that the Poesia’s size makes it an ideal vessel for exploring Alaska’s famed Inside Passage.

Few & Far, an eco-conscious luxury safari brand, is set to launch a unique six-suite ecolodge in early 2025 within the Vhembe Biosphere Reserve in South Africa’s Soutpansberg Mountains. Named Few & Far Luvhondo, the lodge aims to transform traditional safari experiences with sustainable and immersive offerings designed for the environmentally aware traveler.

Wonderful Copenhagen, the tourism board for Denmark’s capital, is launching a creative contest for U.S.-based fans of the iconic Danish butter cookie tin, inviting them to showcase their unique uses for the beloved tin. With nostalgia rooted in its blue, countryside-themed design, the tin is commonly repurposed in American households as a storage or keepsake container. Now, participants can share their personal take on this tradition for a chance to win a cultural trip to Copenhagen in March 2025.

Americans are gearing up for a bustling Thanksgiving travel season, with major domestic cities and sunny international locales topping the list of most popular destinations. According to Allianz Partners USA's 2024 Top 10 Thanksgiving Destination Index, New York City remains the most sought-after domestic spot, while Cancún, Mexico, leads international choices.