Dublin Airport Unveils Revamped 51st & Green Lounge
Dublin Airport has reopened the renovated 51st & Green lounge in Terminal 2, located after US pre‑clearance, offering a bar, workstations and a buffet for $55 walk‑up or $46 online. The lounge operates 07:15‑17:00 with a two‑hour stay limit and free entry for business‑class passengers and eligible Aer Lingus, American, Delta and United members. A new 300‑seat Phoenix Lounge will open in Terminal 1 on April 16, priced at $44 walk‑up or $38 online. Together these upgrades complete a multi‑year lounge overhaul, enhancing premium services for the airport’s 200+ weekly US flights.
Ukraine Prepares To Reopen Airspace, Considers New Flag Carrier
Ukraine has assembled a dedicated working group to plan the reopening of its civilian airspace, closed since Russia’s 2022 invasion. Officials believe Lviv airport could be the first to host limited flights, though Kyiv’s Boryspil remains a possibility. European low‑cost...
Gold Coast FBO Partners with Mondrian Hotel on Passenger Lounge
Platinum Business Aviation Centre has teamed up with Mondrian Gold Coast to launch a hotel‑branded lounge inside its FBO at Gold Coast Airport. The Mondrian Lounge blends the hotel’s design aesthetic with Platinum’s private‑aviation services, offering a premium space for...
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How to Get the Most Value Out of Your Next All-Inclusive Vacation, According to Hospitality Experts and Staff
Hospitality leaders at La Casa de la Playa and Zemi Miches explain how travelers can extract maximum value from all‑inclusive vacations. They stress selecting a resort that aligns with personal interests, leveraging off‑season pricing, and engaging the concierge early to...
Shake Shack Launches Digital Overhaul to Fuel 1,500-Unit Expansion
Shake Shack announced Project Catalyst, a multiyear digital overhaul aimed at supporting a 1,500‑unit expansion. The initiative partners with commerce platform Qu to replace POS and kitchen displays with edge‑computing technology, while embedding AI‑driven operational insights across its restaurants. A...
ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP ENHANCES TRAVEL LOYALTY
Royal Caribbean Group and Bank of America are launching two new credit cards, the Royal ONE™ Visa Signature® and Royal ONE Plus™ Visa Signature®, the first tri‑branded cards covering Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. The cards reward everyday spending and cruise‑related purchases,...
Hotel Review: Six Senses Krabey Island Cambodia
Six Senses Krabey Island, a boutique eco‑luxury resort off Cambodia’s Sihanoukville, opened with 40 private villas each featuring its own pool and immersive jungle or sea views. The property blends the brand’s original wellness philosophy with IHG’s operational scale, offering Guest...
Win a Two-Night Stay in the Bonnie Suite at Roomzzz Edinburgh
Roomzzz Aparthotels is running a contest that gives one winner and a guest a two‑night stay in the top‑floor Bonnie Suite at its Edinburgh location, plus a dinner for two at the city’s Bonnie & Wild food hall. The suite features a...
Munich Airport Introduces Electric Apron Buses From MAN
Munich Airport and MAN Truck & Bus are rolling out electric apron buses, with 37 already in service and a plan for up to 74 vehicles. The fleet replacement targets diesel shuttles, supporting the airport’s goal to achieve net‑zero Scope 1 and...
Swan Hellenic Promotes Arctic Flash Sale
Luxury cruise line Swan Hellenic has launched an Arctic flash sale for an 11‑night Halifax‑to‑Reykjavik expedition. The discounted price is $6,170 per passenger, down from $8,670, delivering roughly $2,535 in savings plus a $300 shipboard credit and Gold Wi‑Fi package....
Asia-Pacific Visitor Arrivals to Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels From 2026, PATA Forecasts
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) projects that international visitor arrivals to the Asia‑Pacific region will exceed pre‑pandemic levels by 2026, reaching up to 761.2 million inbound trips in 2028 under a baseline scenario. A more cautious lower‑bound outlook estimates 599.7 million...
Thai Tourism Associations Propose Stimulus Projects as New Cabinet Comes In
The Federation of Thai Tourism Associations (FETTA) has submitted a stimulus package worth 14‑15 billion baht (approximately $427‑$457 million) to the Tourism Authority of Thailand and the incoming cabinet. The plan centers on the "Tour Teaw Thai" and "A Million Buses Traveling...
