IHG Targets China’s Gen Z Travelers With Esports Perks and Student Hotel Discounts
IHG is expanding youth-focused travel initiatives in Greater China with esports rewards, student discounts and curated city itineraries.
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Geneva Is Turning Europe’s Heatwave Problem Into a Coolcation Travel Win
Geneva is positioning itself as a summer coolcation escape, combining lake swimming, vineyard e-bike routes and easy access to Alpine scenery.
China Launches Its First Cruise-to-Nowhere From Shanghai
China has launched its first cruise-to-nowhere voyage from Shanghai, turning Adora Magic City into the destination for a short high-seas escape.
Book-cation Trend Brings Literary Travel Into the Mainstream
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Victoria Hayes
• 4 mins read
Literary travel is gaining momentum as readers plan trips around novels, authors, hotel libraries, book clubs, reading retreats and festivals.
10 Travel Trends That Will Shape 2026
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Andrew Collins
• 7 mins read
Travel in 2026 is being shaped by rising costs, climate concerns, major events and a stronger desire for flexible, meaningful trips.
Viral ‘Buy Spirit’ Campaign Taps Into Deep Frustration With U.S. Air Travel
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Laura Mitchell
• 4 mins read
A viral campaign to buy and revive Spirit Airlines has exploded online, turning a TikTok pitch into a broader expression of public anger over rising fares and the loss of cheap flying.
The Ivory Opens in Koreatown With a Boutique Hotel Model Built Around Design, Art, and Calm
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Eleanor Price
• 4 mins read
The Ivory has opened in Los Angeles’ Koreatown, bringing a new 48-room boutique hotel concept that blends residential comfort, cultural programming, and a quietly elevated design approach.
Emirates Explores Private Bathrooms in First Class as Luxury Aviation Escalates
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Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Emirates is exploring private en-suite bathrooms inside first-class suites, pushing premium air travel further into ultra-luxury territory as airlines compete to redefine the top end of the cabin.
VRBO ANNOUNCES 2026 TOP VACATION RENTALS OF THE YEAR
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 7 mins read
Vrbo has unveiled its 2026 Vacation Rentals of the Year, highlighting standout homes across the U.S. and international leisure destinations.
G Adventures Expands National Geographic Signature Collection With 17 More Expert-Led Trips
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Victoria Hayes
• 4 mins read
G Adventures is expanding its National Geographic Signature collection with 17 new itineraries, growing the higher-end small-group line to 49 trips as demand rises for more immersive, expert-led travel.
Expedia Says Travelers Use AI to Plan Trips but Still Trust Brands to Book
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Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
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 control, and post-trip support are involved. The findings highlight a growing split between where travel inspiration happens and where transactions still feel safe.
Expedia Group Reveals ‘The AI Trust Gap’: Travelers Embrace AI for Planning but Rely on Trusted Brands to Book
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 4 mins read
New report finds nearly 70% of travelers prefer booking with trusted travel brands over AI chatbots and agents.
BTS’s Arirang Tour Is Turning Concert Demand Into a Global Hotel Story
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Victoria Hayes
• 3 mins read
BTS’s comeback tour is already reshaping hotel demand across multiple continents, with some cities seeing extraordinary jumps in forward bookings. The pattern shows how large-scale music travel is increasingly influencing accommodation markets well beyond the biggest global capitals.
Alaska Airlines Returns to Coachella and Stagecoach as Festival Travel Becomes Part of the Brand
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Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Alaska Airlines is returning as the official airline of Coachella and Stagecoach, using the festivals to turn air travel into part of the entertainment experience. The move reflects how airlines increasingly market not just routes and seats, but cultural relevance and destination access.
The 10 Best Food Cities in the World to Visit in 2026
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Victoria Hayes
• 3 mins read
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 Tokyo to Paris and Istanbul, these are the cities setting the pace for food-led travel this year.