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Pet owners are reshaping their travel planning priorities in 2026, with concerns about their animals’ health and care weighing as heavily as logistics like flights and hotels, according to new survey data from travel insurance comparison site InsureMyTrip. The national survey found that nearly a third of pet-owning travelers (32%) worry most about a pet […]

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, a hotel franchisor with more than 8,300 hotels across nearly 100 countries, is marking a major milestone as its Trademark Collection by Wyndham brand surpasses 100 hotels in the U.S. The achievement highlights a rapid rise for the soft-brand, which has doubled the size of its domestic portfolio in the last […]

Intrepid Travel has delivered the strongest performance in its 37-year history, reporting record bookings, revenue and customer satisfaction in 2025 despite geopolitical headwinds and global uncertainty.   Outlined in Intrepid’s 2025 Integrated Annual Report, the year also included its highest-ever community investment through The Intrepid Foundation. Record Global Performance  US$620M in bookings (+26 percent)  US$575M in revenue (+29 percent)  US$38M in underlying […]

British Airways will reinstate its daily London Heathrow–Abu Dhabi service from October 25, the airline confirmed Tuesday, offering a rare resumption of Gulf connectivity (even if several months out) as the carrier keeps several other regional routes suspended. Abu Dhabi’s return to the schedule signals the carrier is making careful, destination-by-destination decisions about the region […]

Victory Cruise Lines, the all-inclusive small-ship cruise line operating on the Great Lakes and Canadian coasts, is executing a $5 million fleet enhancement program across Victory I and Victory II during the 2026 layup period, combining significant technical overhauls, regulatory compliance, and elevated guest-experience upgrades ahead of the upcoming season. The marine scope includes main […]

Margaritaville at Sea has announced the debut of two ultra-exclusive Bridge Wing Suites aboard Beachcomber, introducing the most distinctive accommodations created by the cruise line. Located forward on Deck 9, directly atop the ship’s bridge, the two suites, appropriately inspired by Captain and the Kid and Son of a Son of a Sailor, offer a […]

Hilton has announced the debut of Motto by Hilton in Australia with the signing of Motto by Hilton Sydney City Centre. Motto is a lifestyle brand, blending compact design, social spaces and locally inspired experiences. Marking Hilton’s seventh brand in Australia, this signing reinforces Hilton’s continued evolution in Australia, building on a legacy that began more […]

Spirit Airlines has filed a formal restructuring support agreement and plan of reorganization with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, marking a significant step toward the budget carrier’s exit from Chapter 11 — which it now expects to complete by early summer. The filing, made March 13 by parent company […]

Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest international airport, suspended all flight operations Monday after a drone strike ignited a fuel storage tank in the airport’s vicinity, authorities confirmed — dealing a fresh blow to travelers transiting through one of aviation’s most critical global hubs. The Dubai Media Office confirmed that the incident involved a fuel […]

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Codelpa, the existing owner of Secrets Tides Punta Cana, for a family-friendly all-inclusive resort, Hyatt Ziva Punta Cana. Expected to open in 2029, this new build resort will be one of the brand’s flagship properties and will feature 650 […]