American Express Gold Card Turns 60: Check Out These New Travel Benefits
American Express marks the Gold Card’s 60th anniversary with a suite of new travel‑focused perks aimed at younger cardmembers. Earn 5× Membership Rewards points on prepaid hotel bookings through Amex Travel, receive complimentary Hertz Five Star status, and see the $120 annual dining credit expand to include Buffalo Wild Wings and Wonder. Limited‑time offers add a $96 Uber One credit, a 20% Hilton Honors transfer bonus, and exclusive Hotel Collection incentives. The annual fee stays at $325, but the sign‑up spend threshold rises to $8,000 over six months.
Corsican Places Rules Out Fuel Surcharges on All Holidays
Corsican Places announced it will not apply fuel surcharges to any of its package holidays, covering both existing reservations and new bookings for the summer 2026 season. The policy guarantees that the price displayed at booking is the final price,...
Kansai Airports Project Wins Silver Award at ACI Green Airports Recognition 2026
Kansai Airports earned the Silver Award at the ACI Green Airports Recognition for its project “Building airport resilience in the face of disruptive climate events.” The award, presented by ACI Asia‑Pacific & Middle East, celebrates climate‑change adaptation initiatives across the...
Salishan Coastal Lodge by SCP Hotels Unveils New Experience-Driven Programming for Meetings & Groups
Salishan Coastal Lodge by SCP Hotels has launched an immersive, nature‑focused programming suite for meetings and groups, positioning the Oregon‑coast retreat as a premium offsite destination. The new "Team Adventures" blend wellness, community, and environmental stewardship across 35,000 square feet...
TheLifeCo Debuts Resort In St. Lucia
TheLifeCo, the physician‑led medical wellness brand, has opened its first Caribbean outpost, TheLifeCo St. Lucia, a 100‑key resort anchored in the $1.3 billion A’ila Resorts development. The resort offers 15 exclusive therapies—including stem‑cell applications, NAD IV, and EBO2—alongside a plant‑based restaurant...
New Report Helps Destinations Navigate EU Sustainability Claims Law
The European Travel Commission, the Global Destination Sustainability Movement, and NECSTouR released "Proof, Not Promises," a practical guide to help tourism destinations comply with the EU Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive that takes effect on September 27, 2026....
Pizza Hut Franchisee Says AI Caused $100M in Damages
Pizza Hut franchisee Chaac Pizza Northeast has filed a lawsuit alleging that the chain’s Dragontail artificial‑intelligence system caused operational breakdowns, order‑time delays and integration problems with DoorDash, resulting in roughly $100 million in lost business value. Chaac, which runs about 111...
Delta Air Lines Passed On Starlink For A Reason More Valuable Than Wi-Fi
Delta Air Lines announced a partnership with Amazon’s low‑Earth‑orbit satellite network, Leo, to equip 500 aircraft beginning in 2028, opting out of SpaceX’s Starlink despite the latter’s proven airline deployments. The decision appears driven by Delta’s desire to retain its...
JW Marriott Atlanta Downtown Makes Its Debut
JW Marriott and Stonebridge have opened the JW Marriott Atlanta Downtown, converting the former W Atlanta Downtown into a 237‑room luxury hotel. The property, designed by Looney & Associates, emphasizes wellness with Mindful Rooms, a Quiet Floor, a spa, and...
They Love You — But Are Not Coming Back: What Destinations Get Wrong About Repeat Travelers
Skift Research surveyed over 500 U.S. travelers and found a paradox: many highly recommend destinations they love yet have little intention of returning themselves. Satisfaction and iconic attractions are no longer reliable predictors of repeat visitation. Instead, emotional connection, novelty,...
Copa Miles Are on Sale — Here’s When Buying Them for United and Star Alliance Awards Makes Sense
Copa Airlines has launched a ConnectMiles promotion running through June 10 2026 that adds up to an 80% bonus, lowering the effective price to as little as 1.61¢ per mile. The deal allows purchases of up to 100,000 miles per transaction and...
CHIC Celebrates 30 Years
Canada’s 30th Canadian Hotel Investment Conference highlighted a resilient yet volatile hotel sector. Speakers noted macro‑economic headwinds, an aging demographic reshaping demand, and a 6% Q1 RevPAR rise, while investors grapple with a buyer‑seller imbalance that drives capital to secondary...
