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Marriott International has signed an agreement with ResortPass to expand day access to hotel pools, spas and wellness amenities without overnight stays.

Airbnb has led a $58 million Series C round for WeRoad, backing the Italian group travel startup as it prepares to expand into the U.S. market.

Intrepid Travel has launched new locally led day trips in Barcelona, Venice and Paris, designed to move visitors beyond overcrowded landmarks.

Etihad Rail has completed its first passenger station in Fujairah, marking a major step toward the UAE’s first intercity passenger rail services.

Ryanair’s onboard scratch card program is drawing fresh attention after passengers won €500,000 and €10,000 from small in-flight purchases tied to charity fundraising.

IHG has signed Theobalds Estate in Hertfordshire as the first property for its new Noted Collection brand, with the historic hotel set to reopen in 2027.

HBX Group has agreed to acquire Bridgify, an AI-native travel technology company, as it expands beyond hotels and pushes deeper into experiences distribution.

Kayak co-founders Steve Hafner and Paul English are working on Lola, a new Booking Holdings-backed AI travel startup focused on conversational access to travel brands.

Fairfield by Marriott has reached 100 hotels in Greater China with the opening of a new property in Chongqing, highlighting the brand’s rapid rise in one of Marriott’s most important growth markets.

G6 Hospitality is expanding its reach in the extended-stay market with Studio 6 Plus, a new upper-economy brand designed around longer stays, new-build hotels, and a more residential guest experience.

Leo Express is launching a new Prague-Bratislava route at the end of April, using Talgo trains to strengthen cross-border rail links between the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

St. Regis has entered Hungary with a new hotel inside Budapest’s landmark Klotild Palace, bringing butler service, signature rituals, and a strong sense of local heritage to the city center.

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, culturally rooted stays.

Travel + Leisure Co. is bringing a Sports Illustrated Resort to downtown Baton Rouge, converting the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center into a new sports-focused hospitality property tied to LSU, riverfront traffic, and the city’s growing role as a sports tourism hub.

The EU’s new Entry/Exit System is now fully operational across 29 countries, replacing passport stamps for many non-EU travelers. The system is designed to modernize border control, but early travel is likely to come with longer queues and more biometric checks.