Booking Holdings Accelerates ‘Connected Trip’ Strategy as AI and Flights Fuel Growth
Booking Holdings reports strong 2025 results, with multi-vertical “connected trip” bookings surging and AI driving efficiency gains.
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ASTA Opens Self-Nominations for 2026 Travel Advisor of the Year Award
ASTA invites advisors to self-nominate for its 2026 Travel Advisor of the Year Award, recognizing creative and exceptional client service.
IHG Launches Noted Collection, a New Premium Soft Brand for Distinctive Independent Hotels
IHG unveils Noted Collection, a premium soft brand targeting upscale independent hotels with curated experiences and global distribution power.
Airbnb Expands Reserve Now, Pay Later Worldwide to Boost Flexible Travel Bookings
Airbnb rolls out its Reserve Now, Pay Later feature globally, allowing guests to secure eligible stays without paying at booking.
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Universal Orlando Launches New Weeklong Vacation Package With Six- and Seven-Day Park Access
Universal Orlando Resort introduces a new multiday vacation package featuring up to seven days of park-to-park access and hotel dining credits.
Tripadvisor Reveals the World’s Best Beaches for 2026, Led by Isla Pasion
Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards name Isla Pasion in Mexico the best beach in the world, highlighting standout coastal destinations across five continents.
Chicago Names Navy Pier the New Starting Point of Historic Route 66
Chicago has officially designated Navy Pier as the new eastern starting point of Route 66, creating a symbolic pier-to-pier journey from Lake Michigan to the Pacific.
Sandals Launches First-Ever Semi-Annual Caribbean Sale With Up to 65% Off
Sandals Resorts has introduced its first semi-annual Caribbean sale, offering up to 65% off, resort credits and bonus free nights across its adults-only portfolio.
KimKim Launches New App to Streamline Client Trip Sharing
KimKim has introduced a new app that allows travel advisors to deliver personalized, day-by-day itineraries to clients through a secure digital platform.
PokePark Kanto Officially Opens as the World’s First Outdoor Pokemon Theme Park
PokéPark Kanto has officially opened near Tokyo, becoming the world’s first outdoor Pokémon theme park and marking a milestone year for the franchise.
Travel Compatibility: Why One in Four Couples Clash on Vacation
A new survey finds that nearly one in four couples consider themselves incompatible travel partners, with budgets, bedtimes and itineraries driving the biggest tensions.
Sweden Offers Five Private Islands for a Year in Bold Tourism Campaign
Sweden is inviting international travelers to apply for a one-year stay on one of five secluded islands, redefining luxury as space, silence and nature.
Expedia Accelerates AI Strategy as Travel Discovery Enters Agentic Era
Expedia is aggressively integrating generative and agentic AI into its products and operations as it prepares for a shift in how travelers search, plan and book trips.