Wynn Al Marjan Island Delays Opening to September 2027 as Budget Jumps $600 Million
Wynn Al Marjan Island will now open in September 2027 after regional disruption increased construction costs and added $600 million to the budget.
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Holland America Is Turning Europe Into a Year-Round Cruise Destination in 2028
Holland America Line has opened bookings for its expanded 2028 Europe season, featuring five ships, record port calls and voyages throughout the year.
FAA Finally Certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7 After Nearly a Decade of Delays
The FAA has certified the Boeing 737 MAX 7 after years of delays, clearing the smallest MAX variant for production and airline deliveries.
Amtrak Wants to Split Its Railroad Into Three Businesses – Here’s Why
Amtrak is considering a major corporate restructuring that would separate passenger services, infrastructure and fleet management into three focused businesses.
Emirates Is Offering Pilots $320,000 Tax-Free as Global Hiring Push Takes Off
Emirates is launching a global pilot recruitment roadshow while promoting tax-free annual packages worth up to $320,000 for experienced captains.
IHG’s New AI Hotel Search Could Make Booking 7,000 Hotels Feel Like a Conversation
IHG has launched an AI-powered conversational search tool that lets travelers describe a trip and receive personalized hotel recommendations.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Is Selling Oceania Sirena to Push Its Luxury Brands Further Upmarket
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings will sell Oceania Sirena while reshaping Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises around larger suites and stronger luxury positioning.
Samsonite and Olivia Culpo Want Travelers to Use Luggage Bags Every Day
Samsonite has reunited with Olivia Culpo for a lifestyle campaign positioning its travel bags and backpacks as everyday essentials beyond vacations.
Nobu Is Turning Portugal’s Eastern Algarve Into Its Next Luxury Resort Hotspot
Nobu will open a new luxury hotel, restaurant, villas and branded residences at Monte Rei in Portugal’s Eastern Algarve in 2029.
TravelAI’s Sonder Gamble Turns a Failed Hotel Unicorn Into an AI Booking Brand
TravelAI is rebuilding Sonder as a low-risk accommodation marketplace after the former hotel unicorn collapsed under leases, losses and failed expansion.
Marriott’s All-Inclusive Expansion Hits Jamaica and Zanzibar With Two Big Resort Bets
Marriott International and Catalonia Hotels & Resorts plan new all-inclusive resorts in Montego Bay and Zanzibar as Marriott expands globally.
Omio Gets $10M to Fix Japan and Southeast Asia’s Fragmented Travel Booking
Omio has secured a $10 million investment from Granite-Integral to accelerate expansion in Japan and strengthen its Southeast Asia presence.
Uniworld Is Adding Three New River Ships in 2028 as Luxury Cruise Demand Surges
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will add three new ships in 2028, expanding on the Danube, Rhine and Mekong as luxury river cruising grows.
Spotnana’s Multi-Agent AI Could Take Repetitive Work Away From Travel Agents
Spotnana has launched a multi-agent AI architecture with new tools designed to automate routine servicing tasks for travel agents.
Globus Bets Travelers Want Longer Small-Group Trips in Asia and Africa
Globus is expanding its 2027 Asia and Africa portfolio with new small-group tours, deeper destination extensions and more safari combinations.