WTTC: HONG KONG HAS POTENTIAL TO RE-EMERGE AS A LEADING DESTINATION FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVELLERS
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reports that Hong Kong can regain its status as a premier international travel hub by targeting higher‑yield markets and expanding beyond Guangdong. Visitor arrivals are projected at 50.3 million in 2025, a 22.9% decline from...
Jacu Strauss Unveils Riverview Suites at Sea Containers London
Lore Group’s Creative Director Jacu Strauss has launched a refreshed design programme at Sea Containers London, introducing the Riverview Studio Suite as a new junior‑suite offering and upgrading the existing Riverview Balcony and One‑Bedroom suites. The overhaul deepens the hotel’s...
Good Vibrations: Inside the World of Sonic Branding
Sonic branding is moving from niche experiment to core strategy for airlines and hotels, with carriers like Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Riyadh Air commissioning bespoke soundscapes that echo local culture. Hospitality groups such as Langham and Accor are hiring...
China and Taiwan Lead Thai Tourism Recovery
Thailand’s inbound tourism is accelerating, driven by a strong rebound from China and Taiwan. Between Jan 1 and Mar 21 the country welcomed 8.44 million international visitors, with Chinese arrivals up 82% year‑on‑year in February and Taiwan’s market growing 12% in the same...
DYLAN’S CANDY BAR NOW OPEN AT ATLANTIS PARADISE ISLAND IN THE BAHAMAS
Dylan’s Candy Bar, the iconic New York‑born confectionery brand, has opened its first Caribbean location in Atlantis Paradise Island’s Marina Village. The store offers a whimsical, Instagram‑ready environment with a curated mix of nostalgic, international and exclusive sweets. Opening hours run...
Series by Marriott Debuts in Japan with the Opening of Sugata Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Marriott International has introduced its Series by Marriott collection to Japan with the opening of the 256‑room Sugata Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi in the city’s bustling Shinsaibashi district. The brand, which blends independent‑hotel charm with Marriott’s global standards, aims to deliver...
Hoshino Report Highlights Shift in Japan Travel Towards Regional and Longer Stays
Hoshino Resorts' 2025 inbound travel report, based on data from 68 properties, shows international visitors shifting beyond the traditional Golden Route toward regional destinations and longer stays. Guest nights reached 1.33 million, with bookings up 24% year‑on‑year, a slowdown from the...
SAii Hotels & Resorts Introduces Wellness Packages
SAii Hotels & Resorts has launched "Peace of Mind," a portfolio‑wide wellness programme offering flexible, lifestyle‑based packages. The initiative is organized around five pillars—Eat Well, Sleep Well, Move Well, Explore Well and Stay Well—and is customized at each property. At...
Hostaway Launches Booking Website Pro to Strengthen Direct Booking Strategies for Property Managers
Hostaway has introduced Booking Website Pro, an AI‑driven website solution that adds advanced SEO, marketing and a drag‑and‑drop editor to its vacation‑rental platform. The tool integrates a real‑time booking engine with customizable, mobile‑first templates, aiming to boost direct reservations for...
Zannier Bãi San Hô to Reopen on 1st April 2026 Following Major Restauration After Typhoon Kalmaegi
Zannier Bãi San Hô will reopen on 1 April 2026 after a comprehensive restoration prompted by Typhoon Kalmaegi. The refurbishment engaged up to 200 workers to rebuild villas, public areas and landscaped grounds while preserving the resort’s luxury standards. During the closure...
Vikas Chawla Leads Hyatt as New President for India, South-West Asia
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that Vikas Chawla will assume the role of President for India and South‑west Asia, effective April 1, 2026. Chawla brings more than three decades of experience in food and beverage operations and consulting. His background includes...
Korean Air Confirms 103-Unit Boeing Aircraft Order
Korean Air has approved a long‑term purchase of 103 Boeing aircraft, extending deliveries to 2039. The order includes 20 B777‑9s, 25 B787‑10s, 50 B737‑10s and eight B777‑8F freighters, marking the carrier’s first commitment to the new freighter model. A separate...
