Archives - August 2026

Munich has begun transforming the Theresienwiese into Oktoberfest 2026, with beer tents, rides and infrastructure being installed ahead of the September 19 opening.

Wizz Air is bringing its #LetsGetLost mystery flight competition to Poland for the first time, with 25 winners and their guests set to depart Warsaw for a secret destination.

A bar in Beijing’s Zhongguancun tech district is giving customers free DeepSeek AI tokens instead of Wi-Fi, blending nightlife with China’s fast-growing AI culture.

Qatar Airways Holidays is adding three-day Formula 1 tickets to selected Doha stopover packages, allowing transit passengers to turn a connection into a Grand Prix trip.

American Airlines is overhauling its narrowbody fleet with 4K seatback screens at every seat, Starlink Wi-Fi and significantly more premium seating.

U.S. hotel performance is beating expectations in 2026 as AI data-center construction creates unexpected demand for midscale and extended-stay properties.

Marriott is expanding its all-inclusive footprint in Mexico with three Playa del Carmen resorts joining Tribute Portfolio in 2027.

Amtrak has secured nearly $3 billion in federal grants to buy up to 43 new trainsets and modernize rail infrastructure across the United States.

Disney Cruise Line has revealed the first look at a new class of three ships launching from 2029, designed to reach more destinations as its fleet grows to 13 vessels.

Mallorca is benefiting from Canada’s continuing pullback from U.S. travel as Air Canada’s new Montreal-Palma route captures growing demand for Europe.

Hong Kong welcomed more than 31 million visitors in the first seven months of 2026, supported by strong mainland demand, international events and expanding air connectivity.

Virgin Trains has received regulatory approval to run up to 20 daily return services through the Channel Tunnel from 2030, challenging Eurostar’s long-standing monopoly.

Hyatt will convert Hotel Palace Berlin into Hyatt Regency Palace Berlin in early 2027, adding a 278-room property to its growing German portfolio.

IHG and Harilela Group are bringing three The Hari hotels into Vignette Collection, including a new Singapore property opening in 2027.

Hilton has opened a 485-room hotel beside Istanbul Airport, marking its 100th property in Türkiye and one of 14 openings planned in the country for 2026.