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SAii Hotels & Resorts has launched the “Peace of Mind” wellness collection across its Thailand and Maldives properties, built around a Five‑Circles of Well‑being framework. The packages bundle unlimited access to yoga, fitness, spa and nature activities, alongside discounted room rates, club‑lounge privileges and complimentary child meals. Each resort tailors the experience—from active beach sports in Phuket, eco‑immersive marine programs in Phi Phi and the Maldives, to adult‑only tranquility in Koh Samui. Bookings run through 30 September 2026, with an extra 10 % discount for SAii DISCOVERY members.
Meliá Hotels International is adding Hotel President Budapest to its Affiliated by Meliá portfolio on 23 March, marking the chain’s first property in Hungary. The four‑star, 152‑room hotel sits steps from the Danube, Parliament and St. Stephen’s Basilica, featuring a rooftop terrace,...
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has rebranded the former west tower of Grand Hyatt Incheon as Hyatt Regency Incheon Paradise City, adding a new mid‑scale option beside the existing Grand Hyatt. The 501‑room property, including 34 suites, brings the combined guest‑room count...
Europe offers a diverse menu of budget‑friendly family adventures, from sea kayaking in Greece to a solar‑eclipse cabin stay in Spain. Prices range from €12 for a tent in Germany’s Black Forest to €1,050 for a week‑long eclipse experience in...
Hilton announced that its LXR Hotels & Resorts brand will launch in Australia with the refurbishment of the former Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast, slated for early 2027. The 200‑room property will blend neoclassical architecture with Italian‑inspired interiors and...
Collinson International’s Rohan Bhalla highlighted the growing influence of travel rewards on consumer behavior in a TTG Conversations interview. He explained that travel‑related incentives increasingly shape engagement outcomes across loyalty programmes. Bhalla noted a broad spectrum of brands—from airlines to...
Thailand showcased Muay Thai as a tourism driver at ITB Berlin 2026. The Sports Authority displayed four gyms offering stay‑and‑learn packages, emphasizing a minimum 21‑day training commitment. The 90‑day Muay Thai visa, launched three years ago, has attracted visitors from Australia, France and Singapore....
Egypt’s tourism sector is seeing a surge of Asia‑Pacific travellers, now accounting for over 70% of group bookings. Monthly tour groups have climbed from five to nearly thirty, driven by interest in classic itineraries featuring the Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian...
The Standard’s Hua Hin and Pattaya Na Jomtien hotels are repositioning as "playful wellness" resorts, blending fitness, relaxation and family‑centric activities. Guests can join family yoga, sunrise runs with pets, sound‑healing pool sessions and a DIY mud spa with mood‑matching...
Pan Pacific Hotels Group unveiled a new executive leadership team, appointing Craig Bond as chief operating officer, Celine Du as chief commercial and marketing officer, and Kate Loh as head of Development. The refreshed senior team, led by CEO Choe...
Parkroyal on Beach Road has launched a Rainforest Adventure Room Package that pairs wildlife‑themed family rooms with daily breakfast and complimentary entry to the new Rainforest Wild Asia attraction at Mandai Wildlife Reserve. The rooms feature rainforest décor, a king...
The ongoing US‑Israel‑Iran conflict has pushed tourism in the Middle East to the brink of collapse, with hotels reporting 70‑75% cancellations and some businesses receiving only a handful of bookings in a year. Entrepreneurs like chef Fadi Kattan in Bethlehem...
The Adventure Travel Trade Association’s Travel Trends Podcast launched Season 7 on March 4, introducing five new thematic tracks that explore Sun Holidays, Luxury Hotels, Agentic AI, Loyalty, and Experiences. Hosted by Dan Christian, the series brings founders, CEOs, and senior executives...
American Airlines’ Citi AAdvantage Globe Mastercard offers a $350 annual fee paired with four annual Admirals Club Globe Passes. The passes load automatically into the airline’s mobile app, grant 24‑hour lounge access for the primary cardholder and a guest, and require a...
Airport security wait times surged during the fourth week of the partial DHS shutdown, with Houston Hobby Airport experiencing average lines of nearly three hours. Atlanta’s Hartsfield‑Jackson and New Orleans’ Louis Armstrong airports reported hour‑long backups, while George Bush Intercontinental...
