The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2026 global passenger demand: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was down -3.4% compared to April 2025. Excluding the Middle East, demand increased by 1.2%. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), decreased -2.9% year-on-year. The load factor was 83.1% (-0.4 ppt compared to April 2025).
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 4.0% compared to April 2025 levels (+4.0% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), decreased by -0.4% compared to April 2025 (-0.9% for international operations).
at Fri, 29 May 2026 07:23:08 +0000

Northern Jet has expanded its heavy jet fleet with the addition of two Bombardier Challenger 604 aircraft, further strengthening the company’s ability to serve clients seeking spacious, long-range private aviation solutions across North America and select international routes.
at Fri, 29 May 2026 07:20:27 +0000

As the 2026 summer travel season approaches, Atlantis Sanya is unveiling a series of upgrades designed to elevate premium family vacations and enrich Hainan’s summer tourism market. The resort is expanding its offerings across family entertainment, marine education, nightlife experiences, dining, and wellness, reflecting the growing demand for diverse and immersive travel experiences. Among the highlights are the highly popular 20th Anniversary Octonauts Family Ocean View Rooms, featuring immersive interiors and exclusive animations, alongside a newly upgraded Octonauts Kids Club with seven themed zones and more than 40 interactive activities combining entertainment and marine learning.
at Fri, 29 May 2026 07:18:16 +0000

As a continuation of Hawaiian Airlines’ signature onboard hospitality, the airline is redefining island-inspired dining in the Main Cabin with a new onboard service program that delivers greater choice, improved quality and a deeper connection to the flavors of Hawai’i.
at Fri, 29 May 2026 06:53:27 +0000

Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc has announced the launch of its Blu Escape offer for the upcoming summer season, giving families the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing island getaway and meaningful time together. A perfect setting for relaxation and recreation along Bai Dai Beach.
at Fri, 29 May 2026 06:51:05 +0000

As global travelers increasingly seek destinations that offer authenticity, space, and meaningful experiences, the Philippines is emerging as a compelling alternative to Southeast Asian favorites like Bali or Phuket. With 7,641 islands, the country offers a rare combination of unspoiled natural beauty, cultural depth, and seamless accessibility—appealing to travelers looking for the perfect tropical escape.
at Fri, 29 May 2026 06:47:11 +0000

Travelling in summer is full of endless possibilities. Longer days and warmer weather invite you to spend more time outdoors, relaxing on sun-soaked beaches, exploring scenic landscapes, or wandering through lively towns and cities. There’s an energy to summer that makes every experience feel a little more vibrant, from local festivals and al fresco dining to spontaneous adventures along the way. Whether you’re seeking relaxation, exploration, or a bit of both, summer offers the perfect backdrop for creating memorable travel experiences.
at Fri, 29 May 2026 06:43:30 +0000

China is accelerating its push to re-establish itself as one of the world’s most important tourism markets, with new figures revealed at ITB China showing a sharp rise in both inbound and outbound travel. According to data presented during the Sino-European Dialogue in Shanghai, domestic travel across China reached 6.522 billion trips last year, up 16.2 per cent year-on-year. Outbound travel by mainland Chinese residents climbed to 168 million trips, while inbound travel reached 154 million.
at Fri, 29 May 2026 06:19:53 +0000

Mykonos, Greece—In the heart of the Cyclades, a singular hospitality force has quietly assembled one of the most sophisticated event infrastructures in the Mediterranean. The Myconian Collection, a family-owned portfolio of luxury hotels, today serves as the definitive benchmark for destination weddings and high-profile events, offering a rare combination of boutique intimacy and monumental scale.
at Fri, 29 May 2026 06:15:58 +0000

This summer, DoubleTree by Hilton Wrocław at OVO Wrocław, a defining symbol of the city’s contemporary identity, will celebrate its tenth anniversary. Located in the heart of Wrocław, one of Central Europe’s most dynamic and culturally rich cities, DoubleTree by Hilton Wrocław is set within OVO Wrocław, a landmark mixed-use development designed by Gottesman Architecture, offering travellers a central urban base in one of Poland’s most dynamic cities. Opened in 2016, this year marks the hotel’s tenth anniversary, which will be celebrated with a dedicated week of activities and celebrations in early September. The celebrations will include an extension of the property’s annual JazzOVO festival, which offers weekly live jazz performances each Friday in the complex’s courtyard. Guests and visitors will also be invited to take advantage of exclusive packages alongside specially crafted dishes and cocktails at the OVO Restaurant and OVO Bar.
at Fri, 29 May 2026 06:10:58 +0000

