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Abu Dhabi hotels record highest August occupancy on the back of events

ARLINGTON, VA. – Abu Dhabi’s hotel sector posted record-breaking performance in August 2025, according to preliminary figures from CoStar, a provider of real estate and hospitality market analytics...

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Air France-KLM Flying Blue tops global airline loyalty rankings by point.me

Air France-KLM’s Flying Blue program has once again been named the world’s best airline loyalty program, according to the second annual Airline Loyalty Program Rankings released by point.me, a rewa...

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Global Digital Nomad Report unveils top countries for remote workers in 2025

The growth of digital nomad visas has accelerated rapidly in recent years, with 91% of programmes launched since 2020. A new report from Global Citizen Solutions, unveiled at Nebrija University in ...

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Global leaders to converge in Paris for A World for Travel Summit 2025

In an era defined by climate urgency, geopolitical shifts, and evolving traveller expectations, the global travel and tourism industry faces mounting pressure to transform. Against this backdrop, m...

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Air Canada expands network for Summer 2026

MONTRÉAL – Air Canada announced its international network for Summer 2026 with new destinations taking flight in Europe and Asia. Beginning next year, the airline will launch new routes from Montré...

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VisitEngland celebrates 2025 ROSE Award winners for service excellence

VisitEngland has revealed the winners of the 2025 ROSE (Recognition Of Service Excellence) Awards, celebrating accommodation providers that deliver outstanding hospitality and unforgettable guest e...

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Tourism Investment Forum positions South Africa as Africa’s tourism gateway

The Tourism Investment Forum, hosted by the Government of South Africa in partnership with UN Tourism, convened global leaders to explore investment opportunities across South Africa and the wider ...

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RateHawk survey reveals technology and AI as most sought-after solutions for travel professionals

A new survey from RateHawk, the B2B booking platform for hotels, flights, and transfers, highlights the growing demand among travel professionals for technology-driven solutions to overcome competi...

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Cruise passenger allegedly jumped off ship to avoid reporting currency

See inside Royal Caribbean's Star of the SeasExplore Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas, featuring one of the largest waterparks and swim-up bars at sea.A Royal Caribbean passenger was arrested aft...

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AI is quietly raising your travel costs, here's how you fight back

Could AI make your flights more expensive? Here’s what we know now.Airlines are exploring AI-driven pricing models that could reshape how travelers shop for flights, but at what risk? Here's what w...

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US-bound Delta flight turns around after takeoff due to 'potential mechanical issue'

The myth of travel hacks, debunkedThere's no secret formula for cheap flights. Here's the truth about travel "hacks."A Delta Air Lines flight from the Netherlands to Minnesota turned around after t...

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Would you check into a hotel with no staff at the front desk?

Florida La Quinta hotel's virtual front desk sparks backlashPete Sager’s check-in process at a La Quinta hotel in Florida was “strange” as he encountered a kiosk with a fully remote front desk empl...

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These devices pose rising safety risks, FAA tells airlines

Flight safety tips and tricks for electronicsIf you’ve flown recently, your airline probably asked you a question or issued a warning about packing your electronics safely. Here's why.The Federal A...

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JetBlue is retiring this plane. After a two-decade run, I went on its last flight.

Airlines and the rise of AI-powered ticket pricingDelta Air Lines sparks debate over AI-driven pricing as experts warn of rising fare personalization.JetBlue flew its final revenue flight with an E...

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Icelandair celebrates launch of direct flights to Istanbul

Icelandair has launched its new direct service between Reykjavík and Istanbul, Turkey, further strengthening its route network and expanding travel options for passengers. The inaugural flight took...

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Copenhagen Airport launches real-time APU emissions monitoring to enhance sustainability efforts

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK – Copenhagen Airport (CPH) announced the go-live of Assaia’s Emissions Control technology to monitor aircraft ground emissions from Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) in real-time. Th...

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Palacio de Godoy Caceres, Curio Collection by Hilton, opens doors to guests

CACERES, SPAIN – Hilton announces the opening of Palacio de Godoy Cáceres, Curio Collection by Hilton, following the restoration of the 16th-century Palacio de Godoy, a monumental landmark built in...

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The Dylan Amsterdam unveils its renovations

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS – In the heart of Amsterdam’s canal district, where heritage meets innovation, The Dylan Amsterdam has quietly redefined boutique hospitality through a series of design-f...

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International tourism up 5% in first half of 2025

According to UN Tourism, almost 690 million tourists travelled internationally between January and June 2025, about 33 million more than in the same period of 2024, though results were mixed am...

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Cruise travel positioned to become loyalty’s next growth driver

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. – Cruise is evolving from a niche travel product into one of the fastest-growing segments in leisure travel – and a powerful lever for loyalty engagement, according to a new repor...

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Air Canada unveils Palma de Mallorca as its first new route for Airbus A321XLR starting Summer 2026

MONTRÉAL – Air Canada announced Montréal to Palma de Mallorca as its first brand new route to be operated by its Airbus A321 extra-long range (XLR) aircraft. Delivery of the XLR fleet begins in the...

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