Gulf Airlines Race to Win Back Travelers After Iran War Disruption
Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad are rebuilding schedules, adding insurance offers and trying to restore passenger confidence after months of regional disruption.
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Spain Moves Closer to 100 Million Tourists After Strong Spring Rebound
Spain welcomed 26.5 million international visitors in the first four months of the year, keeping the country on track for another record tourism season.
Just You Launches Kindred App to Ease Solo Travel Anxiety
Just You has launched Kindred, a community platform designed to help solo travelers connect before, during and after escorted tours.
Tripadvisor to Sell TheFork to American Express for $700 Million
By
Andrew Collins
• 3 mins read
Tripadvisor has agreed to sell TheFork to American Express for $700 million, sharpening its focus on Viator and the broader travel experiences market.
Uber and WeRide Plan Robotaxi Rides in Madrid This Year
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Uber, WeRide and AVOMO plan to launch Spain’s first commercial robotaxi pilot in Madrid, bringing autonomous rides to Europe through the Uber app.
World’s Safest Countries Offer Travelers Stability as Global Peace Falls
By
Christopher Lane
• 4 mins read
The 2026 Global Peace Index highlights Iceland, New Zealand and Switzerland as leading destinations for travelers seeking stability, safety and lower conflict risk.
Google’s Gemini Live Translate Could Change How Travelers Communicate Abroad
By
Laura Mitchell
• 4 mins read
Google’s Gemini 3.5 Live Translate brings near real-time speech translation to more than 70 languages, with travel use cases ranging from guided tours to ride-hailing pickups.
Iceland Overtakes Switzerland as World’s Most Expensive Country
By
Andrew Collins
• 3 mins read
Iceland has overtaken Switzerland as the world’s most expensive country, with tourism, housing and high service costs adding pressure to everyday prices.
Ant International’s Alipay+ Enables Mobile Payments for Global Travellers in Latin America
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 3 mins read
Connects a potential market of 2 billion e-wallet users from 50 e-wallets and banks, plus over 10 national QR schemes
Helps local businesses capture inbound tourism growth through partnership with PVS
Etihad Rail Completes First Passenger Station as UAE Prepares for 2026 Rail Launch
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
Etihad Rail has completed its first passenger station in Fujairah, marking a major step toward the UAE’s first intercity passenger rail services.
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi Named World’s Best Theme Park in Global Industry First for Middle East
By
Victoria Hayes
• 3 mins read
Warner Bros. World Yas Island has been named the world’s best theme park, becoming the first attraction in the Middle East to win the Liseberg Applause Award.
Jamaica Plans $5 Billion Tourism Expansion as Visitor Demand Rebounds
By
Andrew Collins
• 4 mins read
Jamaica is moving ahead with new airline routes, a $5 billion hotel investment pipeline and stronger regional connectivity after a resilient start to 2026.
Uber and Click&Boat Bring Private Boat Bookings to Mediterranean Travelers This Summer
By
Marcus Bennett
• 4 mins read
Uber and Click&Boat are partnering to offer skippered boat rentals across Mediterranean destinations, making day trips on the water easier to book through the Uber app.
EU Proposes Single-Ticket Rules to Make Cross-Border Rail Travel Easier
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
The European Commission has proposed new rules that would let passengers book multi-operator rail journeys as one ticket with stronger protections across the full trip.
World Cup Travel Costs Raise New Questions About Who Benefits From Mega-Event Tourism
By
Andrew Collins
• 4 mins read
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to bring major tourism demand to North America, but soaring ticket and transit costs are raising questions about access, public spending and who benefits most.