London Is Getting the UK’s Biggest Harry Potter Shop on Oxford Street
Warner Bros. will open the UK’s largest official Harry Potter Shop on London’s Oxford Street in November, with immersive Diagon Alley-inspired spaces.
Archives - August 2026 - Page 2
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G Adventures and National Geographic Add 17 New Luxury Trips for 2027
By Thomas Grant
G Adventures and National Geographic are adding 17 new Signature itineraries for 2027, expanding their premium small-group collection to 67 trips across 48 destinations.
Karisma Hotels Marks 25 Years With $250 Off Caribbean Stays Through 2027
Karisma Hotels & Resorts is celebrating its 25th anniversary with $250 off qualifying stays across brands including Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts and Margaritaville Island Reserve Resorts.
World’s Largest Electric Aircraft Flies for 27 Minutes Using Just $5 of Power
By Thomas Grant
Heart Aerospace’s X1 has completed its first flight in New York, becoming the largest battery-electric aircraft ever flown and advancing development of the 30-seat ES-30.
Eurovision 2027 Is Heading to Bulgaria’s Black Sea Coast as Burgas Beats Sofia
Burgas will host Eurovision 2027 after beating Sofia, Varna and Plovdiv, bringing thousands of visitors and one of Europe’s biggest music events to Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast.
Revolut Is Opening Its First Airport Lounge as the Fintech Moves Into Travel
Revolut will open its first branded airport lounge at Copenhagen Airport in 2027, expanding beyond digital banking into physical travel infrastructure.
TUI Says Travelers Are Waiting Until the Last Minute as Iran War Costs It €60 Million
TUI says the Iran war and cost-of-living pressures are pushing travelers to delay holiday decisions, with last-minute bookings now helping summer demand recover.
TUI Says AI Is Already Cutting Costs – and Changing How Travel Gets Sold
TUI says artificial intelligence is already delivering meaningful cost savings across customer service, pricing and technology while reshaping how travelers may discover and book trips.
Air Canada Sells 25% of Aeroplan for C$2.5 Billion – and Still Keeps Control
Air Canada is selling a 25% stake in Aeroplan for C$2.5 billion while keeping full control of the loyalty program, highlighting how valuable airline points businesses have become.
Istanbul Overtakes Heathrow as Europe’s Busiest Airport – and London Wants a Third Runway
Istanbul Airport has overtaken London Heathrow as Europe’s busiest airport by passenger numbers, strengthening Heathrow’s argument for a controversial third runway.
Mercure Opens First Hotel in Oradea With €15 Million Investment
Mercure has opened its first hotel in Oradea, adding a 90-room property with spa, dining and meeting facilities to Accor’s growing Romanian portfolio.
Airbnb Is Tapping Tripadvisor’s 425,000 Experiences to Scale Beyond Homes
Airbnb will add selected Tripadvisor Group tours and activities to its platform as it accelerates expansion of its Experiences business beyond accommodation.
Fliggy’s New AI Travel Agent Can Book, Change and Manage Entire Trips
Fliggy has launched a new agentic AI travel assistant that can plan trips, complete bookings and manage changes using Alibaba’s Qwen model.
Lufthansa Group Is Bringing Free Starlink Wi-Fi to 850 Aircraft by 2029
Lufthansa Group will begin rolling out free Starlink-powered Wi-Fi on August 19, with around 850 aircraft across its airlines scheduled to receive the service by 2029.
airBaltic Is Slashing Its Fleet by a Third as 100-Aircraft Dream Collapses
airBaltic plans to cut its Airbus A220 fleet from 54 to about 36 aircraft, refocus its network around Riga and raise €225 million in emergency financing.