Hyatt to Open New Family-Friendly Hyatt Ziva Resort in Punta Cana
Hyatt plans to expand its Caribbean all-inclusive portfolio with the Hyatt Ziva Punta Cana, a 650-room resort expected to open in 2029.
Amenities
Amenities are the features or services provided to enhance a traveler’s comfort and convenience. They can include items like Wi-Fi, toiletries, swimming pools, or airport lounges. In hotels and transportation, amenities often influence a traveler’s choice and overall experience.
Wolseley Hotel Brand to Debut in New York With Luxury Midtown Property
Minor Hotels will launch the first Wolseley hotel in New York, bringing the iconic London restaurant brand into the luxury hotel sector.
Hilton Introduces AI Planner to Help Travelers Plan Hotel Stays
Hilton has launched a generative AI-powered travel planning tool designed to help guests discover hotels, compare properties, and organize stays through conversational search.
Gen Z Travel Trends 2026: Experiences, Direct Bookings and Digital Planning
By
Christopher Lane
• 4 mins read
A new report reveals how Gen Z is reshaping travel in 2026, prioritizing experiences, direct bookings and digital tools over traditional travel habits.
KAYAK Launches ‘Got That Right’ Campaign to Tackle Booking Anxiety
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
KAYAK introduces a new global campaign aimed at easing traveler anxiety and replacing booking doubt with confidence.
Amtrak Urges Travelers to Book Early Ahead of Historic Summer 2026
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 and nationwide America250 celebrations set to drive record demand, Amtrak is encouraging travelers to book early for what could be the busiest summer in its history.
Travel Trends for 2026: Ten Shifts Redefining How We Travel
By
Christopher Lane
• 4 mins read
New travel data for 2026 shows travelers rethinking how they plan, pay for, and experience trips, with AI, short getaways, wellness, and flexibility shaping the year ahead.
Marriott and Al Qimmah Hospitality Expand Saudi Footprint with 2,700 New Hotel Rooms
By
Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
Marriott International and Al Qimmah Hospitality have signed five new hotel projects in Saudi Arabia, adding more than 2,700 rooms across Jeddah, Makkah, and Madinah as tourism demand accelerates.
Ennismore Expands Its Lifestyle Hotel Portfolio With Three New Openings in Mexico
By
Eleanor Price
• 2 mins read
Lifestyle hospitality group Ennismore is accelerating its growth in the Americas with three new hotel openings planned across Mexico, spanning urban hubs and a major beach destination.
Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol Could Bring AI Checkout to Travel Bookings
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Google’s new Universal Commerce Protocol is built to help AI agents complete purchases inside conversations – a model that could translate naturally to complex travel bookings.