Travel News

A Viral AI Bot Just Showed Travel What Frictionless Actually Means

Instinct, a freshman AI assistant that has Silicon Valley buzzing, can book and rebook trips from a text thread. Key lesson for travel: Talking about frictionless booking isn't the same as delivering it.

Air Canada Launches 14 Nonstop Routes From Vancouver To Asia-Pacific: See Flights Now

Blackstone Plans $7 Billion IPO of Spanish Resort Owner Hotel Investment Partners: Report

After nearly two years of weighing a sale, the private equity giant is reportedly steering the Barcelona-based owner of hotels and resorts across the Mediterranean toward a Madrid listing this fall.

Europe Prepares New Law to Support Cities’ Airbnb Crackdowns

Brussels is looking to advance legislation that would clarify local authorities’ power to crack down on short-term rentals amid Europe's housing crisis.

The Decline of China and Taiwan Codels

Agoda and Philippines Department of Tourism Partner to Boost Tourism Growth in 2026

New direct air route links China, Romania and Croatia

Japan travel group JTB to invest $3.8bn on M&A, sports deals in global push

Biggest Innovators in Travel and Hospitality: Summer 2026

There is no shortage of launches and you can easily find the most expensive hospitality offerings. We're most interested in judgment that leads to truly exceptional service.

Air Canada to launch seven new routes in biggest global expansion in its history

The New Travel Loyalty Leaders Aren’t Hotels or Airlines — They’re Banks

Travel companies have spent years worrying about losing customers to online travel agencies. The bigger threat was already in the wallet.

éL Hotel Group Named Strategic Partner by Trip.com