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 »
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 »
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 »
Iain Powell Named Hurtigruten Chief Commercial Officer
Hurtigruten has appointed Iain Powell as its new Chief Commercial Officer, marking a significant step in the company’s efforts to… Read More »
Star of the Seas Embarks on Maiden Sea Trials
Royal Caribbean’s newest vessel, the Star of the Seas, ventured into open waters this week as it achieved a pivotal… Read More »
Sandals Emerald Bay Villas Mistakenly Listed for Auction
Part of the shuttered Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in Exuma was erroneously listed for public auction by the Bahamas Department… Read More »
Cyber Threats Escalate in Global Travel Industry
Andersen Cheng, CEO of cybersecurity firm Post-Quantum, takes no chances when booking travel—manually entering URLs, avoiding Google links, and never… Read More »
Trip.com Group Kicks Off 2025 with $1.9B in Q1 Revenue
Trip.com Group began 2025 on a strong note, reporting $1.9 billion in revenue for the first quarter, a 16% increase… Read More »
Landing Secures $180M in Debt Financing to Expand Flexible Apartment Network
Flexible-leasing platform Landing has secured $180 million in debt financing to accelerate the adoption of its subscription-based apartment model and… Read More »
Fly Fairly Acquires Gen Z Travel Platform LFG to Boost Discovery and Flexibility
Fly Fairly, a travel booking platform known for its flexible payment options, has acquired Gen Z-focused travel discovery engine LFG… Read More »
Amadeus Acquires Travel Data Firm ForwardKeys
Amadeus has acquired Spanish travel intelligence firm ForwardKeys as part of its strategy to expand its presence in the travel… Read More »
Corporate Travel Managers Cite Tech and Service Gaps
A new survey of nearly 200 corporate travel managers across the U.S. and Canada has revealed growing dissatisfaction with travel… Read More »
Travel Advisor Teatime Highlights Asia Booking Trends
Travel Advisor Teatime’s latest episode features Keisha Adriano, President and CEO of Travelwise International, as she reveals emerging trends and… Read More »
Spain Orders Airbnb to Suspend 66,000 Listings
Spain’s Consumer Rights Ministry has mandated that Airbnb block nearly 66,000 holiday rental listings on its platform for failing to… Read More »
Four Seasons Yachts Secures €400M for Second Vessel
Four Seasons Yachts has obtained financing to design and build its second luxury vessel through a landmark agreement with Italian… Read More »
Experiences Boost Vacation Rentals and RevPAR Alike
Hotels still lead short-term rentals in offering curated extras, but new data shows hosts that embrace experiences quickly close the… Read More »
Hotel Experiences Drive Major RevPAR Gains
Hotels that prioritize guest experiences see significantly higher revenue per available room (RevPAR), according to new research from Turneo, a… Read More »
Eric Hart Returns to Expedia in Strategy Role
Expedia Group has announced the return of Eric Hart as its chief strategy, business and corporate development officer, marking a… Read More »
Global Travel Industry Weekly Roundup: People, Product, and Partner Moves
Here’s our curated roundup of this week’s top updates in the global travel industry, spotlighting key developments across platforms, partnerships,… Read More »