The Bench restructures leadership to support global growth and investor engagement
The Bench, organiser of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) series and the Branded Residences Forum, has announced strategic leadership appointments to support the company’s next phase of global growth and focus on investor engagement and the impact of in-person industry platforms
Explore the World: Tripadvisor’s Top Destinations for 2026
Tripadvisor®, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, today announced its first Travelers’ Choice® Awards category for 2026: Best of the Best Destinations, celebrating the places that travelers around the world love most
Luxury Scotland Welcomes Ardbeg House and Jetlogic to Its Curated Collection
Luxury Scotland, the leading collection of exceptional Scottish hospitality experiences, has announced the addition of two new members to its carefully curated portfolio: Ardbeg House, the reimagined Islay retreat shaped by whisky heritage and island culture, and jetlogic, Scotland’s leading private aviation specialist, delivering bespoke jet and helicopter charter services worldwide
A Growing Passport Divide Reshapes Global Mobility in 2026
Marking two decades since its inception, the Henley Passport Index 2026 reveals a growing divide between the world’s most and least mobile populations
Aviation Capital Group Orders 50 Boeing 737 MAX Jets
Boeing and Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG) announced today the airplane lessor has placed a new order for 50 737 MAX jets, including 25 737-8 and 25 737-10 airplanes
FITUR 2026 sets the global pace for tourism, drawing 160 nations and more than 10,000 companies
Madrid once again becomes the focal point of global tourism as it hosts the International Tourism Fair (FITUR), organised by IFEMA MADRID from 21–25 January 2026
Dusit records all-time high hotel signings in 2025, positions for a strong year of openings in 2026
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has achieved the strongest development performance in its history, recording an all-time high of 24 hotel signings in 2025 and significantly strengthening its global pipeline across key growth markets in Asia, the Middle East, and beyond
Minor Hotels Appoints Amir Golbarg as Chief Operating Officer – Middle East & Africa
Minor Hotels has appointed Amir Golbarg to Chief Operating Officer – Middle East & Africa, effective 1 January 2026
Emirates to launch flights to Helsinki, Finland
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will launch a daily flight between Helsinki and Dubai from 1 October 2026, expanding its footprint in the Nordics
Ennismore unveils its 2026 openings as it surpasses the 200th hotel milestone
Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, is delighted to reveal its key openings for 2026 across its global ecosystem of hotels, resorts, and F&B destinations
FITUR 2026: Hotel booking lead time increase sixfold, says RateGain
The behavior of travelers attending major tourism events is undergoing a significant shift
Palladium Palladium Hotel Group and BookinGuru join forces to personalize guest experience
BookinGuru, the platform that connects guests with curated local experiences and car/VTC rental services within a single branded ecosystem, and Palladium Hotel Group have launched a pilot program at the hotel group’s Ibiza properties with the aim of elevating the level of stay personalization
Wizz Air launches innovative “Wizz Class” for those who value privacy but don’t like to overpay
Wizz Air is raising the bar for budget travel with the introduction of WIZZ Class, a new optional service designed for cost-conscious travellers who value additional personal space and streamlined convenience
Capital Hilton Unveils Yearlong Campaign Honoring America’s 250th Anniversary and Hotel’s Legacy
Capital Hilton, an iconic historical landmark in the nation’s capital, announces the launch of a full-year celebratory campaign and booking package to commemorate America’s upcoming 250th anniversary alongside the hotel’s rich history through immersive programming, exclusive guest experiences, and collectable elements
World’s first 737-800NG combi goes into service for Air Inuit
Air Inuit, which is wholly owned by the Inuit of Nunavik through Makivvik Corporation, today announced that its first newly re-engineered Boeing 737–800NG combi aircraft has been certified by Transport Canada, marking the arrival of the world’s first 737–800NG configured for both passengers and freight
The Ultimate Wellness Escapes for 2026
After a busy festive period, January offers the perfect time to reset and plan for a year focused on health and wellness
Summit Hotel Properties Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings Release Date
Summit Hotel Properties, Inc
Springhill Suites by Marriott Opens in Orange Beach, Alabama
Vista Host announced the opening of the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orange Beach Gulf Shores, a 120-suite hotel designed to capture the relaxed beauty of Alabama’s Gulf Coast while delivering thoughtful, purpose-driven hospitality
Experience a Stylish Tet Getaway at Le Méridien Saigon
Nestled along the bustling Ton Duc Thang Street, Le Méridien Saigon boasts a prime location in the heart of the financial district, making it one of the most prominent thoroughfares in the city
Alaska Air Group announces webcast of fourth-quarter 2025 financial results
Alaska Air Group Inc