Sonesta Signs 31 Franchise Deals, Opens 10 Hotels in 2025
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced strong growth in the first half of 2025 with 31 new franchise agreements and 10… Read More »
July Hotel News: Openings, Renovations & Marriott CFO Change
July brought significant developments in the hotel and resort industry, from major leadership changes to new openings, renovations, and brand… Read More »
UK Court Denies Vietjet Asset Freeze in $217M Dispute
A UK court has rejected a bid to freeze Vietjet’s global assets in a legal battle over unpaid aircraft lease… Read More »
Cyberattack Cripples Aeroflot, Dozens of Flights Canceled
Aeroflot, Russia’s national flag carrier, was forced to cancel dozens of flights on July 28, 2025, following what officials have… Read More »
Virgin Australia Boeing 737 Damaged in Tug Collision at MEL
A Virgin Australia Boeing 737 sustained fuselage damage after colliding with an airport tug vehicle at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)… Read More »
United Leases 10 Boeing 737-9s from DAE
United Airlines has finalized a purchase and leaseback deal with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) for 10 new Boeing 737 MAX… Read More »
DGCA Takes Action Against Air India Over Safety Oversight and Emergency Equipment Lapse
India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has initiated enforcement action against Air India following a safety… Read More »
Bangladesh Boosts Boeing Order Amid Tariff Talks
The government of Bangladesh has increased its aircraft order from Boeing to 25 units, up from an initial 14, in… Read More »
Booking Holdings Raises Forecast as Travel Demand Holds
Booking Holdings delivered stronger-than-expected results for the second quarter of 2025, reporting robust growth across room nights, revenue, and gross… Read More »
TakeUp Raises $11M to Boost Hotel Revenue with AI
Hotel revenue optimization startup TakeUp has secured $11 million in Series A funding to expand its artificial intelligence-driven platform aimed… Read More »
Brazil’s Azul Gets Court Approval for $1.6B Chapter 11 Loan
Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras has secured court approval for its USD 1.6 billion debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing under its ongoing Chapter… Read More »
Niger Seeks Morocco’s Help to Launch New National Airline
Niger is looking to Morocco for support in launching a new national airline, as part of a broader push to… Read More »
Carnival’s Mardi Gras Makes Historic Call at Celebration Key
Carnival Cruise Line has marked a milestone as its first Excel-class ship, Mardi Gras, officially visited Celebration Key, the cruise… Read More »
Luxury Solo Travel: Top Cruises, Hotels and Wellness Retreats
Solo travel has evolved far beyond budget hostels and backpacking, with more luxury brands now catering to independent travelers seeking… Read More »
What’s New for Athens International Airport
Athens International Airport (ATH) recorded a historic 31.9 million passengers in 2024, a 25% increase over 2019 and a 13%… Read More »
Cyprus’ Pafos Airport Targets Growth in European Air Connectivity
Pafos International Airport (PFO) in Cyprus, operated by Hermes Airports, recorded 3.6 million passengers in 2024, marking a 2% year-on-year… Read More »
Global Airport Developments
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) posted a strong financial performance for the first half of 2025, with Royal Schiphol Group reporting… Read More »
Indonesia to Buy 50 Boeing Jets in New US Trade Agreement
Indonesia will purchase 50 Boeing aircraft from the United States as part of a new bilateral trade agreement that also… Read More »
Madagascar Airlines Undecided on CEO Thierry de Bailleul’s Future
Madagascar Airlines has confirmed that no final decision has been made regarding the renewal of CEO Thierry de Bailleul’s contract,… Read More »
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Windstar’s All-Inclusive Cruise Offer Ends Sept. 30
Offer Ends in 82 Days – Book by September 30, 2025 Now through September 30, cruise like you mean it… Read More »