Incomparable Access to Yosemite National Park and a Starting Nightly Rate of $319 Makes Under Canvas My Favorite Affordable Stay...
Under Canvas Yosemite, a safari‑style glamping site just ten minutes from the park’s Big Oak Flat entrance, launches its 2026 season with nightly rates starting at $319. The property offers 71 luxury tents—some sleeping four to six—featuring king‑size beds, heated pads, private decks, and ensuite bathrooms. Guests can tap an Adventure Concierge for guided climbs, hikes, and rafting, while earning Hyatt points through the Small Luxury Hotels of the World network. The venue delivers high‑end amenities and curated outdoor programming without the price tag of nearby hotels.
JetBlue Eyes Airport Lounge in Third US City, Gives First Class Update
JetBlue announced it is scouting space for a third BlueHouse lounge in Fort Lauderdale’s Terminal 3, following its New York debut and a Boston location slated for late summer 2026. The airline also confirmed its domestic first‑class recliners will roll out...
Hyatt Regency Denver Unveils $70 Million Transformation
Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center completed a $70 million, 14‑month renovation that reimagines all 1,100 guest rooms and adds new meeting spaces. The redesign emphasizes sustainable materials, including shower pans made from roughly 450 recycled plastic bottles each,...
Starbucks Turnaround Plan Is Paying Off, CEO Says
Starbucks reported a 7.1% year‑over‑year rise in North American same‑store sales for Q2 2026, driven by a 4.3% lift in traffic and higher average ticket sizes. CEO Brian Niccol called the quarter the “turn in our turnaround,” citing the Green Apron...
Changi Airport Names Scoot as Partner of the Year
Changi Airport Group named Scoot Partner of the Year at the 2026 Changi Airline Awards, recognizing its role in expanding connectivity. Scoot launched 13 new routes this year, including 10 first‑time destinations at Changi, and forged six interline partnerships. The...
Uber Expands to Hotel Bookings With Expedia Partnership
Uber announced that users can now book hotel rooms directly through its app via a partnership with Expedia Group. The move extends Uber’s portfolio beyond rides, food, and freight, aiming to become a one‑stop travel super‑app. Uber One subscribers will...
How Samsung Is Helping Luxury Hotels Move Toward a More Seamless Digital Guest Journey
Samsung is equipping luxury hotels with a unified suite of 4K Hospitality TVs, LYNK Cloud management software, and large‑format smart signage to create a seamless, personalized digital guest journey. At The Apurva Kempinski Bali, the solution links 475 rooms and public spaces,...
Hotel Equities Expands Leadership Team
Hotel Equities announced three senior appointments to strengthen its leadership: Kenneth Zahn as VP of Sales for the focused‑service division, Nolan Wrentmore as VP of Revenue for the lifestyle division, and John Mootz as VP of Restaurant and Beverage Operations....
Concord Hospitality Promotes Craig Haas
Concord Hospitality announced the promotion of Craig Haas from area director of operations to regional vice president overseeing its lifestyle and luxury hotel segment. In his new role, Haas will manage more than 30 boutique and lifestyle properties and report...
Yum Brands Wants AI and Beverages to Supercharge Growth
Yum Brands announced that it will expand its Byte artificial‑intelligence platform to customer‑facing operations, starting with AI‑controlled drive‑thru menu boards at Taco Bell. The company also unveiled a global innovation pantry that moves successful limited‑time offers, such as KFC’s Pickle...
AI Hospitality Alliance: Why One Platform Is Stepping In As the Industry Struggles to Align
The AI Hospitality Alliance (AIHA) launches as an independent platform to align the fragmented AI ecosystem across hotels, vendors, academia, and investors. By consolidating education, research, news, events, and capital connections, AIHA offers a single hub where stakeholders can collaborate...
UAE Exit From OPEC Signals New Era for Aviation and Tourism
The United Arab Emirates announced its departure from OPEC, signaling a strategic pivot from oil to aviation and tourism as primary growth engines. By exiting the cartel, the UAE hopes to gain flexibility in energy policy that could lower jet‑fuel...
