Room00 is planning a major European expansion with up to €420 million in investment, targeting key urban destinations across Spain, Italy, Portugal and the UK.
Portugal has launched the EU’s “Travel to Europe” app, allowing non-EU travelers to pre-register data and reduce waiting times at border control.
European airlines are adding direct long-haul flights to Asia and Africa as travelers avoid Middle Eastern hubs amid ongoing conflict.
Travel demand is shifting away from Gulf destinations as the Middle East conflict drives tourists toward Southern Europe and Mediterranean markets.
Air France-KLM is increasing long-haul ticket prices after a sharp rise in jet fuel costs linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
LATAM Airlines will increase frequencies on its new Amsterdam–São Paulo route, reflecting growing travel demand between Europe and South America.
Qatar Airways is launching limited relief flights from Muscat and Riyadh to help passengers stranded by regional airspace closures.
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.
More than 2,400 flights were canceled across the Middle East after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, forcing major airlines to suspend routes and close key airspace corridors.
Hilton sees 2026 shaping up stronger than 2025, driven by premium demand, major events and brand expansion despite softer U.S. performance in Q4.