Tip Hotel Housekeeping: $2‑5 Per Night Recommended
The topic of tipping hotel housekeeping tends to be controversial, and causes some confusion. Is it appropriate or necessary to tip hotel housekeeping, and if so, how much? https://t.co/ZJjRCZhlH0
Travel Turmoil Spurs Calls to Privatize TSA
15 Things in Travel Today: —As Another Shutdown Hits Travelers, Privatizing TSA Is Suggested —Tehran Resident Says Country Is Turning To Ruins —Air New Zealand Cuts Flights Amid Fuel Price Surge —Hilton CEO: U.S. Tourism Market Share Shouldn’t Drop + More https://t.co/Jo2IaZruVw
Travel Bookings Disrupted by Iran War, Seeking Stories
Did you book travel through an OTA like Expedia or Booking.com, and it was disrupted by the Iran war? Message me for a news story I’m writing. Thanks
U.S. Remains Only Major Destination Losing International Travelers
U.S. is only major destination in the world to see a decline in international travellers in 2025. So far 2026 getting worse — NYT wonder why
Marriott Raises Free Night Top‑up Limit to 25K Points
Marriott Bonvoy now lets members top off free night awards with up to 25K points, an increase of the previous limit of 15K points. This is good news, but... https://t.co/6Bpj4UV005
Marriott's Flexible Free Night Certificates Require More Points
Marriott Made Free Night Certificates More Flexible — But You Still Need More Points To Book The Same Hotels - View from the Wing https://t.co/julDoiO9Oo
GHA Discovery’s Paid Status Match: Underrated Deal
GHA Discovery is offering a paid status match promotion, which could be a great deal. This hotel loyalty program often flies under the radar, but it shouldn't. https://t.co/T5X03Pjogw
Smart Hotels Blend General and Specialized Robots
Hospitality Reimagined: Smart Hotels Powered by Collaborative General-Purpose and Specialized #Robots via @ZappyZappy7 #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech https://t.co/MQi0r9qqiE
Malaysia Airlines Extends Doha Suspension Through March 2026
Malaysia Airlines has extended the temporary suspension of its Doha flights until 20 March 2026 due to continued security developments in the region. The route was initially suspended from 28 Feb due to airspace closures. The airline said it is...
Dromoland Castle Shines Among Elite Luxury Hotel Picks
As a luxury travel professional, I'm incredibly fortunate to experience many of the world’s most extraordinary hotels and the wonderful people behind them. I was especially happy to share a place that is truly near and dear to me in...
Hyatt Milestone Rewards: Redeeming Club Access Awards Explained
World of Hyatt members can earn club access awards through the Milestone Rewards program. How can these be redeemed, and how valuable are they? https://t.co/OR5ZKqll6p
Cathay Rewards Staff with 11‑week Bonuses After $1.38B Profit
Cathay Group’s employees will receive over 11 weeks of bonuses & a salary increase this year after the group reported a full-year 2025 profit of US$1.38 billion (HK$10.8 billion) driven by higher capacity, load factors & strong cargo demand.
Travel Cheaper by Skipping Peak Seasons
Travel costs are based on supply and demand, and if you are willing to avoid busy seasons, you can save significant amounts of money. https://t.co/g0l2iAc2jo
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers Resigns; Interim Leadership Appointed
IndiGo’s CEO Pieter Elbers has stepped down with immediate effect the airline said without giving a reason for his departure. The carrier said in a statement today that managing director Rahul Bhatia will oversee the airline’s operations on an interim basis...
Video Peephole Screens: Luxury Feature, Industry Oddity
Grand Hyatt DFW Rooms Have a Video Peephole Screen — Here’s Why Hotels Rarely Use Them - View from the Wing https://t.co/LvAMGSsjHs
The View Lounge Meets International Travelers' Comfort Expectations
Can a shared lounge space provide the level of comfort and amenities that international travelers expect? We explore The View Lounge at BRU: https://t.co/MnF5tFqtya #PaxEx #AvGeek https://t.co/V2PTDdgGPL
Skip Airport Food Lines with Mobile Ordering
Airport pro tip: there was a long, wrap-around line at Einstein’s Bagels this morning to order from a single kiosk, not even a person. The first thing I did is check if this airport has online ordering. I was able...
Qatar Airways Launches Limited Feeder Flights to Doha
From 8 March Qatar Airways will operate limited flights to London Heathrow, Paris CDG, Madrid, Rome, Frankfurt and Bangkok. These flights are ONLY for passengers whose final destination is Doha, the airline said in a statement.