Holiday Tax Bill Set to Increase Staycation Costs, Industry Warns
Britain's government announced a holiday tax in the King’s Speech, adding a levy to the existing 20% VAT that could raise the cost of a two‑week family staycation by about $127. Industry groups UKHospitality and HOSPA warn the measure would...
Dalata Opens Zero-Emission Hotel at Croke Park
Dalata Hotel Group launched the Maldron Hotel Croke Park, its 21st Dublin site and the first zero‑emission property in the portfolio. The hotel, built with McAleer & Rushe, carries a BREEAM ‘Very Good’ rating and features green roofs, air‑source heat...
Tourism Professionals See Responsible Development Key to Long-Term Industry Resilience
At the PATA Annual Summit 2026, tourism leaders emphasized that responsible, ESG‑driven development is the cornerstone of long‑term industry resilience. Speakers highlighted how integrating sustainability, governance and social responsibility creates frameworks that can absorb shocks and support economic viability. The...
ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES UNVEILS 2028-2029 INAUGURAL SEASON OF ATLAS ADVENTURER
Atlas Ocean Voyages announced the inaugural 2028‑2029 season of its new luxury expedition yacht, Atlas Adventurer, expanding its portfolio to include Southeast Asian and Eastern African destinations. The season kicks off on November 6 2028 in Kobe, Japan, and concludes in May 2029...
Air Mauritius Eyes A321neo, B737 MAX for "Game Changer" Plan
Air Mauritius is evaluating the addition of narrow‑body A321neo and Boeing 737 MAX jets as part of its "Game Changer" turnaround plan. The airline believes these smaller aircraft will better match demand on routes to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Kuala Lumpur and...
Hyatt, Dossen Group to Expand Select Brand in China
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has signed a master franchise agreement with Dossen Group’s subsidiary, Huanyue International Holdings, to launch and operate Hyatt Select hotels across China. The deal gives Dossen exclusive rights to expand the mid‑scale Select brand, blending Hyatt’s global platform...
IGA Istanbul Airport in Advanced Planning for All-Campus ‘UÇUR’ Meal Delivery Solution
Istanbul Airport (iGA) announced a digital‑first commercial strategy that includes the UÇUR all‑campus meal‑delivery solution. The hub expects to handle 90 million passengers this year across 340 nonstop destinations and is expanding capacity to 120 million with a fourth runway slated for...
American Airlines Introduces Limited-Edition U.S. Soccer Amenity Kits Ahead of FIFA World Cup 26
American Airlines is launching limited‑edition U.S. Soccer‑themed amenity kits across its premium cabins from June through July, aligning with the FIFA World Cup 2026. The kits include convertible clear bags, travel‑ready skincare, after‑sun cooling gel and soccer‑style socks, designed to...
CARIBBEAN TOURISM ENTERS A NEW STRATEGIC PHASE AS LATIN AMERICAN DEMAND SURGES
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association and Amadeus released the 2026 Caribbean Travel Trends Report, showing overall overseas demand to the region slowed to 1% YoY after strong post‑pandemic growth. Latin American markets now drive the surge, with premium travel...
Delta Air Lines Refreshes Delta One Amenity Kit Collection in Partnership with Missoni
Delta Air Lines has refreshed its Delta One amenity kits through a partnership with luxury fashion house Missoni and Australian skincare brand Grown Alchemist. The new collection, rolling out for the spring‑summer season, features five colourways inspired by Delta’s global...
San Bernardino International Airport Offers Mothers on the Fly with Private, Dedicated Space to Make Their Journey Easier and More...
San Bernardino International Airport has introduced FlyBaby Infant Care Suites, private lockable rooms for nursing and pumping mothers located just after security. The suites feature a reclining chair, side table, outlets, sink, mirror and changing station, and are free to...
Orient Express Sailing Yachts Launches Wellness Retreat
Orient Express Sailing Yachts and luxury beauty brand Guerlain have unveiled Ocean Rebirth, a 14‑day wellness retreat sailing from Lisbon to Bridgetown in October 2026. The program blends personalized nutrition, movement, mindfulness and sleep protocols with Guerlain’s new LongeviSkin aesthetic...
