Crowne Plaza Is Returning to Austria With a Design-Led Vienna Hotel Near Schönbrunn
IHG Hotels & Resorts will bring Crowne Plaza back to Austria with a 195-room Vienna hotel designed for business, leisure and blended travelers.
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Agoda’s New AI Travel Tools Want to Fix the Most Annoying Parts of Booking
Agoda has introduced new app features covering real-time flight alerts, AI-linked hotel reviews and single-checkout bookings for hotels, flights and activities.
Sandals and Beaches Launch New Island Insiders Club Loyalty Program
Sandals and Beaches Resorts will replace Sandals Select Rewards with Island Insiders Club, adding more flexible benefits, events and member recognition.
Hard Rock and Messi Turn World Cup Fever Into Hotel Experiences
Hard Rock International is using its Messi partnership to turn World Cup demand into hotel stays, fan experiences, themed dining and loyalty rewards.
Marriott Expands Hotel Day Access Through ResortPass Agreement
Marriott International has signed an agreement with ResortPass to expand day access to hotel pools, spas and wellness amenities without overnight stays.
Airbnb Leads $58 Million WeRoad Funding Round as Group Travel Startup Plans U.S. Expansion
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 Launches Local Day Trips in Europe’s Busiest Cities
Intrepid Travel has launched new locally led day trips in Barcelona, Venice and Paris, designed to move visitors beyond overcrowded landmarks.
Etihad Rail Completes First Passenger Station as UAE Prepares for 2026 Rail Launch
Etihad Rail has completed its first passenger station in Fujairah, marking a major step toward the UAE’s first intercity passenger rail services.
Ryanair Scratch Card Winners Put Spotlight on Airline’s Onboard Charity Program
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 Signs Theobalds Estate as First Hotel for New Noted Collection Brand
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 Buys Bridgify as AI Moves Deeper Into Travel Experiences
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 Reunite for Booking Holdings AI Travel Startup Lola
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 Reaches 100 Hotels in Greater China With New Chongqing Opening
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…
G6 Hospitality Launches Studio 6 Plus to Push Deeper Into Extended Stay
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 Launches New Prague-Bratislava Rail Route With Talgo Trains
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.