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Would you check into a hotel with no staff at the front desk?

Florida La Quinta hotel's virtual front desk sparks backlashPete Sager’s check-in process at a La Quinta hotel in Florida was “strange” as he encountered a kiosk with a fully remote front desk empl...

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These devices pose rising safety risks, FAA tells airlines

Flight safety tips and tricks for electronicsIf you’ve flown recently, your airline probably asked you a question or issued a warning about packing your electronics safely. Here's why.The Federal A...

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JetBlue is retiring this plane. After a two-decade run, I went on its last flight.

Airlines and the rise of AI-powered ticket pricingDelta Air Lines sparks debate over AI-driven pricing as experts warn of rising fare personalization.JetBlue flew its final revenue flight with an E...

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Icelandair celebrates launch of direct flights to Istanbul

Icelandair has launched its new direct service between Reykjavík and Istanbul, Turkey, further strengthening its route network and expanding travel options for passengers. The inaugural flight took...

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Copenhagen Airport launches real-time APU emissions monitoring to enhance sustainability efforts

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK – Copenhagen Airport (CPH) announced the go-live of Assaia’s Emissions Control technology to monitor aircraft ground emissions from Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) in real-time. Th...

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Palacio de Godoy Caceres, Curio Collection by Hilton, opens doors to guests

CACERES, SPAIN – Hilton announces the opening of Palacio de Godoy Cáceres, Curio Collection by Hilton, following the restoration of the 16th-century Palacio de Godoy, a monumental landmark built in...

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The Dylan Amsterdam unveils its renovations

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS – In the heart of Amsterdam’s canal district, where heritage meets innovation, The Dylan Amsterdam has quietly redefined boutique hospitality through a series of design-f...

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International tourism up 5% in first half of 2025

According to UN Tourism, almost 690 million tourists travelled internationally between January and June 2025, about 33 million more than in the same period of 2024, though results were mixed am...

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Cruise travel positioned to become loyalty’s next growth driver

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. – Cruise is evolving from a niche travel product into one of the fastest-growing segments in leisure travel – and a powerful lever for loyalty engagement, according to a new repor...

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Air Canada unveils Palma de Mallorca as its first new route for Airbus A321XLR starting Summer 2026

MONTRÉAL – Air Canada announced Montréal to Palma de Mallorca as its first brand new route to be operated by its Airbus A321 extra-long range (XLR) aircraft. Delivery of the XLR fleet begins in the...

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Athens International Airport posts strong traffic growth in H1 2025 and steady expansion plans

ATHENS, GREECE – Athens International Airport S.A. announces its financial results for the six (6) months ended June 30 th , 2025, prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Stan...

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TravelPerk hires CPO Nikita Miller to power next stage of growth

LONDON – TravelPerk, the global AI-powered platform for travel and spend, announces the hiring of Nikita Miller as Chief Product Officer (CPO) to drive its product roadmap and innovation agenda. B...

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European airports report modest 3% passenger growth in July 2025

The latest air traffic data from ACI Europe shows that European airports recorded a 3.1% increase in passenger traffic in July 2025 compared with the same month last year. Covering more than 470 ai...

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Airport leaders unite in China for ACI World Airport Experience Summit 2025

GUANGZHOU, CHINA – Global airport and aviation leaders convene in Guangzhou, China, for the opening of the ACI World Airport Experience Summit 2025, the premier global event dedicated to airport ex...

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Direct bookings dominate as OTAs face disruption from AI Mode, Propellic study finds

A new study conducted by Propellic, an AI-first digital marketing agency specialized in travel and tourism, in collaboration with Clickstream Solutions and Growth Memo, has highlighted significant ...

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Grand Hyatt Baha Mar appoints new DOSM, Chris Watson

NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS – Grand Hyatt Baha Mar – the luxury, family-friendly resort located along Cable Beach on the picturesque island of New Providence, The Bahamas – announce the appointment of Chri...

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UK travel insurance penetration soars to 78% post-pandemic

HelloSafe unveiled its new travel insurance barometer for the UK and the rest of the world. It reveals that: 78% of Brits take out insurance for their international trips, compared to 88% in Swe...

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Global spotlight on inclusion at the 9th International Diversity Conference

This week, the Brazilian LGBT Chamber of Commerce and Tourism will hold the 9th International Diversity Conference, between September 09 and 12, 2025, at the São Luís Events Center, in Sao Paulo. P...

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Icelandair and Alaska Airlines expand codeshare partnership

Icelandair and Alaska Airlines announce the expansion of their longstanding partnership through an enhanced bilateral codeshare agreement. This expansion will allow customers to enjoy seamless conn...

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Holiday travel 2025: Top destinations, best times to book and cheapest days to fly

The Google search team analyzed historical data from the past four years.Summer is coming to a close, and the next big trip on most travelers' radars will be planning for the holidays.With plenty o...

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Woman explains how she and friends use shared bank account for group trips to alleviate stress of splitting bills

Each friend contributes $20 per week and they all have access.One group of friends has come up with a unique solution for splitting expenses on a girls trip to alleviate the stress of budgeting or ...

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