European Airlines Cut Flights as Jet Fuel Shock Forces Capacity Reductions
European airlines are cutting flights and grounding aircraft as soaring jet fuel costs linked to the Iran conflict reshape schedules ahead of the summer travel season.
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Marriott Bonvoy and Visa Turn FIFA World Cup 2026 Into a New Sports Travel Loyalty Play
Marriott Bonvoy and Visa are launching a major FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign built around ticket access, loyalty rewards, and once-in-a-lifetime fan travel experiences.
Saudi Arabia Reworks Vision 2030 as Tourism Megaprojects Face a Funding Reset
Saudi Arabia is reshaping its Vision 2030 strategy, cutting back state funding for some headline tourism megaprojects and shifting more attention toward AI, infrastructure, and projects with clearer near-term demand.
Qatar Airways Expands Summer Schedule as Doha Strengthens Global Connectivity
Qatar Airways is expanding its summer schedule from June 16, with services to more than 150 destinations as it works to restore flexibility for travelers through Doha.
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G Adventures Expands National Geographic Signature Collection With 17 More Expert-Led Trips
G Adventures is expanding its National Geographic Signature collection with 17 new itineraries, growing the higher-end small-group line to 49 trips as demand rises for more immersive, expert-led travel.
Sports Illustrated Resort Is Coming to Baton Rouge With Shaquille O’Neal Backing the Project
Travel + Leisure Co. is bringing a Sports Illustrated Resort to downtown Baton Rouge, converting the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center into a new sports-focused hospitality property tied to LSU, riverfront traffic, and the city’s growing role as a sports tourism hub.
Princess Cruises Orders Three Giant Voyager-Class Ships for Delivery Starting in 2035
Princess Cruises is planning a major long-term expansion with three new Voyager-class ships that will become the largest in the brand’s fleet. The order signals where the line sees the next phase of cruise growth: bigger ships, updated social spaces, and a more modern version of the Princess experience.
Air New Zealand to Sell Economy Skynest Sleep Pods From May in a New Push to Improve Ultra-Long-Haul Travel
Air New Zealand will begin selling access to its long-awaited Economy Skynest from May 18, giving economy and premium economy passengers the option to book a lie-flat sleep pod on some of the world’s longest flights. The move is a notable shift in how airlines are thinking about comfort on ultra-long-haul routes.
Holland America Line Bets $500 Million on a Larger Refresh of Its Midlife Fleet
Holland America Line is launching a $500 million multiyear overhaul of six ships, bringing Pinnacle-class touches, new dining venues, and more flexible accommodations to some of the most important vessels in its fleet.
American Airlines Raises Bag Fees as Higher Fuel Costs Keep Pressuring Travelers
American Airlines has raised checked bag fees and tightened Basic Economy rules, becoming the latest U.S. carrier to push more travel costs onto passengers as airlines grapple with higher fuel expenses.
Egencia Adds Agentic AI as Amex GBT Pushes Business Travel Further Into Automation
American Express Global Business Travel is giving Egencia a major upgrade with agentic AI and deeper expense integration, aiming to make corporate travel booking faster, more conversational, and less fragmented for both travelers and finance teams.
Expedia Says Travelers Use AI to Plan Trips but Still Trust Brands to Book
Expedia Group’s new AI Trust Gap report suggests that travelers are increasingly open to using AI for discovery and planning, but remain cautious when money, booking control, and post-trip support are involved. The findings highlight a growing split between where travel inspiration happens and where transactions still feel safe.
Burj Al Arab to Close Until 2027 as Dubai’s Best-Known Hotel Enters a New Era
Dubai’s Burj Al Arab will close for 18 months as Jumeirah begins the first major restoration in the hotel’s history. The project is designed to preserve one of the city’s most recognizable luxury landmarks while updating it for the next generation of high-end travel.