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Hawaii Tours Shake-Up Signals Industry Power Shift

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Four Seasons Turns 65 and Eyes Bold Global Expansi...

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Chinchero Airport Debate Puts Machu Picchu Future ...

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HEADLINE NEWS

Headline News

Best of the Best 2026 opens with luxury trade momentum

by Jill Walsh | Feb 15, 2026 | Business News, Headline News | 0 |

Sydney has no shortage of industry dinners, but every now and then, one feels less like an event...

Hawaii Tours Shake-Up Signals Industry Power Shift

by Prae Lee | Feb 15, 2026 | Hawaii, Headline News | 0 |
Four Seasons Turns 65 and Eyes Bold Global Expansion

by Maysa Punchanit | Feb 15, 2026 | Headline News, Luxury Hotels, Yacht News | 0 |
Chinchero Airport Debate Puts Machu Picchu Future First

by Karuna Johnson | Feb 15, 2026 | Airport, Headline News, South America | 0 |
Hotels win faster with Cvent–Thynk sales integration

by Kanda Limw | Feb 15, 2026 | Headline News, Technology | 0 |
Marriott Powers Ahead as Global Travel Momentum Builds

by Supaporn Pholrach | Feb 15, 2026 | Financial, Headline News | 0 |
Sabre, PayPal, Mindtrip Unite to Reinvent AI Travel Booking

by Michelle Warner | Feb 14, 2026 | GDS, Headline News | 0 |
Shanghai Draws 9.36M Visitors as Global Travel Settles

by Charmaine Lu | Feb 14, 2026 | China, Headline News | 0 |

ELLIOT REPORT

GLOBAL TRAVEL CONNOISEUR

UP CLOSE & PERSONAL

Elliott Report

Aer Lingus Promised a Full Refund Then Kept $1,058

by Christopher Elliott | Jan 23, 2026 | Aviation, Elliott Report, Headline News | 0 |

When a strike threatens Martha Rhine’s trip to Dublin, Aer Lingus offers her a full refund...

Can You Trust AI for Travel Advice? The Smart Traveller’s Guide

by Christopher Elliott | Jan 21, 2026 | Elliott Report, Headline News | 0 |

Global Travel Connoisseur

Chios: Greece’s Secret Island Gem Beyond the Summer Crowds

by Robert La Bua | Feb 10, 2026 | Europe, Global Travel Connoisseur, GTM Features, GTM Reviews, Headline News | 0 |

Greece has thousands of islands within its boundaries, but only a very few of them are overrun...

Pegasus Airlines’ Izmir–Zurich Flight Delivers Speed, Ease and Aegean Grace

by Robert La Bua | Feb 3, 2026 | Global Travel Connoisseur, GTM Reviews, Headline News | 0 |

Up Close & Personal

Up Close & Personal: Steve Brady: Steering Helloworld’s Cruise Comeback

by Jason Smith | Aug 11, 2025 | Headline News, Up Close & Personal | 0 |

Something about Steve Brady makes you instantly believe he’s been everywhere and could probably...

SabreMosaic ends booking chaos with bold AI travel platform

by Susan NG | Aug 4, 2025 | GDS, Headline News, Up Close & Personal | 0 |

ACCOLADES

AVIATION

BUSINESS NEWS

Accolades

Marriott Luxury Shines in 2026 Forbes Stars

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 15, 2026 | Accolades | 0 |

Luxury Group claims 30 percent of the newly awarded Five‑Star honors, adding 11 new Five‑Star...

Forbes Travel Guide Reveals 2026 Star Winners

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 15, 2026 | Accolades | 0 |

Aviation

Icelandair Launches Year-Round Bergen Route

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 15, 2026 | Aviation | 0 |

American travellers are flocking to Bergen in record numbers — and Icelandair’s decision to extend...

Air Canada Orders Eight Airbus A350-1000s

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 15, 2026 | Aviation | 0 |

Business News

Best of the Best 2026 opens with luxury trade momentum

by Jill Walsh | Feb 15, 2026 | Business News, Headline News | 0 |

Sydney has no shortage of industry dinners, but every now and then, one feels less like an event...

THRIVE 2030 Set to Turbocharge Australia’s Tourism Future

by My Thanh Pham | Feb 13, 2026 | Association, Business News, Headline News | 0 |

BEVERAGE

EVENTS CALENDAR

DINING

Beverage

Spritzer EcoPark Gallops into a Horse-Powered CNY

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 14, 2026 | Beverage | 0 |

This Chinese New Year, Spritzer EcoPark invites all Malaysians to join in on the energy and...

