All too often, choosing a destination for incentive travel forces meeting planners to prioritize either a busy city or rural country, business or wellness, modern developments or rich cultural experiences. Here’s how planners get to have it all on the island of Ireland. Read more ›
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Tourism fees are becoming the norm, but one upcoming U.S. fee in particular has the industry concerned. Read more ›
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Travelport is the smallest of the three major GDS companies and the new CEO brings travel tech experience. Read more ›
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The immediate access to $50 million will allow Spirit to stay afloat in the short-term. The airline's creditors are meeting Wednesday and it is widely expected that they will discuss Spirit’s third round of bankruptcy financing. Read more ›
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The industry’s old geography-first segmentation model is breaking down as high-spending travelers increasingly share tastes and expectations shaped by global peer groups. Read more ›
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Tourist arrivals reached 2.17 million by December 11, pushing Sri Lanka past last year’s total. The bigger goal, though, was to edge closer to the 2018 peak of 2.3 million, and much will depend on how many travelers arrive in the last stretch of December. Read more ›
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Google’s new beta feature turns nearly any earbuds paired with Android phones into live AI translators. That makes language more accessible — and less of a friction point for travel. Read more ›
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The math is bad. Rising wages, taxes, insurance premiums, and other costs are outrunning revenue growth at many hotels. Read more ›
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The global appetite for authentic travel is increasingly central to demand, and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi is meeting it with scale and intention. Its cultural strategy shows a destination treating curiosity as its most valuable currency. Read more ›
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Extreme vetting, along with more travel fees, could deter tourists ahead of major events like the World Cup. Read more ›
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Travel brands are racing to adopt AI, but real progress comes from rebuilding foundations rather than layering tech onto legacy systems. Airlines that take an AI-first approach can operate proactively, personalize at scale, and deliver smoother experiences. Read more ›
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The next 12–24 months will reward operators who act on trends early, not those who wait for certainty. Read more ›
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Booking's CFO thinks artificial intelligence can put his company on the offensive rather than the defensive. The odds are long but based on past performance you can't count them out. Read more ›
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The EU's crackdown exposes how widespread aviation green claims have become. Read more ›
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A full recovery in inbound tourism isn't expected until 2029, and new fees and vetting requirements won't help. Read more ›
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Belmond is renovating its classic luxury hotels rather than playing the game of scaling up fast. Read more ›
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Beyond the everyday challenges of organizing memorable events that move the needle for companies, today's planners are under mounting pressure to inspire a burned-out workforce. New Orleans combines its rich history, deep culture, and modern innovation to host corporate experiences that spark creativity and foster connection. Read more ›
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JetBlue’s first-ever lounge is bigger than expected and is stylish. Some won't like the grab-and-go food, but a kitchen with hot meals is coming. Read more ›
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For IndiGo, the past week exposed how quickly a large, tightly scheduled network can unravel, and how hard it is to restore confidence once it does. The airline’s brand has long been built on punctuality and predictability. The scale and speed of this disruption challenge both. Read more ›
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With every passing year, the budgets for Indian weddings are increasing as couples seek to make their big day more aligned to their personal tastes. Hotels, villas, palaces - all stand to benefit. Read more ›
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Artificial intelligence will play a role in TUI Group’s efforts to bring down costs within its markets and airline division. Read more ›
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Boom Supersonic is now providing turbines to data centers to help fuel the AI boom. The company’s CEO says the move won’t detract from its ambitions of reviving supersonic flight. Read more ›
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Google is collapsing the gap between quick answers and deeper chats in mobile search. For travel brands, this could mean more queries — from inspiration to booking — will run through conversational interfaces, not blue links. Read more ›
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Aviation's climate plans are unraveling, and airlines say Europe’s SAF mandates are making things worse. Read more ›
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Expedia's acquisition of Tiqets is the latest indication of the online travel agency's B2B tilt. It's certainly a niche that provides Expedia with an open lane. Read more ›
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Travel’s personalization ambitions outpace its readiness. Closing that gap starts with unified, trusted data that serves as the foundation for real recognition, relevance, and loyalty. Read more ›
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