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Accor, Hilton, Marriott and IHG Keep Expanding: Who Is Winning the Global Hotel Race?
Hotel companies had another busy week, and the money is still moving. Accor delivered encouraging...
Unwelcome to Croatia: A Warning About SIXT Car Rental Strong-Arm Tactics at Split Airport
A €75 rental turned into a €3,500 credit card demand at Croatia's Split Airport. When an...
Oliver Wyman Strengthens WTTC Leadership as Bruno Despujol Joins Executive Committee
What connects Hilton, Airbnb, Royal Caribbean, Expedia, Uber and one of New York's leading...
WTTC President Gloria Guevara Champions Spain’s Global Tourism Leadership at Turespaña Convention in Zaragoza
WTTC President and CEO Gloria Guevara Manzo put Spain's global tourism leadership firmly in the...
Jordan Tourism Minister Hijazeen Turns to Turkey as Regional Conflict Threatens Tourism Livelihoods
Jordan has extraordinary attractions, but its tourism industry faces a challenge that no...
Gia Binh International Airport: Vietnam’s $7.5 Billion Aviation Ambition Challenges Hanoi’s Existing Gateway
Gia Binh International Airport, under development approximately 40 kilometers east of Hanoi, is one...
U.S. Embassy Evacuations Raise Iran War Fears: Could Gulf Airports and Global Airlines Face Another Shutdown?
The United States is preparing ordered departures of diplomatic personnel and families from several...
Nepal–Tibet Flood Disaster: Thousands Dead or Missing as Nepal Tourism Faces a Long Road to Recovery
The August 26, 2026, Nepal–Tibet border flood left at least 1,455 people dead and 5,285 missing in...
Khao Sok: Living Beneath an Ancient Landscape and Rethinking Thailand’s Tourism Future
Discover Khao Sok, Thailand, where ancient limestone mountains, lush rainforest and winding rivers...
Kenya’s New US Level 3 Travel Advisory: Is an Ebola Health Warning Putting an Entire Tourism Economy at Risk?
The US State Department's new Level 3 travel advisory for Kenya raises serious questions about...
EU Passenger Compensation Rules: One Claim Form for Flights, Trains and Buses
The European Union is moving toward simpler passenger compensation claims for cancelled flights...
Lufthansa’s Frankfurt Fuel Warning: How the Iran War and Strait of Hormuz Crisis Threaten Global Aviation
Lufthansa has introduced precautionary jet fuel measures at Frankfurt Airport amid pipeline supply...
ME Malta by Meliá: The Hotel That Made Me Forget My Favorite Bed
ME Malta by Meliá in St. Julian’s delivered one of my most memorable Malta hotel stays during the...
Saudi Arabia Tourism Crisis: Riyadh Airport Reopens, but Airlines Retreat as Vision 2030 Faces a Test
Riyadh airport has reopened, but Saudi Arabia's tourism crisis is far from over. International...
Seychelles Tightens Ebola Travel Rules: What Visitors Need to Know
Seychelles has tightened entry requirements for travelers with recent travel history to the...
War Is Crushing Iranian Women’s Tourism Dreams. These Two Refuse to Give Up
Iranian tourism leaders Mahsa Motahar and Shahrzad Moayeri are warning that war, sanctions...
Adam Stewart: The Boy Who Grew Up With Sandals—and Helped Jamaica Dream Bigger
NEW YORK — Sandals Resorts Executive Chairman Adam Stewart received the American Friends of...
Bahamas Honors Lorraine Symonette-Armbrister With Order of Distinction
Lorraine Symonette-Armbrister, Permanent Secretary in The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments...
Guam After Champi: Hotels Shelter Tourists as Flights Are Canceled
Super Typhoon Champi passed close to southern Guam on October 18, 2026, prompting federal emergency...
One Man, One Island: A Plea to Save Our Oceans and Our World
On Croatia’s peaceful island of Krapanj, Kristijan Curavić descended in traditional diving...
Kristijan Curavić’s Plea From Beneath the Sea: Full Speech
Speaking beneath the Adriatic Sea, Kristijan Curavić appealed for practical ocean protection and...
Hotels Keep Expanding. Can Profits Keep Up?
Global hotel news for October 11–17, 2026, includes a $250 million financing deal for Pickalbatros...
New Flights, Big Deals, Fresh Turbulence: Aviation’s Week
Global aviation news for October 11–17, 2026, brought new airline routes, major investment plans...
Seychelles Loses a Tourism Icon: Mickey Mason Dies at 82
Seychelles tourism pioneer Raymond Michael “Mickey” Mason, co-founder of Mason’s Travel and a...
oneworld’s 15 Airlines Unite Against Wildlife Trafficking—What Changes?
oneworld and all 15 member airlines have committed to the Buckingham Palace Declaration against...
