CIM Group and Centennial Yards Company along with the Drew Company has announced that Virgin Hotels is bringing its signature spark and spirited lifestyle to Centennial Yards, the $5 billion, 50-acre mixed-use redevelopment transforming Downtown Atlanta. Scheduled for a 2027 debut, the hotel will serve as a cornerstone in Centennial Yards’ Entertainment District. This project […]
Monthly Archives: April 2026
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Hawaiian Airlines has transitioned to the same Sabre passenger service system (PSS) used by Alaska Airlines, an integration milestone that provides guests flying with Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines a more seamless and consistent travel experience from booking to boarding across a growing global network. The combined company’s shared PSS serves as the central reservation […]
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Earth is heating up: The global surface temperature has increased faster since 1970 than in any other 50-year period over at least the last 2000 years, with February 2026 recorded as the fifth-warmest, according to reports by the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). Experts project that overall temperatures will continue to climb, as global warming […]
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Disney Vacation Club has shared more details about the proposed Disney Lakeshore Lodge, a new resort projected to open at Walt Disney World Resort in summer 2027. Nestled along the shores of Bay Lake, this waterfront retreat will invite members and guests to celebrate the beauty and magic of nature, as seen through the eyes […]
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Tripadvisor has released initial findings from its upcoming Summer Travel Index revealing the top and trending summer destinations for U.S. travelers in 2026. The data reveals a preference for East Coast beach destinations, with Myrtle Beach leading domestic travel searches. These accessible coastal destinations offer family-friendly appeal and activities that cater to travelers of all […]
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Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center has announced the completion of its $70 million transformation, coinciding with the hotel’s 20-year milestone in downtown Denver. The renovation introduces a full reimagination of its 1,100 guestrooms and suites alongside new and enhanced gathering spaces. It follows the 2018 and 2019 revitalization of the hotel’s dining venues—including […]
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AlUla Development Company (UDC), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, has announced the commencement of construction on NUMAJ, Autograph Collection, marking a key milestone in the delivery of its development pipeline and AlUla’s continued transformation. The milestone was marked during a site visit attended by John Pagano, managing director of UDC and Abeer AlAkel, chief executive officer of […]
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Japan Airlines (JAL) and Japan Transocean Air (JTA) have revised the application period and the amount of fuel surcharge on international passenger tickets purchased in Japan between May 1 and June 30, 2026, due to fuel prices rising to an abnormally high level. JAL and JTA set fuel surcharge levels based on the two-month average […]
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The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) kicked off Legislative Day 2026 on April 20, bringing more than 200 travel industry professionals to Washington, D.C. for the industry’s premier advocacy event, including nearly 200 scheduled meetings with members of Congress and their staff. Taking place April 20-21, Legislative Day brings travel advisors from across the […]
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MSC Cruises has confirmed that MSC Euribia has successfully and safely transited the Strait of Hormuz after departing Dubai, putting the ship back on track for its Northern Europe season sooner than the line initially expected. Passenger and commercial shipping operations in the Middle East screeched to a standstill earlier this year amid fallout from […]