Banks Gain Ground in Loyalty Battle Against U.S. Airlines
Banks and airlines are locked in a growing competition for consumer loyalty — and financial institutions currently appear to have… Read More »
Trip.com COO Xing Xiong: Why Passion Matters in the AI Travel Era
Trip.com Group chief operating officer Xing Xiong made a rare public appearance at WiT’s 20th anniversary conference, sharing candid thoughts… Read More »
60% of U.S. Property Managers Expect Revenue Growth in 2026
U.S. short-term rental property managers remain cautiously optimistic about revenue growth in 2026, even as staffing, operational pressures and regulatory… Read More »
Weekly Travel Tech Briefing: SAP Concur, Amadeus, American Airlines & More
SAP Concur is expanding its AI-powered travel and expense tools with its Joule copilot and new Joule agents focused on… Read More »
Uber and WeRide Launch Autonomous Robotaxi Service in Riyadh
Uber and autonomous driving technology company WeRide have launched robotaxi passenger services in Riyadh, with rides now bookable directly through… Read More »
Hotels Push ChatGPT Integrations as AI Search Becomes Bookable
Hotels are increasingly pushing their technology partners to integrate live rates and availability into AI-based search platforms such as ChatGPT,… Read More »
How Airlines Can Improve Travel for Older and Vulnerable Passengers
Airlines and airports are seeing a growing number of travelers who require additional assistance, especially older passengers. TAP Air Portugal… Read More »
Norwegian Epic Rescues 63 Migrants Stranded in the Ionian Sea
A routine Mediterranean voyage turned into a dramatic rescue this week when Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Epic saved 63 people… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Begins Building Seventh Oasis Class Ship
Royal Caribbean International has officially started construction on its seventh Oasis Class cruise ship, marking the next evolution of the… Read More »
Celebrity Cruises Takes Delivery of Celebrity Xcel, Reveals Celebrity Xcite
Celebrity Cruises has officially taken delivery of its newest ship, Celebrity Xcel, at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire,… Read More »
U.S. Travel Declines as Global Tourism Surges Amid Economic and Political Turmoil
While global tourism is booming, the United States is experiencing a worrying decline in international visitor spending and arrivals. According… Read More »
Viking Marks 100th Ship with Global Nine-Vessel Christening
Viking has reached a remarkable milestone, celebrating the christening of nine new river ships on October 21, officially expanding its… Read More »
Sandals Debuts New Butler Villas and Expands Dining Offerings
Sandals Resorts has unveiled new luxury room categories at Sandals Regency La Toc in Saint Lucia and Sandals Saint Vincent,… Read More »
Hilton Q3 Results Reveal Slower U.S. Travel Demand
Hilton Worldwide reported third-quarter 2025 net income of $421 million, reflecting solid profitability despite weaker domestic travel demand. The company’s… Read More »
Hotel Industry Loses $650M Amid U.S. Government Shutdown, AHLA Urges Action
As the U.S. government shutdown enters its fourth week, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) is calling on Congressional… Read More »
Cruise Bookings Surge Past Fall Forecasts, 2026 Season Half Full
Cruise bookings are exceeding expectations heading into the end of the year, according to new research from Cleveland Research Company…. Read More »
Aurora Expeditions Adopts AI Navigation with CounterCurrent
Aurora Expeditions has announced a groundbreaking partnership with CounterCurrent, an Australian climate technology company, to bring Artificial Intelligence-powered navigation to… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Galveston Terminal Earns Net Zero Certifications
Royal Caribbean Group has reached a major sustainability milestone, becoming the first cruise company in the world to achieve both… Read More »
Small Luxury Hotels Reveals 2025 SLH Awards Winners
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has announced the winners of the 2025 SLH Awards, celebrating the finest boutique… Read More »
Wyndham Unveils New Travel Subscription Program
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has launched Wyndham Rewards Insider, a new annual subscription designed to enhance traveler perks and earning… Read More »
Fiesta Americana Mérida Marks 30 Years With Baharat Opening
Fiesta Americana Mérida is celebrating 30 years of hospitality excellence with the debut of Baharat: A Journey of Soul and… Read More »
AAA Forecasts Record 21.7 Million U.S. Cruise Travelers in 2026
The cruise industry is set for another record-breaking year, as AAA projects that 21.7 million Americans will take an ocean… Read More »
China’s New Port Fees Force Cruise Lines to Reroute Ships
Cruise lines are adjusting their Asian itineraries after China introduced new “special port fees” for visiting cruise ships, a policy… Read More »
Caribbean Resorts Redefine Luxury to Attract Gen Z Travelers
Caribbean resorts are reinventing their offerings to appeal to Generation Z travelers, who value authenticity, sustainability, and immersive cultural experiences… Read More »
NatGeo-Lindblad Expeditions Reveals 2027-28 Global Voyages
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has announced its new 2027–2028 collection of global voyages, expanding opportunities for travelers to explore all seven… Read More »
Regent Seven Seas Offers Free First-Class Flights and Transfers
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has introduced a new limited-time promotion, giving travelers the opportunity to enjoy premium luxury both at… Read More »