St. Regis Bar Unveils “Portraits of Manhattan”

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 13, 2026 | Beverage | 0 |

Events Calendar

Uluru’s Field of Light Marks Milestone Year

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 13, 2026 | Events Calendar | 0 |

Australia’s iconic “Field of Light” at Uluṟu turns 10 in April 2026, with Ayers...

MSC Cruises Hosts ‘All Things Alaska’ Webinar

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 12, 2026 | Events Calendar | 0 |

Dining | Restaurants

Magistracy Dining Room Launches British Beef Supper

This February, MICHELIN-recommended Magistracy Dining Room by Chef Alyn Williams turns its focus...

Sri’s Room Serves Memory-Laced Valentine’s Feast

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 14, 2026 | Dining | Restaurants | 0 |

CRUISE NEWS

HOTEL NEWS

RESORT NEWS

Cruise News

Explora Journeys Opens 2029 Endless Worlds

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 14, 2026 | Cruise News | 0 |

Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, announces reservations are now...

Hurtigruten Unveils Next-Level Fjord & Arctic Voyages

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 13, 2026 | Cruise News | 0 |

Hotel News

Janu Residences Dubai Sets a New Living Rhythm

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 15, 2026 | Hotel News | 0 |

Part of the Aman Group, Janu, derived from the Sanskrit word for ‘soul’, is a visionary hotel,...

Hotel seven x seven Itoshima Relaunches 2026

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 15, 2026 | Hotel News | 0 |

Resort News

Sun Siyam Celebrates Lunar New Year in Maldives

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 15, 2026 | Resort News | 0 |

Sun Siyam welcomes the Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year) across its Luxury, Privé, and Lifestyle...

Noku Maldives Launches Long-Term Reef Monitoring

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 14, 2026 | Resort News | 0 |

AIRFARE DEALS

CRUISE DEALS

TRAVEL DEALS

Airfare Deals

Vietjet Thailand’s 0 Baht Fare Fever

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 12, 2026 | Airfare Deals | 0 |

Vietjet Thailand launches daily “It’s Time to Vietjet” promotion, offering promotional fares...

Virgin Australia launches $45 domestic flight sale

by Sandra Jones | Feb 12, 2026 | Airfare Deals, Headline News | 0 |

Cruise Deals

Save 15% on Seabourn’s Kimberley Expedition

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 14, 2026 | Cruise Deals | 0 |

Seabourn, the world’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has announced exclusive savings on its...

Cruise More, Save More on Australia’s 5-Star River

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 13, 2026 | Cruise Deals, River Cruising | 0 |

Travel Deals

Offers of the Week: Travel Deals You’ll Love

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 14, 2026 | Travel Deals | 0 |

Valued up to $5,135 Save up to 66% 7 Nights From $1,699 / room Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa...

Bunnik Tours Ignites Hot Deals in Top Spots

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 13, 2026 | Travel Deals | 0 |

INDUSTRY DEALS

BEVERAGE

GADGETS

Industry Deals

New Travel Club Deals You’ll Love

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 14, 2026 | Industry Deals | 0 |

From the Desk of Sue Francis NEW Industry Rates for TIC Members! Discover the world with a...

New Deals Just Dropped from Your Travel Club

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 7, 2026 | Industry Deals | 0 |

Beverage

Spritzer EcoPark Gallops into a Horse-Powered CNY

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 14, 2026 | Beverage | 0 |

This Chinese New Year, Spritzer EcoPark invites all Malaysians to join in on the energy and...

St. Regis Bar Unveils “Portraits of Manhattan”

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 13, 2026 | Beverage | 0 |

Gadgets

ASUS Unleashes ROG WiFi 8 and Real-World Speed Test

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jan 24, 2026 | Gadgets | 0 |

ASUS announced the ROG NeoCore, a WiFi 8 concept router, along with the world’s first real-world...

Fujifilm Australia Debuts New ZUH12000 Projector

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jan 24, 2026 | Gadgets | 0 |

EXPLORE CANADA

DISCOVER IRELAND

EXPLORE HAWAII

Canada

Destination Canada Urges ‘Do Winter Differently’

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 13, 2026 | Canada | 0 |

Destination Canada has launched Phase Two of its winter brand campaign with David Jones, inviting...

Chasing the Northern Lights by Charter Plane in Yukon

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jan 21, 2026 | Canada | 0 |

Ireland

Love Is Love: Ireland’s LGBTQ+ Festival The Outing Turns 14

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 5, 2026 | Ireland | 0 |

This Valentine’s weekend, Ireland’s spectacular west coast transforms into one of the world’s most...

