United Airlines has announced a major overhaul of its MileagePlus loyalty programme, introducing higher mile earnings, automatic discounts on award flights and expanded access to its lowest-priced reward seats for credit and debit cardholders, with […]

Sun PhuQuoc Airways has placed an order for up to 40 Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets, marking the largest widebody aircraft purchase in Vietnamese aviation history. The Vietnam-based carrier will use the ultra-long-range aircraft to build […]

Avolta AG expands its airport presence in Italy by entering Verona Valerio Catullo Airport under a 10-year food and beverage contract and extending its operations into dining at Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport through a 6-year […]

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on 11 June 2026, all the way to 19 July 2026, spanning across 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States. That geography is the point, […]

Travel today is no longer just about visiting famous landmarks or taking photos for social media. It’s about slowing down, noticing details, and choosing experiences that feel meaningful. More travelers are looking for places and […]

Portland’s Waterfront Blues Festival announces its 2026 lineup and early bird ticket sales, confirming the event’s return to Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Downtown Portland from July 2 to July 4, 2026. Organisers reveal a […]

Namron Hospitality has officially expanded into the United States with the reopening of The William boutique hotel in Midtown Manhattan, marking the group’s debut in New York City following two hotel launches in Miami earlier […]

The Supervisory Board of the Cologne Tourist Board has unanimously appointed Stephanie Kleine Klausing as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, with effect from 1 April 2026. The leadership change follows a structured, multi-stage selection […]

Airlines are calling for Spanish airport charges to be cut by 4.9% a year over the next five years, challenging plans by airport operator AENA to raise fees by 3.8% annually between 2027 and 2031. […]

Empiria Group will open Eréma, a new luxury all-suite hotel on the Greek island of Milos, on June 15, 2026, marking the company’s first property on the island and its continued expansion across the Cyclades. […]

Spirit Airlines has canceled more than 250 flights over the past week, with the majority of disruptions occurring since Feb. 13, as crew shortages intensify during the carrier’s ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. The cancellations […]

Spain stands as one of Europe’s top tourist spots, drawing millions of global visitors via airports in Madrid, Barcelona, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, and more. With growing passenger numbers and changing travel demands, options for […]

Istanbul ranks as the world’s most photogenic wedding destination, topping a new Instagram-based study with 142.1 million hashtags linked to weddings in the city, according to research by wedding travel experts Destify Destination Weddings. The […]

Eight backcountry skiers were confirmed dead after a large avalanche swept through the Castle Peak area near Lake Tahoe in Northern California this week, as recovery crews returned to the site following several days of […]

Tourism Exchange Japan announces the March 2026 launch of the Japan Travel Trade Portal, a new B2B sales platform designed to directly connect international travel professionals with Japanese accommodations and experiences. The digital system links […]

Up Norway marks its 10th anniversary in 2026 while securing a NOK 5.75 million ($586,000 USD) grant from the Research Council of Norway to expand research, innovation, and tourism development focused on sustainable luxury travel. […]

American Airlines has introduced a series of digital upgrades that allow customers to manage checked luggage earlier in the booking process while offering lower online fees for some baggage purchases. The new tools, rolled out […]

JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) will add nonstop service between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), once again connecting the two major cities with JetBlue’s award-winning service and […]

Pegasus Airlines has significantly increased its technical maintenance capacity and capabilities by opening its new aircraft maintenance centre at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. With an infrastructure based on digitalisation, efficiency and sustainability, the hangars will […]

The 54th Istanbul Music Festival is set to take place from 11 to 25 June 2026, bringing 22 concerts across 14 venues in the city with more than 80 artists and ensembles performing. Organised by […]

Gebr. Heinemann is extending its partnership with Formula 1 driver Nico Hulkenberg, reinforcing a collaboration that has become a strategic pillar of the company’s global brand and customer engagement agenda. The renewed sponsorship covers the […]

Tripadvisor has unveiled its 2026 Travelers’ Choice® Awards for Best of the Best Beaches, naming the world’s top coastal destinations based on millions of reviews from travellers over the past year. At the top of […]

The NTA community is saddened by the death of Arthur Tauck Jr., who died Feb. 11 at the age of 94. The son of a founding member of the association, Mr. Tauck served as the […]

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) announced the launch of its new premium collection brand, Noted Collection, with initial discussions already underway with multiple owners, including several with portfolios of hotels, for potential addition into IHG’s […]