Fuel Price Crisis: This Major Airline Just Cut 20,000 Summer Flights
Lufthansa announced it will cancel 20,000 short‑haul flights from its summer schedule, extending through October, as fuel prices have roughly doubled following the US‑Israeli attacks on Iran. The airline expects to save more than 40,000 metric tons of jet fuel, translating into significant cost avoidance. The cuts focus on unprofitable routes and affect hubs both in Germany and across the wider Lufthansa Group, coinciding with the accelerated closure of its CityLine subsidiary and retirement of older wide‑body aircraft. Lufthansa assures that long‑haul capacity will remain largely intact.
Azamara Pursuit Launches Fresh Evening Entertainment
Azamara Cruises has launched a new evening‑entertainment program on the Azamara Pursuit, debuting four original productions during its Japan Intensive Cruise in April. The lineup mixes narrative‑driven performances, live music and theatrical design, with two shows – “Viva Vegas” and...
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British Airways Has Ended Airbus A380 Flights On 8 Routes [Updated List]
British Airways is withdrawing its Airbus A380 from eight routes, reducing its superjumbo departures by 29% in November compared with a year earlier. The carrier operates 12 A380s averaging 12 years old, the second‑oldest wide‑body in its fleet after the 777‑200ER....
Château Okanagan Launches the Million Dollar Escape
Château Okanagan has introduced the Million Dollar Escape, a week‑long, privately bookable experience priced at over $1 million. The seven‑night program accommodates up to 24 guests and blends private‑jet arrivals, yacht and helicopter wine tours, and immersive culinary events. Evening programming...
Romania: Construction Work to Begin on Bus Station at Henri Coandă Airport
Bucharest National Airports Company has broken ground on a new bus station at Henri Coandă Airport, following a tender that secured feasibility studies for the project. The 4,300‑square‑metre facility, located beside the departures terminal, will accommodate at least six coaches,...
Air France-KLM CEO Schools Lufthansa Group CEO On Labor Relations
Air France‑KLM CEO Ben Smith is using his carrier’s eight‑year record of labor peace to differentiate the group from Lufthansa, which has endured back‑to‑back pilot and cabin‑crew strikes and even shut down a subsidiary to pressure staff. The contrast comes...
New Wellness and Dining at InterContinental Dominica
InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa has opened the 18,000‑sq‑ft Teya Wellness Sanctuary, offering Ayurvedic‑inspired treatments and nature‑focused therapies. The property also refreshed its dining, debuting Saltwood’s Mediterranean wood‑fire grill and expanding RumFire Bar’s cocktail menu with 43 bush rum...
Canadian Tourism Industry Set for Banner Year: Destination Canada
Canada’s tourism sector is poised for a strong 2026, with spending projected to rise 6% and total revenue expected to reach CAD $216.3 billion (≈US $158 billion) by 2035, up 67% from 2024. The industry already generated CAD $133 billion (≈US $97 billion) in visitor spending in 2025,...
Exodus Celebrates Five Years of Rewilding Europe
Exodus Adventure Travels marked five years of collaboration with Rewilding Europe on World Earth Day, highlighting the restoration of more than 1,000 hectares in Italy’s central Apennines. The partnership has installed over 60 bear‑smart prevention measures and launched the first...
The Eight Newest Members of Leading Hotels of the World
Leading Hotels of the World announced eight new independent properties joining its portfolio in April 2026. The additions span five continents, from a wellness‑focused all‑inclusive resort in Mexico to historic boutique hotels in California and France. Each hotel emphasizes distinctive...
How 1 Fast Casual Founder Aims to Build AI Bridge Between Wearables, Wellness
Summits Technologies has launched StarAI, an AI platform that translates wearable fitness data into personalized fast‑casual meals prepared in a 350‑square‑foot ghost kitchen in Venice Beach. The kitchen operates limited hours, offering dishes priced $13‑$30, and plans to boost output...
Travel Nevada Launches Area 51(ish) Free Digital Passport
Travel Nevada unveiled a free digital passport called the Area 51(ish) Adventure, a gamified itinerary that guides travelers through ten alien‑themed stops across the state’s Extraterrestrial Highway. Participants sign up online, check in via text or email, and collect points...