Ireland Welcomes Spring with the Spirit of St Brigid

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 4, 2026 | Ireland | 0 |

Hawaii

Hawaii Tours Shake-Up Signals Industry Power Shift

by Prae Lee | Feb 15, 2026 | Hawaii, Headline News | 0 |

There’s a quiet tremor running through Hawaiʻi’s tours and activities sector, and if TripWorks is...

Hawai‘i Urges Travellers to Seek Meaning Beyond the Beach

by Anne Keam | Feb 9, 2026 | Hawaii, Headline News | 0 |

DESTINATION GLOBAL

DISCOVER MIDDLE EAST

DISCOVER NEW ZEALAND

Destination Global

Fengdu’s Phoenix Sculpture Unveiled in Guanajuato, Mexico!

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Nov 12, 2024 | Destination Global | 0 |

In Guanajuato City, Mexico, marigolds adorned the entire city as people dressed up in skeleton...

Summer Destination Dupes: Enjoy Beloved Spots Crowd-Free

by Chisa de Ruiter | Jun 8, 2024 | Destination Global | 0 |

Middle East

Abu Dhabi F1 2026 Tickets On Sale Now

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 14, 2026 | Middle East | 0 |

Tickets for the 2026 Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix are now on sale, as Abu Dhabi...

Dubai Tourism Breaks Records Again

by Michelle Warner | Feb 13, 2026 | Headline News, Middle East | 0 |

New Zealand

New Zealand’s $70m Events Bet Signals Tourism Revival

by Sandra Jones | Feb 11, 2026 | Headline News, Mice, New Zealand | 0 |

If tourism were theatre, and truthfully, it often is, New Zealand has just lifted the curtain on...

48 Hours in Auckland: Five Dining Gems Worth the Fork

by Mark Sheehan | Feb 9, 2026 | Dining | Restaurants, Headline News, New Zealand | 0 |

Discover Thailand

Explore Arkansas

Explore Florida

Thailand

Thailand Tourism 2026: Familiar Strengths Endure

by Andrew Wood | Feb 14, 2026 | Headline News, Thailand | 0 |

Tourism forecasters have a fondness for declaring “turning points.” In truth, most destinations...

China–Thailand SMEs Mark 51 Years in Suzhou

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 13, 2026 | Thailand | 0 |

Arkansas

6.03-Carat American Dream Diamond Found Live

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 15, 2026 | Arkansas | 0 |

Jack Pearadin, 35, of Nashville, Ark., and Michael Schumacher, 43, of Soldiers Grove, Wis., have...

Arkansas Outdoor Recreation Hosts Opportunity Zone Event

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jan 17, 2026 | Arkansas | 0 |

Florida

VISIT FLORIDA Applauds DeSantis’ Floridians First Budget

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Dec 15, 2025 | Florida | 0 |

VISIT FLORIDA commends Governor Ron DeSantis for his continued commitment to strengthening...

Florida’s Visitor Economy Delivers a $133.6bn Lesson

by Jason Smith | Nov 27, 2025 | Florida, Headline News | 0 |

European News

Explore New York

Explore Queensland

Europe

Eastern Europe’s Romeo & Juliet Revealed

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 15, 2026 | Europe | 0 |

This year, many couples are turning travel into a meaningful way to connect. Booking reveals that...

SkiStar Delivers Olympic Winter Family Value

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 14, 2026 | Europe, Ski | 0 |

New York

Rockefeller Center Channels Olympic Spirit Before Milano

by My Thanh Pham | Feb 5, 2026 | Headline News, New York, Sports | 0 |

New York has never been a city that waits for invitations. So while the world’s athletes prepare...

Jazz at Lincoln Center Announces Leadership Transition

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 2, 2026 | New York | 0 |

Queensland

Tourism Whitsundays Joins Global Tourism Alliance

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 14, 2026 | Queensland | 0 |

Tourism Whitsundays has officially joined the Destination Think Collective, a peer group of...

Queensland Plays Cupid This Valentine’s Day

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 13, 2026 | Queensland | 0 |

Explore South Asia

Explore South Pacific

North Asia News

South Asia

Lunar New Year Shines at Resplendent Ceylon

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 14, 2026 | South Asia | 0 |

Resplendent Ceylon, a premier collection of luxury boutique resorts in Sri Lanka founded by the...

India’s Tourism Budget Ignites Infrastructure Boom

by Madhura Katti | Feb 5, 2026 | Headline News, South Asia | 0 |

All

Best of the Best 2026 opens with luxury trade momentum

by Jill Walsh | Feb 15, 2026 | Business News, Headline News | 0 |

Sydney has no shortage of industry dinners, but every now and then, one feels less like an event...

