Plans for a direct London-to-Berlin train route are advancing after a new UK-Germany transport treaty, promising easier travel between the two capitals.
Folio, a startup streamlining financial operations for hotels, has raised $14 million in Series A funding to expand its AI-powered platform across the hospitality sector.
Travel + Leisure Co. is set to open a Sports Illustrated Resorts vacation ownership destination on Nashville’s iconic Music Row in Spring 2026 – bringing studio, one- and two-bedroom suites, resort-style amenities, and sports-themed storytelling to Middle Tennessee.
Hyatt has officially opened the Hyatt Regency Times Square, bringing luxurious accommodations, sweeping skyline views, and Broadway-inspired design to the heart of New York City.
Legoland Florida and California are preparing for liftoff in 2026 with immersive new space-themed lands, featuring the parks’ first-ever indoor roller coasters and intergalactic adventures for kids and families.
Opening on July 17, 2025, ‘Walt Disney: A Magical Life’ is a heartfelt tribute to Walt Disney’s life and legacy, offering visitors an immersive exhibit featuring original artifacts and a life-sized animatronic Walt.
IHG has opened its first voco hotel in Ireland with the launch of voco Dublin Gateway, a new upscale property offering contemporary design, wellness amenities, and versatile event spaces near Dublin Airport.
Qatar Airways has introduced ‘Privilege Club Pro,’ a loyalty subscription service offering monthly Avios and Qpoints, priority check-in, lounge access, bonus earnings, and exclusive experiences designed to accelerate elite status for frequent flyers.
Neuschwanstein Castle, Linderhof and Herrenchiemsee Castles, and the King’s House on Schachen – King Ludwig II’s romantic 19th-century Bavarian landmarks – have been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List, honoring their artistic, cultural, and technological significance.
iCandy’s “Little Flyers Index” reveals the top 10 airports worldwide that go the extra mile for traveling families—measuring everything from nursing rooms to play zones and dining options.
Alabama’s first Reverb by Hard Rock hotel is coming to Florence in early 2028, offering a music‑themed lifestyle experience and spotlighting the region’s iconic Muscle Shoals recording heritage.
Hilton has reached a major milestone with more than 500 open hotels across Florida, reflecting the state’s continued strength as a hospitality hub and Hilton’s long-standing investment in regional growth and development.
A new ComfortJet high-speed train will connect Prague, Berlin, and Copenhagen starting May 2026—offering twice-daily direct service, dining cars, children’s cinema, bike storage, and wheelchair accessibility, with travel times of approximately seven hours between Berlin and Copenhagen and 11 hours to Prague.
AdventureWomen is debuting five new women-only small-group adventures across North America – visiting Baja, Utah, Alaska, California, and Canada – blending active outdoor exploration with cultural immersion in 2026.
IHG will introduce its first Kimpton property in Indonesia with a 101-room boutique hotel in Bali’s cultural heart of Ubud, set to open in early 2026, marking a major expansion of its luxury‑lifestyle portfolio in Southeast Asia.