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 »
Air New Zealand Partners to Boost Chinese Tourism in 2025
Air New Zealand has unveiled a strategic partnership with Air China and Tourism New Zealand to attract more Chinese visitors… Read More »
Europe Grapples with Overtourism as Protests Grow
As global tourism rebounds, popular destinations across Europe are facing increasing backlash from residents overwhelmed by visitor numbers. With the… Read More »
AI Deals and Tools Redefine Travel Tech Landscape
Travel technology suppliers are accelerating alliances, funding rounds, and product launches that lean heavily on artificial intelligence to sharpen operational… Read More »
Hotel del Coronado Completes $550M Restoration
The iconic Hotel del Coronado in Coronado, California has completed a sweeping $550 million restoration, marking the largest and most… Read More »
Allegiant, Blackstone in Talks to Sell Sunseeker Resort: Report
Allegiant Travel Company, parent of Allegiant Air, is reportedly in discussions with private equity firm Blackstone regarding the potential sale… Read More »
Visit Group Acquires GODO to Expand in Nordic Market
Travel technology firm Visit Group has acquired Iceland-based hospitality software provider GODO in a move to strengthen its leadership across… Read More »
Marriott, Hilton Expand Hotel Presence in Africa
Global hotel giants Marriott International and Hilton are accelerating their expansion across Africa as the continent’s tourism and hospitality industries… Read More »
AmaMagdalena Christened on Colombia’s Magdalena
Luxury river cruise line AmaWaterways officially christened its newest ship, AmaMagdalena, on June 17 in the historic Colombian town of… Read More »
Royal Caribbean to Refurbish 3 Ships in 2026
Royal Caribbean International has announced plans to refurbish three of its popular cruise ships—Ovation of the Seas, Harmony of the… Read More »
AI Race Reshapes Corporate Travel Management
Twelve months ago business travel leaders said artificial intelligence would boost service and strip out back-office friction. Since then the… Read More »
Hotels Focus on Direct Bookings, Struggle with Data
The Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association (HEDNA), New York University (NYU), and RateGain have released the second annual State of… Read More »
Variety Cruises Completes Full Fleet Refurbishment and Upgrades
Variety Cruises has successfully completed a major refurbishment across its entire fleet, enhancing guest experiences and modernizing its vessels. The… Read More »
Mexico’s Jalisco to Add 38 Hotels in $1 Billion Tourism Push
Jalisco, one of Mexico’s top tourist destinations, has announced a major tourism development initiative, with more than $1 billion committed… Read More »
Barcelona Locals Protest Mass Tourism, Housing Crisis Intensifies
Barcelona residents flooded the streets over the weekend to protest the city’s ongoing struggle with mass tourism and its impact… Read More »
Hyatt Completes Acquisition of Playa Resorts
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has officially completed its acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V., a strategic move that significantly expands… Read More »
Man Charged in Alaska Cruise Identity Theft
A 37-year-old Philippine national has been indicted for allegedly stealing an American citizen’s identity and using it to board a… Read More »
Certares’ Greg O’Hara Sees AI Boosting Travel Demand
Greg O’Hara, founder and senior managing director of investment firm Certares, believes artificial intelligence holds untapped promise for the travel… Read More »
DerbySoft Enters Flight Tech Sector with Ryanair Deal
DerbySoft has officially expanded into the aviation technology space with the launch of a new flight connectivity solution designed to… Read More »
Exoticca Launches AI Platform to Power Connected Trips
Exoticca, the multi-day tours specialist, has unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered platform called SmartFare to streamline the way travelers plan and… Read More »
AI and Automation Lead Hospitality Tech at HITEC 2025
The global hospitality industry converged in Indianapolis this week for HITEC 2025, where over 360 exhibitors showcased the latest in… Read More »