Burj Al Arab Will Stay Closed Until October 2027 for Its Biggest Makeover Yet
Dubai’s Burj Al Arab is undergoing its first major restoration, with the landmark hotel expected to reopen in October 2027 after an 18-month closure.
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Emirates Makes Dubai Flights More Flexible With Unlimited Free Date Changes
Emirates has introduced unlimited free date changes for Dubai-bound passengers while cutting refund fees and expanding travel protection across its network.
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Finally Gets an Opening Date After 20 Years of Waiting
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will finally open on December 11, 2026, adding a Frank Gehry-designed contemporary art landmark to Saadiyat Island.
New Zealand Hotels Are Already Selling Out for a Solar Eclipse Two Years Away
Hotels in Dunedin are already filling for New Zealand’s 2028 total solar eclipse, nearly two years before the rare astronomical event reaches the country.
easyJet Accepts £5.7 Billion Apollo Takeover as 30-Year Airline Era Changes
easyJet has agreed to a £5.7 billion takeover by Apollo Global Management, potentially taking one of Europe’s largest low-cost airlines private.
Global Travel Investment Tops $1 Trillion as China Races to Overtake the U.S.
Global travel and tourism investment surpassed $1 trillion in 2025, with the United States, China, India and Saudi Arabia driving nearly half of all capital spending.
Tokyo Is Officially the World’s Best City for Gen Z in 2026
Tokyo has replaced Bangkok as the world’s best city for Gen Z in Time Out’s 2026 ranking, ahead of Porto, Melbourne and Edinburgh.
Radisson Wants Corporate Travelers to Stay Longer as Extended-Stay Demand Surges
Radisson Hotel Group has launched a global long-stay program giving corporate travel buyers standardized rates and services across participating hotels and apartments.
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Great Tides Waterpark Opens With 19 Slides and Caribbean Cliff Jumps
By Thomas Grant
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed Great Tides Waterpark, a six-acre attraction with 19 slides opening on Great Stirrup Cay in September.
Southwest Airlines Is Finally Giving Business Travelers Priority Help and NDC Booking
Southwest Airlines will introduce Business Priority benefits and NDC connectivity as it upgrades distribution and support for corporate travelers.
American Airlines Ends 24-Hour Refunds for Last-Minute Bookings Under New 7-Day Rule
American Airlines has tightened its 24-hour refund policy, removing automatic cash refunds for tickets purchased fewer than seven days before departure.
Wynn Al Marjan Island Delays Opening to September 2027 as Budget Jumps $600 Million
Wynn Al Marjan Island will now open in September 2027 after regional disruption increased construction costs and added $600 million to the budget.
Spain’s 2026 Solar Eclipse Is Sending Hotel Demand Soaring Before August 12
Spain and Iceland are seeing surging accommodation demand ahead of the August 12 total solar eclipse, with some Spanish hotel rates rising as much as 85%.
Holland America Is Turning Europe Into a Year-Round Cruise Destination in 2028
By Thomas Grant
Holland America Line has opened bookings for its expanded 2028 Europe season, featuring five ships, record port calls and voyages throughout the year.
FAA Finally Certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7 After Nearly a Decade of Delays
The FAA has certified the Boeing 737 MAX 7 after years of delays, clearing the smallest MAX variant for production and airline deliveries.