Alaska Airlines unveils Aurora and Leihōkū cabins, Premium Reserve class and new lounges
Alaska and Hawaiian are betting big on premium travel with new business and premium economy seats across the fleet as they try to close the gap with the big thr
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Booking Holdings launches Lola, an AI trip assistant built by Kayak's co-founders
The membership-based assistant with human concierge support is Booking's attempt to unify trip planning that has long been spread across separate apps.
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Hilton tech exec says AI agents put OTAs 'under real threat'
Hilton's CIO argues AI-driven booking will shift share to hotel direct channels even as agents charge their own commissions.
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Vrbo to double commissions as it plays catch-up to Airbnb
Vrbo will keep guest fees but leave their size flexible, a move likely to anger hosts who want clarity on pricing.
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EU anti-greenwashing rules take effect, with some eco-labels unlikely to survive
Hotel and airline sustainability chiefs back the enforcement but expect the number of certification labels to shrink.
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Four unique Rolex Daytonas sell for $49.5 million at auction
Proceeds from the one-of-a-kind watches go to the Federer Foundation and Re:wild.
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Bugatti Veyron sets marque auction record with $5.4 million sale
The gavel price more than doubled the previous high for Bugatti's first modern hypercar.
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J.M.W. Turner's 1836 painting of Rome could fetch $66 million at Sotheby's
The landscape heads to auction in London in December, testing the top end of the Old Master market.
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Burj Al Arab to close for an 18-month makeover
Dubai's most iconic hotel will undergo a lengthy renovation, with no firm reopening date announced.
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Aman to open first Maldives resort and branded residences, Amanolu, in 2028
The ultra-luxury operator expands into the Maldives with both a resort and a residential component.
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MSC breaks ground on a new private island in the Bahamas
The cruise line joins rivals in building a proprietary destination to capture more onboard and shore spending.
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Preferred Hotels & Resorts expands Legend Collection as luxury demand grows
The group is adding properties to its top-tier collection, citing appetite for destination-led luxury travel.
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Hyatt's luxury portfolio builds momentum across the Americas
Hyatt is pushing its high-end brands further into the Americas as part of a broader luxury strategy.
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Carnival's new loyalty program and fuel cuts pay off, cruise line says
Carnival is retuning rewards and onboard offerings to lift repeat bookings while trimming fuel costs.
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Carnival's newest cruise ship opens bookings, Caribbean sailings from 2028
The ship's itineraries are now on sale ahead of a 2028 debut in the Caribbean.
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Alaska Airlines adds a new transfer partner and teases a points-earning debit card
The Atmos Rewards program continues to expand its earning options ahead of a debit card launch next year.
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Alaska's Atmos Rewards 'choice accrual' lets members pick how they earn points
The joint Alaska and Hawaiian program gives members control over whether points and status accrue by distance or spend.
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Singapore Airlines revamps onboard dining across all cabins
The carrier is refreshing its meal service ahead of a broader new product launch.
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