The Norwegian Group Delivers Record Results for 2025 and Increases Dividend
The Norwegian Group posted a record operating profit of NOK 3.732 billion for 2025, the highest in its history, and a NOK 21 million EBIT in Q4 after a loss the previous year. Passenger traffic rose to 27.3 million for the full year, with Norwegian’s load factor climbing to 86 percent. The Board proposes a NOK 0.80 per share dividend, totaling NOK 844 million. Fleet modernization continues with the first Boeing 737 MAX 8 delivery and plans for 95 aircraft by summer 2026.
Central Holidays Debuts Inspiring New Line of Travel Programs to Morocco
Central Holidays announced a new suite of Morocco travel programs, expanding its portfolio beyond recent Türkiye offerings. The itineraries span comprehensive multi‑city tours, relaxed city stays, and multi‑country adventures, all fully customizable for individuals, groups, or specialty segments. To drive...
The 10-25 Unit Playbook: Scale Without Chaos
SynergySuite released an eBook titled “The 10‑25 Unit Playbook: Scale Without Chaos,” targeting restaurant groups expanding from ten to twenty‑five locations. The guide outlines practical frameworks, real‑world data, and a unified technology stack to eliminate inventory bleed, improve labor forecasting,...
Bits: £100 Amex Hotel Offer, Marriott Executive Apartments Improves, Al Bustan Closure
Lore Group has launched a £100 American Express cashback promotion for stays of £400 across six of its luxury hotels, including Sea Containers London and Pulitzer Amsterdam, with prepaid bookings eligible if made through the official website or Global Hotel...
PNG's Air Niugini Cancels Its B787-8 Order
Air Niugini has cancelled its order for two Boeing 787‑8 jets, leaving a gap as its aging B767‑300ERs are set to leave service in 2026. The 787s were intended to replace those wide‑bodies and support new routes to Asia, Australia...
Chinese and Indian Tourists to Boost Europe’s Travel Market Amid US Slowdown
The European Travel Commission forecasts a 6.2% rise in international arrivals to Europe this year, driven largely by a surge in Chinese and Indian tourists. Chinese visitor numbers are expected to jump 28% and Indian arrivals 9% compared with 2025,...
GOL Appoints Anuvu to Redefine IFE Experience
Brazilian carrier GOL Linhas Aéreas has selected Anuvu as its new inflight entertainment (IFE) partner, with the collaboration kicking off in January 2026. The deal brings Anuvu’s extensive content library—including HBO Max and Formula 1—into GOL’s cabins, promising higher‑quality streams and a broader...
Singapore Airshow: Part One – Aircraft Manufacturers Look to Leverage Asia Pacific Demand
CAPA’s premium analysis report highlights its extensive aviation intelligence services, offering members a 1,033‑word deep‑dive analysis alongside more than 1,000 weekly news briefs. Membership provides full access to a suite of tools, including a mobile app with customizable alerts and...
Host Hotels & Resorts Inc (HST) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Host Hotels & Resorts reported FY 2025 adjusted EBITDA of $1.757 billion, a 4.6% increase, and adjusted FFO of $2.07 per share, both surpassing guidance. Comparable hotel RevPAR rose 4.2% for the year and 5.4% in Q4, outpacing the upper‑tier industry...
Travel + Leisure Co (TNL) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Travel + Leisure Co (TNL) posted Q4 2025 revenue of $1.03 billion, a 4% year‑over‑year increase, and adjusted EBITDA of $272 million, up 8% with expanding margins. Full‑year EPS rose 10% to $6.34 and free cash flow grew 16% to $516 million, supporting...
Booking Holdings Inc (BKNG) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Booking Holdings reported a 9% year‑over‑year increase in room nights to 285 million in Q4 2025, pushing gross bookings and revenue up 16% (11% on a constant‑currency basis). Adjusted EBITDA rose 19% to $2.2 billion and adjusted EPS grew 17% to $48.8,...
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc (WH) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts reported 4% net room growth in 2025, adding a record 72,000 rooms and expanding its development pipeline to nearly 260,000 rooms across 2,200 hotels. Adjusted EBITDA rose 4% to $718 million and adjusted diluted EPS increased 6%...