It’s Not Just Airfare: Travel Costs Are Running Double the Inflation Rate
U.S. travel expenses jumped 7.8% year‑over‑year in April, far outpacing the 3.8% overall inflation rate. Airline fares led the surge, rising 20.7% as jet fuel costs spiked, while gasoline and diesel prices climbed 43% and 60% respectively. The price shock...
Raffles to Open First Alpine Resort in Courchevel
Raffles Hotels & Resorts announced its first alpine property, Raffles Courchevel, slated to open for the 2028 winter season in the exclusive Jardin Alpin area of Courchevel 1850. The 50‑room resort, developed with Art de Vivre and designed by JMV...
Hotel Equities CEO: Here’s Which Technologies Can Actually Lift Owner Margins
Hotel Equities, a leading U.S. third‑party hotel manager, has launched HE Labs to evaluate and deploy emerging technologies, especially artificial intelligence, aimed at boosting owner margins. The initiative focuses on automating back‑office accounting, using AI for labor‑scheduling optimization, and testing...
Salboy Group on Its Move Into the Trendy Aparthotel Market
Salboy Group announced the launch of its new Hidden brand, marking the developer’s entry into the fast‑growing aparthotel segment. The Hidden brand will debut with five properties in major UK cities, targeting business travelers and remote‑work professionals seeking flexible, hotel‑grade...
Hotel Equities Unveils Three Portfolio Additions
Hotel Equities announced three new focused‑service hotel additions across North America: the TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Woodstock, Ontario, which opened March 26, 2026; the Reflections Hotel, an Ascend Collection property by Choice Hotels in Kissimmee, Florida, slated for a fall 2026 debut;...
Where Travel Demand Is Heading: Middle East Down, Mediterranean Up
Travel demand in early 2026 is pivoting away from the Middle East after U.S.–Iran tensions forced Gulf airspace closures, slashing regional airline capacity by 57%. Meanwhile, the Skift Travel Health Index nudged up 1% to 101, masking stark regional gaps....
Agoda Survey Highlights Growing Demand for Purpose-Led Travel in Asia
Agoda’s 2026 Sustainable Travel Survey shows a growing appetite for purpose‑led travel across Asia. 35% of respondents now prefer tours that protect the environment and benefit local communities, while 77% say sustainability is an important factor in trip planning, up...
ELLE Decor Checks In: Casa Laveni, Milan
Casa Laveni, a 30‑room boutique hotel housed in a restored neoclassical palazzo, opened in Milan as the debut property for European hospitality group Bohopo. Situated two blocks from La Scala and three from the Duomo, the hotel launched during Milan...
Neo Space Group Selects ThinKom ThinAir Antenna for Multiple Airlines
Neo Space Group (NSG) has selected ThinKom’s ThinAir Ka2517 phased‑array antenna for installation on Saudia’s A320s and Riyadh Air’s upcoming A321neo fleet. Integrated by RAVE Aerospace, the kit will deliver multi‑orbit inflight connectivity through SES’s Open Orbits platform, offering up...
Stellar Entertainment Becomes Content Service Provider for Tigerair Taiwan
Stellar Entertainment has been appointed as the Content Service Provider for Tigerair Taiwan’s first inflight entertainment (IFE) offering across its A320 fleet. Working with Bluebox Aviation Systems’ wireless Wow platform, Stellar will stream Hollywood blockbusters, regional hits and popular TV...
AIX 2026 Points to Next Era of Cabin Innovation
The 25th Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) convened in Hamburg April 14‑16, drawing over 12,500 attendees and nearly 500 exhibitors, underscoring the cabin’s role as a key airline differentiator. The show highlighted premiumization, lightweight modular seating, and a shift in inflight...
WTCE 2026 Spotlights the Future of Onboard Hospitality
World Travel Catering and Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) 2026 convened over 160 airlines from 66 countries at Hamburg Messe, drawing 4,000 visitors and 319 exhibitors, including 79 newcomers. The three‑day show highlighted innovations across food, drink, packaging, amenities, and onboard...
The Cost of Going It Alone: When DIY Marketing Stops Scaling
Independent hotels often start with DIY marketing, using website builders, Meta ads, and AI tools to keep occupancy steady. As the property grows, these ad‑hoc tactics fail to scale, leading to overlapping campaigns, missed optimizations, and declining visibility. The article...