U.S. international tourism is contracting sharply, with arrivals down 6% in 2025 and early 2026 figures showing a further 5% drop, keeping roughly 11 million travelers away. Canadian visitors fell about one‑third year‑over‑year, while European arrivals also slipped, eroding demand in...
Airlines are grappling with record passenger demand while aircraft deliveries stall because of a severe engine production bottleneck, especially Pratt & Whitney’s GTF units. Boeing briefly reclaimed the lead in 2026, delivering 46 737 MAX jets in January, surpassing Airbus’s 19 A320neo...
A trilateral Innovation Hub linking Luxembourg, Switzerland and Lombardy has been launched to protect freshwater biodiversity through Certified SAFE Marine Areas and to remove plastic from lakes and rivers. The program combines direct field operations, scientific monitoring by OBRIA, and...
Virgin Atlantic announced it will suspend its London‑Heathrow to Dubai service until the end of March due to escalating Middle East conflict and persistent airspace closures. The decision follows a forced U‑turn of flight VS400, which diverted to Budapest after...
Saxon Air, a Norwich Airport‑based private charter operator, has bolstered its fleet with a brand‑new 2025 Agusta AW139 helicopter (registration G‑MCFC). The medium‑twin aircraft will serve executive charter flights across the UK and key European destinations such as Paris, as...
DoubleTree by Hilton London – West End has launched Tales & Teacups, a children‑focused afternoon tea created with Macmillan Children’s Books. The experience blends storytelling, a curated "Book Butler" trolley of titles, and a classic tea menu of sandwiches, scones...
The Global Business Travel Association reports that North American firms are rapidly replacing bulky travel manuals with AI‑driven tools. AI video explainers and agentic platforms now translate complex policies into short clips and automatically negotiate itineraries within corporate budgets. Real‑time...
MSC Cruises announced that its MSC Musica will sail from three new Brazilian homeports—Paranaguá, Itajaí and Rio de Janeiro—during the 2026‑27 winter season. The ship will run seven‑night itineraries visiting popular coastal spots such as Búzios, Ilha Grande and Ilhabela, filling...
Andrew Carey argues that 2026 could become a turning point for hospitality investment as interest rates retreat and debt constants settle between 7% and 9%, reopening the door to positive leverage. However, cap‑rate expectations have not yet risen, keeping pricing...
World of Hyatt remains one of the most valuable hotel loyalty programs, offering over 1,400 properties across 80+ countries and a tiered award chart that recently shifted to a five‑tier pricing model. Members can earn points through stays, two co‑branded...
Airbus has dominated thin transatlantic routes with the A321LR/XLR, but Boeing’s 737 MAX is now making a serious push across the pond. Icelandair already flies more than 3,500 MAX flights to Europe and is phasing out wide‑bodies, while WestJet is adding...
The article introduces the “Player Two” model, where a partner or family member joins a points‑and‑miles strategy to amplify earnings and redemption options. By sharing credit‑card applications, referral bonuses, and pooled balances, households can sidestep limits like Chase’s 5/24 rule...
Uber Eats announced its first delivery‑fee hike in a decade, raising the Lite tier from 15% to 20% and the Plus tier from 20% to 25% while keeping Premium at 30%. Custom contracts will see a 3% increase, capped at...
Zurich Airport has renewed its duty‑free and retail concession with Avolta until 2035, covering 17 locations and all food‑and‑beverage, convenience and duty‑free segments. The extension provides long‑term planning certainty and unlocks targeted capital for upgrading commercial spaces. Avolta will expand...
Malaysia Airlines announced supplemental Kuala Lumpur‑London Heathrow and Kuala Lumpur‑Paris Charles de Gaulle flights from 6‑8 March 2026, adding capacity amid widespread travel disruptions. The airline will operate the extra services with A350‑900 aircraft alongside its daily schedule, using alternative routes that...
The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts announced Tom Thrussell as its new Chief Marketing Officer, starting 1 February 2026 in Bangkok. Thrussell brings 20 years of experience across hospitality, travel, and financial services, previously leading brand strategy at Maybourne, American Express, and Centara. He will...
Bars are shifting from pure alcohol sales to becoming community hubs, a change driven by younger patrons who value belonging over drinking. The article cites the "third place" concept, urging establishments to act as informal gathering spots beyond home and...
