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Hotel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes earned Green Globe Gold certification, marking five consecutive years of sustainability progress as it celebrates its centennial. The French Riviera landmark has cut energy and water use with LED lighting, motion sensors, and water‑saving fixtures, while launching a linen‑reuse program. Circular‑economy initiatives include eliminating single‑use plastics, partnering with Take a Waste for recycling, and adopting a Supplier Code of Conduct that favors reusable packaging. Biodiversity projects such as rooftop beehives and an insect hotel complement its goal to slash greenhouse‑gas emissions 25% by 2030.
British Airways remains the largest European carrier to the United States, moving 7.6 million passengers between December 2024 and November 2025. Its overall US load factor of 83 % placed it 13th among European airlines, trailing carriers such as TAP and Air France. The...
American Airlines has launched a summer service from Edinburgh to New York JFK, expanding its transatlantic footprint in Scotland. The new route joins the Philadelphia‑Edinburgh flight that resumed last year, giving the airport two direct US connections. The airline will operate...
Hotel operators are reevaluating traditional coaxial cable TV as guest expectations shift toward streaming and seamless in‑room technology. Research shows Wi‑Fi remains a priority, but access to personal streaming apps now outranks linear television. Aging cable infrastructure incurs rising maintenance...
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas announced the completion of a multi‑year, $100 million renovation that adds a 2.2‑acre Crystal Lagoons‑powered lagoon, a 5,600‑square‑foot waterfront event venue, and a Toptracer golf‑bay range. The project also refreshed the Windflower Spa and...
Dreamscape Hospitality announced it will manage two Marriott‑branded hotels—Courtyard by Marriott Houma in Louisiana and Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Springdale in Arkansas—both owned by Verge Hospitality Management. The partnership expands Dreamscape’s midscale portfolio and leverages its operational expertise...
Accor has appointed Laurent Choain as its Global Chief People & Culture Officer, effective April 1, 2026. He will also sit on the Premium, Midscale & Economy Executive Committee, overseeing the group’s talent agenda and cultural transformation. Choain brings more...
Cherko Fusco Realty brokered the sale of two East Coast hotels: the 226‑key Portland Sheraton at Sable Oaks in Maine, sold to a Colwen Hotels affiliate, and the 138‑key Aloft Fort Lauderdale Airport, acquired by an MHG Hotels affiliate. Both...
Airports are moving from experimental baggage pilots to a 2026 rollout of fully integrated, software‑driven handling systems. The upcoming webinar highlights how AI, robotics, computer vision and IoT‑enabled tags will turn baggage handling from a cost‑center into a predictive, resilient...
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will host its annual Food, Wine & Garden Festival on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through May 10, 2026. The event showcases more than 65 international dishes, wines, craft beers and cocktails, plus a new series of wildlife‑inspired garden...
The Generation Essentials Group, a subsidiary of AMTD Digital, acquired the Hilton Garden Inn New York/Tribeca for $69 million and rebranded it as the AMTD IDEA Tribeca Hotel. The deal, announced jointly by AMTD Group, AMTD IDEA Group and AMTD Digital,...
Walt Disney World is bringing back its free dining plan for 2026, but only for guests who purchase qualifying vacation packages. The promotion, limited to select resort and ticket combinations, offers unlimited quick‑service meals and snacks at no extra cost....
Avanti Destinations has launched a 200‑page printed Europe travel guide for advisors, covering 26 countries and featuring 113 new vacation packages, 351 new hotels, and 534 new tours for the 2026 season. Each itinerary includes a QR code that connects...
LEGOLAND California Resort will debut the Galacticoaster during spring break 2026, marking the park's first new roller coaster in more than two decades. The family‑oriented coaster blends high‑thrill elements with LEGO branding, aiming to attract spring‑break travelers and repeat visitors....
Norway’s passport has risen to fourth place globally, now offering visa‑free or visa‑on‑arrival entry to 185 destinations. Recent bilateral agreements across Europe, Asia and the Americas have removed pre‑travel visa hurdles, unlocking new tourism corridors. Germany has joined a wave...
U.S. restaurants face a demographic pivot as Baby Boomers enter retirement, pushing the 65‑plus segment to 25 % of the population by 2060 and to 18 % of restaurant spending by 2030. Older diners visit less often but spend more per check,...