Canada’s Hotel Construction Pipeline Hits Record Highs in Q1 2026
Canada’s hotel construction pipeline surged to a record 331 projects encompassing 45,401 rooms in Q1 2026, according to Lodging Econometrics. Early‑planning projects rose 6% in count and 13% in rooms year‑over‑year, while 64 projects are already under construction. Ontario dominates the...
Whataburger Adds Toys, Interactive Packaging to Kids Meals
Whataburger announced that starting May 5 its kids meals will include toys and interactive packaging, adding games, mazes and surprise elements without changing the food itself. Prices will range from $3.89 to $6.49, positioning the meals as a value‑focused option for...
InteleTravel Launches Xcelerator Programme in the UK
InteleTravel launched its Xcelerator Programme in the United Kingdom with two full‑day events, welcoming 100 travel advisors in London and 50 in Manchester. The curriculum, first introduced in the United States in January 2024, blends self‑development, productivity tactics, and entrepreneurial mindset...
The St. Regis Toronto Earns Verified Responsible Hospitality Badge
The St. Regis Toronto has been awarded the Verified Responsible Hospitality badge from Forbes Travel Guide, signaling its leadership in sustainable luxury hospitality. The property also boasts a 5‑Green Key rating—the highest from Green Key Global—and ranks fourth among ten...
UK: First Large Jet Lands at Doncaster Airport Since Closure in 2022
On 28 April 2026, 2Excel Aviation’s Boeing 727 landed at Doncaster Sheffield Airport, marking the first large jet arrival since the airport’s 2022 closure. The aircraft, part of a 24/7 oil‑spill response fleet, used the runway for a short visit, demonstrating the site’s...
Alaska & Hawaiian One-Of-A-Kind Atmos Titanium Global Upgrade Perk Live
Alaska Air Group’s Atmos Rewards program has added a groundbreaking perk for Titanium members: free, day‑of‑departure upgrades to business class on any Alaska or Hawaiian flight worldwide, companion‑eligible. The benefit, launched in late April 2026, makes Atmos the only U.S....
Skyview Acquires Lightspeed Commerce’s Upserve US Hospitality Product Line
Skyview announced the acquisition of Lightspeed Commerce’s Upserve hospitality product line, bringing roughly 3,200 U.S. restaurant locations into its portfolio. The deal transfers Upserve’s point‑of‑sale, analytics, and back‑office solutions to Skyview, expanding its SaaS offerings for mid‑size operators. Financial terms...
Wizz Air Israel Hub Still on Despite Delays
Wizz Air is pressing to launch a hub at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport despite not yet meeting Israel’s emergency‑service staffing requirement. The Israeli transport ministry is willing to relax that clause, emphasizing the carrier’s potential to boost route options and...
Hong Kong Disneyland Records 36% Drop in Profit Despite Higher Hotel Occupancy, Guest Spending
Hong Kong Disneyland reported a 36% drop in net profit for the 2024‑25 fiscal year, earning HK$536 million (≈$69 million) versus HK$838 million (≈$107 million) a year earlier. Attendance slipped slightly to 7.5 million visitors, but hotel occupancy improved to 80% and per‑guest spending rose...
Paris Named Official Host Destination for World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2026
Paris has been selected as the Official Host Destination for the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2026, with the gala scheduled for 9 December 2026. The ceremony will cap a two‑day World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Summit that gathers senior leaders...
The Travel Foundation Rebrands as Travel Forward
The Travel Foundation has rebranded as Travel Forward to highlight its focus on climate‑action and equitable tourism. The change comes amid record visitor arrivals, intensifying climate impacts and growing inequality that threaten destination economies. Travel Forward will continue its two‑decade‑long...
Starbucks' Shine Is Back: 3 Lessons From the Brian Niccol Playbook
Starbucks posted a 9% revenue increase to $9.5 billion, marking the first quarter in eight where both top‑line and bottom‑line grew together. Global comparable store sales rose 6.2% and U.S. transactions climbed 4%, the strongest performance in three years. CEO Brian...
Partaking in Ananas Ananas’ Site-Specific Food Installation for Casa Laveni
Mexico‑ and Los Angeles‑based food‑art studio Ananas Ananas staged a site‑specific installation for the opening of Milan’s new boutique hotel Casa Laveni. The studio presented marzipan pieces shaped like cherries and plums alongside fresh strawberries on stainless‑steel experimental tableware. The edible display...
