Airbnb joins Vrbo and Marriott in paying guests when rain ruins their trip
Weather-guarantee payouts are spreading across vacation rental and hotel brands as a way to lift booking conversion among travelers worried about bad weather.
Skift
Kempinski CEO and senior executives depart amid luxury turnaround turmoil
The leadership shakeup raises questions about who will execute and fund Kempinski's luxury repositioning.
Skift · +1 outlets
France protests close the Louvre and prompt new travel warnings across Europe
Governments are updating guidance as unrest spreads, with tourism operators watching whether disruptions extend past the shoulder season.
Skift · +14 outlets
Saudi Arabia postpones high-profile events as a third of flights are canceled
Carriers have restored some service, but foreign airlines and event organizers remain cautious, threatening Riyadh's events-led fourth quarter.
Skift · +6 outlets
Lufthansa will give Columbus, Ohio its first-ever nonstop route to Europe
The 2027 service adds a new transatlantic gateway for a US city that has lacked direct European flights.
The Points Guy · +14 outlets
Quince, the luxury 'dupe' retailer, enters the UK market
The expansion tests whether the affordable-luxury copycat model travels beyond its US base.
Retail Gazette · +8 outlets
Louvre closure and Europe protests sharpen safety questions for Paris travel
Travelers are being advised on where to stay and what to avoid as unrest continues across the French capital.
Condé Nast Traveler
Singapore Airlines rolls out new luxury amenity brands and sleepwear in all cabins
The airline is upgrading inflight amenities across every cabin class as premium carriers compete on onboard comfort.
Future Travel Experience · +14 outlets
Turkish Airlines' new A350 Crystal business class launches next month
The carrier is introducing a new business-class cabin as part of its premium product refresh.
Executive Traveller · +3 outlets
JetBlue introduces BlueFirst personalized first-class cabins
The new cabin marks a premium push by a carrier historically focused on domestic and leisure flying.
Trend Hunter · +14 outlets
Amtrak hit with DOT delay on airline-style maintenance delay reimbursement rule
Passengers may have a harder time recovering expenses from mechanical disruptions as new federal rules slip to 2027.
The Points Guy · +3 outlets
Mercedes-AMG turns the GT 4-Door into a 1,153-hp electric SUV
The new model keeps the sedan's performance while adding SUV practicality, part of AMG's electric expansion.
Robb Report · +14 outlets
Ketterman Ranch, a 1,200-acre property near Austin, lists for $25.9 million
The ranch, about an hour from Austin and San Antonio, includes hunting and equestrian facilities.
Robb Report
Charleston's Sword Gate House lists for $35 million, a city record candidate
The 1803 landmark last sold for $10 million in 2020 and could become the priciest listing in greater Charleston.
Robb Report · +3 outlets
Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West closes after a tourist is killed by falling debris
The Scottsdale landmark, built in 1937, operates as a museum and the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation headquarters.
Robb Report · +9 outlets
Miami art dealer sentenced to 4 years in prison over fake Warhols
A family said it spent $6 million on forgeries the dealer sold, underscoring authentication risks in the art market.
Robb Report · +14 outlets
Mike Rogers spent $100K on private jets and luxury travel last quarter
The filing details luxury travel spending by the lawmaker amid ongoing scrutiny of political travel expenses.
The Intercept · +1 outlets
Vrbo exempts some properties from losing subscription plans
Hosts and property managers are pressing Vrbo for more transparency on why some listings qualify for exemptions.
Skift · +1 outlets