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Entertainment, News

Disney Names Thomas Mazloum Chairman of Disney Experiences

By Victoria Hayes Mar 12, 2026 • 2 mins read

The Walt Disney Company has appointed Thomas Mazloum as Chairman of Disney Experiences, overseeing the company’s global theme parks, cruise line, resorts, and adventure travel businesses.

By Marcus Bennett Mar 11, 2026 • 3 mins read

News, Travel Tech

ChatGPT’s Travel Checkout Shift Highlights Complexity of Booking Trips Online

By Marcus Bennett Mar 11, 2026 • 3 mins read

OpenAI’s shift away from direct checkout inside ChatGPT highlights how complex travel booking really is and why travel platforms still play a key role.

By Eleanor Price Mar 11, 2026 • 3 mins read

Hotels & Resorts, News, Travel Tech

Hilton Introduces AI Planner to Help Travelers Plan Hotel Stays

By Eleanor Price Mar 11, 2026 • 3 mins read

Hilton has launched a generative AI-powered travel planning tool designed to help guests discover hotels, compare properties, and organize stays through conversational search.

By Laura Mitchell Mar 11, 2026 • 3 mins read

Airlines & Airports, News

KLM Cancels Middle East Flights Amid Regional Unrest

By Laura Mitchell Mar 11, 2026 • 3 mins read

KLM has suspended flights to several Middle East destinations, including Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam, citing ongoing regional unrest and safety concerns. The airline says the situation remains uncertain and is being closely monitored.

News, Travel Tech

Airbnb Appoints Former Uber Executive Gus Fuldner as Head of Global Operations

By Marcus Bennett Mar 11, 2026 • 2 mins read

Airbnb has appointed former Uber executive Gus Fuldner as its new head of global operations. The move comes as the company expands its platform beyond home rentals into broader travel services.

By Laura Mitchell Mar 11, 2026 • 3 mins read

Airlines & Airports, News, Tourism

Rising Oil Prices From Iran Conflict Push Global Airfares Higher

By Laura Mitchell Mar 11, 2026 • 3 mins read

The ongoing conflict involving Iran is pushing oil prices higher and forcing airlines to raise ticket prices on several long-haul routes. The situation could slow global tourism growth in 2026.

By Thomas Grant Mar 11, 2026 • 3 mins read

News, Tourism

Canadian Travel to the U.S. Falls for a 13th Straight Month

By Thomas Grant Mar 11, 2026 • 3 mins read

Canadian travel to the United States declined again in February, extending a yearlong slide in both road and air trips. The latest data suggests the downturn is continuing even as Canadians keep traveling abroad.

By Andrew Collins Mar 11, 2026 • 3 mins read

Destinations, News

Japan’s 2026 Cherry Blossom Season Is Expected to Start Early

By Andrew Collins Mar 11, 2026 • 3 mins read

Japan’s 2026 cherry blossom season is expected to begin earlier than usual, with first blooms forecast in mid-March in parts of western and central Japan. Warmer late-winter temperatures are likely to push the sakura front northward through April.

By Laura Mitchell Mar 11, 2026 • 3 mins read

Airlines & Airports, News

British Airways Cancels Flights Across the Middle East Amid Airspace Uncertainty

By Laura Mitchell Mar 11, 2026 • 3 mins read

British Airways has cancelled hundreds of flights across the Middle East, including suspending services to Abu Dhabi until later this year. The airline cites ongoing instability and airspace concerns in the region.

By Laura Mitchell Mar 10, 2026 • 3 mins read

Airlines & Airports, News

Wizz Air UK Receives Approval to Operate Charter Flights to the United States

By Laura Mitchell Mar 10, 2026 • 3 mins read

Wizz Air UK has received regulatory approval to operate charter flights between the United Kingdom and the United States. The airline plans to focus on group travel, including football teams and fans heading to the World Cup.

By Laura Mitchell Mar 10, 2026 • 3 mins read

Airlines & Airports, News

GOL to Launch First Long-Haul Flight From Rio de Janeiro to New York

By Laura Mitchell Mar 10, 2026 • 3 mins read

Brazilian airline GOL will launch its first long-haul route in July with nonstop flights between Rio de Janeiro and New York. The service marks the carrier’s entry into intercontinental travel.

By Marcus Bennett Mar 10, 2026 • 3 mins read

Ground Transport, News, Travel Tech

Uber Expands Women Driver Matching Option Nationwide in the U.S.

By Marcus Bennett Mar 10, 2026 • 3 mins read

Uber has launched a nationwide feature allowing women riders and drivers in the United States to match with each other. The option aims to address safety concerns while giving users more control over their ride preferences.

News, Tourism

U.S. Travel Association Promotes Ellen Davis to COO and Executive Vice President

By Thomas Grant Mar 10, 2026 • 1 min read

The U.S. Travel Association has promoted Ellen Davis to Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President following her role in driving growth and organizational change.

Cruises, News

Explora Journeys Begins Construction on Sixth Luxury Cruise Ship

By Thomas Grant Mar 10, 2026 • 2 mins read

Explora Journeys has started construction on Explora VI as the luxury cruise brand continues building a six-ship fleet by 2028.

By Victoria Hayes Mar 10, 2026 • 3 mins read

Destinations, News

Cologne Cathedral to Start Charging Tourists for Entry

By Victoria Hayes Mar 10, 2026 • 3 mins read

Cologne Cathedral will introduce an admission fee for tourists in the second half of 2026, ending decades of free entry to Germany’s most visited landmark. Church officials say the move is necessary to cover rising maintenance and security costs.