JA Resorts & Hotels Builds on the UAE’s Growing Appetite for Active and Group Experiences
JA Resorts & Hotels has launched JA Sports & Shooting Club at JA The Resort in Jebel Ali, creating a large‑scale, professional‑grade sports hub that blends competitive facilities with group‑focused hospitality. The venue features FIFA‑standard football pitches, ICC‑standard cricket ovals,...
TravelAI Announces Two Strategic Executive Appointments to Accelerate AI‑driven Personalization
TravelAI, the UpNext‑backed AI travel platform, announced two senior hires to accelerate its agentic AI strategy. Shie Gabbai, a former Google product leader and COO of Layla, joins as Director of AI Experience to expand the commercial ecosystem and supplier relationships....
HITEC 2026 Showcases Unmatched Hospitality Tech Variety as Exhibit Floor Space Sells Out
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals announced that the 2026 HITEC exhibition is completely sold out, featuring more than 360 companies across 83,000 net square feet. The three‑day event runs June 16‑18 at San Antonio’s Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and...
What Are the Most Trending Travel Destinations (Countries) for 2026–27?
Global tourism has rebounded past pre‑pandemic levels, and industry rankings now spotlight a new set of countries for 2026‑27. Japan, South Korea, Peru, Finland, Sri Lanka, Dominica, Botswana, Rwanda, Albania, Costa Rica and Oman repeatedly appear on lists from Lonely Planet, National...
VistaJet Data Shows Surge in Long-Haul Private Jet Routes
VistaJet’s 2025 data, highlighted in Knight Frank’s Wealth Report, shows a sharp rise in long‑haul private‑jet traffic linking emerging financial centers with established hubs. The fastest‑growing corridors include Africa‑Asia (+42%) and Middle East‑North America (+28%), while city‑pair routes like Jeddah‑Riyadh surged 269%. The...
Thailand Travel Trade Warns Exit Tax Could Impact Aviation Sector
Thailand’s travel trade is opposing a proposed 1,000‑baht (US$31) exit tax on Thai nationals, arguing it will raise outbound travel costs to roughly 2,500 baht when combined with recent passenger service charge hikes and a planned tourism fee. The Association of...
Inside Fraport’s Digital Transformation Journey: Scaling Innovation, Embracing AI and Robotics, and a Culture of Experimentation
Fraport has scaled more than 50 digitalisation projects and 65+ minimum‑viable products in the past five years, embedding AI, robotics and workflow optimisation into airport operations. The company attributes this speed to clear governance, modular project structures and strong business‑unit...
Clay Lacy Aviation Waives Special Event Fees for FIFA World Cup
Clay Lacy Aviation announced it will waive special event fees at its U.S. FBO locations during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which runs from June 11 to July 19. The airline says the tournament’s dispersed schedule across 16 host cities will not...
Air Macau Partners with Datalex to Accelerate Modern Airline Retailing and Drive Revenue Growth
Air Macau has deployed Datalex’s Stellex Offer Shopping & Pricing Engine across seven digital channels, including its website, mobile app, Douyin, and MPAY. The solution delivers advanced shopping and pricing capabilities that sharpen fare precision, expand the airline’s product portfolio,...
Flight Review: United Polaris, Washington Dulles to Naples, Italy
Business Traveller released a suite of premium travel reviews in April 2026, spanning a first‑look at the Orient Express Corinthian sailing yacht, an opinion on Michelin’s foray into wine awards, and in‑depth hotel and restaurant evaluations across Asia and Europe. Highlights include...
The Ivory Debuts in Koreatown
The Ivory, a 48‑room boutique hotel, opened this week in Los Angeles’ Koreatown, offering a design‑forward sanctuary at $375 per night. Founded by developer Rachel Gerstein, the property blends global aesthetic cues with a distinctly LA sensibility, featuring warm oak floors,...
Minoru Yamasaki's Northwestern National Life Building in Minneapolis to Be Converted Into Hotel
Minoru Yamasaki’s 1960s Northwestern National Life building in downtown Minneapolis will be transformed into a 165‑room hotel, with opening slated for 2028 pending approvals. The adaptive‑reuse plan retains the iconic white‑quartz concrete portico and marble façade while inserting wellness, event...
