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Celestyal introduced a limited‑time promotion for travel advisors booking new group reservations on 7‑ and 14‑night Mediterranean cruises for the 2026‑2027 seasons. Incentives include tiered onboard credit ranging from €130 to €200 per person, free cabin rewards for groups of five or more, and a $250 Amazon gift‑card drawing. The offer runs from Feb 20 to Mar 31, targeting early bookings of high‑demand itineraries aboard the 1,260‑passenger Celestyal Journey. The program aims to boost advisor engagement and fill summer sailings.
Crystal has unveiled the Book & Sail contest, targeting U.S. and Canadian travel advisors enrolled in its Trade Engagement Program. Running from Feb. 17 to Mar. 31, 2026, advisors earn points for qualifying bookings, with higher‑value sailings yielding more points. The top...
Tokyo’s 2025 Deaflympics, held Nov. 15‑26, attracted 3,000 athletes from 75 nations and sparked a citywide push for deaf‑friendly infrastructure. The metropolitan government installed light‑based warning devices in over 660 toilets and changing rooms and added speech‑to‑text screens at 40...
Emirates announced that, effective May 1 2026, passengers will no longer earn Skywards miles on flights operated by Condor. Until April 30 2026, accrual rates remain at up to 0.75 miles per mile in economy, 1.0 in premium economy, and 1.25 in business. The...
Air Canada is expanding its Mexican network this summer, adding a year‑round nonstop Montreal‑Guadalajara service beginning June 2, 2026, and boosting capacity on four existing routes. The airline will operate three weekly flights on the new route and increase weekly...
Louis Hotels announced it is doubling its agent incentive program, now offering two complimentary nights for each qualifying booking. The enhanced reward applies to all properties in the brand and is available immediately to registered travel agents. By providing a...
Extended Stay America (ESA) opened a new Select Suites property in Sterling, Colorado, adding a two‑story, 104‑room hotel to its portfolio. The property offers full kitchens, on‑site laundry, complimentary Wi‑Fi, an indoor pool, and a recreation room with games for...
Six firms have lodged bids to design, supply, install, commission and service 92 passenger boarding bridges for Poland’s new Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) airport. The consortiums include Sezo Invest / ShinMaywa, FMT Sweden, Albert Ziegler, Adelte Airport Technologies / TK Airport Solutions, and Comsa Instalaciones....
COMO Hotels & Resorts is debuting two luxury micro‑cruises to the Svalbard archipelago, launching in May and September 2026. The 10‑ and 11‑night itineraries aboard the converted M/S Polarfront accommodate only 12 guests in seven suites, blending high‑end hospitality with Arctic...
Concord Hospitality announced the promotion of three senior executives: Joe Trumfio to senior vice president of investment operations, compliance and reporting; Cathryn Andrews to senior vice president of hotel accounting; and Alex Langston to senior director of risk management. Trumfio’s newly...
Relais & Châteaux has launched four joint sustainability projects with UNESCO, pairing elite restaurants with biosphere reserves, world heritage sites, and cultural heritage initiatives across Africa, Europe, North America, and Asia. Each property—FYN, Maison Pic, Eleven Madison Park and L’Effervescence—will implement actions under...
Mexico's tourism sector reached an all‑time high in 2025 with 98.2 million international visitors, a 13.6% rise over 2024 and the largest total ever recorded. Foreign‑exchange earnings climbed to $34.99 billion, while overnight stays increased 6.1% to 47.8 million. The record underscores strong...
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg has introduced self‑service bag‑drop devices alongside 24 new check‑in kiosks in Halls 2 and 4, while Hall 3 is temporarily closed for upgrades. The airport plans to equip all four halls with kiosks and self‑service bag‑drop by the end...
Hyatt Hotels Corp appointed its president and chief executive, Mark Hoplamazian, as chairman, replacing retiring executive chairman Thomas Pritzker, who has guided the company since 2004. Hoplamazian, who has led Hyatt for nearly two decades, oversaw the brand’s asset‑light expansion...
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has signed a contract with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to construct a fourth vessel in its new Prestige‑Class series, slated for delivery in 2036. The first Prestige‑Class ship, Seven Seas Prestige, debuted in December 2026, with the...
Hyatt Hotels' long‑time executive chairman Thomas J. “Tom” Pritzker announced his immediate retirement and will not seek re‑election to the board. The decision follows the U.S. Justice Department’s release of Epstein‑related emails that show Pritzker arranging hotel bookings and using...
