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Marriott, Hilton Lead YouGov’s 2026 U.S. Hotel Rankings

Marriott leads Hilton by the barest of margins in YouGov’s new U.S. hotel rankings, but the data also shows meaningful differences in what travelers value, and which brands are gaining ground. Based on YouGov BrandIndex data from more than 10,000 U.S. adults, the rankings look at hotel consideration among Americans likely to book a hotel […]

Allegiant Announces Nine New Nonstop Routes, Expanding Spring Travel Options

Allegiant Travel Company has added nine new nonstop routes, expanding its network with additional affordable travel options to popular leisure destinations across Florida. Seven of those routes are hyper-seasonal, tailored to meet peak spring travel demand during key local travel periods, including spring breaks and other vacation windows when customers are looking for convenient ways to […]

Series by Marriott Debuts in the South Pacific With 3 Resorts

Marriott International has launched its Series by Marriott brand in New Caledonia through an expanded partnership with Societe Hoteliere de Noumea (SHN). Three Le Domaine du Pacifique properties—located in Nouméa, the Isle of Pines and Déva—have joined the collection, adding a combined 375 guestrooms. The agreement builds on Marriott and SHN’s relationship of more than […]

WTTC: Europe Captures One-Third of Global Leisure Travel Spending

Europe accounted for one in every three dollars spent on leisure travel worldwide in 2025, cementing its status as the world’s top leisure destination as millions of travelers fan out across the continent this summer, according to new 2026 Economic Impact Research data from the World Travel & Tourism Council, sponsored by Chase Travel as […]

American Airlines Expands Pecan Lodge BBQ to More Domestic Flights from Dallas

Following the successful debut of Pecan Lodge’s barbecue platter and smoked brisket sandwich, American Airlines is expanding its partnership with the Texas barbecue restaurant. The popular First Class meal option will be available on all eligible domestic flights departing from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) beginning Sept. 9. “Customer feedback on the Pecan Lodge […]

American Society of Travel Advisors Backs Airfare Ad Changes, Opposes Full Repeal

Airfare ads could get a little more flexible—but the total ticket price still needs top billing, according to the American Society of Travel Advisors. The association has filed comments with the U.S. Department of Transportation supporting targeted changes to federal airfare advertising rules while opposing the elimination of key consumer protections. The comments address the […]