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Booking.com takes $1B hit on possible FTC settlement as travel demand turns mixed
The charge reflects looming regulatory costs while the company flags uneven global travel demand amid conflict and higher airfares.
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Wyndham adds more than 40 HotelREZ luxury hotels to its Registry collection
The partnership expands Wyndham's luxury and soft-brand footprint in Europe and beyond, part of its push upmarket away from midscale reliance.
HospitalitynetWyndham Expands Global Luxury Portfolio Through Strategic Partnership with HotelREZ Hotels & ResortsLuxurytraveladvisorWyndham Doubles Down on Luxury With HotelREZ PartnershipUpgradedpointsWyndham Rewards Adding 40+ Luxury Hotels in New PartnershipHotelsmagWyndham and HotelREZ team up to add over 40 hotels to Registry CollectionTravel2latamWyndham will expand its luxury portfolio with more than 40 independent hotels from HotelREZTravelwiresWyndham to add 40-plus luxury hotels through HotelREZ partnershipTravelpulseWyndham Adds More Than 40 Luxury Hotels Through New PartnershipAsianhospitalityScaling Luxury: Inside Wyndham and HotelREZ’s Global DealBoutiquehotelnewsWyndham signs partnership with HotelREZ Hotels & ResortsInvestingWyndham adds 40 luxury hotels through HotelREZ partnershipStreetinsiderWyndham partners with HotelREZ to add 40+ luxury hotelsHospitalityandcateringnewsWyndham and HotelREZ Partner to Add Over 40 Luxury Hotels to Registry CollectionSafariindiaWyndham Partners with HotelREZ to Expand Luxury PortfolioStocktitanAbout 129 million Wyndham Rewards members will get new ways to earn or redeem points at 40+ hotels.
Booking.com bets travelers will research trips with AI but still book on its platform
The company argues trust and payments, not discovery, decide who captures the booking, a lesson drawn from failed superapp travel ambitions.
HospitalitynetHere’s What Happens When AI Starts Making Decisions and Bookings for Hotel and Travel GuestsOagSix Months In: Grading Our 10 Bets on Travel's AI FutureCNBCTravelers are turning to AI to plan trips - but hallucinations and trust gaps remainPcmagThe Best Travel Apps We've Tested for 2026BbcSeven travel trends that will define 2026OpenAIBooking.com and OpenAI personalize travel at scaleMckinseyAgentic AI and the Future of Travel: What executives need to knowBookingBooking.com’s 2027 Travel Predictions Reveal the Ultimate Travel Flex: Going Off-ScriptLeger360How AI Is Reshaping the Travel IndustryThriftytravelerI Asked 5 AI Chatbots to Plan a Trip; 1 Was Better Than the RestPhocuswireGlobal study finds majority of travelers ready for AI to book tripsCNETHow to Use the AI Trip Planner on Booking.comBcgUnpacking the $15 Trillion Opportunity in Leisure TravelTechCrunchKayak launches an ‘AI Mode’ for travel questions, search, and bookings
IHCL and Adani Airports sign agreement for 8 hotels across 4 Indian cities
The multi-hotel deal ties hospitality development directly to airport traffic growth in India's expanding travel market.
HospitalitynetIHCL and Adani Airports Sign Multi-Hotel Agreement for Eight Hotels Across Four CitiesSoulofhospitalityIHCL and Adani Airports Sign 8-Hotel Deal, Adding 2,000+ Rooms Across 4 CitiesIndiatimesAdani Airports, IHCL sign agreement for 8 airport hotels with over 2,000 rooms across four citiesTradingviewIHCL and AAHL Sign Pact to Set Up 8 Hotels in 4 CitiesFortuneindiaTata Group-owned IHCL, Adani Airports sign pact for 8 hotels with over 2,000 rooms across 4 citiesCnbctv18Adani Airports, IHCL to develop 8 hotels with over 2,000 rooms across 4 citiesTherealtytodayIHCL, Adani Airports Sign Agreement for Eight Hotels With Over 2,000 RoomsHospitalitybizindiaAdani Airports, IHCL sign deal for 8 hotels across 4 citiesMoneycontrolIHCL, Adani Airports sign pact to operate 8 airport hotels in 4 citiesTravelbizmonitorAdani Airports and IHCL sign 8-hotel operating agreementTraveltrendstodayAdani Airports & IHCL join hands for 8 hotels across 4 citiesUrbanacresTaj, Adani Plan 8 Airport Hotels Across Four Indian CitiesHdfcskyIHCL, Adani Airport Sign 8‑Hotel Deal Covering 2,000+ RoomsMorungexpressAdani Airports, IHCL sign pact to develop 8 hotels across key airport cities
JetBlue raises checked bag fees for the second time this year
The increase tests how much pricing power airlines retain over ancillary fees and whether competitors match the move.