Civitatis, the leading curated marketplace for Spanish and Portuguese-speaking tours and activities worldwide, has identified a structural shift in European travel behavior, where curated experiences are becoming a primary driver of destination choice. The finding comes from The 2026 European Experiences Traveler Outlook, a new report produced by Arival in partnership with Civitatis. The research shows that European travelers are taking fewer trips and becoming more selective with their travel spending. However, experiences are emerging as the emotional and cultural core of the journey, with travelers prioritizing meaningful, immersive and personalized activities over volume or frequency of travel.
at Fri, 29 May 2026 06:07:12 +0000

TripWorks, the operating system for modern tour and activity businesses, today announced the launch of Lead Center, the first native customer relationship management (CRM) and sales pipeline built directly into a booking platform for tour, activity, and attraction operators. For years, operators have been forced to duct-tape together spreadsheets, inboxes, third-party automations, and generic CRMs to manage high-value sales activity.  But traditional CRMs were built for software pipelines – not live departures, fluctuating capacities, guide schedules, guest counts or inventory that moves in real time.
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Central and South America’s Travel & Tourism sector is forecast to outperform the global average in 2026, driven by strong domestic demand, rising international visitor spending, and lower exposure to geopolitical disruption impacting other regions, according to new 2026 EIR data from the World Travel & Tourism Council, sponsored by Chase Travel, Lead Research Partner. WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Research (EIR) forecasts Travel & Tourism GDP across Central and South America will grow 4.1% in 2026, ahead of the global average of 3.2%. International visitor spending across the region is projected to increase 7.8%, more than double the global growth rate of 3.7%.  
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In North Dakota, summer arrives with rodeo grand entries, county fair lights, outdoor concerts and long stretches of open highway connecting small towns and dramatic landscapes. Across the state, travelers can experience live horse racing in Fargo, powwow celebrations in Fort Totten, nightly entertainment underneath the stars in Medora and community festivals that showcase the culture and character of the Northern Plains.
at Thu, 28 May 2026 14:07:52 +0000

This summer, Walt Disney World Resort is all about unforgettable moments, surprise experiences and brand-new magic around every corner.  From sunrise to fireworks, every Walt Disney World day is packed with non-stop fun: new and refreshed attractions, stage shows and limited-time entertainment, along with special ticket and hotel offers to help families save and visit in ways that make sense for them.
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In honor of World Ocean Month this June, Atlantis Paradise Island is highlighting new milestones from Atlantis Blue Project Foundation (ABPF), the resort’s nonprofit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to protecting marine species and their habitats. Recent achievements include the ongoing curation of The Bahamas’ first Coral Gene Bank, the arrival of a critically endangered sea turtle following a 2,700-mile rescue, and new guest programming designed to deepen understanding of marine conservation in The Bahamas and beyond.
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As travelers begin securing summer vacations ahead of seasonal price increases, Delfins Beach Resort Bonaire, part of the Hilton Tapestry Collection, has introduced a limited-time summer offer featuring Studio accommodations at a capped average nightly rate of $250, including daily breakfast, for stays through September 15, 2026. The offer is available through the Hilton’s dedicated booking link.
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The new Travelport Cognizant AI partnership is a significant step for both companies. Travelport is taking a significant step into AI-enabled travel technology through a new collaboration with Cognizant. The companies will incorporate Anthropic’s Claude AI into Travelport’s retail and distribution platforms.
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Artificial intelligence is changing how people search and book travel, and hotels are entering a new era of digital competition.
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Loews Hotels & Co today announces an expansion to its Loews Little Legends programming, with a new summer promotion designed to transform everyday hotel moments into hands-on experiences rooted in curiosity, creativity, and connection. Blending science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) into the travel experience, the brand will unveil a variety of discovery-driven programming this summer.
at Thu, 28 May 2026 10:57:02 +0000

