Lufthansa Group wins bid for TAP Air Portugal, AMEX dining credit extended
The sale of Portugal's flag carrier to Lufthansa would reshape European airline consolidation if completed.
Turning Left For Less - · +1 outlets
JetBlue sets December launch for BlueFirst first class, tickets now on sale
BlueFirst marks the carrier's first true domestic first-class cabin as it pushes into premium demand.
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Plaza Hotel in New York to close for facade restoration, other hotel news of the week
The Plaza's closure for a long-planned exterior restoration headlines a week of hotel news that also includes a new Dallas property.
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The ultra-rich are buying Rolexes, rubies and Klimts as inflation hedges
Collectibles are increasingly treated as hard assets by wealthy investors hedging against inflation.
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Western Europe drives another decline in overseas travel to the US
Gains from China and South America have not offset falling visitor numbers from Western Europe.
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Singapore Airlines to upgrade in-flight amenities across all cabin classes
The airline's refreshed soft product comes as rival carriers invest heavily in premium cabin experience.
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Delta adds daily Boston-Reykjavik nonstop for summer 2027
The route becomes Delta's 14th long-haul destination from Boston as Iceland demand keeps growing.
The Points Guy · +12 outlets
United and Air Canada add six US-Canada routes for summer 2027
The expansion includes United's new easternmost Canadian destination but trims some existing service.
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Airlines Can’t Upgrade Every Plane – So They’re Upgrading the Menu
Skift · +14 outlets
Michelin Guide reveals its first Australian restaurant selection
The inaugural Michelin guide for Australia brings a global fine-dining benchmark to the country's restaurant scene.
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Viking orders seven more ships, expanding fleet from Europe to Egypt
The additions bring the 29-year-old company's river, ocean and expedition fleet to 109 vessels.
The Points Guy · +14 outlets
Business-class style sleeper train to launch in Europe next year from 65 euros
The service reflects renewed investment in night trains as an alternative to short-haul flying.
Time Out Worldwide · +4 outlets
Emirates to run 28 weekly flights to Narita, opens another Tokyo travel store
The added frequencies underscore Emirates' push for Japan traffic ahead of a high-demand travel season.
The Bangladesh Monitor · +12 outlets
Thailand's Centara targets larger hotel partners to accelerate growth
Centara aims to double in size via multi-property deals without adding balance-sheet exposure.
Skift · +2 outlets
Luxury river cruise line expands into Peru with itinerary including an iconic train
The move extends river cruising's reach into land-based South American itineraries.
Travel + Leisure · +14 outlets
Hotel brands move into super-luxury yacht operations
Hospitality groups are extending their brands onto the water as yacht travel grows.
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Superyacht marinas are becoming luxury destinations in their own right
Marinas from Anguilla to Singapore are adding resort-grade amenities to compete with private clubs.
Robb Report
The Dalmore releases 18-year-old Cigar Malt aged in five cask types
The bottling extends the Scottish distillery's push into whisky made explicitly for cigar pairing.
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