Saudi Arabia’s New Package Visa Could Make Trips Much Easier to Book
Saudi Arabia has launched Package Visa, a digital initiative that integrates tourist visa applications directly into curated travel bookings.
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Air Canada Names Anko Van der Werff as Next CEO
Air Canada has selected SAS chief Anko Van der Werff to lead the carrier from early 2027. The appointment brings an executive with experience across several major international airlines into Canada’s largest airline.
JW Marriott Opens a Luxury Kenya Safari Camp Where Rhinos Are the Main Event
JW Marriott has opened a luxury tented safari camp inside Kenya’s Solio Game Reserve, combining rhino conservation, wellness and all-inclusive wildlife experiences.
Delta Introduces Basic Fares Across Premium Cabins
By
Laura Mitchell
• 2 mins read
By
Laura Mitchell
• 2 mins read
Travelers can now buy lower-priced premium tickets while giving up lounge access, flexible changes, and other benefits. The strategy extends basic economy-style segmentation to the front of the aircraft.
JetBlue Seizes Spirit’s Fort Lauderdale Gap With Its Biggest FLL Schedule Ever
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Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
JetBlue is expanding sharply at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, adding new nonstop routes after Spirit Airlines’ exit from the market.
China’s First Robot-Run Hotel Could Change What Travelers Expect From Check-In
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Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
A robot-serviced hotel planned for China’s West Artificial Island will use AI-powered machines for check-in, luggage, cleaning, deliveries and guest support.
Copenhagen Named World’s Most Liveable City for 2026
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Victoria Hayes
• 3 mins read
Copenhagen has been named the world’s most liveable city for 2026, topping the EIU ranking ahead of Vienna, Melbourne, Sydney and Zurich.
Europe’s Best Pizzerias for 2026 Prove London, Madrid and Paris Are Coming for Italy’s Pizza Crown
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Victoria Hayes
• 3 mins read
The 50 Top Pizza Europa 2026 ranking highlights the best pizzerias outside Italy, with London, Madrid and Puteaux leading the list.
IHG Opens Dual-Branded Orlando Hotel Near Universal and Epic Universe
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Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
IHG has opened a dual-branded EVEN Hotel and Staybridge Suites on Universal Boulevard, adding 288 rooms near Universal Orlando Resort and the convention center.
Hilton Opens a 251-Room Beachfront Resort in Langkawi as Malaysia’s Luxury Travel Scene Heats Up
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Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
Hilton Burau Bay Langkawi Resort has opened in Malaysia, bringing a new beachfront stay focused on rainforest discovery, wellness and coastal design.
Disneyland Hits 1 Billion Guests as an 8-Year-Old Birthday Visitor Makes Park History
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Victoria Hayes
• 3 mins read
Disneyland Resort has welcomed its honorary one billionth guest, marking a major milestone just before the Anaheim destination’s 71st anniversary.
Radisson Launches AI-Powered Real-Time Hotel Price Matching
By
Eleanor Price
• 2 mins read
By
Eleanor Price
• 2 mins read
Radisson Hotel Group has launched automated price-matching technology that adjusts direct booking rates in real time when lower public prices appear elsewhere. The move is aimed at reducing friction in direct booking while giving the company tighter control over rate transparency.
easyJet Backs Castlelake’s £5.2 Billion Takeover Proposal in Principle
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Laura Mitchell
• 2 mins read
By
Laura Mitchell
• 2 mins read
easyJet has agreed in principle to a £5.2 billion takeover proposal from Castlelake after months of rejected bids. The non-binding agreement moves the process forward, but regulatory and shareholder hurdles still stand between the airline and a completed deal.
Crowne Plaza Is Returning to Austria With a Design-Led Vienna Hotel Near Schönbrunn
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Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
IHG Hotels & Resorts will bring Crowne Plaza back to Austria with a 195-room Vienna hotel designed for business, leisure and blended travelers.
Cabo Verde’s World Cup Shock Could Turn This Tiny Island Nation Into Travel’s Next Big Discovery
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Andrew Collins
• 4 mins read
Cabo Verde’s surprise World Cup run is giving the West African island nation a rare global spotlight, with travel searches rising after its historic tournament debut.