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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...
From Etihad and Lufthansa to Aeromexico: Aviation’s Busy Week of New Routes, Big Ambitions and Difficult Skies
New routes to unexpected destinations, an airport opening in Australia, airline bosses making bold...
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...
Nick Adams Says Italians Love America Because Marriott Wins in Milan. But Which America?
Nick Adams says Marriott's luxury hotel award in Milan demonstrates Italians' love of America. But...
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...
Kauai’s Quieter Side: Waimea Plantation Cottages Offers an Authentic Hawaiian Escape with a Special 2027 Deal
What if Hawaii's greatest luxury is not a five-star resort, but a private cottage, tropical...
US Tourism Is Paying the Price for Trump: A Plea to Americans in Travel and Tourism — Vote Like Your Livelihood Depends on It
US tourism faces declining international arrivals and mounting concerns about its global reputation...
Tourism Leadership Is Big Business: WTTC, the Price of Recognition, and Who Really Has Influence
Global tourism leadership has become a commercial marketplace of exclusive memberships...
Guam Tourism Faces a Recovery Test as Japan Visitor Growth Fails to Offset Overall Decline
Guam's tourism industry recorded approximately 688,000 visitor arrivals in fiscal year 2026, down 5...
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...
Jordan Is Ready to Welcome the World: Mike Tyson, Ronaldinho and a Tourism Destination Worth Rediscovering
Jordan is encouraging travelers to rediscover its extraordinary tourism attractions despite...
Why a Busy Tourist Season Doesn’t Always Mean a Profitable Business
While it may seem like a tour operator makes more money when more tickets sell for a summer...
Lufthansa Adds U.S. Flights as German Tourism to the US Declines: Who Will Fill the Seats?
Lufthansa is expanding its U.S. flight network with new nonstop routes from Phoenix to Munich and...
What Consumers Should Know About Product Recalls and Safety Warnings
Manufacturers design products to work reliably, and most of the time they do. But even a well-known...
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...
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...
Trump Gets a Brutal Rebuke at German Tourism Congress DRV
The DRV congress in Berlin brought together senior private-sector travel executives and leading...
On Dictionary Day, Destinations International Reminds Tourism Industry: Words Matter
2026 Tourism and Social Impact Lexicons provide research-based language to help destination...
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...
Protected: When Spinal Stimulator Problems May Support a Legal Injury Claim
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WTTC Brings the U.S. Back to the Tourism Table—but Trump’s Envoy Nick Adams Raises Hard Questions
WTTC brought America’s government back into global tourism dialogue—but what comes with that access...
More Tourists—or Better Tourism? WTTC Malta Panel Challenges the Growth Game
More visitors do not automatically mean better tourism. At the WTTC Global Summit in Malta...
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...
What Steps Should Riders Take Right After a Motorcycle Crash?
Right after a motorcycle crash, a rider often stands at the roadside with no idea what comes next...
Protected: Why Restaurant-Style Dining Matters in Assisted Living Homes
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Hotel Zetta Named One of San Francisco’s 10 Best Hotels in 2026 — Here’s Why Travelers Should Care
San Francisco’s Hotel Zetta has earned a coveted spot among the city’s 10 best hotels in Condé Nast...
Napa Valley Wine Train Goes Full Holiday: Murder, Santa and Midnight in Paris
California wine country is getting a festive twist. The Napa Valley Wine Train's 2026 holiday...
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...
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...
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...
Why Is United Airlines Launching Flights to Overtourism-Weary Mallorca?
United Airlines is expanding nonstop flights between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and...
From AI to Resilience: How Destination Leaders Are Rethinking Tourism
Destinations International’s 2026 Global Leaders Forum brought destination and tourism leaders from...
Trump, Netanyahu and King Abdullah: Three UN Speeches That Matter for Global Tourism
Three dramatically different UN General Assembly speeches carry a warning for global Travel &...
Avoiding Becoming a Victim When Traveling: Awareness Without Fear
Travel should create memories, not victims. Tourism safety expert Dr. Peter Tarlow explains how...
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...
Forget the Ballroom: This Lake Tahoe Resort Is Rethinking the Corporate Retreat
Lake Tahoe is moving beyond the traditional ski vacation to become a compelling destination for...
Three North American Crews Participate in The 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race in Malta
On October 17, 2026, Valletta’s Grand Harbor in Malta will host the 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race...
U.S. Attack on Cuba Could Trigger a Caribbean Tourism Crisis
Could a U.S. attack on Cuba trigger the Caribbean's next tourism crisis? With Cuban tourism already...
World Tourism Day 2026: AI Is Changing Travel, but Tourism Must Remain Human
World Tourism Day 2026 puts AI, digital identity, and tourism's human responsibility in focus. From...
Guam Gains Global Spotlight at Tourism EXPO Japan 2026
Guam is strengthening its vital Japan tourism market at Tourism EXPO Japan 2026 as the Tokyo event...
Key West Stands by LGBTQ Tourism as Daniel Cuellar Takes Florida Keys Marketing Helm
Key West is keeping its LGBTQ welcome visible when the U.S reputation for openness faces new...
UAE Suspends Iranian Flights as Tehran Warning Raises Risks for Middle East Aviation and Tourism
The UAE's suspension of Iranian airline flights and Tehran’s warning to neighboring airports could...
Turkish Airlines Orders 150 Boeing 737 MAX Jets: Why This Deal Is About More Than Aircraft
Turkish Airlines is betting big on Boeing with an order for up to 150 737 MAX jets. Behind the...