Reimagining Tourism Futures: Six Priorities Shaping the Sector’s Transition - By Dr Carlos Martin-Rios
EHL Hospitality Business School convened a two‑day workshop in November 2025, bringing together researchers and industry leaders to chart tourism’s decade‑ahead transition. Participants identified six interconnected priority areas—climate & mobility, food & circularity, social & work, governance & policy, measurement &...
Cluster-Based Insights to Improve Hotel Direct Bookings - By Dr. Cindy Heo and Dr. Luciano Viverit
The article argues that hotel direct‑booking conversion is a critical yet misunderstood performance lever, and that a single conversion rate masks underlying demand dynamics. By applying machine‑learning clustering to segment stay dates, researchers identified distinct demand contexts where different factors...
American Airlines' Longest Nonstop Routes With The Boeing 777 In 2026
American Airlines will operate 67 Boeing 777s in 2026, making it the fourth‑largest global operator and the second‑largest holder of the older 777‑200ER variant. The carrier’s longest nonstop 777 flights include LAX‑Sydney (6,507 nm) and DFW‑Seoul (5,945 nm), while seasonal and summer...
Luxury Hotels Embrace Discreet Service and Local Experiences
Luxury hospitality is pivoting from overt extravagance to "quiet luxury," emphasizing discreet locations, understated design, and authentic local experiences. Research by EHL students shows affluent travelers now prefer secluded settings, private entrances, and personalized service over traditional opulent displays. Brands...
Hospitality Leaders Highlight Investment Opportunities Despite Economic Headwinds
Hospitality executives at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit argued that current economic headwinds are cyclical, not structural, and that demand for hotel assets remains robust over the past decade. They highlighted attractive yields and a functioning capital market, urging investors...
HSMAI Announces 2026 Recipients of the Robert A. Gilbert Award for Career Achievement in Commercial Strategy
Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) announced the 2026 recipients of the Robert A. Gilbert Award for Career Achievement in Commercial Strategy. The honorees—Mary Casey, Jeff Doane, and André Fournier—are recognized for shaping sales, marketing, distribution and revenue optimization across...
Guam’s Tourism Momentum Signals a New Chapter for America’s Pacific Gateway
Guam’s tourism sector is experiencing a robust rebound in 2026, posting double‑digit year‑over‑year growth and record arrivals in December 2025. The surge is driven by expanded airlift, targeted marketing to Asian‑Pacific source markets, and a shift toward high‑value segments such...
BeOnd and the Kingdom of Bahrain to Establish Premium Airline
beOnd has signed a Letter of Intent with Bahrain’s Civil Aviation Affairs to explore a Bahrain‑based Air Operator Certificate, aiming to launch a premium airline. The carrier plans to base up to ten premium‑configured aircraft in the kingdom by 2030,...
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines Introduce Refreshed Spring Menus
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have rolled out spring‑time inflight menus that showcase regional flavors and chef‑driven concepts. Alaska highlights Seattle‑sourced Beecher’s Mac & Cheese in Main Cabin and adds a plant‑forward Mediterranean bowl, while its First Class offers banana...
RMT Spotlights Collapsible ATLAS Drawer
RMT Global Partners unveiled the Collapsible ATLAS Drawer, a lightweight galley drawer that folds flat when not in use. The snap‑open, quick‑collapse mechanism lets caterers expand the drawer instantly for loading and collapse it to reduce storage footprint across kitchens,...
SH Airport Lounge Evolves Into Scalable Hospitality Brand in Vietnam
SH Airport Lounge, operated by Noi Bai Aviation Services, has rebranded from its Sông Hồng origins into a scalable hospitality brand across Vietnam’s airports. The network now runs more than 26 locations, offering two concepts: a high‑volume Premium lounge and...
White Castle Deploys AI-Powered Perimeter Security Technology to Reduce Crime and Improve Safety
White Castle piloted Interface Systems' AI‑powered Virtual Perimeter Guard at a high‑risk St. Louis restaurant, cutting loitering, late‑night incidents, and escalation calls. Within 30 days, 91% of perimeter events were resolved automatically through AI detection and live voice deterrence, eliminating...
Vibey Steak and Seafood Restaurant, The Guest House, Is Now Open in Scottsdale, Ariz.
The Guest House opened its third location in Scottsdale, Arizona, taking over the former Etta space in the Scottsdale Quarter. The 8,500‑square‑foot venue showcases New American steak and seafood, highlighted by a 36‑ounce tomahawk, dry‑aged rib eye, and tableside theatrical...
