The Ivory has opened in Los Angeles’ Koreatown, bringing a new 48-room boutique hotel concept that blends residential comfort, cultural programming, and a quietly elevated design approach.
Three cruise passengers have died and several others have fallen ill after a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius, prompting an international health response.
Spirit Airlines has ceased operations after 34 years, bringing an abrupt end to one of the most disruptive and controversial business models in U.S. aviation.
Fairfield by Marriott has reached 100 hotels in Greater China with the opening of a new property in Chongqing, highlighting the brand’s rapid rise in one of Marriott’s most important growth markets.
Uber is adding hotel bookings, vacation rentals, travel planning tools, and new in-app services as it pushes deeper into travel and strengthens the case for Uber One membership.
Flynas will restart direct service between Riyadh and Doha on May 19, restoring a key Gulf route during a period of wider regional disruption. The move adds capacity on a business- and leisure-heavy corridor as airlines across the region continue adjusting schedules.
Gant Travel has joined American Express Global Business Travel’s GBTNetwork, expanding its access to supplier content and technology for corporate clients using Concur Travel. The move highlights how mid-sized travel management companies are aligning more closely with larger distribution and servicing ecosystems.
G6 Hospitality is expanding its reach in the extended-stay market with Studio 6 Plus, a new upper-economy brand designed around longer stays, new-build hotels, and a more residential guest experience.
Toyota’s Woven City in Japan near Mount Fuji is emerging as one of the country’s most unusual new attractions, blending robotics, AI, and autonomous mobility into a real-world test city that could soon draw global curiosity.
Wizz Air has launched a new disruption assistance product with HTS, giving passengers a paid option to rebook on other airlines from delays of two hours or more.
Clarasight has raised $11.5 million in Series A funding to support product development and expansion in Europe and North America. The round highlights continued investor interest in travel technology platforms that combine AI, automation, and enterprise data management.
Leo Express is launching a new Prague-Bratislava route at the end of April, using Talgo trains to strengthen cross-border rail links between the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
St. Regis has entered Hungary with a new hotel inside Budapest’s landmark Klotild Palace, bringing butler service, signature rituals, and a strong sense of local heritage to the city center.
Marriott has brought The Luxury Collection to Rhodes with the opening of Amoh, a new seaside resort in Pefki that blends design, dining, and wellness with the island’s layered heritage.
Hilton plans to launch an app inside ChatGPT within weeks as it expands partnerships across multiple AI platforms. The move reflects a broader hotel industry shift to ensure inventory remains visible wherever travelers begin searching.