Does a Hotel Press Release Impact AI Discoverability? - By Stephanie Smith
Stephanie Smith argues that hotel press releases still matter, but their value lies in feeding AI‑powered search tools rather than traditional Google rankings. Because large language models train on publicly indexed content, releases distributed on open‑news sites with permanent URLs...
Delta Gives Its Missoni Amenity Kits a Seasonal Glow-Up
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En Route Launches Butter-Filled Rolls to Transform Economy Class Dining
En Route has introduced an industry‑first butter‑filled ciabatta roll for Economy and Premium Economy cabins, embedding soft, spreadable butter directly into the bread. The innovation addresses long‑standing passenger frustration with cold, hard butter packets and cold bread, delivering a bakery‑style...
Brendan Vacations Features Ireland FAM for Travel Advisors
Brendan Vacations is debuting a six‑day Ireland familiarization (FAM) trip for U.S. and Canadian travel advisors from Oct. 17‑22, 2026. The program uniquely merges three distinct travel styles—Seamless Rail, Luxurious Private Driver, and Intimate Small‑Group—into parallel itineraries that converge at...
Hurtigruten Announces 2027/28 Norway Season, New Signature Voyages and Offers
Hurtigruten opened bookings for its 2027‑28 Norway cruise season, offering a 10% discount on select departures for reservations made by June 21 2026. The promotion covers sailings from April 2027 through March 2028 and introduces the Signature Limited Collection, a premium line of three...
AI Customer Service Concierge Seeks U.S. Airports
Voncierge, an AI‑human hybrid concierge, is expanding from Singapore Changi Airport into U.S. markets through a partnership with Autonomous Alliance. The service delivers real‑time assistance for wayfinding, transfers, missed connections and other urgent traveler needs via kiosks, QR codes, mobile...
Straight From the Source: Zenzap
Zenzap CEO Guy Weiss explained how hotel operators wrestle with fragmented communication, relying on personal chat apps that blur work‑life boundaries and expose sensitive data. He highlighted that staff often switch between WhatsApp, iMessage, and Slack, leading to missed requests...
Snackbox To Go Sharpens Airline BoB Strategy with Benchmarking Tool
Snackbox To Go unveiled its BoB Benchmarking Tool at WTCE 2026, offering airlines a data‑driven way to compare European buy‑on‑board menus. The platform surfaces pricing, assortment depth and untapped "white‑space" opportunities, allowing carriers to fine‑tune product mix and revenue strategy. The...
Former Club Wyndham Patriots' Place | Williamsburg, VA
Hilco Global is soliciting bids until June 26, 2026 for a 196‑unit resort in Williamsburg, Virginia. The property is offered fee simple, free of any brand affiliation, and includes existing infrastructure and on‑site amenities. Coordination with individual homeowners’ associations has been secured,...
Norwegian Cruise Line Launches First Responder, Military and Teacher Savings
Norwegian Cruise Line unveiled a First Responder Discount, giving eligible law‑enforcement, fire, and EMT personnel a 5% fare reduction across its fleet. The line also boosted its Military Appreciation Program, offering a temporary 20% discount on select sailings and extending...
How to Make Your Green Initiatives Visible to Staying Guests
Hospitality operators are urged to make sustainability efforts visible to guests through signage, staff engagement, and digital messaging. Clear on‑site communication of water‑saving fixtures, energy‑efficient lighting, and waste‑reduction programs builds credibility and trust. When guests can see and participate in...
How the EDITION Became the Home of Fashion’s Biggest Parties
Since Marriott launched its first Edition hotel in London in 2013, the brand has become the go‑to venue for fashion’s biggest parties. By redesigning lobbies with pool tables, curated décor and in‑demand DJs, Edition turns ordinary hotel spaces into nightlife...
Drive-Thru Concepts Welcome Tech Advancements, But Not Without Human Touch
PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans, part of Ballard Brands, is championing a hybrid dine‑in and drive‑thru model that delivers 30‑40% higher revenue than café‑only locations. Roughly 80% of its units now feature a drive‑thru, with the brand emphasizing order accuracy...