Trump Gets a Brutal Rebuke at German Tourism Congress DRV
The DRV congress in Berlin brought together senior private-sector travel executives and leading...
DRV Congress Berlin 2026: Is Brussels Making European Travel Too Complicated?
European Union tourism regulations, travel industry competitiveness, and the future of cross-border...
Germany Travel Trends 2026: Summer Tourism Grows as Winter Bookings Fall
Germany's travel industry recorded 4% revenue growth and a 2% increase in travelers during summer...
Egypt Welcomes 14.4 Million Visitors, Sets Sights on 30 Million
Egypt welcomed 14.4 million international visitors in the first nine months of 2026, up 4% year...
Who Can Still Afford a Holiday? Germany’s Travel Industry Sounds the Alarm
German Travel Association (DRV) President Albin Loidl warns that holidays must remain affordable as...
Angola Bets on German Tourists: Will a New DRV Deal Deliver?
Angola’s tourism promotion institute, INFOTUR, and the German Travel Association (DRV) are...
Antigua and Barbuda to Host SOTIC 2027: A Major Win for Caribbean Tourism
Antigua and Barbuda will host the Caribbean Tourism Organization's (CTO) State of the Tourism...
Lufthansa Wins TAP Air Portugal: A New Aviation Powerhouse or a Threat to Competition?
Lufthansa Group has won the Portuguese government's selection to acquire a 44.9% stake in TAP Air...
Tobago’s New Airport Opens Amid Security Concerns, Political Tensions and Questions About Tourism Growth
Tobago opens its new international airport terminal, promising improved connectivity and tourism...
Lake Tahoe Christmas 2026: Everline Resort Brings Holiday Magic to California’s Mountains
Dreaming of a white Christmas in California? Lake Tahoe's Everline Resort & Spa is preparing a...
WTTC Malta Summit Turns Global Connections into Business: Trip.com Deal Shows the Power of Membership
Can a global tourism summit generate real business? Malta's strategic agreement with Trip.com Group...
Tanzania Tourism Police Extortion Network? TTSSP Safety Leader Alleges Death Threats After Exposing Corruption
“You Do Not Qualify to Be a Tanzanian”: TTSSP Leader Alleges Death Threats and Tourism Police...
WTTC Brings $2 Billion Tourism Investment Commitment to Malta
WTTC's global network of tourism industry leaders delivers a major investment commitment for Malta...
Justin Trudeau and Gloria Guevara at WTTC: A Refreshing Return to Reason
Justin Trudeau and Gloria Guevara’s conversation at the WTTC summit in Malta offered a refreshing...
Dammam Airport Attacked Sunday Evening as Saudi Aviation Crisis Threatens International Flights
Dammam International Airport has come under attack as Saudi Arabia faces an escalating aviation...
Delhi Wins WTTC Summit 2027: Incredible India Gets Ready for Its Next Global Moment
Delhi will host the WTTC Global Summit in 2027, returning the event to India after 22 years. In...
More Tourists or Better Tourism? Ministers Clash on Growth at WTTC Malta
Croatia wants stronger tourism earnings without bigger summer crowds. Egypt sees room for many more...
Gloria Guevara Shook Up World Tourism in Malta—and Earned My Vote
Tourism faces political divisions, technological disruption, and growing pressure to deliver for...
Global Hotel News: Luxury Resorts Open, Billions Chase Hospitality, and AI Changes the Guest Experience
From Costa Rica's luxury resorts to Japan's expanding hotel scene, the global hospitality industry...
Global Aviation News: New Airline Routes, Airport Chaos and Big Changes
Airlines are opening exciting new routes, airports are facing unexpected disruptions, and aviation...
Saudi Arabia Tourism Under Fire: Riyadh Airport Attacks Threaten Billions in Investments and Riyadh Air’s Future
Saudi Arabia's billion-dollar tourism ambitions face a critical test as reported airport attacks in...
Manfredi Lefebvre’s Bold Vision Powers WTTC’s Malta Summit
Manfredi Lefebvre brought an entrepreneur’s ambition to WTTC’s Malta Global Summit, urging tourism...
Malta’s Robert Abela to Tourism Leaders: Growth Must Improve Lives
Malta’s tourism is breaking records, but Prime Minister Robert Abela wants success measured by more...
WTTC Global Summit in Malta Concludes: Tourism Leaders Honored, New Priorities Announced, and What’s Next
The WTTC Global Summit 2026 in Malta has concluded with major tourism policy announcements, awards...
Panama 7.6 Earthquake: Tsunami Fears and Tourism Safety Concerns
PANAMA CITY, Panama, October 9, 2026 (eTurboNews) — A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake reported...
BREAKING: WTTC Global Summit in 2027 New Delhi, India
India will host the WTTC Global Summit 2027 in New Delhi after a landmark gathering in Malta. With...
WTTC Malta Summit: One Million Tourism SMEs, New Partnerships and Europe’s Tourism Future
WTTC's Malta Summit unveiled a plan to support one million tourism SMEs, new international...