Shadows Behind Paradise: Inside Bali’s Crackdown on Crime Targeting Tourists
Bali’s police have stepped up night patrols across Kuta, Benoa and Nusa Dua as tourist‑targeted thefts rise, especially motorcycle snatch‑and‑run incidents. Official data shows thousands of crimes involving foreign visitors in the first half of 2025, prompting checkpoints, hotel‑security coordination...
Las Palapas Taps Paytronix for Digital Overhaul, Adds Mobile App
Las Palapas, the San Antonio Tex‑Mex chain celebrating its 45th year, has partnered with Paytronix to replace its legacy systems with a unified digital platform. The rollout introduces the LP Club mobile app, migrating over 100,000 loyalty members and adding...
African Travel Commission Summit Calls for Removal of Border Barriers and Stronger Regional Air Connectivity
The inaugural African Travel Commission (ATC) Summit in Lagos called for urgent reforms to visa policies, border regulations, and regional aviation to unlock Africa’s tourism potential. Delegates noted tourism generated roughly $225 billion in GDP and supported 30 million jobs in 2025,...
SLC Launches Luggage Delivery Service
Salt Lake City International Airport has introduced Bringit, a smart luggage delivery platform that lets travelers postpone baggage claim and drop‑off. The service aims to eliminate the gap between hotel check‑in and check‑out, allowing passengers to head directly to meetings...
YYZ Expands Contract With HMSHost
Toronto Pearson (YYZ) has broadened its long‑standing partnership with HMSHost, adding six new Canadian‑focused food concepts—including Mary Brown’s Chicken, OEB Kitchen + Bar, Li, Libretto Slice Shop, Kinton Ramen, and Community by Roger Mooking—and upgrading existing venues such as Starbucks,...
New York City-Based Little Ruby’s Just Opened in Dallas, Its First Out-of-State Expansion in 24 Years
Little Ruby’s, the Australian‑inspired all‑day restaurant founded in New York in 2002, opened its first out‑of‑state location in Dallas on February 2, marking a 24‑year expansion hiatus. The Uptown venue occupies 1,790 sq ft indoors with a 950‑sq ft patio, seating roughly 156 guests....
Rixos Murjana Signals Shift Toward Mass-Market Tourism in Saudi Arabia
Rixos Murjana marks Saudi Arabia’s entry into the all‑inclusive resort market, targeting families and premium travellers with nearly 500 rooms and rates between $250 and $600 per night. The project reflects a shift from ultra‑luxury, Vision 2030‑driven tourism to a broader,...
Wendy’s Brutal Sales, McDonald’s Big Momentum, and Dutch Bros' Infinite Runway
Wendy’s reported an 11% drop in Q4 same‑store sales and an 8% decline for 2025, signaling a sharp contraction in its core market. In contrast, McDonald’s posted roughly 7% same‑store sales growth in the same quarter, buoyed by a record‑breaking...
Blue Grass Airport Announces Continued Growth of United Airlines in Lexington, Ky
Blue Grass Airport announced United Airlines will upgrade its daily Lexington‑Denver flight to a 126‑seat Airbus A319 on May 21, 2026, adding more than 50 seats per day. The carrier will also increase Lexington‑Chicago service to up to seven daily...
SELECT-SERVICE MARRIOTT FRANCHISE IN NORTHERN NJ/NYC MARKET
A premium‑branded, select‑service Marriott franchise is available in the densely populated NYC metropolitan area and New Jersey’s most populous county. The property benefits from a prime location near major demand generators, delivering a solid history of revenue, occupancy, and RevPAR....
Celestyal Rolls Out Rewards for Med Group Bookings
Celestyal introduced a limited‑time promotion for travel advisors booking new group reservations on 7‑ and 14‑night Mediterranean cruises for the 2026‑2027 seasons. Incentives include tiered onboard credit ranging from €130 to €200 per person, free cabin rewards for groups of...
Crystal Launches Book & Sail Contest for Advisors
Crystal has unveiled the Book & Sail contest, targeting U.S. and Canadian travel advisors enrolled in its Trade Engagement Program. Running from Feb. 17 to Mar. 31, 2026, advisors earn points for qualifying bookings, with higher‑value sailings yielding more points. The top...
