Costa Rica’s newly introduced Digital Nomad Visa, available for roughly $100, is already reshaping tourism by attracting remote workers to stay longer, spend more on local services, and experience the country beyond traditional vacation cycles.
MakeMyTrip has launched Myra – a generative AI-based travel assistant that supports trip planning, booking, and post-sales support in English and Hindi through text, voice, image, and video interactions, revolutionizing the customer experience on its platform.
Ground handling strikes by Azul Handling and Menzies staff will hit 12 Spanish airports from mid-August through December, causing delays, baggage disruptions, and flight uncertainties at peak travel weekends affecting dozens of international and budget airlines.
The European Commission has unveiled a long-term vision for a 49,400 km high-speed rail network, backed by a €546 billion investment, aiming to make rail travel the fast, affordable, and climate-friendly choice across the continent.
Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group has established a multi-brand Global Advisory Board, led by Marett Taylor, to amplify collaboration with travel advisors worldwide and drive strategic growth across its luxury brands.
More than 10,000 hotels across 39 European countries have united in a class action against Booking.com, accusing the platform of imposing restrictive policies – like fixed parity, one-sided clauses, and excessive fees – that harm hoteliers’ freedom and profitability.
All Nippon Airways becomes the first airline to operationalize AI-based turbulence prediction, leveraging a deep learning model with 86% accuracy published across its fleet to enhance safety, comfort, and operational planning.
Oceania Cruises has launched the ‘Kangaroo Route’, a 129-day luxury voyage aboard the Oceania Vista from Sydney to London in 2027, visiting over 80 ports across 34 countries with immersive cultural experiences and all-inclusive perks.
Perillo Tours is expanding its European offerings with new guided journeys through the lush landscapes of Ireland and the sun-soaked coasts of Portugal, set to debut in 2026 – a move aimed at enriching its legacy and appealing to immersive travel seekers.
Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, the brand’s first property in Malaysia, has opened atop Merdeka 118 – the tallest skyscraper in Asia Pacific – offering sky villas, elevated dining, and a holistic wellness sanctuary set against Kuala Lumpur’s panoramic skyline.
Croatia has expanded its digital nomad visa program, allowing non-EU remote workers to live and work in the country for up to three years – boosting long-term tourism, local economies, and lifestyle travel.
Air France-KLM has confirmed a data breach linked to a third-party platform, prompting warnings to affected customers and highlighting the growing cybersecurity risks facing major airlines.
OutsideAgents.com has introduced MAGgie, an AI-powered assistant designed to help travel advisors automate itinerary creation, marketing, and client communications for streamlined, personalized service.
Ryanair has launched Travel Agent Direct (TAD), a platform tailored to offline travel agencies that enables direct booking, transparent pricing, and reliable communication with customers across 230+ destinations.
With Wednesday Season 2 premiering just yesterday, Airbnb is spotlighting Guest Favourite stays near Nevermore Academy filming locations in Ireland – perfect for fans seeking a gothic getaway.