Wander Raises $50M to Expand Luxury Rentals and AI Platform
Luxury short-term rental startup Wander has secured $50 million in Series B funding to accelerate its global expansion and enhance… Read More »
Jamaica Shines with Three New AAA Four Diamond Hotels
Jamaica has emerged as a standout in the latest AAA Four Diamond awards, claiming three of the newest entries on… Read More »
Grand Bahama’s Grand Lucayan to Become Cruise Guest Hotspot by 2028
Cruise travelers to Grand Bahama will soon have a major new attraction, as Concord Wilshire Capital has acquired the Grand… Read More »
Canadian Travel Agencies Embrace Change Amid Rising Costs
Canada’s travel agency sector is evolving as it navigates growing operational costs, emerging technologies, and a shifting distribution landscape, according… Read More »
COMCO Launches Review of Dertour’s Hotelplan Acquisition
Switzerland’s Competition Commission (COMCO) has launched an in-depth investigation into Dertour Group’s proposed acquisition of Hotelplan Group, citing concerns over… Read More »
Japan and South Korea Launch Fast-Track Immigration Pilot
Japan and South Korea will begin a month-long pilot program in June allowing citizens of each country to use dedicated… Read More »
Cruise Crime Rates Far Lower Than on Land
Despite recent headlines highlighting isolated incidents such as the massive brawl aboard Carnival Jubilee and an alleged murder on MSC… Read More »
Global Markets Rally as Trump Postpones EU Tariffs
U.S. futures leapt higher Monday night after President Donald Trump announced a delay to his planned 50 percent tariffs on… Read More »
Wynn Resorts Fined $5.5M Over Gaming Oversight Lapse
Wynn Resorts has been hit with a $5.5 million fine by the Nevada Gaming Commission after regulators found the company… Read More »
Google I/O Signals Rapid AI Disruption for Travel
Google’s I/O 2025 keynote confirmed a seismic shift from traditional search toward AI-first discovery and booking, and travel businesses must… Read More »
Global Travel Tech Shifts with AI, Data, Deals
The global travel industry saw a wave of tech-driven partnerships and strategic innovations this week, as companies doubled down on… Read More »
Booking.com Cuts Ties with Affiliate Creators Amid Strategy Shift
Booking.com has terminated direct affiliate partnerships with several travel bloggers and content creators, signaling a major shift in its partner… Read More »
Hurtigruten Boosts Signature Fleet with Midnatsol
Hurtigruten is responding to surging interest in authentic coastal voyages by doubling capacity for its premium Signature sailings next summer,… Read More »
Cruise Passengers Rise to 34.6 Million in 2024
The cruise industry sustained robust momentum in 2024, welcoming 34.6 million passengers—up nine percent from 31.7 million travelers in 2023—according… Read More »
How Heat Waves are Shaping the Future of European Summer Holidays
With temperatures in southern Europe reaching upwards of 40°C this summer, tourists are starting to rethink their classic Mediterranean vacations…. Read More »
Booking.com Ordered to Cut Swiss Hotel Commissions by 25%
Booking.com has been ordered by Switzerland’s Price Supervisor to reduce commission rates charged to Swiss hotels by around 25%, citing… Read More »
Hospitality ID to Streamline Property Data and Boost Integration Efficiency
A new industry initiative, Hospitality ID, is aiming to revolutionize the way hotel property data is managed and shared across… Read More »
Norse Atlantic Renews P&O Cruises Charter Deal to Caribbean
Norse Atlantic Airways has renewed its partnership with P&O Cruises for the winter 2025/2026 season, continuing to offer direct fly-cruise… Read More »
Wyndham Rewards Debuts Experiences and Applebee’s
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is elevating its loyalty program with two major initiatives: a partnership with Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill +… Read More »
Senate Unanimously Passes No Tax on Tips Bill
The Senate unanimously approved the “No Tax on Tips” bill on May 20, establishing a tax deduction of up to… Read More »
Travaras Secures $1.54M to Scale Regenerative Travel
San Francisco-based regenerative travel startup Travaras has raised $1.54 million in pre-seed funding, surpassing its initial target of $1.5 million…. Read More »
U.S. Issues Travel Advisory for Switzerland Amid Safety Concerns
The U.S. Department of State has issued a new travel advisory for Switzerland, assigning it a Level 1 designation, which… Read More »