AMAL Resumes Jeddah, Madinah Flights March
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) said AMAL by Malaysia Airlines will resume flights to Jeddah and Madinah from Kuala Lumpur starting 8 March 2026 following a brief period of limited flights due to the closure of Middle East airspace. Flights to...
Singapore Airlines Suspends Singapore‑Dubai Flights Until 2026
Singapore Airlines has cancelled all flights to and from Singapore-Dubai until 15 March 2026 due to the geopolitical situation in the Middle East.
Boeing 777X Promises Wider Cabin, Larger Windows for Comfort
The Boeing 777X will be Boeing’s next-generation flagship widebody. Its cabin introduces larger windows, a wider interior and redesigned overhead bins designed to improve passenger comfort on long-haul flights. Would you choose the 777X for your next long-haul journey?
AI and Data Personalize Hospitality, Boosting Loyalty and Profits
Data, AI, and loyalty are converging to create truly individualized restaurant and hospitality guest experiences that drive measurable business impact. https://t.co/Z6AVdpOTbF https://t.co/6wO8l57slU
Women Leaders Redefine Travel’s Future
What better way to celebrate Women’s History Month than with an uplifting, women-led event by @latinoworldtravelers? Join us for Power in Motion: Mujeres Shaping the Future of Travel, a live conversation exploring how influence moves across storytelling, innovation, and institutional...
Hotel AI Investments Expected to Yield Returns by 2026
J.P. Morgan says hotel chains' AI bets will start paying off in 2026, citing gains at Hyatt, Wyndham, Marriott, Hilton, and Choice. via @skift https://t.co/duCP81mSQl
Travel Booking Thrives on APIs, Not Browser Demos
booking travel is the classic browser agent demo, but APIs make more sense here companies like @duffelhq and @selfbookhq are good for this. the latter seems to have leaned into AI based on their site, but their X account is inactive
Lufthansa Launches Direct Frankfurt‑Kuala Lumpur Service 2026
Lufthansa Airlines will start flying direct 5x weekly Frankfurt-Kuala Lumpur from 25 October 2026. The flight will be operated by its B787-9 with 287 seats in a 3-class configured Alleris cabin. Lufthansa said Kuala Lumpur is the fourth destination for the...
Cathay Pacific Suspends Dubai, Riyadh Flights, Waives Fees
Cathay Pacific has cancelled Dubai and Riyadh flight services until 14 March. Customers who have booked to travel between Hong Kong - Dubai and Riyadh up to 14 March may rebook, reroute or refund their tickets without the usual fees...
AI, VR, and Agents Redefine Travel Planning
The Future of Travel — AI Chatbots, VR and Agents Travel tech is evolving fast: AI chatbots, virtual reality and intelligent agents are all shaping how we plan, book and experience travel. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eaRP8NXG #AI #TravelTech #Innovation #BernardMarr
AirAsia Launches 4‑weekly KL‑Wuhan Flights, RM399 Fares
AirAsia (AK) will start flying 4x weekly Kuala Lumpur-Wuhan from 22 May 2026. The airline is currently offering promotional all-in one-way fares from RM399 for KL-Wuhan flights for travel between 22 May - 24 Oct 2026. The promotion is available from...
Batik Air Cancels Dubai Flight Amid Middle East Airspace Closure
Batik Air Malaysia has cancelled today’s flight to Dubai from KL due to the closure of airspace in the Middle East. The airline said in a statement that it continues to monitor the situation in the region. Passengers travelling on...
Wireless Tech Drives Seamless Guest Experiences
Smart Hospitality: How #Wireless #Tech Is Powering Seamless Guest Experiences by @NordicTweets #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/ETlhtOJ3mD
Qatar Airways Halts Flights Until Airspace Reopens
Qatar Airways said its flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of the Qatari airspace. The airline added that it will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of the country’s airspace.
Geopolitics Turns Middle East Hotel Diversification Into Risk
Big hotel groups like the Middle East growth story. But geopolitics can turn diversification into concentrated risk overnight. Owners can insure buildings against damage, but not traveler confidence. via @skift https://t.co/hg8LnBTgHd
Check Flight Status Amid Middle East Airspace Restrictions
Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has adviced passengers travelling to, from, or transiting to through parts of the Middle East to check their flight status directly with their respective airlines before going to the airport. The airport operator said airspace...
