Yatra Appoints Siddhartha Gupta as CEO, Dhruv Shringi Named Chairman
India-based Yatra has named CEO and co-founder Dhruv Shringi as chairman of the board, while appointing Siddhartha Gupta as the… Read More »
Evolve Acquires Guestworks Portfolio From Vacasa
Vacation rental management company Evolve has acquired the Guestworks portfolio from Vacasa for an undisclosed sum. Guestworks provides technology tools… Read More »
Ultimate Food Travel Guide: 5 Key Insights to Plan Successful Food Tourism
Embark on a culinary journey with our Ultimate Food Travel Guide, designed for travelers who want to taste the world’s most authentic flavors. Discover the best local food experiences, learn how to eat safely while traveling, and find must-try dishes in top food tourism destinations.
Wing Walker Killed by Arriving American Jet Highlights Ramp Safety Risks
A tragic accident at Dallas–Fort Worth on November 12 has renewed attention on the dangers faced by airport ramp workers…. Read More »
Ethiopia Volcano Erupts After 12,000 Years, Forcing Flight Cancellations
Flights across India and the Middle East were cancelled or diverted after a volcano in Ethiopia erupted for the first… Read More »
Ariana Afghan A310 Lands on Wrong Runway at Delhi Amid ILS Failure
An Ariana Afghan Airlines Airbus A310-300 (registration YA-FGF) operating flight FG-311 from Kabul to Delhi mistakenly landed on the wrong… Read More »
Qantas to Launch New Tech and AI Innovation Center in Adelaide
Qantas will open a major product innovation center in Adelaide, Australia, with the facility scheduled to launch in March 2026…. Read More »
UPS, FedEx Scramble as MD-11 Grounding Hits Peak Season Capacity
United Parcel Service (UPS) and FedEx are rushing to secure enough freighter capacity as an indefinite grounding of the MD-11—one… Read More »
Pangea Acquires Overlap to Streamline Fragmented Travel Tech
Pangea, a platform for solo travelers and digital nomads, has acquired Overlap, a social app that helps travelers connect with… Read More »
Amex GBT Reportedly Considering Sale After Stock Market Struggles
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) is reportedly exploring a potential sale “after a tough run on the stock… Read More »
Travel Leaders Navigate AI, Culture and Change in a New Era
Travel industry leaders are facing a rapidly evolving workplace shaped by agentic artificial intelligence (AI), shifting customer expectations and new… Read More »
Travel Leaders Share Top Concerns and Optimism for 2026
Agentic artificial intelligence (AI), social media influence and shifting economic and geopolitical conditions are driving both excitement and uncertainty across… Read More »
Côte d’Ivoire Clears Air France and Corsair for Abidjan Flights
The government of Côte d’Ivoire has approved the winter flight schedules of Air France and Corsair for the Paris–Abidjan route,… Read More »
Exjet Aviation Nears Part 135 Launch With Gulfstream GIV
Exjet Aviation has successfully completed its proving runs and is now awaiting final FAA approval to launch Part 135 operations… Read More »
United Airlines 737-900 Door Handle Pops Mid-Flight, Crew Hears “Pop”
A United Airlines Boeing 737-900 flight from Seattle to Denver experienced a brief scare when a flight attendant reported hearing… Read More »
Russia to Retire 340 Jets by 2030: What Travelers Need to Know
Global travelers planning trips to Russia may soon notice changes in the country’s aviation network. Russia is expected to retire… Read More »
Five Hospitalized After Fumes Force American Airlines Flight to Divert
Five people were hospitalized after fumes were detected onboard an American Airlines flight from Orlando to Phoenix, forcing the aircraft… Read More »
Google Says AI Agentic Booking Will Mirror Its Current Travel Model
Google expects the commercial framework for agentic booking in AI Mode for travel to closely resemble its existing model, even… Read More »
This Week in Travel Tech: Cloudbeds, Delta, Selfbook and More
Here’s a roundup of the latest people, product and partner news from across the global travel technology sector.This report was… Read More »
Somaliland Enforces New Visa Rules, Diverts Non-Compliant Flights
Somaliland has begun diverting international flights that fail to comply with its newly enforced visa and airspace requirements, escalating tensions… Read More »
Latvia’s SmartLynx Airlines Halts All Commercial Operations
Latvia’s SmartLynx Airlines has announced the immediate cessation of all commercial operations, marking a significant setback for the long-standing ACMI… Read More »
Abra Group Seeks 98% Stake in Chile’s SKY Airline
Abra Group, the parent company of Avianca, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, Wamos Air, and NG Servicios Aéreos, is reportedly preparing… Read More »
RIU Jamaica Resorts to Fully Reopen by End of Year
RIU Hotels & Resorts is preparing to reopen all seven of its Jamaica properties by the end of the year… Read More »
FAA Issues New Warning on Flying Over Venezuela Amid Rising Risks
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new alert urging all pilots to exercise caution when flying over Venezuelan… Read More »
Air Premia 787 Error at Newark Fixed Quickly by ATC
An Air Premia Boeing 787-9 departing Newark Liberty International Airport experienced a brief taxiway routing error, but quick intervention from… Read More »
Peter Thiel’s “Antichrist” Lectures Expose His Power Paradox
Peter Thiel’s recently surfaced off-the-record “Antichrist” lectures have triggered a wave of interest—not for their theological depth, but for what… Read More »