Indian hospitality group Pride Hotels is planning an IPO by March 2026 to finance large-scale renovations, reduce debt, and support its expanding national footprint.
Spain has imposed a €65 million fine on Airbnb for advertising tens of thousands of unlicensed tourist rentals, signaling a tougher stance on short-term rentals amid a growing housing crisis.
December travel across Europe is facing renewed disruption as airport workers in Italy, the UK, and Spain plan strikes during the busiest holiday period of the year.
Lifestyle-focused Only YOU Hotels is set to make its U.S. debut with a new 138-room hotel in the heart of Manhattan, scheduled to open in late 2026.
Gulf Air has unveiled an enhanced mobile app designed to make managing flights and journeys faster, smarter, and more intuitive for travelers.
Google is testing real-time speech translation through wireless headphones, a feature that could significantly reduce language barriers for travelers worldwide.
Envoyage will enroll all 200 of its advisors in ASTA’s Verified Travel Advisor certification program, doubling down on professional standards amid industry change.
Royal Air Maroc will launch the first-ever nonstop flight between Los Angeles and Casablanca in 2026, reshaping transatlantic travel as U.S. airport procedures undergo major changes.
Aer Lingus will expand its transatlantic network in 2026 with a new nonstop route between Dublin and Pittsburgh, strengthening travel, business, and cultural ties between Ireland and the U.S.
flydubai has expanded its European network with new nonstop routes to Vilnius and Riga, strengthening connectivity between Dubai and the Baltic States during the peak winter travel season.
Air France is set to open a new premium lounge at London Heathrow’s Terminal 4 in spring 2026, expanding its global lounge network for premium and loyalty travelers.
Dubai’s proposed 93km “The Loop” would create a climate-controlled corridor for walking, running, and cycling, aiming to connect millions of residents to daily services without relying on cars.
JetBlue is entering the airport lounge space with BlueHouse, a new customer-focused concept debuting at New York’s JFK Airport, with controlled access and a distinctly JetBlue feel.
B2B booking platform RateHawk is preparing a major push into the U.S. market in 2026, building on rapid growth among American travel advisors and rising transaction volumes.
Michele Saegesser has returned to Viking as vice president of sales and national accounts, resuming the role she held for more than two decades before retiring last year.