AWH Partners has purchased the 122‑key Hotel Trio Healdsburg for $38 million, equating to $311,475 per key—significantly below the estimated $500,000 replacement cost in Sonoma County. The all‑suite, Marriott‑branded property is the only Residence Inn in northern Sonoma and the second‑largest hotel...
AirMobility and Skyportz have signed a memorandum of understanding to introduce Skyportz’s patented Aeroberm modular vertipad to Japan. The partnership will fuse Aeroberm’s downwash‑reducing hardware with AirMobility’s AirVport vertiport automation software, creating a fully integrated vertiport solution. By deploying this...
Applebee’s has launched a limited‑time "Still Together Sips" cocktail menu created with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dog, featuring two drinks made with the award‑winning Still G.I.N. gin. The $7 Young, Wild & Free Fruit Punch and $10 Rollin’ On The Beach are served with original temporary tattoos and are...
The Restaurant Innovation and Franchising Summit in San Diego will feature a session called “The Money Map: Navigating Your Franchise to Peak Profit,” urging operators to treat unit economics as a dynamic narrative rather than static spreadsheets. Panelists stress proactive...
Intrepid Travel, the B Corp‑certified adventure operator, has signed the Safer Tourism Pledge, the travel industry’s leading framework for traveller risk, health and safety. The company runs more than 900 small‑group trips in over 120 countries, and the pledge adds...
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is counting on the 2026 FIFA World Cup to revive U.S. travel after three consecutive quarters of declining room revenues. U.S. RevPAR fell 2% in Q4, lagging rivals Hilton and Marriott, while growth in Europe, the...
The Shannon Airport Group has launched a €15 million upgrade of its main terminal, the first phase of a €40 million investment programme slated for completion by May 2027. The renovation replaces the 1970s façade with a modern, curved design that will accommodate...
Coast Hotels Limited, a subsidiary of APA Hotel Canada, announced the winners of its 2025 Coast Hotels Awards at the annual brand conference in Nanaimo, B.C. The ceremony highlighted a range of performance‑based recognitions, including a first‑ever Lifetime Achievement Award...
American Express appears to have ended a long‑standing loophole that let Platinum cardholders claim the $200 annual airline credit by purchasing United Airlines Travel Bank credits. The change, effective around February 6, 2026, reclassifies these purchases as ticket‑related, making them ineligible for...
The Airport Authority Hong Kong announced that the departure facilities at Terminal 2 will begin operations on May 27, 2026. The rollout follows a phased commissioning that started with the Coach Hall in September 2025 and aligns with expected summer travel demand. The new...
Hospitality giant Hilton and food‑waste tech firm Winnow have been named World’s Leading Sustainable Partnership 2025 at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards in Dubai. Their Green Ramadan 2025 program, using AI‑powered smart meters across Hilton kitchens, achieved a...
At the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit, FastCasual hosted a game‑show style "Feedback Family Feud" pitting pizza leaders against chicken executives. The unscripted showdown forced senior marketers, HR heads and digital innovators to answer rapid‑fire questions about diner expectations. Participants...
Tampa International Airport will unveil three agentic AI breakthroughs at the International Airport Review breakfast briefing in London, developed with Sotereon.ai’s Underwing Overwatch platform. The first solution uses live LiDAR data to automate aircraft turnaround, continuously tracking underwing tasks and...
E‑commerce’s rapid expansion is reshaping global trade, yet business aviation has lagged behind. Analysts project the digital aviation market to climb from $37.92 billion in 2022 to $65.11 billion by 2029, driven by AI‑enabled marketplaces that offer predictive analytics and real‑time pricing....
The Hawaii Department of Transportation is adding three MotoEV electric trams to the Wiki Wiki Shuttle at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, beginning 15 February. The new units will run between gates C and G and Terminals 1 and 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,...
Finavia unveiled its 2026‑2028 sustainability programme, expanding its climate, nature, people and governance framework to cut emissions across the entire aviation value chain. Seventeen of its twenty airports have already achieved net‑zero operational emissions, and the new plan intensifies work...
Chase’s IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card now offers a limited‑time welcome bonus of 175,000 points after $5,000 spend in the first three months, a 35,000‑point increase over the prior offer. The $99 annual‑fee card grants instant Platinum elite status,...
