Japan Tops UK and Ireland’s 2027 Luxury Travel List
Japan tops Virtuoso’s 2027 UK and Ireland travel picks as new mountain stays bring skiing, hot springs and regional culture into the spotlight.
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Wyndham Rewards Adds Nearly 800 Vacation Rentals With Homes & Havens
Wyndham Rewards launches Homes & Havens with nearly 800 rentals. Awards start at 15,000 points per bedroom per night, with 60 days’ notice and fees extra.
Visa Hassles Are Making More Travelers Skip Destinations, IATA Finds
Entry requirements discouraged 43% of surveyed passengers from visiting a destination, even as interest in digital passports and AI travel tools grows.
Inside Africa’s First EDITION Hotel, Now Open in Cape Town
The Cape Town EDITION opens on the V&A Waterfront with rooftop dining, a pool and locally rooted design, marking the brand’s first hotel in Africa.
Air Canada–United Deal Could Raise Fares on Key Cross-Border Routes
Canada’s competition watchdog warns that closer Air Canada–United coordination could raise fares on key routes as a public-interest review continues.
Expedia Group Adds 30+ Travel Updates Across Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo
Expedia Group’s fall release brings AI trip planning, hotel comparisons and Vrbo upgrades, with U.S. rollout limits and some features still coming soon.
Spain Train Collision: 39 Reported Dead as Madrid–Andalusia Line Closes
At least 39 people are reported dead after a Renfe–Iryo collision in Toledo. Madrid–Andalusia high-speed services are suspended as rescue work continues.
Villa Vie Odyssey Halts World Cruise, Leaving Passengers in Cambodia
Villa Vie Odyssey suspends its residential world voyage in Cambodia, citing soaring fuel costs. Around 200 passengers face uncertain plans ashore.
Agoda Brings Hotel Booking to Meta’s Muse in Singapore and Japan
Agoda’s new Muse connector lets travelers in Singapore and Japan discover destinations, book hotels and manage itineraries through Meta’s AI agent.
Best Western’s Parent Becomes WorldHotels, With New Rewards Program
BWH Hotels adopts the WorldHotels name while Best Western stays. A unified rewards program launches January 5, 2027, with existing points protected.