Marriott Is Adding Three All-Inclusive Resorts in Playa del Carmen for 2027
Marriott is expanding its all-inclusive footprint in Mexico with three Playa del Carmen resorts joining Tribute Portfolio in 2027.
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Disney Cruise Line Is Building a New Class of Ships to Reach More Destinations
Disney Cruise Line has revealed the first look at a new class of three ships launching from 2029, designed to reach more destinations as its fleet grows to 13 vessels.
Mallorca Is Winning From Canada’s U.S. Travel Boycott as Air Canada Expands Flights
Mallorca is benefiting from Canada’s continuing pullback from U.S. travel as Air Canada’s new Montreal-Palma route captures growing demand for Europe.
Virgin Trains Gets Green Light for London-Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam Services From 2030
Virgin Trains has received regulatory approval to run up to 20 daily return services through the Channel Tunnel from 2030, challenging Eurostar’s long-standing monopoly.
Hyatt Is Turning Berlin’s Hotel Palace Into a Hyatt Regency in 2027
Hyatt will convert Hotel Palace Berlin into Hyatt Regency Palace Berlin in early 2027, adding a 278-room property to its growing German portfolio.
G Adventures and National Geographic Add 17 New Luxury Trips for 2027
G Adventures and National Geographic are adding 17 new Signature itineraries for 2027, expanding their premium small-group collection to 67 trips across 48 destinations.
Karisma Hotels Marks 25 Years With $250 Off Caribbean Stays Through 2027
Karisma Hotels & Resorts is celebrating its 25th anniversary with $250 off qualifying stays across brands including Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts and Margaritaville Island Reserve Resorts.
Revolut Is Opening Its First Airport Lounge as the Fintech Moves Into Travel
Revolut will open its first branded airport lounge at Copenhagen Airport in 2027, expanding beyond digital banking into physical travel infrastructure.
TUI Says Travelers Are Waiting Until the Last Minute as Iran War Costs It €60 Million
TUI says the Iran war and cost-of-living pressures are pushing travelers to delay holiday decisions, with last-minute bookings now helping summer demand recover.
Lufthansa Group Is Bringing Free Starlink Wi-Fi to 850 Aircraft by 2029
Lufthansa Group will begin rolling out free Starlink-powered Wi-Fi on August 19, with around 850 aircraft across its airlines scheduled to receive the service by 2029.
airBaltic Is Slashing Its Fleet by a Third as 100-Aircraft Dream Collapses
airBaltic plans to cut its Airbus A220 fleet from 54 to about 36 aircraft, refocus its network around Riga and raise €225 million in emergency financing.
Burj Al Arab Will Stay Closed Until October 2027 for Its Biggest Makeover Yet
Dubai’s Burj Al Arab is undergoing its first major restoration, with the landmark hotel expected to reopen in October 2027 after an 18-month closure.
Global Travel Investment Tops $1 Trillion as China Races to Overtake the U.S.
Global travel and tourism investment surpassed $1 trillion in 2025, with the United States, China, India and Saudi Arabia driving nearly half of all capital spending.
Southwest Airlines Is Finally Giving Business Travelers Priority Help and NDC Booking
Southwest Airlines will introduce Business Priority benefits and NDC connectivity as it upgrades distribution and support for corporate travelers.
American Airlines Ends 24-Hour Refunds for Last-Minute Bookings Under New 7-Day Rule
American Airlines has tightened its 24-hour refund policy, removing automatic cash refunds for tickets purchased fewer than seven days before departure.