The Points GuyJetBlue just raised bag fees for the 2nd time this year. Will other airlines follow ... again?CNBCJetBlue raises bag fees for third time in a year as fuel costs biteCbsnewsJetBlue hikes baggage fees for the second time this yearUpgradedpointsJetBlue Has Increased Checked Baggage Fees AgainSimpleflyingJetBlue Hikes Checked Bag Fees Again To $50, A 43% Increase In Just 2 YearsOnemileatatimeJetBlue Leads The Industry In Raising Checked Bag Fees… Again!ThriftytravelerJetBlue Raises Checked Bag Fees Again: Now at Least $50 Each WayAeroxplorerJetBlue Raises Checked Bag Fees for Third Time in a Year as Fuel Costs ClimbTheaviationhubJetBlue Raises Checked Bag Fees Again: What Passengers Pay From November 2026AolJetBlue hikes baggage fees for the second time this yearNbcnewyorkUnited Airlines joins JetBlue in raising checked bag fees. How much more will it cost?AfarThese Airlines Have Just Raised Their Checked Bag Fees-but There Are a Few Ways to SaveYahooUnited, JetBlue raise checked bag fees because of higher fuel costs
Delta CEO Ed Bastian calls Heathrow terminal shake-up 'short-sighted'
The carrier joins Virgin Atlantic in opposing the airport's slot and terminal reallocation, escalating pressure on Heathrow to revise its plans.
Chanel opens Sydney store, drawing large crowds
The launch underscores the luxury sector's continued investment in Australian retail even as global demand cools in some markets.
Gencom acquires Rosewood London in its first European luxury hotel purchase
The deal marks the US investor's expansion into European luxury hospitality assets.
Delta expands Austin focus city with new nonstop to Northwest Arkansas
The route links the Texas hub to Walmart's home base, extending Delta's build-out against rivals in central US markets.
AolDelta Air Lines expands flight options while delaying one highly anticipated routeSimpleflyingFlight Alerts: 37 Exciting New Nonstop Routes Launching This WeekAviationa2zDelta Plans New Flights from Austin to This Famous Business CityTravelbingerDelta Adds Nonstop Austin to Northwest Arkansas Flight
Louis Vuitton gives Tambour Convergence watch a mirror-polished hardened steel case
The finish showcases proprietary material engineering in the brand's growing high-watchmaking push.
HypebeastLouis Vuitton’s Tambour Convergence Mirror Steel Shrugs Off ScratchesWatchproLouis Vuitton updates the Tambour Convergence in steelMonochrome-watchesIntroducing: The Elegant Louis Vuitton Tambour Convergence now in Mirror SteelWallpaperFirst look: up close with the Louis Vuitton Tambour Convergence Mirror SteelWorldtempusLouis Vuitton Convergence Turns to SteelWatchesbysjxTiffany & Co. Reboots Men’s Watches with the Tiffany TimerLuxurybazaar2025 Louis Vuitton Watch Releases: Details of Every New ModelHypebeastLouis Vuitton’s Tambour Convergence Mirror Steel Shrugs Off Scratches
Singapore Airlines to unveil new luxury cabin seats
The carrier's next cabin generation will compete for premium long-haul demand against Gulf and Asian rivals.