CATRION Partners with Airport Dimensions to Elevate Airport Hospitality in Saudi Arabia
CATRION has teamed up with Airport Dimensions to upgrade airport hospitality across Saudi Arabia, aligning with Vision 2030. The partnership introduces the Connecta digital platform and internationally proven lounge concepts, delivering integrated, data‑driven services for airlines and terminals. It expands CATRION’s...
Stronger Baht Hurts Travel
Thailand’s baht hovering between 30 and 32 per U.S. dollar threatens tourism competitiveness, with a worst‑case scenario of a stronger baht (>30/USD) potentially eroding 15‑17% of revenue. The Thai Hotels Association projects Songkran holiday bookings to fall 5‑10% year‑on‑year as...
PPG Opens Plaza Premium Lounge at Langkawi International Airport
Plaza Premium Group has opened a newly‑relocated Plaza Premium Lounge at Langkawi International Airport, now the airport’s sole lounge. The upgraded facility offers 63 seats, a private dining area and landside access for both arrivals and departures. Entry costs RM 118...
Porter Airlines Welcomes Carlo Rinaldi as Director, Quebec Market Development
Porter Airlines has named Carlo Rinaldi as Director of Quebec Market Development, tasking him with expanding the carrier’s corporate and agency business in the province. Rinaldi returns with more than 20 years of enterprise sales experience, including a decade previously...
Connecting Rivers And Oceans With Windstar Cruises
Windstar Cruises is launching a river‑to‑ocean cruising concept with its new all‑suite yacht Star Explorer, debuting in December 2026. The 224‑guest vessel can travel narrow rivers and then continue onto open‑water itineraries, eliminating the need for ship changes. A dedicated group...
Latin America’s Coolest Airline Wingo Connects Medellín with Montego Bay
Wingo Airlines will begin a direct Medellín‑Montego Bay service on June 23, 2026, operating three times weekly with roughly 32,000 seats per year. Introductory fares start at $159 one‑way, targeting price‑sensitive Colombian travelers. The route builds on the earlier Bogotá‑Montego...
Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority Returns as Gold Sponsor for 12th AUA Rohrman Trail & Swim Fest
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has re‑joined the AUA Rohrman Trail & Swim Fest as a Gold Sponsor for its 12th edition on April 11‑12, 2026. The two‑day endurance festival will host more than 100 athletes from the Caribbean, North America, Europe and beyond, competing...
Nepal, Against the Odds, Emerges as a Global Leader in Accessible Tourism
On March 31, 2026 Nepal marked its 8th National Accessible Tourism Day, positioning the country as a global frontrunner in inclusive travel. The event highlighted pioneering projects such as South Asia’s first wheelchair‑friendly trekking trail in Kaskikot and the WheelTrek...
March Madness Puts Las Vegas Back in the Game
Las Vegas cemented its status as the premier destination for March Madness, drawing thousands of bettors and fans to its sportsbooks. In 2025, Nevada gamblers placed an estimated $466 million on the tournament, roughly three times the wagering volume of the...
The Empress of Little Rock in Little Rock, Arkansas
The Empress of Little Rock, built in 1888 by James H. Hornibrook, is a premier example of Gothic Queen Anne architecture in Arkansas. Its ornate gables, stained‑glass windows, and turret reflect Gilded Age opulence. After serving as a private residence,...
SAN Promotes Reed To VP And COO
The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority appointed Brendan Reed as vice president and chief operations officer of San Diego International Airport, effective March 25. Reed previously served as senior director of operational planning and readiness and director of airport planning...
Nashville International Airport® Launches 18-Month Central Core Enhancement to Support Future Growth and Elevate the Traveler Experience
Nashville International Airport (BNA) announced an 18‑month, $40 million Central Core Enhancement slated to start in June 2026 and finish by December 2027. The renovation will boost escalators from six to sixteen and add a third, larger elevator, expanding capacity to...
9 Best Hotel Bakeries in London You Might Not Have Heard Of
London’s luxury hotels are turning their kitchens into public bakeries, offering Instagram‑ready pastries and cakes alongside traditional hotel services. Establishments such as Claridge’s, The Savoy and The Berkeley showcase collaborations with renowned patissiers, with prices ranging from $4 to $8...
