Spain’s 2026 Solar Eclipse Is Sending Hotel Demand Soaring Before August 12
Spain and Iceland are seeing surging accommodation demand ahead of the August 12 total solar eclipse, with some Spanish hotel rates rising as much as 85%.
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Holland America Is Turning Europe Into a Year-Round Cruise Destination in 2028
Holland America Line has opened bookings for its expanded 2028 Europe season, featuring five ships, record port calls and voyages throughout the year.
FAA Finally Certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7 After Nearly a Decade of Delays
The FAA has certified the Boeing 737 MAX 7 after years of delays, clearing the smallest MAX variant for production and airline deliveries.
TripSuite’s MCP Server Could Turn Claude and ChatGPT Into Full Travel Agency Assistants
TripSuite has launched an MCP server that connects Claude and ChatGPT with agency records, emails, documents and operational workflows.
Amtrak Wants to Split Its Railroad Into Three Businesses – Here’s Why
Amtrak is considering a major corporate restructuring that would separate passenger services, infrastructure and fleet management into three focused businesses.
Italy Brings Back Spain Border Checks – Here’s What Travelers Need to Know
Italy has temporarily restored checks for some travelers arriving from Spain after the Ceuta migration crisis raised concerns about movement within Europe.
Dubai Beats New York to Become the World’s Second-Smartest City
Dubai has ranked second in Boston Consulting Group’s first Intelligent Cities Index, placing ahead of New York, Washington and Amsterdam.
Emirates Is Offering Pilots $320,000 Tax-Free as Global Hiring Push Takes Off
Emirates is launching a global pilot recruitment roadshow while promoting tax-free annual packages worth up to $320,000 for experienced captains.
Engine Buys Options Travel to Build the AI Booking Tool TMCs Have Been Waiting For
Engine has acquired Options Travel and is developing an AI-native booking platform designed to modernize technology for travel management companies.
Marriott Just Added a 180-Acre Joshua Tree Retreat to Its Outdoor Collection
Marriott has added Reset Hotel near Joshua Tree National Park to its growing Outdoor Collection, combining desert access with wellness and stargazing.
IHG’s New AI Hotel Search Could Make Booking 7,000 Hotels Feel Like a Conversation
IHG has launched an AI-powered conversational search tool that lets travelers describe a trip and receive personalized hotel recommendations.
TravelWits Is Adding Travelport to Take Its Booking Platform Beyond Sabre
TravelWits is integrating its booking platform with Travelport, opening the technology to more travel agencies and supporting its international expansion.