Sphere Abu Dhabi to Bring a $1.7 Billion Immersive Entertainment Landmark to Yas Island
Sphere Abu Dhabi will become the first Sphere venue outside the United States, adding a $1.7 billion immersive entertainment landmark to Yas Island.
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Disney Cruise Line Expands Summer Entertainment With Frozen, Broadway and Pirate-Themed Experiences
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Thomas Grant
Disney Cruise Line is adding new and refreshed entertainment across its fleet this summer, including Frozen-themed Alaska programming, Broadway performers and updated deck parties.
JetBlue and United Add Shared Loyalty Perks as Blue Sky Partnership Expands
JetBlue and United have expanded their Blue Sky partnership with reciprocal loyalty benefits, giving eligible TrueBlue and MileagePlus members more perks across both networks.
Raffles to Open Its First Alpine Resort in Courchevel 1850 for the 2028 Winter Season
Raffles Hotels & Resorts will debut its first alpine property in Courchevel 1850, bringing a 50-room luxury slopeside retreat to the French Alps.
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HBX Group Buys Bridgify as AI Moves Deeper Into Travel Experiences
HBX Group has agreed to acquire Bridgify, an AI-native travel technology company, as it expands beyond hotels and pushes deeper into experiences distribution.
Four Seasons Hotel Mykonos Opens Reservations Ahead of Its Greek Island Debut
Four Seasons Hotel Mykonos is now accepting reservations for its June 26 debut, bringing a new cliffside luxury retreat to Kalo Livadi Bay.
American Airlines Expects Record Summer as It Funds Fleet Growth for a Volatile Travel Market
American Airlines expects a record summer travel season in 2026, with 75 million passengers projected as the carrier also raises funds for new aircraft.
HQ Hotels Brings Lifestyle Luxury to St. Lucia as Cap Estate’s Resort Boom Accelerates
SBE and Wyndham are bringing the HQ Hotels & Residences brand to St. Lucia, adding a $130 million lifestyle resort to the island’s fast-growing Cap Estate corridor.
Meliá Sees Spain and the Caribbean Gaining as Travelers Reroute Summer Trips
Meliá Hotels expects stronger summer demand in Spain and the Caribbean as travelers shift plans away from regions affected by Middle East instability.
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.
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.
Hantavirus Outbreak on MV Hondius Raises New Questions for Expedition Cruise Travel
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Thomas Grant
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’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.