United expands tiered premium fares and basic fares to first class and short-haul international business
United is segmenting premium cabins with new fare tiers and extending restrictive basic fares, betting business travelers will pay more for flexibility on short
Skift · +14 outlets
Alaska Airlines unveils Aurora Suites, new business class and premium economy cabins in premium push
Alaska and Hawaiian are investing in lie-flat domestic seats, a new Premium Reserve class and lounge upgrades as they lean into premium travel demand.
The Points Guy · +14 outlets
Airbnb launches AI tools, catching up to OTA rivals
Airbnb is late to AI product rollouts, and analysts question whether its tools will outmatch those of larger online travel rivals.
Skift · +2 outlets
American and Alaska Airlines announce Atlantic and Pacific joint business
The tie-up expands codeshare and coordination between the two carriers on transatlantic and transpacific routes.
TravelPulse · +14 outlets
Choice Hotels acquires RV club Harvest Hosts for $130 million
Choice is betting a half-million-member RV network can convert into hotel stays as it pursues net rooms growth.
Skift · +6 outlets
Singapore Airlines unveils enhanced dining across all cabins ahead of November product launch
SIA is rolling out upgraded meals now and plans next-generation seats and in-flight entertainment in November.
The MileLion · +14 outlets
Travel distribution funnel is fragmenting as AI reshapes discovery
AI is spreading travel distribution across many starting points rather than installing a single new gatekeeper.
Skift · +7 outlets
British Airways to unveil its biggest first class upgrade in years
BA is preparing a major refresh of its first class cabin as premium demand holds up.
Aviation A2Z · +14 outlets
Marriott reaches 300 hotels in Mexico, with more than 70 in the pipeline
Marriott's 300th Mexico opening underscores its expansion in the country's resort and all-inclusive segment.
Hospitality Net · +4 outlets
Revolut's travel distribution push faces a US test
Revolut's strategy of keeping travel bookings inside its financial ecosystem proved out in Europe and now hinges on its US banking expansion.
Skift · +1 outlets
Alaska Airlines teases no-annual-fee credit card and new Atmos Rewards transfer partner
Alaska continues to build out its Atmos Rewards program following its merger with Hawaiian, adding a debit card, a credit card and a new transfer partner.
The Points Guy · +5 outlets
Dubai's Burj Al Arab to close for an 18-month makeover
The iconic Dubai hotel is set for a lengthy renovation, with no reopening date yet announced.
gulfnews.com · +13 outlets
Air France expands luxury offerings to meet premium travel demand
Air France is deepening its premium cabin investment as high-end travel demand holds up.
The Star · +14 outlets
Radisson adds older hotels and meeting spaces to its net zero program
Four new Verified Net Zero Hotels in Stockholm and Copenhagen highlight renewable energy access as a bottleneck in scaling hotel decarbonization.
Skift · +4 outlets
National Gallery of Victoria executive allegedly stole $6 million from the museum
The alleged scheme ran from September 2019 until it was discovered in September 2025.
Robb Report · +4 outlets
Aman to open first Maldives resort and branded residences, Amanolu, in 2028
The ultra-luxury group's Maldives debut combines a resort with branded residences, extending the branded-residence model into a key luxury market.
CNA · +14 outlets
Hyatt's luxury portfolio builds momentum across the Americas
Hyatt is expanding its luxury and lifestyle brands in the Americas as it competes for high-end travelers.
Hospitality Net · +1 outlets
MSC breaks ground on a new private island in the Bahamas
MSC joins other cruise lines in developing an exclusive Bahamian destination to capture more passenger spending.
Caribbean Journal