Azamara Opens New International HQ and UK/EMEA Call Centre
Azamara Cruises has moved its international headquarters from Weybridge to Woking, launching a new office that consolidates its UK sales team, senior leadership and a UK/EMEA contact centre. The centre, led by former Royal Caribbean manager Jade Way, offers multilingual support...
(CHTA) AND (CAST) JOIN INTERNATIONAL EARTH DAY FOCUS ON “OUR POWER, OUR PLANET”
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) and the Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism (CAST) have joined the International Earth Day focus on “Our Power, Our Planet,” reaffirming their pledge to protect the region’s natural and human resources. Their collaboration...
Hawaiian Airlines Finally Joins Oneworld Alliance, An Exciting Milestone
Hawaiian Airlines officially joined the oneworld alliance on April 22, 2026, aligning with Alaska Airlines' integration milestones such as a unified passenger service system and the retirement of the “HA” code in favor of Alaska’s “AS” code. The move expands...
Malaysia Reviews Plan to Restore Langkawi Duty-Free Status
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that the Malaysian government is reviewing a proposal to fully restore Langkawi’s duty‑free status, a move championed by the Sultan of Kedah. The review follows a 2021 partial rollback that introduced duties on tobacco, which...
Tourism Western Australia Refreshes Global Marketing Approach Across Key Markets
Tourism Western Australia has launched the second iteration of its "Walking On A Dream" global campaign, adding a new brand film, a group of ambassadors called “The Dreamers,” and an expanded rollout across 13 key overseas markets. The refreshed creative...
James Turrell’s House of Light Is a Surreal Art Stay in Japan’s 760-Square-Kilometre, Open-Air Gallery
James Turrell’s House of Light, a meditation house in Niigata’s Echigo‑Tsumari Art Field, lets guests experience curated light shows at sunrise and sunset. The 200‑year‑old timber structure, raised 2.7 m to handle heavy snow, retracts its roof to reveal color‑filled skies...
Why Regional, In-Person Trade Engagement Matters More than Ever
Virgin Voyages is scaling its regional, in‑person trade program across the UK, bringing the newly refitted Valiant Lady to six ports and hosting more than 1,000 of its First Mate agents. The initiative follows a January push that saw the sales...
TAT and Dida Launch “Trusted Thailand” In China to Rebuild Travel Confidence
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has signed a Letter of Intent with Dida Holdings to make Dida the lead digital distributor for the “Trusted Thailand” campaign in China. The partnership leverages Dida’s demand‑intelligence tools across Xiaohongshu, WeChat, Tencent and...
Easing the Way
Airports are increasingly adopting multisensory design to lower traveler stress and boost satisfaction. By synchronizing visual wayfinding, adaptive lighting, curated soundscapes, and subtle scent cues, terminals guide passengers more intuitively, reduce hesitation, and smooth crowd flow. Digital signage and programmable...
US Travelers Take Fewer Trips but Spend More on Experiences, Finds New Arival Report
Arival’s 2026 US Experiences Traveler Outlook shows Americans are taking fewer trips but allocating more budget to experiences. Three‑in‑five travelers now rate experiences as a very important factor, with 76% of 18‑34‑year‑olds placing them above weather, food or overall destination...
Phocuswright Unveils Phocuswright Europe 2026 Program
Phocuswright announced the agenda for its Europe 2026 conference, slated for Barcelona. The program targets senior travel leaders and blends high‑level panels, one‑on‑one executive interviews, and research sessions on AI, agentic commerce, loyalty, digital identity, sustainability and overtourism. Speakers include...
Club Med Reports Progress on Sustainability Programme Across Asia-Pacific
Club Med highlighted progress in its Happy to Care sustainability programme across Asia‑Pacific on Earth Day 2026. The group reported LEED certification for its Family Oasis resort in Phuket, a 57% reduction in food waste at its Bali property, and...
Royal Caribbean Expands China Sailings for 2027-28
Royal Caribbean announced a new Asia sailings programme for the 2027‑28 season on its flagship Spectrum of the Seas. The ship will call at 22 destinations across China, Japan, South Korea and Vietnam, with itineraries ranging from three to 11...