Royal Caribbean Buys 50% of Sandals for US$3 Billion: Smart Expansion or a Turning Point for Caribbean Tourism?
Royal Caribbean is paying approximately US$3 billion for 50% of Sandals and Beaches Resorts. The...
GVB Announces Collaboration with GuamTime for “Jingle on the Block,” Guam’s Official Holiday Kick-Off Celebration
New holiday celebration brings residents, visitors and local businesses together in Tumon...
Destinations International Unveils New Tourism Advocacy Tools and DMO Resiliency Research
Destinations International has unveiled new tourism advocacy tools and DMO resiliency research...
CanadaStrong.travel Launches Global Alliance Linking Tourism, Peace and Climate Action
A new global tourism alliance launched in The Hague is connecting peace, climate action, and the...
International Day of Peace 2026: Can Tourism Really Help Build Peace?
As the world marks the International Day of Peace, tourism leaders are asking whether travel can do...
Global Aviation This Week: New Routes, Rising Fuel Bills and an Industry That Refuses to Sit Still
Excerpt — approximately 50 words From Riyadh Air’s Manchester debut and British Airways’ Tanzania...
Tourism: Travel Oregon updates ‘Experience Indigenous Oregon’ guide
Travel Oregon has launched an updated 'Experience Indigenous Oregon' guide that highlights...
Condor’s Year-Round Seychelles Flights Show the Growing Power of Vacation Airlines
Condor’s decision to fly Frankfurt–Seychelles year-round highlights a bigger shift in leisure...
When the White House Bans the Press, the World Should Pay Attention
The White House move against CNN, MS NOW and Politico raises questions far beyond Washington...
Tourism: Is Hawaiʻi Becoming a Domestic Destination as International Visitors Disappear?
Hawaii’s tourism numbers hide a major transformation. Chinese visitors have virtually disappeared...
Airport Construction Boom Pays Off as Passenger Satisfaction Rises in 2026
Billions spent modernizing North American airports are finally paying off. Passenger satisfaction...
Canada Moves Closer to Europe: What It Could Mean for Travel, Tourism and the Trump Factor
Could Canada’s proposed new relationship with the European Union reshape transatlantic travel? With...
GVB Board Approves $28.97 Million FY2027 Operating Budget
The Guam Visitors Bureau has approved a $28.97 million FY2027 operating budget to support tourism...
San Francisco’s Palace Hotel Unveils a Spectacular 2026 Holiday Season
San Francisco’s legendary Palace Hotel is turning the 2026 holiday season into a celebration worth...
Trump White House Sends Special Envoy as Former Spanish PM Joins WTTC Malta Summit
The Trump White House is sending tourism envoy Nick Adams to the WTTC Global Summit in Malta, where...
Global Hotel News: New Resorts, Billion-Dollar Deals and Hospitality’s Next Moves
Hotels are opening, investors are spending billions, and hospitality leaders are changing seats...
Global Aviation This Week: New Routes, New Airline Bosses and a Very Busy Sky
New airline routes, new CEOs, aircraft orders, airport disruptions and unexpected comebacks made...
Remembering 9/11: 2,977 Reasons for the World to Choose Peace
The best way to honor the 2,977 people who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, is peace. Twenty...
Registration Open for 2026 Guam International Dance Festival
Three-day festival returns December 4–6 with international and local competition, cultural exchange...
Destinations International Puts Advocacy in Focus as Tourism Organizations Face Funding and Political Pressure
With tourism funding under greater scrutiny and political priorities shifting, destination...
US Sanctions on Iran’s Airlines: Is This Also an Attack on Tourism and Peace?
As sweeping U.S. sanctions target Iran’s remaining airlines, a leading Iranian tourism official...
Trump Gives Poland Special Visa Treatment — Did Nick Adams Help?
Why did President Trump give Poland and Hungary special treatment on U.S. immigrant visa processing...
Guam MegaFAM Brings 240 Global Travel Professionals to Guam, Generates 700 B2B Connections
Five-day program strengthened international partnerships, supported local businesses and deepened...
Antigua and Barbuda Captivates New York at West Indian American Day Parade
Antigua and Barbuda brought the colour, energy and culture of Carnival to Brooklyn’s Eastern...
John Albert Semone Dies at 92: A Life of Travel, Love and a Family Tourism Legacy
John Albert Semone’s remarkable journey began with a boy’s fascination with distant places and led...
Guam’s Tumon Night Market Celebrates One Year of Food, Culture and Community
Guam's Tumon Night Market is celebrating its first anniversary after growing from a 10-Sunday pilot...
40 Years of Peace Through Tourism Happens This Thursday — and You Should Be Part of the Celebration
At a time when peace has become one of the world’s biggest questions, IIPT is celebrating 40 Years...
Global Hotel News: New Openings, Big Investments, New Leaders and AI
Hotels are opening, investors are spending, executives are changing seats, and AI is moving deeper...
Global Aviation This Week: New Routes, New CEOs and New Challenges
Airlines are opening routes, airports are expanding, CEOs are changing seats, and billion-dollar...
Meta Blocks Albania Resort Protest Accounts as Kushner Tourism Investment Faces New Scrutiny
A Jared Kushner-linked luxury resort in Albania faces a widening controversy as Meta disables...
U.S. Travel Warns Temporary Funding Deal Leaves Aviation at Risk
Congress has temporarily averted another government shutdown, but U.S. travel leaders say the...