AI in Hospitality: The Shift From Exploration to Execution
Hospitality operators are moving from AI pilots to full‑scale deployment, according to Canary’s 2026 AI in Hospitality Report. Seventy‑one percent of surveyed IT leaders now report transformative impacts on daily operations. Budgets for AI tools are expanding across hotel categories...
Bahia Principe Refreshes Look and Streamlines Experience
Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts unveiled a refreshed brand architecture that splits its portfolio into two audience‑centric segments—adults‑only Escape and family‑focused Explore—accompanied by a modernized sun logo and the "Fully & Freely" positioning. The overhaul aligns the brand with Hyatt’s...
Why Linen Visibility Is Becoming a Strategic Priority for High-End Hotels
High‑end hotels are deploying RFID‑enabled, cloud‑based linen management platforms to achieve real‑time visibility of inventory and lifecycle. The technology delivers instant data on stock levels, location, shrinkage and wear, enabling precise par‑level control and faster housekeeping workflows. By cutting losses,...
Scandic’s Long-Term Climate Targets Validated by Science Based Targets Initiative
Scandic Hotels has secured validation of its climate targets from the Science Based Targets initiative, confirming alignment with Paris Agreement goals. The company now aims for net‑zero greenhouse‑gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, with interim reductions of...
Restaurants Launch Promotions Aimed at Gas Price Relief
Rising gasoline prices are prompting quick‑service chains to roll out targeted promotions aimed at easing consumer cost pressures. Revenue Management Solutions data shows a $1 increase in gas reduces drive‑thru traffic by six customers per day. Brands such as Snooze...
Global Tourism Industry Faces Mounting Challenges in 2026
The global tourism sector faces a convergence of labor shortages, security threats, and aging infrastructure that jeopardizes its growth trajectory. Destinations struggle to find multilingual, tech‑savvy staff, while human trafficking and terrorism raise safety concerns for travelers. Cybercrime adds a...
Extended Stay America Suites Expands in Houston
Extended Stay America opened a new Extended Stay America Suites in Houston’s Galleria district, adding a 146‑room property owned by SAI RAM Galleria LLC. The brand highlights its strategy of expanding in high‑barrier, high‑demand urban submarkets that serve corporate, healthcare...
Marriott Names Federico Greppi President, CALA
Marriott International has appointed Federico Greppi as president of its Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) division, marking the first time a Latin American leads the region. Greppi, formerly CALA COO and previously CFO overseeing franchise operations, succeeds Brian King, who...
Prince St. Pizza Partners with Dave’s Hot Chicken Franchisee for National Expansion
Prince St. Pizza has teamed up with Lawrence Kourie, the founder and largest franchisee of Dave’s Hot Chicken, to launch a national expansion of its Sicilian‑style square pies. Kourie will use his multi‑state operations and disciplined franchising approach to open...
AtkinsRéalis to Support Manchester Airports Group Investment Programme
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has engaged AtkinsRéalis under an eight‑year Capital Investment Consultancy Services framework to deliver consultancy, design and programme management across its airport portfolio, including Manchester, East Midlands and London Stansted. The firm will provide cost, health‑and‑safety, operational...
Record Revenues and Profits up at Munich Airport
Munich Airport Group posted a 2025 net profit after taxes of €169 million (about $186 million), up €105 million from 2024. Revenue reached a record €1.8 billion (≈$2 billion) driven by 43.4 million passengers and 337,000 aircraft movements, a 3.1% rise. Operating profit before interest and...
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Up To 16 Hours: British Airways' 10 Longest Nonstop Flights From London [2026]
British Airways operates the world’s fifth‑largest long‑haul network, with 95 daily long‑haul departures from London as of 2026, up from 91 a year earlier. The airline’s ten longest nonstop routes from London range from a 16‑hour flight to Sydney down...
First Watch Cuts Its COO
First Watch announced the termination of Chief Operations Officer Dan Jones, part of a broader restructuring of its operations leadership. Jones, who joined around the 2021 IPO, oversaw the chain’s expansion from 435 to 633 restaurants by 2025. The company...