Spain Sets New Blue Flag Record With 794 Beaches, Marinas and Tourism Boats
Spain has received a record 794 Blue Flags for 2026, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s leading destinations for clean, safe and well-managed beach travel.
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Kayak Co-Founders Reunite for Booking Holdings AI Travel Startup Lola
Kayak co-founders Steve Hafner and Paul English are working on Lola, a new Booking Holdings-backed AI travel startup focused on conversational access to travel brands.
Aman’s Sveti Stefan Resort in Montenegro to Reopen After Five-Year Closure
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 Opens in Koreatown With a Boutique Hotel Model Built Around Design, Art, and Calm
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.
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Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Leaves Three Dead and Raises Health Concerns at Sea
Three cruise passengers have died and several others have fallen ill after a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius, prompting an international health response.
Spirit Airlines Shuts Down After 34 Years, Ending an Era of Ultra-Low-Cost Flying in the U.S.
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 Reaches 100 Hotels in Greater China With New Chongqing Opening
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 Expands Into Travel With Hotel Bookings and a Bigger Push to Become an Everyday Super App
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 Launches Studio 6 Plus to Push Deeper Into Extended Stay
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 Is Turning the Idea of a Smart City Into a Real Travel Curiosity
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 Adds New Disruption Assistance Tool to Let Passengers Rebook From Two-Hour Delays
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 Launches New Prague-Bratislava Rail Route With Talgo Trains
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 Opens in Budapest With a Palace Hotel Aimed at Luxury Travelers and River Cruise Extensions
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.