A hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius has left three people dead, triggered international contact tracing, and renewed scrutiny of health protocols on remote expedition cruises.
Aman Sveti Stefan is preparing to reopen in Montenegro after a long closure tied to a beach access dispute, restoring one of the Adriatic’s most recognizable luxury resorts.
The Ivory has opened in Los Angeles’ Koreatown, bringing a new 48-room boutique hotel concept that blends residential comfort, cultural programming, and a quietly elevated design approach.
Spirit Airlines has ceased operations after 34 years, bringing an abrupt end to one of the most disruptive and controversial business models in U.S. aviation.
Fairfield by Marriott has reached 100 hotels in Greater China with the opening of a new property in Chongqing, highlighting the brand’s rapid rise in one of Marriott’s most important growth markets.
Uber is adding hotel bookings, vacation rentals, travel planning tools, and new in-app services as it pushes deeper into travel and strengthens the case for Uber One membership.
G6 Hospitality is expanding its reach in the extended-stay market with Studio 6 Plus, a new upper-economy brand designed around longer stays, new-build hotels, and a more residential guest experience.
Toyota’s Woven City in Japan near Mount Fuji is emerging as one of the country’s most unusual new attractions, blending robotics, AI, and autonomous mobility into a real-world test city that could soon draw global curiosity.
Wizz Air has launched a new disruption assistance product with HTS, giving passengers a paid option to rebook on other airlines from delays of two hours or more.
Leo Express is launching a new Prague-Bratislava route at the end of April, using Talgo trains to strengthen cross-border rail links between the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
St. Regis has entered Hungary with a new hotel inside Budapest’s landmark Klotild Palace, bringing butler service, signature rituals, and a strong sense of local heritage to the city center.
Marriott has brought The Luxury Collection to Rhodes with the opening of Amoh, a new seaside resort in Pefki that blends design, dining, and wellness with the island’s layered heritage.
Minor Hotels is expanding its high-end travel platform with private jet journeys and curated itineraries that link its hotel brands to a wider luxury experiences strategy.
