Minor Hotels is expanding its global footprint with the launch of four new brands – The Wolseley Hotels, Minor Reserve Collection, Colbert Collection, and iStay – to capture luxury, premium, and select segments as it targets 850 properties by the end of 2027.
G Adventures is bringing back its Sri Lanka coastal cruises with a revived seven-day catamaran sailing along the southern coast targeted at adventure-seeking travelers eager to combine sea and land exploration.
ALG Vacations has expanded its VAX Vacation Access platform with 13 Hyatt Inclusive Collection resorts – five newly rebranded and eight existing Ziva and Zilara properties – broadening advisor access to top all-inclusive destinations across Mexico and the Caribbean.
Travefy expands its platform with smart CRM features for travel agents—including invoicing, commission tracking, email integration, and dynamic contact profiles—designed to streamline every step of the client journey.
To celebrate the upcoming Smurfs film, Airbnb partners with Paramount and IMPS to launch a life-sized Smurf Village experience in Belgium, complete with a mushroom house and immersive activities for fans.
Hilton has officially opened its first LivSmart Studios in Tullahoma, Tennessee – an 89-room property that marks the company’s entry into a more affordable category of extended-stay accommodations designed for long-term travelers such as relocating workers and traveling professionals.
As of July 8, 2025, travelers across all U.S. airports no longer need to remove shoes during standard security screenings—a nearly 20‑year‑old policy shift following technological advancements in TSA scanners.
As the July 4th festivities come to a close, millions of Americans are on the move, making their way home during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.
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Slovenia is preparing to launch its highly anticipated digital nomad visa, offering remote workers a chance to live and work legally in one of Europe’s greenest and most scenic countries.
Glasgow has become the first Scottish city to approve a visitor levy, introducing a £5-per-night tourist tax from 2027 to support local infrastructure and public services.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s multi-day wedding in Venice has ignited fierce backlash over ongoing overtourism, with locals proclaiming “No Space for Bezos” amid fears the event underscores the city’s transformation into an elite playground.
AAA projects a historic 72.2 million Americans will travel for the Independence Day holiday week, driven by strong consumer confidence, lower gas prices, and increased air capacity.
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