Hilton’s LXR Hotels & Resorts to Debut in Australia with Gold Coast Luxury Hote
Hilton will introduce its LXR Hotels & Resorts brand to Australia with a luxury property on the Gold Coast scheduled to open in 2027.
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Melia Hotels International Enters Hungary With Budapest Debut
Meliá Hotels International has entered the Hungarian market with the addition of Hotel President Budapest to its Affiliated by Meliá network.
Pan Pacific Hotels Group Launches Unified Wedding Campaign Across Five Singapore Hotels
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has introduced a unified wedding campaign across five Singapore properties, offering couples rewards and flexible celebration options.
Six Senses Debuts in the UK With Landmark Opening in London
Six Senses has opened its first UK property in London, bringing its signature wellness-focused hospitality to the historic Whiteley building in West London.
Global Hotel Alliance Expands Into Japan With Tokyu Hotels Partnership
Global Hotel Alliance is expanding in Japan through a new partnership with Tokyu Hotels & Resorts, adding more than 40 properties to the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty platform.
Marriott Accelerates Hotel Expansion Across Caribbean and Latin America
Marriott International recorded a major year of growth across the Caribbean and Latin America, signing 94 deals and expanding its regional hotel pipeline significantly.
Google Expands Find Hub to Help Travelers Track Lost Luggage With Airlines
Google’s latest Android update allows travelers to share luggage location data directly with participating airlines through the Find Hub app.
Expedia CFO Says Company ‘Radically Changed Direction’ With New Metrics and AI Focus
Expedia’s CFO says the company has overhauled its strategy over the past nine months, tightening performance metrics and accelerating AI-driven investments.
Cruise Lines Halt Gulf Sailings as Middle East Conflict Escalates
Cruise operators have cancelled and redirected Gulf itineraries as conflict in the Middle East disrupts ports, air travel, and repatriation efforts.
UK Competition Watchdog Probes Hilton, IHG, and Marriott Over Hotel Data Sharing
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into whether Hilton, IHG, and Marriott shared competitively sensitive information through a hotel analytics platform owned by CoStar.
Cruise Chaos in the Persian Gulf: Passengers Stranded in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha as Iran Tensions Disrupt Travel
Escalating tensions involving Iran have left thousands of cruise travelers stuck in Gulf ports, with ships sheltering in place and airports facing severe disruption. Cruise lines are pausing departures, rewriting…
FAA Moves to Cut Summer Flights at Chicago O’Hare as United and American Escalate Turf Battle
The FAA plans to reduce summer flights at Chicago O’Hare after United and American sharply expanded schedules, raising concerns about congestion and safety capacity.
Amadeus Acquires SkyLink to Accelerate AI-Powered Corporate Travel Booking
Amadeus expands its AI strategy with the acquisition of SkyLink, a conversational booking platform embedded in enterprise chat tools.
Trump Organization Announces First Australian Tower on Gold Coast
Trump International Hotel & Tower Gold Coast will rise 335 meters, becoming Australia’s tallest building and the brand’s first project in the country.
Government Shutdown Suspends Global Entry as TSA PreCheck Remains Operational
A partial government shutdown has forced DHS to suspend Global Entry operations, while TSA PreCheck lanes remain open for now.