Malaysia Airlines Cancels Middle East Flights, Reroutes Europe Routes
Malaysia Airlines has announced that its flights to and from Doha, Jeddah and Madinah have been cancelled from 28 Feb - 1 March due to the closure of airspace in parts of the Middle East. Flights from KL to London &...
Inside an Airline HQ: Behind‑the‑Scenes Magic Revealed
Ever wondered what an airline HQ looks like? Well, here’s your chance to see all the magic going on behind the scenes.
Flydubai Posts $531m Profit, Hits Record Passengers
flydubai posts US$531m profit after tax for FY2025, reinforcing the momentum behind its expanding network strategy. The Dubai-based carrier reported US$591m pre-tax profit on revenues of US$3.7b, up 6% year-on-year. A record 15.7 million passengers flew with the airline, with Business...
Inside Delta's 44‑Seat First‑Class A321neo
There’s a really interesting story behind this wild @delta Airbus A321neo with 44 first-class seats(!)
NYC Real Estate Stumped by Roosevelt Hotel
#NYC #realestate scratches its head over future of #RooseveltHotel as owner #Pakistan embraces redev under a #JV, an idea that's only been kicking around for 5 years. #DC baffled. #hotel #GrandCentral #CRE #Trump #GSA https://t.co/quNa74iZS1
Embraer Targets India's Regional Jet, Defense, Manufacturing Push
India’s aviation expansion is often defined by large narrowbody aircraft orders. But Embraer is strengthening its India strategy in a different segment: the 80–146 seat regional jet market while advancing defence modernisation and aerospace manufacturing localisation. The push aligns with the Government’s...
Undervalued Malaysian Hospitality Stock Sees 35x Profit Surge
Is this the most undervalued hospitality play in Malaysia right now? 🇲🇾 While everyone is chasing speculative tech, a "quiet" company just reported a 35-fold quarterly profit jump. This isn't just growth—it’s a total operational takeover. 🧵 (1/5)
Volcano‑view Suites with Private Hot Tub and Natural Springs
My stay at the Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa this week is up there 🤩 Located in La Fortuna, Costa Rica with prime volcano views, a hot tub in the room, naturally sourced thermal hot springs and 8 soaking pools.
Trump's Blockade Collapses Cuba's Tourism Industry
#CubaWatch🇨🇺: Thanks to Trump's blockade, Cuba's tourism industry has entirely collapsed. Major hotels and airlines have completely shut down. Stay tuned. https://t.co/BF6qoIAgu0
Hosting on Airbnb Means Accepting Constant Small Hassles
If you want to become an Airbnb Host you have to accept 5% of the time you will be Critiqued by guests Your phone might ring in late evening Items will be broken Finding the right help will be difficult People will often...
Flyadeal Adds 34th A320neo, Fleet Hits 45 Aircraft
Saudi Arabia’s low-cost carrier, flyadeal has taken delivery of its first aircraft of 2026, an A320neo, increasing its all narrowbody fleet to 45 aircraft. The jet, delivered to Jeddah from Airbus’ Toulouse facility, is the airline’s 34th A320neo. It has been...
Air Astana Names Former Wizz Air Exec as FlyArystan President
Air Astana has appointed Johan Eidhagen as President of FlyArystan, effective March 1, 2026. Eidhagen joins from Wizz Air, where he most recently served as Managing Director of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi and previously held senior roles including Chief People &...
Boeing Lands up to 90 Jets From Vietnam Carriers
Boeing has secured major aircraft orders from two Vietnam-based carriers — Vietnam Airlines and Sun PhuQuoc Airways — covering up to 90 jets across narrowbody and widebody programmes. The deals signal continued fleet expansion in one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing aviation...
Japan Airlines A350 Business Class Rivals Top Global Suites
Move over Qsuites, the new @japanairlines Airbus A350 business class may just be one of the best in the world. What do you think?
Flydubai Adds Double Daily Bangkok Flights From 2026
flydubai will launch double daily flights to Bangkok from 15 Sept 2026, increasing its Thailand operations to 28 weekly services. The new route will operate from Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport. Bangkok becomes flydubai’s second...
Emirates Adds Premium Economy to A380, Revamps Cabin
@emirates has announced a series of aircraft deployments and cabin upgrades across its network as it expands the rollout of Premium Economy and enhances product consistency for customers. Under its ongoing retrofit programme, the airline is set to complete the upgrade...