ASTA Opens Self-Nominations for 2026 Travel Advisor of the Year Award
ASTA invites advisors to self-nominate for its 2026 Travel Advisor of the Year Award, recognizing creative and exceptional client service.
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IHG Launches Noted Collection, a New Premium Soft Brand for Distinctive Independent Hotels
IHG unveils Noted Collection, a premium soft brand targeting upscale independent hotels with curated experiences and global distribution power.
Universal Orlando Launches New Weeklong Vacation Package With Six- and Seven-Day Park Access
Universal Orlando Resort introduces a new multiday vacation package featuring up to seven days of park-to-park access and hotel dining credits.
KimKim Launches New App to Streamline Client Trip Sharing
KimKim has introduced a new app that allows travel advisors to deliver personalized, day-by-day itineraries to clients through a secure digital platform.
Orange Travel and Selectour Expand eSIM Access Through Strategic Travel Retail Partnership
Orange Travel and Selectour have launched a strategic partnership to offer travelers preferential eSIM connectivity rates at the time of booking, expanding distribution across 1,000 agencies.
Visa and TBO Launch Exclusive Global Hotel Booking Platform for Cardholders
Visa has partnered with TBO to launch Journey Collection, a dedicated hotel booking platform offering exclusive rates and benefits to Visa cardholders worldwide.
Moon World Resorts Plans Lunar Megaproject Across 10 Countries
Moon World Resorts is advancing plans to build a giant lunar-themed destination in up to 10 countries, combining hospitality, real estate and immersive entertainment.
Hilton Bets on Premium Strength and New Brands as 2026 Outlook Improves
Hilton sees 2026 shaping up stronger than 2025, driven by premium demand, major events and brand expansion despite softer U.S. performance in Q4.
JetBlue and United Expand Blue Sky Partnership With Cross-Network Bookings
JetBlue and United enter a new phase of their Blue Sky partnership, allowing customers to book flights across both networks using cash, points, or miles directly on either airline’s platform.
Aviation Industry Warns EU of Four-Hour Border Queues Under EES
Europe’s leading aviation bodies are urging Brussels to introduce greater flexibility in the Entry-Exit System rollout, warning that airport queues could reach four hours this summer.
Marriott’s Q4 Slows as Government Travel Falls, Luxury Stays Resilient
A prolonged U.S. government shutdown weighed on Marriott’s fourth-quarter results, but strong leisure and luxury demand helped offset the decline in business travel.
Nickelodeon Brings a Family-Focused Resort to Oman’s Growing Tourism Scene
A new Nickelodeon-branded resort planned for Oman signals a shift toward family-oriented luxury travel as the country expands its tourism ambitions.
TSA Confirms Early Success of ConfirmID as REAL ID Enforcement Tightens
TSA reports strong early results from the rollout of ConfirmID, a paid identity verification option for travelers without REAL ID, as airport compliance rates rise nationwide.
EU Allows Flexibility in Entry-Exit System Rollout to Ease Summer Border Queues
The European Union is allowing Schengen countries to apply flexibility in the rollout of the Entry-Exit System, aiming to reduce border congestion during the busy summer travel season.
IHG Expands UK Footprint With Four New voco and Garner Hotels
IHG Hotels & Resorts is strengthening its UK presence with four new voco and Garner hotels, adding more than 380 rooms across London and key regional markets.