Rove Miles announced a new 1:1 transfer partnership with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) EuroBonus, making it the sole U.S. conduit for the carrier’s award program. The launch coincides with a limited‑time 20% transfer bonus that runs through April 8, 2026. SAS’s SkyTeam network...
Thailand’s tourism sector recorded 322.6 billion baht in revenue this year, but growth slowed as arrivals from the Middle East dropped sharply due to the ongoing war. In contrast, Chinese visitors continued to dominate the market, and European travelers increased, cushioning...
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has resumed operations in Riga, launching a new daily route to Copenhagen. The service marks the airline’s return after a multi‑year hiatus, restoring a key north‑south corridor for the Baltic region. By linking Latvia’s capital with a...
Langham Hospitality Group has appointed Michele Grosso as regional vice‑president of U.S. operations, while he continues as managing director of The Langham Boston. In his expanded role he will oversee the company’s two U.S. brands—The Langham Hotels & Resorts and Eaton—working closely with...
Marriott International CFO Leeny Oberg is retiring after 26 years, including a decade in the finance chief role. She oversaw the 2016 Starwood acquisition that birthed the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program and guided the company through the COVID‑19 crisis. Oberg...
Limassol, Cyprus, launched a global workout festival along the Molos promenade, drawing thousands of fitness enthusiasts from across Europe and beyond. The three‑day event featured marquee brands, high‑intensity classes, and wellness seminars, delivering an estimated €12 million in direct tourism spend....
Bloomington has forged a collaborative tourism framework with Chesterton, Evansville, South Bend, Carmel, Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, creating a forest‑to‑city travel corridor across Indiana. The initiative leverages a digital platform to stagger visitor arrivals, diverting tourists from overcrowded hotspots to lesser‑known...
Thailand’s 2026 Songkran festival saw a sharp shift in domestic travel patterns, with Pattaya emerging as the top destination. Beach locales across the country collectively attracted the majority of holiday bookings, reflecting heightened consumer spending on leisure. The surge signals...
Toulouse’s 2025 tourism strategy delivered a record‑high visitor count, surpassing eight million arrivals – a 12% rise over 2024. The city paired this influx with €500 million in public‑private investment targeting transport, heritage preservation, and new hospitality capacity. A purpose‑built film...
Hospitality brand Moxy opened its 183‑room Atlanta Downtown property, managed by LBA Hospitality, adjacent to Centennial Olympic Park and major stadiums. The hotel blends lodging with nightlife, featuring Bar Moxy, a rooftop Jagger Suite, a hidden speakeasy called The Powder...
Brad Brewer, Co‑Founder and Chief AI Officer of Agentic Hospitality, will speak at the inaugural Destination AI Virtual Conference on March 13, 2026. The session, "How AI Channels Will Drive Hotel Revenue in the Next 3 to 5 Years," warns...
The article spotlights eight luxury hotels that turn beds into architectural statements, from ice‑carved sleeping platforms in Sweden to a bird‑nest canopy in Kenya. Each property pairs its distinctive bed design with immersive experiences, commanding nightly rates that range from...
Luxury cruise line Swan Hellenic announced its 32‑night Antarctica Grand Voyage, sailing from Ushuaia to Dunedin in February 2027 and again in 2028. Priced from £21,620 per guest, the itinerary includes iconic sites such as Lemaire Channel, Peter I Island,...
Restaurant chains are being urged to abandon price‑centric strategies and refocus on food quality to win customers over the long term. The opinion piece notes that many brands are only now recognizing that competing on price erodes margins, especially amid...
Restaurant operators are eyeing AI‑driven chatbots as a way to bypass costly third‑party delivery services, but early deployments are actually inflating expenses. Uber Eats has recently raised delivery fees for select partners, underscoring the pressure on margins. The article highlights...
Qatar Airways is launching ten ultra‑long nonstop routes in 2026, many exceeding 15 hours, reinforcing its position as a leading long‑haul carrier. The Doha‑Auckland service will operate with a retrofitted 777‑200LR in a 272‑seat configuration, while the Doha‑Dallas/Fort Worth link uses...
Sandals Ochi, an adults‑only all‑inclusive resort in Jamaica, is being promoted for an April getaway. Unique UK tour operator Unique Caribbean Holidays Ltd. (UCHL) offers a seven‑night stay in a new Butler Villa Suite starting at £2,419 per adult, inclusive...