Tokyo Deaflympics 2025 Leaves Lasting Boost for Accessible Tourism
Tokyo’s 2025 Deaflympics, held Nov. 15‑26, attracted 3,000 athletes from 75 nations and sparked a citywide push for deaf‑friendly infrastructure. The metropolitan government installed light‑based warning devices in over 660 toilets and changing rooms and added speech‑to‑text screens at 40...
No More Miles: Emirates Plans to Drop Condor as a Skywards Earning Partner
Emirates announced that, effective May 1 2026, passengers will no longer earn Skywards miles on flights operated by Condor. Until April 30 2026, accrual rates remain at up to 0.75 miles per mile in economy, 1.0 in premium economy, and 1.25 in business. The...
Air Canada Grows Mexico Network with Montréal–Guadalajara Flight
Air Canada is expanding its Mexican network this summer, adding a year‑round nonstop Montreal‑Guadalajara service beginning June 2, 2026, and boosting capacity on four existing routes. The airline will operate three weekly flights on the new route and increase weekly...
Louis Hotels Doubles Agent Incentive Offering Two Free Nights
Louis Hotels announced it is doubling its agent incentive program, now offering two complimentary nights for each qualifying booking. The enhanced reward applies to all properties in the brand and is available immediately to registered travel agents. By providing a...
ESA Opens Select Suites Property in Sterling, CO
Extended Stay America (ESA) opened a new Select Suites property in Sterling, Colorado, adding a two‑story, 104‑room hotel to its portfolio. The property offers full kitchens, on‑site laundry, complimentary Wi‑Fi, an indoor pool, and a recreation room with games for...
Six Firms Vie for Polish Airport PBB Contract
Six firms have lodged bids to design, supply, install, commission and service 92 passenger boarding bridges for Poland’s new Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) airport. The consortiums include Sezo Invest / ShinMaywa, FMT Sweden, Albert Ziegler, Adelte Airport Technologies / TK Airport Solutions, and Comsa Instalaciones....
COMO Hotels & Resorts Reimagines Arctic Exploration with Exclusive Journey to Svalbard
COMO Hotels & Resorts is debuting two luxury micro‑cruises to the Svalbard archipelago, launching in May and September 2026. The 10‑ and 11‑night itineraries aboard the converted M/S Polarfront accommodate only 12 guests in seven suites, blending high‑end hospitality with Arctic...
Concord Hospitality Promotes Three Executives to Senior Roles
Concord Hospitality announced the promotion of three senior executives: Joe Trumfio to senior vice president of investment operations, compliance and reporting; Cathryn Andrews to senior vice president of hotel accounting; and Alex Langston to senior director of risk management. Trumfio’s newly...
Relais & Châteaux Announces Four New Projects in Partnership with UNESCO
Relais & Châteaux has launched four joint sustainability projects with UNESCO, pairing elite restaurants with biosphere reserves, world heritage sites, and cultural heritage initiatives across Africa, Europe, North America, and Asia. Each property—FYN, Maison Pic, Eleven Madison Park and L’Effervescence—will implement actions under...
Mexico Tourism Hit All‑Time High in 2025
Mexico's tourism sector reached an all‑time high in 2025 with 98.2 million international visitors, a 13.6% rise over 2024 and the largest total ever recorded. Foreign‑exchange earnings climbed to $34.99 billion, while overnight stays increased 6.1% to 47.8 million. The record underscores strong...
EuroAirport Upgrades Check-In Process
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg has introduced self‑service bag‑drop devices alongside 24 new check‑in kiosks in Halls 2 and 4, while Hall 3 is temporarily closed for upgrades. The airport plans to equip all four halls with kiosks and self‑service bag‑drop by the end...
Hyatt Names Mark Hoplamazian Chairman
Hyatt Hotels Corp appointed its president and chief executive, Mark Hoplamazian, as chairman, replacing retiring executive chairman Thomas Pritzker, who has guided the company since 2004. Hoplamazian, who has led Hyatt for nearly two decades, oversaw the brand’s asset‑light expansion...
Regent Seven Seas Orders Fourth Prestige-Class Ship
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has signed a contract with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to construct a fourth vessel in its new Prestige‑Class series, slated for delivery in 2036. The first Prestige‑Class ship, Seven Seas Prestige, debuted in December 2026, with the...