NEW YORK, NY, February 11, 2026 – Award-winning travel and hospitality communications agency, The Decker/Royal Agency, is starting the year with a slate of new client wins across hotels and global travel experiences. Newly joining the agency’s roster are Seatrade Cruise Global, Friendly Planet Travel, Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort, The Meadows on Rock Creek, and Château la Commaraine.
Seatrade Cruise Global is the leading annual event for the global cruise industry, bringing together cruise lines, destinations, ports, shipbuilders, and suppliers from around the world. Known as the industry’s most influential marketplace, the conference serves as a hub for innovation and thought leadership, shaping the future of cruising on a global scale.
Set in one of Montana’s most scenic river valleys, The Meadows on Rock Creek is a seasonal, all-inclusive luxury guest ranch where elevated design meets classic Western adventure. Guests stay in private cabins, enjoy chef-driven dining, and spend their days horseback riding, fly fishing, archery, and long-range shooting, all guided by expert staff and set against a dramatic natural backdrop.
Opening in early 2026, Château la Commaraine is one of Burgundy’s most historic wine estates, dating back to 1112, and is now being reimagined as a five-star hotel. The 37-room property is set within its own vineyards across a 9.27-acre estate and will feature a spa, pool, two restaurants, and a working winery open to visitors, offering an immersive stay at the heart of one of France’s most celebrated wine regions.
Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort is an intimate boutique retreat on Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula, offering six ocean-facing suites, an infinity pool, a teakwood yoga studio, an open-air massage room, and gourmet meals sourced from its on-site fruit forest. Just ten minutes from Dominical’s world-renowned breaks, the resort also offers daily private surf coaching, making it an ideal base for surfers of all levels.
After a successful partnership in the past, family-owned, Pennsylvania-based global tour operator Friendly Planet Travel returns to Decker/Royal, bringing its expertly curated, affordable and inclusive small-group and independent tours across Africa, Asia, Europe, South Pacific and the Americas, with thoughtfully bundled flights, plus centrally-located and well-reviewed hotels and guided cultural experiences.
“We’re pleased to continue expanding our roster with brands that value both attention and long-term impact,” said Stacy Royal, Principal at The Decker/Royal Agency. “At D/R, we look beyond impressions to how each story builds brand authority across search and emerging AI ecosystems. Every headline and editorial mention helps brands be surfaced, trusted, and chosen, extending the value of earned media well beyond the page.”
Founded by travel industry veterans Cathleen Decker and Stacy Royal, the global firm is a creative communications agency specializing in growing travel and hospitality brands. Decker/Royal represents a diverse portfolio of clients across hotels, destinations, cruises, and travel experiences worldwide.
For a full client roster, please visit www.deckerroyal.com/clients.