Wellness Briefing: The Wellness Hospitality Opportunity Is Growing, Plus News
Glossy’s Wellness Briefing highlights a rapid expansion of wellness‑focused offerings within hotels and spas, where brands are rolling out longevity‑centric, sleep‑enhancing, and fitness‑driven activations. The surge reflects a broader consumer appetite for high‑touch, in‑person experiences that blend health and hospitality....
Bid for Harry Styles, Bon Jovi, Luke Combs, Bruno Mars and The Weeknd Hilton VIP Packages
Hilton Honors has extended its multi‑year partnership with the Football Association and Wembley Stadium to include VIP concert experiences featuring artists such as Harry Styles, Bruno Mars, Luke Combs, The Weeknd and Bon Jovi. Members can bid on limited‑supply packages that combine two‑person...
Air India Unveils First Retrofitted 787 with New Cabins and Livery
Air India unveiled its first retrofitted Boeing 787‑8, the inaugural aircraft in a $400 million program to refurbish 26 Dreamliners. The overhaul, completed at Boeing’s Victorville Modification Center, introduces a three‑class cabin with 20 private Business suites, 25 Premium Economy seats,...
Expedia-Owned Last Minute to Close Down
Expedia Group announced that its Australian budget travel site Lastminute.com.au will cease operations on June 2, 2026, with new bookings ending May 15. The closure follows Expedia's broader effort to streamline its online portfolio after acquiring the site in a 2014 deal valued...
Brazil Rio Airport Concession: Aena's Landmark Win Ushers in True Private Control - Where Next?
Spain’s airport operator Aena secured the concession for Rio de Janeiro’s Galeão Airport after a competitive auction that attracted 30 bidders. The deal makes Aena the largest airport operator in Brazil and ends Infraero’s 49% ownership in the hub. Galeão...
Viet Nam's Bamboo Airways Faces Another Asset Seizure
Bamboo Airways, the privately‑owned Vietnamese carrier, is facing a court‑ordered asset seizure in the second quarter of 2026. The move follows earlier legal actions against its parent, FLC Group, and reflects mounting unpaid debts and rising fuel costs that have...
The Trends Shaping Restaurants in 2026
Technomic warned that restaurants face a volatile 2026 landscape, with traffic down 0.8% in 2025 and only modest gains early this year before a March slowdown tied to the Iran‑related gas price surge. New USDA dietary guidelines are shifting menus...
Flying Blue Transfer Partners: Earn Miles with Amex, Capital One, Chase, Rove, & Many More
Flying Blue, the joint Air France‑KLM loyalty program, remains a premium mileage currency thanks to cheap business‑class award seats and a broad network of transfer partners. Points from major U.S. credit‑card portfolios—including American Express Membership Rewards, Capital One Venture, Chase Sapphire, Citi ThankYou,...
How the Different Generations Interact with Restaurants
A panel at the Restaurant Leadership Conference compared food preferences, app usage, and dining habits across Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z. While burgers and nachos emerged as cross‑generational favorites, notable differences appeared in frequency of dining out, health versus...
Barbados Extends Wedding Promotion With JetBlue
Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. has extended its All Aisles Lead to Barbados wedding promotion, partnering with JetBlue Airways and several luxury resorts. The program gives couples a complimentary JetBlue round‑trip flight for the bride and a five‑night stay at a...
An Inside Look at What's Challenging Restaurant Chain Execs in 2026
At the Restaurant Leadership Conference, C‑level executives from five fast‑growing chains shared how they are balancing rapid expansion with consistency, technology, and brand relevance. Honeygrow paused growth to consolidate, now operating close to 80 locations, while Cava leverages a unified...
After the Storm, an Uncertain Horizon for Tourism in the Mariana Islands
A super‑typhoon slammed Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, wrecking hotels, roads and beachfronts. In Saipan, resorts stay closed and basic utilities remain unreliable, halting leisure tourism. Guam has restored power and begun reopening hotels, yet visitor numbers stay low....
Virgin Atlantic Launches First-of-Its-Kind Airline App in ChatGPT to Revolutionise Travel Planning
Virgin Atlantic has become the first airline to launch an app inside OpenAI’s ChatGPT, enabling customers to search and book flights using everyday language. The AI‑driven interface instantly surfaces tailored flight options and then redirects users to the airline’s website...