Sandbox VR, the world’s premier destination for premium location-based virtual reality experiences, today announced the opening of a new location at Town Square near the Las Vegas Strip. This marks the third location in the city, which can draw more than 40 million tourists per year (source: Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority) and is a hub of consumer demand for immersive entertainment experiences, an industry valued at $137.70B in 2025 and projected to reach $1,024.55B by 2033 (source: Grand View Research). The new location, which will open on June 12, is ideal for Las Vegas locals, conveniently located just off the freeway with free parking.
at Thu, 28 May 2026 10:50:39 +0000

The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, in partnership with the Division of Festivals, is proud to announce the 2026 St. John Celebration, will be taking place from June 14 through July 4, 2026. This beloved annual festival will once again bring together residents and visitors for weeks of culture, music, cuisine, and community under the vibrant theme: “History and Collaboration with a Musical Mix.”
at Thu, 28 May 2026 09:54:07 +0000

Nobu, the globally recognized luxury lifestyle brand, is pleased to announce its arrival in Bellevue, Washington through the rebranding of two luxury residential towers as Nobu Bellevue Residences. Owned by Silverstein Properties, the project marks the first completed and move-in ready Nobu-branded residential development in the United States and introduces a new hospitality-led residential offering being sold by Polaris Pacific as sales agent for Silverstein.
at Thu, 28 May 2026 09:48:12 +0000

National Airlines has marked another major milestone in its continued growth journey with the delivery of its second Boeing 777 Freighter (N792CA) from the Boeing production facility in Everett, Seattle. The latest addition further strengthens the airline’s long-haul cargo capabilities and reinforces its commitment to providing customized global charter cargo solutions to customers and industries worldwide.
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Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced that the highly anticipated Great Tides Waterpark at Great Stirrup Cay, the Company’s private island in the Bahamas, will take place on Sept. 4, 2026, during Norwegian Luna’s seven-day Caribbean sailing.
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Informa Markets, a leading B2B events organiser, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) on May 27, 2026, to support the launch The Festival of Connoisseurs (the “Festival”) in Hong Kong. The Festival of Connoisseurs, which will hold its first edition in November 2026 before expanding into a full-scale festival in 2027, will transform Hong Kong into a living, breathing luxury universe. By signing the MOU, HKTB becomes the first strategic partner for this new initiative.
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RateGain Travel Technologies Limited, a global leader in AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced the appointment of Heather Moses as Chief Marketing Officer. Based in Boston, Heather will lead RateGain’s global marketing function, driving category leadership, brand growth, and GTM strategy while overseeing communications, design, demand generation, and integrated marketing initiatives across the company’s expanding portfolio of AI-powered travel and hospitality solutions.
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CarTrawler, the leading B2B technology provider of car rental, ground transport and insurtech solutions to the global travel industry, has announced a new partnership with Southwest Airlines®, the largest domestic airline in the United States, that carried more than 134 million revenue passengers in 20251 and serves 122 destinations across the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. Southwest® has selected CarTrawler’s Connect Platform to power a modern car rental experience, replacing its previous in-house car rental platform with a more dynamic retail-led solution across Southwest’s digital channels.
at Thu, 28 May 2026 06:29:16 +0000

Celestyal has extended its current Mediterranean programme with a winter 2026/27 deployment. The cruise line has confirmed it will cancel its Arabian Gulf season for winter 2026/27. Instead, it will extend its current Eastern Mediterranean season with additional sailings across its two-ship fleet.
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Mews, the hospitality operating system, and SiteMinder, the leading hotel commerce platform, have partnered to create the hotel industry’s first fully-integrated best-in-class distribution solution. Introduced today at Mews Unfold in Amsterdam, the solution will see SiteMinder’s distribution capability natively embedded within the Mews Operating System, marking the first time that hotels of any size can access the industry’s largest distribution network without leaving the platform their property runs on.
at Thu, 28 May 2026 05:59:45 +0000