Riyadh Airport Attacks Shake Saudi Tourism as WTTC Global Summit Meets in Malta
Missile attacks on Riyadh Airport have disrupted flights and shaken confidence in Saudi Arabia's...
WTTC Brings 24 Countries Together in Malta to Rewrite the Rules of Tourism Competitiveness
Ministers and global business leaders from 24 countries met at the WTTC Global Summit in Malta to...
WTTC Global Summit 2026 Opens in Malta with a Salute of Cannon Fire
Cannon fire echoed across Valletta’s Grand Harbour as the WTTC Global Summit 2026 got underway in...
China Outbound Tourism Is Back: Europe Moves In While the USA Risks Losing Ground
China’s outbound tourism market is returning, but the global competition for Chinese travelers has...
Hilton Hires Uber’s Jeff Moore as CTO: Why Hotel Technology Leadership Is Changing
Hilton is bringing former Uber executive Jeff Moore into its top leadership as CTO. His appointment...
Choice Hotels Hits 600 Extended Stay Hotels as Competition Heats Up
Choice Hotels has opened its 600th extended-stay hotel, but the bigger story is a rapidly expanding...
Berlin Lights Up Again: Germany’s Capital of Freedom Prepares for a Spectacular October
Berlin is ready to shine. The Festival of Lights returns October 9–18, transforming Germany’s...
Southwest Wants Travelers to Enter Airplane Mode, But Other Airlines Went Further
Southwest Airlines is offering more than 185 million Rapid Rewards points in a campaign encouraging...
Saudi Arabia Tourism Remains Open: What Travelers Should Know About Riyadh, Jeddah and Airline Suspensions
Saudi Arabia remains open for tourism despite regional security concerns and airline suspensions...
Global Hotel News: Who’s Opening, Investing and Taking Over?
From Hawaii and Kyoto to Nairobi, London and the UAE, hotel companies are opening properties...
Global Aviation This Week: New Airline Routes, New CEOs and New Challenges
Airlines kept expanding this week despite geopolitical uncertainty, aircraft shortages and...
Older Women, Younger Men: The New Power Couple Changing Travel
A growing number of financially independent older women are choosing younger partners, challenging...
German Unity Day 2026: How Freedom to Travel Changed Germany — and Why October 3 Matters Again
On German Unity Day 2026, Germany celebrates 36 years of reunification, freedom and a travel...
WTTC and ICC Could Give Tourism’s Small Businesses Something They Rarely Have: A Global Voice
WTTC and the International Chamber of Commerce are joining forces to strengthen millions of tourism...
Why Is United Airlines Launching Flights to Overtourism-Weary Mallorca?
United Airlines is expanding nonstop flights between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and...
Opinion: WTTC Heads to Malta. Is Something Bigger Taking Shape in Global Tourism?
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) may be evolving from the voice of the world's largest...
Guam Brings the Fun to Tourism EXPO Japan as Show Goes Global with WTTC
Guam brought culture, cuisine, and plenty of island fun to Tourism EXPO Japan 2026, an event...
Who Was the Pilot on Flydubai Flight FZ1073?
The Flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking the captain of flight FZ1073 and attempting to bring...
The Bahamas Heads Into October With New Flights, Major Festivals and a Growing Calendar of Island Experiences
The Bahamas is becoming easier to reach and offering more reasons to visit. From the first nonstop...
Myanmar Joins ASEAN Tourism Talks as Human Rights Crisis Shadows Investment
Myanmar joined ASEAN tourism leaders in Manila on 29 September 2026 for talks on sustainable...
From AI to Resilience: How Destination Leaders Are Rethinking Tourism
Destinations International’s 2026 Global Leaders Forum brought destination and tourism leaders from...
Avoiding Becoming a Victim When Traveling: Awareness Without Fear
Travel should create memories, not victims. Tourism safety expert Dr. Peter Tarlow explains how...
For Two Days, Malta Becomes the Global Capital of Tourism
More than 1000 global tourism leaders are heading to Malta, but the WTTC Global Summit is about...
Jordan Targets Japan as New Tourism Market in Global Expansion
Jordan is looking beyond its traditional tourism markets, with Japan emerging as a new priority for...
Small Arizona Tour Company Takes Trump Administration to Court Over Foreign Visitor Fees
A small Arizona tour company is taking the Trump administration to federal court over higher...
Blood in the Cockpit: Was Flydubai FZ1073 a Terror Attack — and Has a New Aviation Threat Emerged?
Flydubai flight FZ1073, carrying around 150 Israelis from Dubai to Tel Aviv, transmitted the 7500...
Hainan’s Best Move May Be Looking Beyond China: Why It Joined WTTC Today?
Hainan has joined WTTC just ahead of its Global Summit in Malta. After decades of developing...