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LATAM Unveils Premium Business Suite for A321XLR Fleet
LATAM Airlines Group will roll out a Premium Business Suite on its upcoming Airbus A321XLR, becoming the first South American carrier to feature full‑flat seats with individual doors on a single‑aisle aircraft. The cabin uses Thompson Aero Seating’s VantageSOLO 1‑1...
See Tokyo To Osaka On Elite Voyages Japan FAM
Elite Voyages is launching a 9‑day, 7‑night familiarization (FAM) tour of Japan for U.S. travel professionals from May 10‑18, 2026. The itinerary moves from Tokyo through Mount Fuji, Kyoto, Nara and Osaka, blending cultural landmarks with optional excursions. Pricing starts...
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Surges as UAE Residents Lead Travel Recovery
Ras Al Khaimah’s tourism authority reported a 20% jump in hotel bookings and almost double the domestic visitor count compared with the same period last year. The surge stems from a targeted staycation campaign aimed at UAE residents, emphasizing short...
American Airlines to Elevate CX at Nashville International Airport with New Admirals Club Lounge
American Airlines will open a 17,400‑square‑foot Admirals Club at Nashville International Airport’s new Concourse A, making it the largest lounge at BNA and nearly three times the size of the current facility. The design incorporates outdoor terraces with airfield views and...
HEI Hotels & Resorts Promotes Clark Hanrattie to CEO/Managing Partner
HEI Hotels & Resorts announced the promotion of long‑time partner Clark Hanrattie to CEO and managing partner effective July 1, succeeding Anthony Rutledge who will remain a major owner and industry steward. Hanrattie, with 23 years at HEI and a track...
Denver International Airport and Southwest Airlines Launch TSA PreCheck Touchless ID Bag Drop
Denver International Airport and Southwest Airlines have introduced a TSA PreCheck Touchless ID Bag Drop, adding dedicated lanes at the airport’s West and East security checkpoints. The system uses facial‑comparison technology to verify a passenger’s identity, allowing eligible travelers to...
How ALHI Helps Luxury Hotels with Their Sales Needs
Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) celebrates its 40th anniversary, operating a global network of more than 75 sales executives who act as an extension of luxury and upper‑upscale hotel sales teams. The membership‑driven organization cultivates a loyal community of meeting...
Volotea and Immfly to Launch Next-Gen High-Speed Connectivity for Enhanced Inflight Experience
Volotea and Immfly announced a joint rollout of next‑generation inflight connectivity, beginning with a trial of Gogo’s ESA antenna on the Eutelsat LEO satellite constellation slated for the second half of 2026. The high‑speed, low‑latency link will be installed on...
Delta Enhances Airport Experience with Seamless Connections, Touchless Security and Faster Bag Drop
Delta Air Lines is rolling out a suite of ground‑experience upgrades, including Seamless Baggage Transfer for additional international routes, TSA PreCheck Touchless ID at more than 60 airports, and an App‑based bag‑drop that rewards pre‑check‑in. Passengers traveling from Incheon to...
Nice Côte D’Azur Airport Inaugurates Terminal 2 Extension for Enhanced Passenger Experience
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport has opened a 23,000 sqm extension to Terminal 2, raising its annual capacity from 14 million to 18 million passengers. The first phase, completed ahead of the 2025 summer season, adds a larger non‑Schengen lounge, a new passport‑control zone, retail...
Verona Airport Expands Premium Customer Experience with Aspire’s Catullo Lounge
Verona Airport’s Catullo Lounge has been rebranded and is now operated by Aspire Pre‑Flight Hospitality, Swissport’s airport hospitality arm. The revamped space offers 95 seats, panoramic runway views, local Veneto cuisine, high‑speed Wi‑Fi, showers and dedicated work zones. It is...
SAS and E.ON Drive Partner to Reward EuroBonus Members for Sustainable EV Charging
SAS and E.ON Drive have teamed up to let EuroBonus members in Sweden and Denmark earn loyalty points each time they charge an electric vehicle at E.ON’s public stations. The program applies to charges of at least 50 kW and requires...