Hong Kong Welcomes 31 Million Visitors as Tourism Surges in 2026
Hong Kong welcomed more than 31 million visitors in the first seven months of 2026, supported by strong mainland demand, international events and expanding air connectivity.
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Virgin Trains Gets Green Light for London-Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam Services From 2030
Virgin Trains has received regulatory approval to run up to 20 daily return services through the Channel Tunnel from 2030, challenging Eurostar’s long-standing monopoly.
Hyatt Is Turning Berlin’s Hotel Palace Into a Hyatt Regency in 2027
Hyatt will convert Hotel Palace Berlin into Hyatt Regency Palace Berlin in early 2027, adding a 278-room property to its growing German portfolio.
IHG Adds The Hari Hotels to Vignette Collection in London, Hong Kong and Singapore
IHG and Harilela Group are bringing three The Hari hotels into Vignette Collection, including a new Singapore property opening in 2027.
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Hilton Opens 100th Hotel in Türkiye With New 485-Room Istanbul Airport Flagship
Hilton has opened a 485-room hotel beside Istanbul Airport, marking its 100th property in Türkiye and one of 14 openings planned in the country for 2026.
G Adventures and National Geographic Add 17 New Luxury Trips for 2027
G Adventures and National Geographic are adding 17 new Signature itineraries for 2027, expanding their premium small-group collection to 67 trips across 48 destinations.
Karisma Hotels Marks 25 Years With $250 Off Caribbean Stays Through 2027
Karisma Hotels & Resorts is celebrating its 25th anniversary with $250 off qualifying stays across brands including Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts and Margaritaville Island Reserve Resorts.
World’s Largest Electric Aircraft Flies for 27 Minutes Using Just $5 of Power
Heart Aerospace’s X1 has completed its first flight in New York, becoming the largest battery-electric aircraft ever flown and advancing development of the 30-seat ES-30.
Revolut Is Opening Its First Airport Lounge as the Fintech Moves Into Travel
Revolut will open its first branded airport lounge at Copenhagen Airport in 2027, expanding beyond digital banking into physical travel infrastructure.
TUI Says Travelers Are Waiting Until the Last Minute as Iran War Costs It €60 Million
TUI says the Iran war and cost-of-living pressures are pushing travelers to delay holiday decisions, with last-minute bookings now helping summer demand recover.
TUI Says AI Is Already Cutting Costs – and Changing How Travel Gets Sold
TUI says artificial intelligence is already delivering meaningful cost savings across customer service, pricing and technology while reshaping how travelers may discover and book trips.
Mercure Opens First Hotel in Oradea With €15 Million Investment
Mercure has opened its first hotel in Oradea, adding a 90-room property with spa, dining and meeting facilities to Accor’s growing Romanian portfolio.
Fliggy’s New AI Travel Agent Can Book, Change and Manage Entire Trips
Fliggy has launched a new agentic AI travel assistant that can plan trips, complete bookings and manage changes using Alibaba’s Qwen model.