Marriott International recorded a major year of growth across the Caribbean and Latin America, signing 94 deals and expanding its regional hotel pipeline significantly.
The escalating Iran conflict could cost the Middle East tourism industry up to $56 billion and reduce visitor arrivals by tens of millions in 2026.
Airbnb is introducing a “Reserve Now, Pay Later” option for Canadian travelers, allowing guests to secure eligible stays without paying at the time of booking.
Navan has introduced Navan Edge, an AI-powered travel assistant designed to deliver hyper-personalized trip management for business travelers outside managed programs.
Google’s latest Android update allows travelers to share luggage location data directly with participating airlines through the Find Hub app.
Emirates has suspended all scheduled flights to and from Dubai through March 7, operating only limited repatriation services amid regional airspace closures.
Expedia’s CFO says the company has overhauled its strategy over the past nine months, tightening performance metrics and accelerating AI-driven investments.
Viking has canceled Nile River cruises through March as regional conflict escalates, with other river lines also pausing Egypt and Middle East operations.
Cruise operators have cancelled and redirected Gulf itineraries as conflict in the Middle East disrupts ports, air travel, and repatriation efforts.
Travel Agent Academy is launching a Spring Learning Challenge, rewarding advisors with gift card prizes and specialist badges for completed courses.
Jamaica has launched a new spring campaign featuring limited-time flight and hotel packages through March 31, offering travelers discounted getaways across the island.
Iran’s missile and drone strikes have shaken Dubai and Abu Dhabi, raising questions about the UAE’s long-standing reputation as a stable financial and lifestyle safe haven.
ASTA has made its Hotel Watch List public through March 13 to spotlight properties accused of unpaid commissions and push for stronger accountability.
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into whether Hilton, IHG, and Marriott shared competitively sensitive information through a hotel analytics platform owned by CoStar.
RateGain has consolidated Adara and Sojern into a single Sojern brand, creating what it calls the largest travel intent data platform to power AI-driven growth for travel and hospitality companies.