Ambiente, the Frankfurt‑based consumer‑goods trade fair, has become a pivotal platform for the hospitality sector, drawing major hotel groups and HoReCa decision‑makers. Exhibitors such as Lodge Manufacturing and THE CUSTOM CHEF cite the event’s dense concentration of international buyers as a catalyst...
Bristol Airport and Equilibrium have completed a feasibility study exploring large‑scale production of nuclear‑derived sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and hydrogen in the South West of England. The study shows that Small Modular Reactors could supply both fuels, supporting the airport’s...
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, the two‑Michelin‑star venue at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, will shutter in January 2027 after more than a decade in London. The author experienced the restaurant’s “Topsy Turvy” tasting menu, which flips the traditional sequence by serving dessert...
The Gołębiewski "Gołębiewski" mega‑hotel in Pobierowo, Poland, plans 1,200 rooms for up to 3,000 guests but remains unfinished after pandemic setbacks, construction disputes and the founder’s death, with the final environmental permit still pending. Its size dwarfs the largest German...
The 2026 AITO Travel Insights report shows the specialist travel market remains robust, anchored by over‑50s who account for 93% of travelers and typically spend £2,500‑£5,000 per trip. Despite economic caution, 85% still view holidays as essential and 70% say...
The Webster, a design‑forward lifestyle hotel brand, will debut with two flagship properties: The Webster Covent Garden in London opening July 2026 and The Webster Times Square in New York launching winter 2026. Both hotels blend curated libraries, social lounges,...
The Rastriya Swatantra Party, led by 35‑year‑old former rapper Balendra Shah, captured more than 120 seats in Nepal’s parliamentary elections, promising a generational political reset. Shah’s platform of transparency, economic reform, and job creation resonated with youth protests that toppled...
GoTo Foods CEO Omer Gajial announced that the two‑year rebranding from Focus Brands has delivered strong results, unifying seven restaurant concepts under a single digital infrastructure. The shared omnichannel platform has nearly tripled system‑wide digital sales since 2019 and added...
Gong cha has purchased the rights to 170 U.S. franchise locations, spanning thirteen states, to bring those territories under direct company control. The move is part of a broader plan to standardize operations, strengthen supply chains, and accelerate the brand’s...
Bordeaux Airport is constructing a new central building between Halls A and B to host a fully centralised baggage handling system. Alstef Group has been chosen to deliver the solution, which includes an XSORT cross‑belt sorter, a BagSort system, new arrival and...
India’s Noida International Airport has secured its aerodrome licence from the DGCA, clearing a major regulatory hurdle for commercial operations. The licence confirms compliance with safety, navigation and emergency standards, while a separate security clearance from BCAS is still pending....
Wizz Air celebrated International Women’s Day 2026 by operating ten all‑female flights across ten European markets, involving 70 female pilots and cabin crew. The initiative marks the airline’s fifth consecutive year of all‑female flights, underscoring its commitment to gender diversity....
Black Seed Bagels, a seven‑location NYC bagel chain, has adopted Square’s new Order Guide to automate its procurement workflow. The AI‑driven tool scanned the shop’s 50‑item menu and produced a 373‑ingredient list, linking each item to vendor catalogs and unit‑price...
Song Saa Private Island in Cambodia announced the appointment of Manish Sharma as its new general manager. Sharma brings over 25 years of luxury‑hospitality experience, having held senior positions with Aman, Six Senses and Soneva across Asia. His portfolio spans properties...
Tourism infrastructure—from luxury hotels to UNESCO heritage sites and civil airports—has become an increasingly frequent target in modern armed conflicts. Recent events such as the missile strike on Beirut’s Ramada Plaza Hotel illustrate how civilian venues can be drawn into...
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is investing over $2 billion in a new 16‑gate international airside and a suite of digital upgrades, including agentic AI, LiDAR, and GIS analytics. The airport uses AI‑driven dashboards to automate cleaning, parking, and checkpoint staffing, delivering...
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has launched a unified weddings campaign, "A Day. A Promise. A Lifetime," across five Singapore properties, running through 30 April 2026. Couples securing qualifying bookings receive D$1,000 in DISCOVERY Dollars, redeemable for future stays, honeymoons, dining and experiences...