RustourismnewsSingapore Airlines’ New First Class Could Feature Double SuitesBusinesstimesWorld’s biggest business class coming to British Airways’ A380s amid upscale travel rushPrestigeonlineCheck out the most exciting business class upgrades for the new yearInsideflyerSingapore Airlines unveils new cabins in NovemberNewsweekSingapore Airlines Gets Luxury Upgrade: Everything We KnowAerospaceglobalnewsSingapore Airlines looks to ‘redefine premium air travel’ with new luxury cabinsUsatodaySingapore Airlines unveils new cabin interior for Boeing 787-10 'Dreamliner'Business InsiderSingapore Airlines' new luxury suites are so big, a couple can share a bed while flyingBloombergSingapore Air Unveils First Class Seats on Ultra-Long FlightsKtnvPlane contains new luxury suitesSkiftUnited Bets on Premium, Unveils New Luxury Suites for International FlightsWallpaperSingapore Airlines unveils next generation of cabin interiorsScmpSingapore Airlines’ new double beds are about to make you a travel bratBusinesstravellerThe Premium Cabin Revolution – Are These the Best Seats in the Sky?
United to return to Chihuahua, Mexico with Houston service next spring
The resumption adds a cross-border route aimed at business and visiting-friends-and-relatives demand.
HoustonchronicleUnited launching more flights to Latin America as Bush Intercontinental opens Terminal BKhouUnited Airlines to launch four new or returning international routes from Bush AirportAirlinegeeksUnited Adds Routes From TexasBizjournalsUnited Airlines to launch 4 new or returning international routes from Houston's Bush AirportWendyperrinNonstop Flights To Make Your Travels EasierAxiosUnited opens new Terminal B concourse at Houston's Bush AirportYahooUnited Adds Routes From TexasLuxurytraveladvisorUnited Opens Largest Airline Club in the Americas at Houston HubFly2houstonUnited opens new concourse at IAHAirport-worldSneak preview of United’s new Terminal B North Concourse at IAHAviacionaldiaUnited Airlines Unveils New Terminal B North Concourse at Houston Bush Intercontinental AirportLuxurytravelreportUnited Airlines Debuts the Largest Airline Club in the Americas at Houston IntercontinentalTravelbingerUnited Airlines to Resume Houston-Chihuahua Service Next SpringMSNUnited Airlines to launch four new or returning international routes from Bush Airport
Belmond's Venice Simplon-Orient-Express adds Paris to Monaco sleeper route in 2027
The new overnight Côte d'Azur service expands luxury rail capacity on a route long served only by daytime trains.
Robb ReportThe Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Will Start Traveling From Paris to Monte Carlo Next YearTravelandleisureasiaThe Iconic Venice Simplon-Orient Express Is Making Its Way To Monte Carlo In 2027CntravellerThe Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is launching a new route to the French RivieraAol'If You Want to Sleep, Don’t Come': What a Night on the Orient Express From Paris to Florence Is LikeHautelivingNext Stop, Monte Carlo: Monaco Is the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express’s Hottest New Destination
Washington state's first Rolex boutique opens in Bellevue
The store reflects Rolex's broader move to take retail in-house in key affluent markets.
NationaljewelerBucherer Opens Rolex Boutique in Washington StateHoodlineRolex Lands First Washington Boutique at Bellevue's Bravern, Takes Over Former Wolford SpotProfessionalwatchesRolex files permits for boutique at The Shops At The BravernMynorthwestLuxury time arrives: Washington’s first Rolex store opens in Bellevue
Waldorf Astoria opens its first all-suite hotel in Malaysia, in Kuala Lumpur
The property marks Hilton's luxury brand debut in the country and adds to Southeast Asia's fast-growing luxury hotel pipeline.
LuxurytraveladvisorWaldorf Astoria Makes Malaysia Debut With All-Suite KL HotelHotelsmagWaldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur opensHotel-onlineWaldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur Debuts in MalaysiaOftmwWaldorf Astoria opens its first hotel in Malaysia, an all-suite tower in Kuala LumpurRustourismnewsWaldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur Opens With 268 Luxury SuitesCsptimesWaldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur Set to Open This Month With Michelin Star-Chef Dining & a 2,275-Square-Metre SpaHotelnewsresourceWaldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur Opens Reservations for Late 2026 DebutBusinesstravellerSneak Peek: Inside Malaysia’s First Waldorf Astoria as Reservations OpenLatteluxurynewsWaldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur now accepting bookingsLarevuedeshotelsThe Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur hotel opened on 30 October with 268 suites and a 2,275 sqm spaHiltonWaldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur Opens for Reservations Ahead of 30 October 2026 OpeningChannelnewsasiaLuxury hotel Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur to open in late 2026Travelweekly-asiaWaldorf Astoria finally debuts in MalaysiaThe Points GuyThe most anticipated hotel openings of 2026
New airline to launch with private suites, dedicated terminals and only 54 passengers
The startup sells individual seats on a small-capacity configuration, targeting the top end of premium travel.
