Archives - May 2026 - Page 2

IHG has signed Theobalds Estate in Hertfordshire as the first property for its new Noted Collection brand, with the historic hotel set to reopen in 2027.

HBO has confirmed that The White Lotus Season 4 will film in France, with major hotel settings in Cannes and Saint-Tropez and additional scenes in Paris.

Google’s new Universal Cart and expanded commerce protocols could reshape how consumers shop, book hotels and authorize AI agents to complete purchases.

Southwest Airlines has banned humanoid and animal-like robots from flights after viral onboard incidents raised questions about carry-on rules, batteries and aircraft safety.

Jamaica is moving ahead with new airline routes, a $5 billion hotel investment pipeline and stronger regional connectivity after a resilient start to 2026.

Brand USA has launched a new campaign to clarify U.S. visa, entry and travel fee policies as international visitation remains under pressure.

The UAE passport has strengthened its position among the world’s most powerful travel documents, giving Emirati citizens wider access to destinations and reinforcing the country’s global mobility profile.

Recent cruise ship outbreaks have raised public health questions, but industry forecasts and booking trends suggest travelers are still choosing cruises in record numbers.

Warsaw Chopin Airport has been ranked the world’s second most reliable major airport for summer flight connections, highlighting Poland’s growing role in European aviation.

Lithuania’s Pink Soup Train is returning between Mockava and Vilnius, giving travelers from Poland a themed rail journey tied to the Vilnius Pink Soup Fest.

Emirates has added Starlink connectivity to its first Airbus A380 as it broadens free onboard internet across more of its long-haul fleet. The move reinforces a wider airline push to make high-speed connectivity a standard service feature rather than a premium extra.

Uber and Click&Boat are partnering to offer skippered boat rentals across Mediterranean destinations, making day trips on the water easier to book through the Uber app.

The European Commission has proposed new rules that would let passengers book multi-operator rail journeys as one ticket with stronger protections across the full trip.

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 have expanded their Blue Sky partnership with reciprocal loyalty benefits, giving eligible TrueBlue and MileagePlus members more perks across both networks.