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.
Minor Hotels is expanding its high-end travel platform with private jet journeys and curated itineraries that link its hotel brands to a wider luxury experiences strategy.
Ryanair plans to close its Berlin base in October 2026 and cut its schedule to and from the German capital by 50 percent, blaming rising airport fees and Germany’s broader aviation cost structure.
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.
Air China is launching a new direct route between Beijing and Venice this summer, adding another China link to northern Italy and strengthening its wider expansion across Europe.
Political scrutiny around a possible United-American tie-up intensified after Scott Kirby defended the logic of a merger and American publicly rejected the idea. The episode highlights how difficult large airline consolidation would be in the current regulatory climate.
Japan Airlines and GMO will begin testing humanoid robots for baggage handling at Haneda Airport in May. The trial reflects growing pressure on airports to automate labor-intensive ground operations as tourism rises and staffing shortages deepen in Japan.
AmaWaterways is adding a new French culinary experience to its Paris and Normandy cruises, giving guests the chance to cook with local grandmothers on board and in Paris.
Royal Caribbean has opened Royal Beach Club Santorini, its first private destination in Europe, bringing a paid beach club model to one of the Mediterranean’s most crowded cruise ports.
Celestyal’s ships have made it back to the Mediterranean after weeks stranded in the Gulf, but the cruise line now faces the harder task of rebuilding demand and rethinking its winter strategy.
Outrigger is investing $100 million in its flagship Waikiki Beach Resort, positioning the property for a more design-led and culturally grounded future while keeping it open through the transformation.
Air France has launched a new nonstop seasonal service between Paris and Las Vegas, strengthening the Nevada city’s links with Europe ahead of a busy summer travel season.