Off‑grid tiny‑home operator Tiny Home Borders opened a second two‑person cabin on its Hawick farm, offering a solar‑powered, hemp‑insulated retreat with sauna, hot tub and lake access. The eco‑friendly design uses reclaimed oak, hemp insulation and battery storage, and deliberately...
As international travel rebounds, Vietnam is enforcing a tax‑related exit ban that can stop travelers at the airport if they owe unpaid taxes. The law applies to business owners, legal representatives, non‑operational enterprises, Vietnamese citizens planning permanent moves and even...
The Philippine Cyclo Tourism Program launches the inaugural Marinduque Cycling Experience, a three‑day, 2‑night bike tour from February 20‑22, 2026. Cyclists will traverse 60‑100 km daily across coastal roads, countryside, and mountain decks, including a stop at the historic Luzon Datum...
The Philippines’ Department of Agriculture and Department of Tourism have signed a memorandum of agreement to integrate farm‑to‑market roads with tourism infrastructure under the Tourism Road Infrastructure Program (TRIP). The initiative earmarks ₱4 billion for road upgrades that connect rural farms...
Air Canada has scrapped its planned seasonal nonstop service between Montreal‑Trudeau and Seattle‑Tacoma, originally slated to launch on May 1, 2026 and run through October 13, 2026. The route would have featured daily Airbus A220‑300 flights, offering roughly 3,700 seats...
Delta Air Lines is accelerating its non‑stop service between Los Angeles International Airport and Melbourne, moving from three weekly flights to a daily schedule by December 22, 2026. The airline introduced the route only three months ago, and rapid uptake has...
Russia is courting domestic private investors to rebuild a third of its regional airports after expelling foreign operators such as Germany’s Fraport. The government has earmarked roughly $2.5 billion for the effort, betting on a 50% rise in passenger traffic over...
Oneworld Sapphire is the alliance’s mid‑tier elite level, granting members business‑class lounge access, priority services and extra baggage on any Oneworld carrier. The benefit package includes complimentary checked bags (or an additional 15 kg), free preferred seat selection, priority boarding and...
Southwest Airlines announced it will upgrade its in‑flight connectivity by installing Starlink satellite internet on its fleet, beginning this summer. The airline already provides free, unlimited Wi‑Fi to Rapid Rewards members via T‑Mobile on more than 800 aircraft. Southwest plans...
The Institute of Hospitality (IoH) has launched IoH Mediterranean, a regional network spanning twelve Southern European and nearby markets. Dr. Julian Zarb of Malta will chair the new body, bringing academic and community‑tourism expertise to the role. The network aims...
Washington Hotel, a Japanese hospitality chain with 30 properties and 11,000 rooms, disclosed a ransomware breach on February 13, 2026 that compromised business data on its servers. The hotel immediately isolated the affected systems, formed an internal task force and enlisted police,...
Fitch Ratings assigned an ‘A’ rating to Lee County, Florida’s airport revenue bonds, Series 2026, and affirmed the rating on existing bonds with a stable outlook. The rating reflects a balanced carrier mix serving a leisure‑focused market and enplanements that...
HDR has been chosen by the Lexington‑Fayette Urban County Airport Board to provide program management services for Blue Grass Airport’s next decade of capital projects. The multiyear effort will advance terminal expansion, landside access, general‑aviation growth, and airfield safety upgrades....
Hotel chains worldwide are rethinking the traditional complimentary breakfast, shifting it from a universal amenity to a strategic pricing tool. Brands such as Hyatt, Marriott, and Hilton are piloting models that limit free breakfast to premium rooms, elite loyalty members,...
Jamaica’s long‑standing tourism minister Edmund Bartlett has released *Destination Reputational Resilience*, a manifesto that places crisis‑ready reputation at the heart of tourism strategy. Co‑authored with Lloyd Waller and backed by a UN foreword, the book signals that resilience is moving...
Tom Pritzker, who has guided Hyatt Hotels Corp. for more than two decades, announced his retirement as executive chairman and his decision not to stand for re‑election to the board. Since taking the helm in 2004, Pritzker has overseen the...
Indian firms WAISL and GRAMAX have created AeroWise, an AI‑driven airport predictive operation centre that blends digital‑twin technology with embedded cyber‑security. The solution includes miniature physical models of terminals, runways and ancillary systems that can be “war‑gamed” to visualize attack...