AolNetJets Adds New Exclusive-Use Terminals Across the USRobb ReportHow Airlines Are Reimagining First-Class With Over-the-Top ‘Suites’ViewfromthewingSFO Airport Plans Private Terminal For Airline Passengers - Dedicated TSA, Driven To The PlaneTravelandleisureThis New Airline Is Launching With Private Suites, Exclusive Terminals, and Just 54 Passengers-and You Can Book Individual Seats
Rolex's direct retail strategy reshapes luxury watch distribution
Brand-owned boutiques give manufacturers tighter control over allocation and customer relationships at the expense of authorized dealers.
IHG adds Yas World Resort as largest Vignette Collection property worldwide
The soft brand's expansion in Abu Dhabi signals IHG's continued push into conversion-friendly luxury assets in the Gulf.
AirAsia targets March 2027 for Bahrain hub after war-related delays
A Pegasus deal routing Europe traffic through Istanbul reduces the strategic case for the long-planned Gulf hub.
Skift analysis argues the hotel brands versus OTAs fight misses the owner's role
New questions around AI, loyalty and customer acquisition could tilt the distribution balance further away from owners.
Diageo cancels its annual Special Releases whisky series for 2026
Ending the collector-focused series that began in 2001 signals pressure on the premium spirits market.
Capital One says travel credit cards are becoming full-trip companions
The lender argues cards can stay useful beyond booking by combining context, experiences and technology across a trip.
Minecraft creator Markus Persson lists Beverly Hills home for $70 million
The listing includes a recording studio and nightclub, testing the top end of the Los Angeles luxury housing market.
Airbnb spends heavily on Los Angeles elections with 2028 Olympics in view
The company's political spending is framed around the Games, but the bigger stakes may be post-Olympics short-term rental rules.
Rotoris raises $7.5 million to take India's challenger luxury brand global
The funding backs an Indian premium label aiming to compete internationally rather than only in domestic luxury.
Study of airline status value as United and Southwest overhaul loyalty programs
Frequent-flyer status increasingly rewards spending rather than flying, changing how travelers evaluate program value.
Sculptor Alexander Calder's family jewelry heads to auction at Bonhams
Five custom pieces gifted to his sister, mother and niece carry a combined estimate of about $300,000.
Algeria opens up to travelers with Sahara off-grid adventures
One of the world's most closed-off nations is courting tourists, offering a less-visited alternative to established desert destinations.
Plaza Premium opens new domestic lounge at Sydney airport
The opening adds independent lounge capacity in Australia's domestic premium-travel segment.
IHG and Adani among hotel groups expanding as Thailand and Gulf luxury momentum builds
Siam Piwat's mall-and-retail tie-ins illustrate how Thai developers are positioning Bangkok as a regional luxury hub.
Czech archaeologists re-excavate long-lost tombs of Old Kingdom Egyptian officials
Modern scientific methods are yielding new detail on religious beliefs and social life in ancient Egypt.
67 Pall Mall brings its wine and dining club to Dubai's Zaha Hadid-designed Opus
The London club's Gulf expansion reflects growing demand for high-end food and beverage venues in Dubai.
The British luxury watch industry's awards circuit and who decides the winners
Watchmaking's prize season shapes brand prestige and secondary-market perception as much as it rewards craft.
Craig Ellwood's only Pasadena home lists for $3.25 million
The 1965 Kubly House brings a mid-century case-study-era property to market in Southern California.
UNESCO Tentative List explained as countries compete for World Heritage status
Listing on the Tentative List is the mandatory first step before a site can be inscribed as a World Heritage Site.
Emily in Paris season 6 release date set as Agence Grateau expands to Monaco
The show's plot turn to Monaco doubles as a case study in the business of luxury PR placement.
A New Perspective on the Luxury You Already Own
Luxury property momentum is shifting toward markets where buyers already own premium assets.
Eurostar Premier first-class review finds solid but not luxurious experience
The review questions whether the top Eurostar fare justifies its premium over flying.