Gulf Airlines Race to Win Back Travelers After Iran War Disruption
Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad are rebuilding schedules, adding insurance offers and trying to restore passenger confidence after months of regional disruption.
Average room rate
Average room rate is the average price paid per occupied room in a hotel over a specific period. It helps measure a property’s financial performance and pricing strategy. For travelers, it gives an idea of typical accommodation costs in a destination.
Spain Moves Closer to 100 Million Tourists After Strong Spring Rebound
Spain welcomed 26.5 million international visitors in the first four months of the year, keeping the country on track for another record tourism season.
Just You Launches Kindred App to Ease Solo Travel Anxiety
Just You has launched Kindred, a community platform designed to help solo travelers connect before, during and after escorted tours.
Tripadvisor to Sell TheFork to American Express for $700 Million
By
Andrew Collins
• 3 mins read
Tripadvisor has agreed to sell TheFork to American Express for $700 million, sharpening its focus on Viator and the broader travel experiences market.
Uber and WeRide Plan Robotaxi Rides in Madrid This Year
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Uber, WeRide and AVOMO plan to launch Spain’s first commercial robotaxi pilot in Madrid, bringing autonomous rides to Europe through the Uber app.
World’s Safest Countries Offer Travelers Stability as Global Peace Falls
By
Christopher Lane
• 4 mins read
The 2026 Global Peace Index highlights Iceland, New Zealand and Switzerland as leading destinations for travelers seeking stability, safety and lower conflict risk.
Google’s Gemini Live Translate Could Change How Travelers Communicate Abroad
By
Laura Mitchell
• 4 mins read
Google’s Gemini 3.5 Live Translate brings near real-time speech translation to more than 70 languages, with travel use cases ranging from guided tours to ride-hailing pickups.
People Inc. Makes $18 Billion Offer for MGM Resorts
By
Andrew Collins
• 3 mins read
People Inc. has proposed buying the rest of MGM Resorts in a deal valuing the casino operator at more than $18 billion, adding to a wave of gaming sector consolidation.
Iceland Overtakes Switzerland as World’s Most Expensive Country
By
Andrew Collins
• 3 mins read
Iceland has overtaken Switzerland as the world’s most expensive country, with tourism, housing and high service costs adding pressure to everyday prices.
Caesars Agrees to $17.6 Billion Takeover by Fertitta Entertainment
By
Andrew Collins
• 3 mins read
Caesars Entertainment has agreed to be acquired by Fertitta Entertainment in a deal valued at $17.6 billion, including assumed debt.