Apple to Launch Digital Passport Support in iOS 26 for TSA Travel

Starting fall 2025, Apple will allow U.S. travelers to store digital versions of their passports and IDs in Apple Wallet… Read More »
Viking Vesta Joins Fleet as Newest Ocean Cruise Ship

Viking has officially welcomed the Viking Vesta into its growing fleet of ocean cruise ships. Delivered at Fincantieri’s shipyard in… Read More »
Hospitality Leaders Confident in Global Hotel Industry Growth

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, shared a positive outlook for the hospitality industry… Read More »
Villas of Distinction Extends Bonus Commission for Advisors

Villas of Distinction has extended its popular bonus commission program for travel advisors, offering up to $5,000 in bonus payouts… Read More »
North Korea Opens Wonsan Beach Resort to Boost Tourism

North Korea has opened a long-delayed beach resort on the country’s east coast in an effort to boost tourism, according… Read More »
Digital Identity and AI Poised to Transform Travel

The travel industry is nearing a pivotal turning point as artificial intelligence and self-sovereign identity (SSI) converge, set to revolutionize… Read More »
Mindtrip Launches AI Travel App for Real-Time Discovery

AI-powered trip planning platform Mindtrip has launched a new mobile app designed to serve as a real-time travel companion, marking… Read More »
Blue Diamond Launches Royalton Vessence Brand in Barbados

Blue Diamond Resorts is unveiling a new adults-only brand, Royalton Vessence, designed to redefine the all-inclusive experience with a focus… Read More »
Scenic Group Highlights Sustainability Gains in 2024 Report

Scenic Group has published its 2024 Impact Report, showcasing notable advancements in sustainability, equity, and community engagement across its luxury… Read More »
Carnival Posts Highest Margins in Nearly Two Decades

Carnival Corporation & plc has reported its strongest quarterly margins in nearly 20 years, driven by strong demand for cruises,… Read More »
HITEC 2025 Recap: 6 Tech Trends Transforming Hospitality

HITEC remains the hospitality technology event I anticipate every year. The 2025 edition reconfirmed that innovation is accelerating—and the conversations… Read More »
Hotels Battle Secondary OTAs Over Price Parity

Secondary online travel agencies are multiplying and slashing room rates, leaving many hotels scrambling to defend pricing power and guest… Read More »
Expedia’s CPO Envisions AI as a Travel Companion

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the travel industry, Expedia Group is doubling down on innovation to create a more… Read More »
AI Sparks New Cybersecurity Challenges for Travel Brands

The travel and hospitality sector has long been a prime target for cybercriminals, but the rise of artificial intelligence is… Read More »
Ease and Familiarity Drive Europe’s Travel Decisions in 2025

Despite rapid advances in experimental technologies and new platforms, European travelers continue to prioritize ease, price, and familiarity when planning… Read More »
MakeMyTrip Raises $2.6B to Buy Back Stake from Trip.com

India-based online travel agency MakeMyTrip (MMT) is raising more than $2.6 billion through a combination of a primary equity offering… Read More »
Schroder Buys Into Ixigo Amid India Travel Surge

Schroder International Selection Fund has acquired a substantial stake in India-based online travel platform Ixigo through a block deal with… Read More »
Navan Files Confidential IPO Paperwork with SEC

Navan, the travel, card, and expense management platform formerly known as TripActions, has taken a key step toward going public… Read More »
Duetto Appoints Alex Zoghlin as New CEO Amid Growth Push

Duetto has announced a leadership transition as CEO David Woolenberg steps down, with board member Alex Zoghlin stepping into the… Read More »
HITEC 2025 Welcomes Nearly 6,000 Industry Stakeholders to Explore Latest in Hospitality Technology

Hospitality professionals traveled from across the globe to Indianapolis, Ind., June 16-19 for the largest and longest-running show of its… Read More »
High Winds Force Celebrity Edge to Break Dock in Juneau

A dramatic moment unfolded at the port of Juneau, Alaska, on Monday when strong wind gusts caused the cruise ship… Read More »
Club Med Expands Global Footprint After Record 2024 Growth

Club Med is celebrating a record-breaking 2024 and preparing for major global expansion as it approaches its 75th anniversary in… Read More »