Charcuterie boards have surged 84% on U.S. menus, prompting chefs to expand the category beyond cured meats. Chef Jenna McPartland at Joylark Plant Kitchen & Bar showcases how plant‑based boards can deliver the same sensory satisfaction using fermentation, marination, and...
Panama welcomed 3,004,266 foreign visitors in 2025, an 8.2% increase over 2024. Tourism earnings climbed to $6.6 billion, up 9.7% year‑over‑year, driven by stronger air connections, expanded cruise ship access, and a surge in business‑related trips. Tocumen International Airport recorded a...
In early 2026 travel brands began replacing traditional key cards with non‑fungible tokens that act as smart access passes, linking a guest’s digital wallet directly to physical entry points. The NFT‑backed system automates room entry, VIP lounge access, and on‑site...
French ski resorts maintained strong performance through February‑March 2026, averaging 80% occupancy despite a 4.5% dip caused by misaligned school holidays. The core two‑week period (Feb 14‑28) saw occupancy surge above 90%, outpacing the previous winter. International overnight stays rose 3.7%,...
American Airlines will launch four new winter transatlantic routes to Amsterdam, Barcelona, Edinburgh and Lisbon using its Airbus A321XLR. The narrow‑body jet, capable of carrying 155 passengers, will operate from Philadelphia between late January and late March, filling seasonal demand that...
The Boeing 737‑700 remains a linchpin of low‑cost carrier strategy in 2026, offering a rare blend of range, speed, and operational simplicity. Its high‑performance wing, CFM56‑7B engines, and 41,000‑ft service ceiling deliver fuel‑efficient, high‑altitude cruising that outperforms many newer narrowbodies....
Cincinnati’s Fidelity Hotel is slated to open in July 2026, repurposing the historic 1913 Gwynne Building in the Fountain District. The project marks the brand’s second U.S. property after Cleveland, aiming to blend modern luxury with the building’s heritage. Leadership...
Vail Resorts unveiled a steep price cut for its 2026/27 Epic Pass, targeting Gen Z skiers and snowboarders in North America. The standard Epic Pass now costs $869, a $220 reduction, while the Epic Local Pass is $649, reflecting a...
The United States is banking on the 2026 FIFA World Cup to revive a hospitality sector that suffered a steep decline in foreign tourism, with Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Kansas City and Philadelphia among the cities preparing for a surge in visitors. In...
At the 60th ITB Berlin, Angola unveiled its new tourism brand “Visit Angola – The Rhythm of Life,” positioning the nation as a serious contender in global travel. Minister Márcio de Jesus Lopes Daniel called tourism the country’s “green oil,”...
Uganda Airlines has grounded both of its Airbus A330‑800neo aircraft after unscheduled maintenance, leaving its long‑haul fleet idle since mid‑January 2026. The airline announced a suspension of all long‑haul services on February 20, affecting routes to Dubai, London Gatwick and...
American Airlines has become the first U.S. carrier to integrate boarding passes with Samsung Wallet, allowing passengers to add passes directly from the airline app. The integration pushes real‑time flight details—gate changes, boarding times, seat assignments—into the digital wallet, keeping...
Hawaiian Airlines has appointed Hawaii‑born chef Dell Valdez as its new executive chef, tasked with revamping the First Class inflight dining program. Valdez will introduce a modern, ingredient‑driven take on Hawaiian cuisine across premium routes, especially between Honolulu, Japan and...
Brussels Airlines is rolling out a comprehensive upgrade of its inflight product across all cabins, with the most significant investment in Premium Economy on long‑haul routes. The refresh includes premium tableware, three hot‑meal choices, enhanced entertainment accessories, and a new...
Tampa International Airport has launched Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP) in partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, using touchless facial‑comparison technology for U.S. passport holders. The system verifies identity in six to eight seconds, allowing travelers to bypass traditional document...
The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) has released new guidance for travel advisors as the Middle East conflict disrupts air travel, cruises, and tours. The U.S. State Department issued a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” alert for Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan...
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) marked International Women’s Day with its “Give To Gain” campaign, highlighting the pivotal role of women in the region’s tourism sector. CHTA called on members to shift from mere recognition to concrete actions...
Anantara has unveiled a curated list of Europe’s most romantic wedding destinations for 2026, spotlighting five flagship properties in Rome, Amalfi, Marbella, Vienna and Budapest. Each venue blends historic architecture, local culture and luxury amenities, from rooftop terraces overlooking the...
