Intrepid Travel Expands in Europe With Landmark Altaï Group Acquisition
Intrepid Travel has completed its biggest acquisition yet, buying France’s Altaï Group as it pushes deeper into Europe’s non-English-speaking adventure travel markets.
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Marriott Brings Autograph Collection to India With a Palace Hotel in Karnal
Marriott has launched its first Autograph Collection hotel in India, choosing a heritage palace in Karnal over a major metro and signaling stronger demand for design-led,…
European Airlines Cut Flights as Jet Fuel Shock Forces Capacity Reductions
European airlines are cutting flights and grounding aircraft as soaring jet fuel costs linked to the Iran conflict reshape schedules ahead of the summer travel season.
Emily in Paris Season 6 Turns Greece Into the Next Set-Jetting Hot Spot
Emily in Paris is heading to Greece and Monaco for Season 6, giving Greece fresh tourism momentum as the Netflix hit expands beyond Paris and Rome.
Spirit Airlines Faces Possible Liquidation as Fuel Shock Deepens Its Crisis
Spirit Airlines could be nearing liquidation just months after signaling it expected to exit bankruptcy. The latest setback underscores how fragile the ultra-low-cost model has become…
Air New Zealand to Sell Economy Skynest Sleep Pods From May in a New Push to Improve Ultra-Long-Haul Travel
Air New Zealand will begin selling access to its long-awaited Economy Skynest from May 18, giving economy and premium economy passengers the option to book a…
Expedia Says Travelers Use AI to Plan Trips but Still Trust Brands to Book
Expedia Group’s new AI Trust Gap report suggests that travelers are increasingly open to using AI for discovery and planning, but remain cautious when money, booking…
Burj Al Arab to Close Until 2027 as Dubai’s Best-Known Hotel Enters a New Era
Dubai’s Burj Al Arab will close for 18 months as Jumeirah begins the first major restoration in the hotel’s history. The project is designed to preserve…
United Airlines and American Airlines Merger Talk Signals How Fragile the U.S. Airline Balance Has Become
Reported merger discussions between United and American have reopened the biggest question in U.S. aviation: whether the industry’s next phase will be shaped by competition or…
Booking.com Warns Some Customers After Suspected Data Exposure Raises Fresh Security Concerns
Booking.com has warned some customers that unauthorized parties may have accessed reservation-related personal information. The company says payment data was not taken from its systems, but…
The 10 Best Food Cities in the World to Visit in 2026
Food & Wine’s 2026 Global Tastemakers ranking highlights 10 cities where cuisine shapes the travel experience as strongly as landmarks or hotels. From Hong Kong and…
Middle East Crisis Keeps Jet Fuel Prices High Despite Ceasefire
The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran may have eased immediate market panic, but it has not fixed aviation’s fuel problem. Airlines are still facing high…