Italy Tops 2026 Travel Demand as AI Reshapes How Trips Are Planned
Italy leads global travel demand for 2026, while AI tools and shifting traveler behavior redefine how trips are planned and experienced.
AST stands for Atlantic Standard Time, a time zone used in parts of the Caribbean and eastern Canada when daylight saving time is not in effect. Travelers may encounter AST when booking flights or scheduling activities in regions like Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Italy leads global travel demand for 2026, while AI tools and shifting traveler behavior redefine how trips are planned and experienced.
United Airlines is introducing Relax Row, a new long-haul economy seating option that converts three seats into a couch-like space.
Four Seasons launches its first yacht, bringing ultra-luxury hospitality to sea with exclusive Mediterranean itineraries and residential-style design.
Virgin Voyages will bring all four of its ships together for the first time in 2027 with a large-scale Caribbean event.
Margaritaville at Sea will introduce two ultra-exclusive Bridge Wing Suites aboard its upcoming cruise ship Beachcomber, offering views typically reserved for the captain.
Hyatt plans to expand its Caribbean all-inclusive portfolio with the Hyatt Ziva Punta Cana, a 650-room resort expected to open in 2029.
Marriott International recorded a major year of growth across the Caribbean and Latin America, signing 94 deals and expanding its regional hotel pipeline significantly.
ASTA has made its Hotel Watch List public through March 13 to spotlight properties accused of unpaid commissions and push for stronger accountability.
Beaches Resorts unveils Treasure Beach Village, a $150 million expansion in Turks and Caicos featuring multi-bedroom villas, new dining concepts, and family-focused experiences.
Lopesan Hotel Group is set to significantly expand its presence in Punta Cana with three new all-inclusive resorts opening in spring 2026, adding more than 1,000 rooms and multiple guest-focused concepts to the Bávaro area.