Mews, the hospitality operating system, and SiteMinder, the leading hotel commerce platform, have partnered to create the hotel industry’s first fully-integrated best-in-class distribution solution. Introduced today at Mews Unfold in Amsterdam, the solution will see SiteMinder’s distribution capability natively embedded within the Mews Operating System, marking the first time that hotels of any size can access the industry’s largest distribution network without leaving the platform their property runs on.
at Thu, 28 May 2026 05:59:38 +0000

dailypoint, the Customer Data Platform (CDP) built for CRM and Loyalty in hospitality, welcomes Serena Hotels and Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa to its customer portfolio of over 1,500 hotels worldwide. With more than 30 properties in eight countries across Africa and Asia including Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Pakistan, Serena Hotels has implemented dailypoint’s Customer Data Platform (CDP) to consolidate data from its loyalty scheme, the Prestige Club, in one place, modernize the rewards program, and improve the service offered to its members. Through this integration, the Prestige Club has enhanced customer recognition across the group properties, allowing members to earn and redeem points not only on stays but also on additional services such as food and beverage, spa, and laundry. Via the Prestige Club portal and app, guests can easily access their profiles, track points, and request redemptions.
at Thu, 28 May 2026 05:46:54 +0000

The Landings Resort & Spa in St Lucia is happy to announce the appointment of Lindon Lovell as its new Managing Director, who joined the resort this month. This milestone marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the resort’s journey to further elevate its standing as one of the Caribbean’s premier luxury destinations.
at Thu, 28 May 2026 05:44:32 +0000

The Emirates A380 has touched down at the airport in Mini-Europe, bringing one of the most recognisable aircrafts to Brussels’ captivating world of miniature monuments, displays, and animations. The Emirates A380 model has been replicated in perfect detail, taking over 60 hours of intricate craftsmanship by Mini-Europe’s expert modellers, to capture the distinctive features of the A380 and iconic Emirates livery. Custom-made at a scale of 1:25, the aircraft still measures nearly three meters in length (292 cm) with an impressive wingspan of 320 cm and a height of 45 cm. From the proportions of the fuselage to the fine details of the livery, the model highlights the expertise and craftsmanship that define Mini-Europe’s creations.
at Thu, 28 May 2026 05:41:17 +0000

Rooted in mindfulness, nature and community, and anchored by the philosophy of Heart of the Earth Spa, Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai approaches wellness as an intentional, lived practice. It is from this foundation that the Resort marks Global Wellness Day on June 13, 2026, inviting guests to cultivate intentional joy through a thoughtfully curated program inspired by this year’s global theme, Joy Magenta, and interpreted through the distinctive lens of The Nam Hai’s wellness philosophy.
at Thu, 28 May 2026 05:37:33 +0000

WiT Indie 2026, the event for independent travel, will relocate to Bangunan UAB in the heart of George Town, Penang, as part of a new partnership with Think City, Malaysia’s urban impact organisation dedicated to making cities more livable, sustainable and resilient. The event, now in its seventh year, returns under the theme “The Next 20: Small Is Mighty,” bringing Asia’s independent travel community into the creative, heritage and civic fabric of a UNESCO World Heritage city.
at Thu, 28 May 2026 05:35:26 +0000

Travellers seeking more space, comfort and convenience in central Dublin now have the perfect place to stay with Home2 Suites by Hilton Dublin City Centre now open, marking the brand’s debut across Europe, Middle East and Africa. From weekend city breaks and business trips, to longer stays that feel like a home-away-from-home experience, Home2 Suites by Hilton offers dynamic, spacious accommodations and thoughtfully designed home-like amenities. Created for value-conscious guests, the brand delivers the flexibility, comfort and ease of staying in convenient locations without sacrificing the consistency and reliability of a globally trusted brand.
at Thu, 28 May 2026 05:35:00 +0000

Viking® announced it has taken delivery of the Viking Mira®, the company’s newest ocean ship. The delivery ceremony took place at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy where the ship was presented. Like all Viking ocean ships, the Viking Mira is classified as a small ship, with 499 staterooms accommodating 998 guests. The Viking Mira joins the company’s growing fleet of award-winning ocean ships and will spend her inaugural season sailing itineraries in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.
at Thu, 28 May 2026 05:24:34 +0000

As spring arrives and cities come back into bloom, nhow Hotels & Resorts, part of Minor Hotels, is inviting guests to step outdoors and experience a new season of curated open-air activities throughout its portfolio. From Lima to Berlin and Milan to Marseille, Frankfurt, and Rotterdam, the brand’s signature lifestyle approach extends beyond interiors, turning terraces and rooftops into vibrant destinations that celebrate creativity, connection, and urban energy. Guests can discover the brand’s seasonal initiatives and experiences as part of its Urban Bloom initiative.
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