Hyatt to Open New Family-Friendly Hyatt Ziva Resort in Punta Cana
By
Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
Hyatt plans to expand its Caribbean all-inclusive portfolio with the Hyatt Ziva Punta Cana, a 650-room resort expected to open in 2029.
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Royal Caribbean to Debut America’s Got Talent Show on Legend of the Seas
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
Royal Caribbean will introduce a live America’s Got Talent stage show aboard its new ship Legend of the Seas, expanding entertainment options for cruise travelers.
Norwegian Luna Begins Maiden Voyage Ahead of Miami Christening
By
Thomas Grant
• 1 min read
By
Thomas Grant
• 1 min read
Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, Norwegian Luna, has started its inaugural voyage from Italy to Miami before launching Caribbean cruises.
Wolseley Hotel Brand to Debut in New York With Luxury Midtown Property
By
Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
Minor Hotels will launch the first Wolseley hotel in New York, bringing the iconic London restaurant brand into the luxury hotel sector.
Bilt Acquires Travel Commission Platform Sion in $30 Million Deal
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Bilt has acquired travel commission platform Sion for $30 million, aiming to strengthen its travel rewards ecosystem and support travel advisors.
Qatar Offers Free Hotel Stays to Travelers Stranded by Middle East Airspace Closures
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 3 mins read
Qatar is offering free hotel stays to international travelers stranded in the country due to flight disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict.
Middle East Conflict Threatens Thailand’s Tourism Recovery
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
Thailand’s tourism sector is facing new uncertainty as the Middle East conflict disrupts long-haul flights and threatens to reduce international arrivals.
Disney Names Thomas Mazloum Chairman of Disney Experiences
By
Victoria Hayes
• 2 mins read
By
Victoria Hayes
• 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.
ChatGPT’s Travel Checkout Shift Highlights Complexity of Booking Trips Online
By
Marcus Bennett
• 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.
Hilton Introduces AI Planner to Help Travelers Plan Hotel Stays
By
Eleanor Price
• 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.
KLM Cancels Middle East Flights Amid Regional Unrest
By
Laura Mitchell
• 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.
Airbnb Appoints Former Uber Executive Gus Fuldner as Head of Global Operations
By
Marcus Bennett
• 2 mins read
By
Marcus Bennett
• 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.
Rising Oil Prices From Iran Conflict Push Global Airfares Higher
By
Laura Mitchell
• 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.
Canadian Travel to the U.S. Falls for a 13th Straight Month
By
Thomas Grant
• 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.
Japan’s 2026 Cherry Blossom Season Is Expected to Start Early
By
Andrew Collins
• 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.