Federal government shutdowns deliver immediate and costly consequences for U.S. travel, with a new study estimating $6.1 billion in losses from a single 43-day disruption.
U.S. airlines are urging regulators to intervene as Ireland moves to impose a passenger cap at Dublin Airport, warning of reduced transatlantic connectivity.
Google’s new Universal Commerce Protocol is built to help AI agents complete purchases inside conversations – a model that could translate naturally to complex travel bookings.
JetBlue Vacations has launched a rare winter promotion offering up to 100% off base airfare when travelers book select Royal Caribbean cruise packages.
HBO’s hit series The White Lotus will film its fourth season on the French Riviera, with Saint-Tropez and a historic palace hotel set to become the show’s next iconic backdrop.
From historic port cities to remote frontiers, The New York Times’ 2026 list highlights destinations shaped by culture, sustainability, and global change.
Alaska Airlines has placed the largest aircraft order in its history, committing to more than 100 Boeing 737 Max 10s and additional 787 Dreamliners to support long-term growth.
Hyatt has officially launched its Unscripted by Hyatt brand by adding six Wink hotels in Vietnam, more than doubling its footprint in the country.
Lufthansa Group is rolling out a new Order ID system with Amadeus technology, aiming to replace fragmented booking records with a single, unified travel reference.
Oceania Cruises has officially adopted an adults-only policy for all new bookings, reinforcing its focus on calm, refined travel experiences for mature guests.
Hawaiian Airlines has announced a five-year, $600 million investment program aimed at upgrading airport facilities across Hawaii, modernizing widebody aircraft, and enhancing digital services.
Delta Air Lines has opened its first-ever non-airport lounge inside Sphere in Las Vegas, extending its Sky Club experience beyond the terminal and into live entertainment.
Oceania Cruises has revealed details of six suite categories aboard Oceania Sonata, highlighting larger accommodations and new layouts ahead of the ship’s 2027 debut.
Sabre used CES 2026 to demonstrate how agentic AI could fundamentally change travel booking, shifting responsibility from travelers to intelligent systems embedded across the industry.
Walt Disney World Resort is rolling out Cool Kids’ Summer with new family-focused entertainment, attraction updates, and seasonal hotel and ticket deals.