Intrepid Launches Local Day Trips in Europe’s Busiest Cities
Intrepid Travel has launched new locally led day trips in Barcelona, Venice and Paris, designed to move visitors beyond overcrowded landmarks.
USTOA (United States Tour Operators Association)
USTOA stands for the United States Tour Operators Association, a leading industry body representing tour operators in the United States. It sets high standards for travel companies, focusing on consumer protection, financial accountability, and quality travel experiences. Members are required to meet strict criteria, including participation in a traveler assistance program that helps protect customer payments in case of company insolvency.
Connect Barbados 2026 Returns in June With Business Meetings, Awards, and Island Experiences
Connect Barbados 2026 will bring international travel buyers, media, airlines, and local tourism partners together in June for several days of meetings, networking, and cultural programming.
GetYourGuide Bets on AI to Make Tours and Activities Easier to Trust and Book
GetYourGuide has rolled out a new set of AI-powered tools aimed at helping travelers book activities with more confidence while giving tour operators better tools to manage listings, pickups, and customer communication.
Intrepid Travel Expands in Europe With Landmark Altaï Group Acquisition
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Intrepid Travel has completed its biggest acquisition yet, buying France’s Altaï Group as it pushes deeper into Europe’s non-English-speaking adventure travel markets.
Italy Tops 2026 Travel Demand as AI Reshapes How Trips Are Planned
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 4 mins read
Italy leads global travel demand for 2026, while AI tools and shifting traveler behavior redefine how trips are planned and experienced.
Kensington Launches Ultraluxe Division for High-End Custom Travel Experiences
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
Luxury tour operator Kensington has introduced Kensington Ultraluxe, a new division offering highly personalized travel experiences across private jets, yachts, villas and exclusive guided journeys.
Qatar Offers Free Hotel Stays to Travelers Stranded by Middle East Airspace Closures
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 3 mins read
Qatar is offering free hotel stays to international travelers stranded in the country due to flight disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict.
Middle East Conflict Threatens Thailand’s Tourism Recovery
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
Thailand’s tourism sector is facing new uncertainty as the Middle East conflict disrupts long-haul flights and threatens to reduce international arrivals.
Iran Strikes Test Dubai and Abu Dhabi’s Safe-Haven Model
By
Christopher Lane
• 3 mins read
Iran’s missile and drone strikes have shaken Dubai and Abu Dhabi, raising questions about the UAE’s long-standing reputation as a stable financial and lifestyle safe haven.
Orange Travel and Selectour Expand eSIM Access Through Strategic Travel Retail Partnership
By
Christopher Lane
• 3 mins read
Orange Travel and Selectour have launched a strategic partnership to offer travelers preferential eSIM connectivity rates at the time of booking, expanding distribution across 1,000 agencies.