Royal Caribbean will introduce a live America’s Got Talent stage show aboard its new ship Legend of the Seas, expanding entertainment options for cruise travelers.
Minor Hotels will launch the first Wolseley hotel in New York, bringing the iconic London restaurant brand into the luxury hotel sector.
The ongoing conflict involving Iran is pushing oil prices higher and forcing airlines to raise ticket prices on several long-haul routes. The situation could slow global tourism growth in 2026.
Canadian travel to the United States declined again in February, extending a yearlong slide in both road and air trips. The latest data suggests the downturn is continuing even as Canadians keep traveling abroad.
Wizz Air UK has received regulatory approval to operate charter flights between the United Kingdom and the United States. The airline plans to focus on group travel, including football teams and fans heading to the World Cup.
Brazilian airline GOL will launch its first long-haul route in July with nonstop flights between Rio de Janeiro and New York. The service marks the carrier’s entry into intercontinental travel.
Uber has launched a nationwide feature allowing women riders and drivers in the United States to match with each other. The option aims to address safety concerns while giving users more control over their ride preferences.
Expedia’s CFO says the company has overhauled its strategy over the past nine months, tightening performance metrics and accelerating AI-driven investments.
Major Gulf hubs including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha remain shut as the Iran conflict disrupts global air travel, sending airline stocks lower and stranding hundreds of thousands of passengers.
Escalating tensions involving Iran have left thousands of cruise travelers stuck in Gulf ports, with ships sheltering in place and airports facing severe disruption. Cruise lines are pausing departures, rewriting itineraries, and trying to manage a fast-moving security situation.