Southwest Airlines is rolling out TSA PreCheck Touchless ID to more major airports, giving eligible travelers a faster, passport-verified identity check at security.
The newly renovated Riu Palace Calypso has reopened on Jandía Beach in Fuerteventura as an adults-only resort with refreshed rooms, expanded dining and major sustainability improvements.
Google is rolling out powerful new AI tools – from global Flight Deals to Canvas trip planning and agentic booking – designed to simplify everything from itinerary building to reservations.
The United States has introduced the FIFA Pass, a new system offering priority visa appointments to millions of international fans planning to attend the 2026 World Cup.
Emirates has expanded its Boeing order book with 65 more 777-9 widebodies, bringing its total 777X commitment to 270 aircraft through 2038.
American Cruise Lines has christened the American Pioneer in Key West, launching the Patriot-class ship on its inaugural 16-day Grand Florida Coast & Keys itinerary.
Emirates will introduce free Starlink Wi-Fi across its wide-body fleet starting in late 2025, creating the world’s largest Starlink-equipped commercial operation. The rollout promises ground-level internet speeds for all passengers.
Dar Global and The Trump Organization are launching the first Trump hotel in the Maldives and the world’s first tokenized hotel development project, marking a major shift in luxury travel investment.
Azerbaijan will open a permanent tourism office in China in 2026, aiming to deepen market engagement, expand cultural exchange, and significantly grow Chinese visitor arrivals.
A record-breaking 81.8 million Americans are expected to travel this Thanksgiving, even as the country recovers from a prolonged shutdown that disrupted flights and fueled last-minute itinerary changes.
Portugal’s aviation authority has formally warned Ryanair that it must accept printed paper boarding passes, despite the airline’s push toward its all-digital boarding pass policy.
The FAA is easing flight restrictions after the record US shutdown, reducing mandatory cuts and signaling the first steps toward stabilizing the nation’s strained aviation system.
Dubai’s ambitious World Islands project, once left abandoned after the 2008 financial crash, is finally welcoming tourists with new luxury resorts and revived developments.
Crystal has revealed that its first new oceangoing vessel in 25 years will be named Crystal Grace, launching in June 2028 with two sister ships to follow in 2031 and 2032.
KHM Travel Group has joined forces with the Wellness Tourism Association, giving its advisors new tools and education to meet rising demand for wellness-focused travel.