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airBaltic Launches Major Cabin Crew Recruitment Drive Across the Baltics

By Yuliya Karotkaya Nov 27, 2025 • 1 min read

airBaltic is launching a major hiring campaign for up to 200 Junior Cabin Crew positions in Riga, Tallinn, and Vilnius as the airline prepares for its 2026 summer growth.

Hotels & Resorts, News

Ritz-Carlton and Late Checkout Debut Second Lifestyle Collaboration

By Yuliya Karotkaya Nov 26, 2025 • 1 min read

The Ritz-Carlton and fashion label Late Checkout unveil Chapter Two of their award-winning collaboration, expanding into new apparel, accessories, and home pieces with a cinematic campaign filmed in Nikko.

News, Tourism

Jamaica Launches $1 Billion Relief Fund for Tourism Workers After Hurricane Melissa

By Yuliya Karotkaya Nov 25, 2025 • 1 min read

Jamaica has created a $1 billion relief fund to support tourism workers affected by Hurricane Melissa, combining government and private-sector contributions.

Airlines & Airports, News

Iberia Confirms Data Breach Exposing Customer Information

By Yuliya Karotkaya Nov 25, 2025 • 1 min read

Iberia has disclosed a cyberattack on one of its technology contractors, exposing customer names, emails, and loyalty numbers but not financial data.

News, Travel Tech

Capital One Moves to Acquire Hopper Software and Hire Key Teams

By Yuliya Karotkaya Nov 24, 2025 • 1 min read

Capital One is preparing to acquire Hopper’s travel software and hire portions of its hotel and engineering teams, signaling a major shift in their long-running partnership.

By Marcus Bennett Nov 24, 2025 • 3 mins read

Migration & Mobility, News

India Expands Visa-On-Arrival Access for UAE Travelers to Nine Major Airports

By Marcus Bennett Nov 24, 2025 • 3 mins read

India has expanded its Visa-on-Arrival access for UAE nationals, adding three more airports and simplifying entry for short-term travel.

Cruises, News

Holland America Line Reveals 2027-28 Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific Cruises

By Yuliya Karotkaya Nov 21, 2025 • 1 min read

Holland America Line has unveiled its 2027-28 Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific season, featuring voyages up to 35 days, new overnight stays and more than 100 immersive shore tours.

Cruises, News

Abercrombie & Kent Expands Nile Fleet With Second New Luxury River Ship

By Yuliya Karotkaya Nov 21, 2025 • 1 min read

Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group has ordered a second new Nile River cruise ship, debuting in 2028, as part of its largest Egypt fleet expansion in nearly 50 years.

Airlines & Airports, News

Frontier Airlines Adds Four New US Routes for Early 2026

By Yuliya Karotkaya Nov 20, 2025 • 1 min read

Frontier Airlines will launch four new domestic routes in early 2026, connecting major US cities to Florida and Arizona with fares starting at $29.

News, Travel Tech

Peek Acquires ACME Ticketing and Connect&GO, Raises $70M to Accelerate AI Strategy

By Yuliya Karotkaya Nov 20, 2025 • 1 min read

Peek has acquired ACME Ticketing and Connect&GO and raised $70 million in new funding to expand its AI-powered operating system for the global experiences industry.

Cruises, News

Ernesto Fara Takes Over as CEO of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

By Yuliya Karotkaya Nov 19, 2025 • 1 min read

Ernesto Fara has been named CEO of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, succeeding Jim Murren, as the brand enters its next phase of luxury cruise expansion.

Airlines & Airports, News

JetBlue Adds New Boston Flights to Barcelona and Milan for Summer 2026

By Yuliya Karotkaya Nov 19, 2025 • 1 min read

JetBlue will launch new daily summer flights from Boston to Barcelona and Milan in 2026, expanding its transatlantic network.

Airlines & Airports, News

San Diego Airport Launches SAN Pass for Non-Travelers

By Yuliya Karotkaya Nov 19, 2025 • 1 min read

San Diego International Airport has introduced the SAN Pass, allowing non-travelers to access post-security areas, shops, and gates without an airline ticket.

Airlines & Airports, News

Alaska Airlines Sets Launch Date for Its First Europe Route

By Yuliya Karotkaya Nov 19, 2025 • 1 min read

Alaska Airlines will debut its first-ever Europe routes in 2026, starting with daily Seattle-Rome service launching April 28.

By Marcus Bennett Nov 18, 2025 • 3 mins read

News, Travel Tech

Google Introduces New AI Tools to Transform How Travelers Plan and Book Trips

By Marcus Bennett Nov 18, 2025 • 3 mins read

Google is rolling out powerful new AI tools – from global Flight Deals to Canvas trip planning and agentic booking – designed to simplify everything from itinerary building to reservations.