Bohol-Panglao Airport Begins Phased Reconfiguration Works
Bohol‑Panglao International Airport, the Philippines’ 10th‑busiest airport, has begun a phased reconfiguration led by Aboitiz InfraCapital. The initial phase targets passenger flow, accessibility, layout changes, security measures and new equipment while keeping daily operations running. The upgrades respond to rising...
PATA Travel Mart 2027 Set for Return to Macao
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will hold its flagship Travel Mart in Macau from September 20‑22, 2027, under the auspices of the Macao Government Tourism Office. The three‑day event will convene buyers and exhibitors across the Asia‑Pacific region, featuring...
5 Mindset Shifts Every Restaurant Owner Must Make
The piece argues that a restaurant owner’s biggest obstacle is mindset, not staff. It outlines five shifts: move from hands‑on work to leading, prioritize consistency over perfection, coach instead of task‑manage, confront conflict directly, and think like an owner rather...
Minor Hotels to Launch Private Jet Experience – Exclusive
Minor Hotels announced that its Anantara luxury brand will roll out a private‑jet experience, targeting a 2027 launch. The service aims to create seamless, end‑to‑end journeys for affluent guests, complementing existing transport offerings such as riverboats across its Southeast Asian...
Smart Operators Are Rethinking the Children’s Dining Experience By Engaging Young Guests
Restaurant operators are increasingly prioritizing child-friendly experiences to boost family loyalty and revenue. Kem Clark’s Wikki Stix, a mess‑free, bendable yarn toy, is replacing traditional crayons and screen distractions in dining rooms across the U.S. By giving kids a hands‑on...
Hotel Stay Offers New Way to Support Animal Welfare in Northeast Japan
A new concept room at Yunomori Hotel Shidotaira in Hanamaki, Iwate, will let guests support animal welfare by staying in a nature‑themed space. The project, backed by Morioka Zoological Park Zoomo, seeks ¥5 million (≈ $31,300) through a crowdfunding campaign ending May 24....
Bits: FREENOW Buys Gett App, The St Regis Budapest Hotel Opens
Ride‑hailing giant Lyft has deepened its European footprint by buying Israel‑based Gett for about $55 million, adding to its earlier €175 million ($190 million) acquisition of the London‑focused FREENOW app. The two services are expected to be merged into the Lyft platform, eventually...
Can Pricing Traction Hold After Fuel Prices Fall? US Airlines See Potential Stickiness
U.S. airlines have leveraged the recent surge in jet fuel prices to reset fare structures, abandoning traditional hedging strategies and moving in lockstep on price hikes. Carriers such as Alaska Air Group, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have seen...
Red Rock Resorts Inc (RRR) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Red Rock Resorts reported a record $499.5 million Las Vegas net revenue for Q1 2026, up 0.9% YoY, while adjusted EBITDA margin slipped to 46.5%, down 113 basis points. Consolidated net revenue reached $507.3 million, and operating free cash flow generated $107 million, supporting a...
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc (WH) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts reported a 4% net room growth in 2025, adding a record 72,000 rooms and expanding its development pipeline to nearly 260,000 rooms. Adjusted EBITDA rose 4% to $718 million and adjusted diluted EPS increased 6% to $4.58,...
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Virgin Atlantic Accelerates Starlink Rollout with Free High-Speed Wi-Fi Across Fleet
Virgin Atlantic is accelerating its rollout of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet, beginning installations on its A350 fleet in May with full A350 coverage expected by early summer. The airline will extend the free, high‑speed Wi‑Fi to its 787 and A330neo...
What Travelers Need to Know About the EU’s New Biometric Border Checks
The EU’s Entry/Exit System (E.E.S.) launched this month, requiring biometric data—fingerprints and facial photos—at all Schengen border points. The rollout across 29 Schengen countries has triggered hours‑long queues at airports such as Milan, Paris and Amsterdam. Officials say the system...
Hotel Industry News Today – April 28, 2026 | Hotel News Resource
A new Expedia Group study shows travelers spend roughly $500 on non‑travel purchases each trip, with U.S., French and Australian visitors topping $600. A survey by Ada finds half of U.S. travelers are indifferent to AI versus human customer service...