Hawaii Tours Shake-Up Signals Industry Power Shift

by Prae Lee | Feb 15, 2026 | Hawaii, Headline News | 0 |

All

Best of the Best 2026 opens with luxury trade momentum

by Jill Walsh | Feb 15, 2026 | Business News, Headline News | 0 |

Sydney has no shortage of industry dinners, but every now and then, one feels less like an event...

Hawaii Tours Shake-Up Signals Industry Power Shift

by Prae Lee | Feb 15, 2026 | Hawaii, Headline News | 0 |

Oceania News

EXPLORE NSW

OTA NEWS

Oceania News

Spectacular Red Crab Migration on Christmas Island

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jan 30, 2024 | Oceania News | 0 |

One of nature’s most awe-inspiring events is now underway on Christmas Island, captivating...

Thrilling 2023 Humpback Whale Season

by Chisa de Ruiter | Jul 6, 2023 | Oceania News | 0 |

New South Wales

Berry NSW Turns Up the Volume with New Music Campaign

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 7, 2026 | New South Wales | 0 |

Berry, recently named a Top Tourism Town finalist for the third year in a row, has secured...

Great Southern Nights 2026 Turns NSW Up Loud

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 6, 2026 | New South Wales | 0 |

OTA News

Agoda & China Airlines Launch StayMiles

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 15, 2026 | Loyalty, OTA News | 0 |

Digital travel platform Agoda, through its strategic partnerships arm Rocket Travel by Agoda, has...

Gen Z & Millennials Go Big on 2026 Travel

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 14, 2026 | OTA News | 0 |

AIRPORT

FINANCIAL

GADGETS

Airport

Chinchero Airport Debate Puts Machu Picchu Future First

by Karuna Johnson | Feb 15, 2026 | Airport, Headline News, South America | 0 |

If airports could talk, Peru’s forthcoming Chinchero International Airport would likely have...

1.55 Million Travel via BER Amid Winter Chaos

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 14, 2026 | Airport | 0 |

Financial

Marriott Powers Ahead as Global Travel Momentum Builds

by Supaporn Pholrach | Feb 15, 2026 | Financial, Headline News | 0 |

Marriott International has closed the books on 2025 with a performance that signals steady...

Alton Aviation Soars to Record Growth in 2025

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 12, 2026 | Aviation, Financial | 0 |

Gadgets

ASUS Unleashes ROG WiFi 8 and Real-World Speed Test

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jan 24, 2026 | Gadgets | 0 |

ASUS announced the ROG NeoCore, a WiFi 8 concept router, along with the world’s first real-world...

Fujifilm Australia Debuts New ZUH12000 Projector

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jan 24, 2026 | Gadgets | 0 |

TRAVEL ADIVSORS

TRADE EVENTS

MICE

Travel Advisors

ATPI Expands in Taiwan with Award-Winning Tech

by Chutima Kerdmo | Feb 13, 2026 | Travel Advisors | 0 |

ATPI Taiwan continues to strengthen its position as a trusted global travel management partner for...

Flight Centre Calls in TCS for Global Tech Reset

by Octavia Koo | Feb 12, 2026 | Headline News, Technology, Travel Advisors | 0 |

Trade Events

India Takes Centre Stage at OTM 2026 Travel Powerhouse

by Madhura Katti | Feb 13, 2026 | Headline News, Trade Events | 0 |

Outbound Travel Market (OTM) 2026, held at Jio World Centre in India’s commercial capital, Mumbai,...

IHG Expands MICE Footprint With Bold Asia-Pacific Venues Push

by Susan NG | Feb 11, 2026 | Headline News, Mice, Trade Events, Venues | 0 |

Mice

BMA House Turns 100, Eyes Bold 2026

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 14, 2026 | Mice | 0 |

As the world faces increasingly complex and interconnected crises, the World Society of Disaster...

Sydney Secures Premier APAC Eye Congress

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Feb 13, 2026 | Mice | 0 |

All

Best of the Best 2026 opens with luxury ...

Feb 15, 2026

Hawaii Tours Shake-Up Signals Industry P...

Feb 15, 2026

Four Seasons Turns 65 and Eyes Bold Glob...

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Chinchero Airport Debate Puts Machu Picc...

Feb 15, 2026

Hotels win faster with Cvent–Thynk sales...

Feb 15, 2026

Marriott Powers Ahead as Global Travel M...

Feb 15, 2026

Eswatini Unveils Bold New Tourism Bluepr...

Feb 15, 2026

BMA House Turns 100, Powers Into 2026

Feb 15, 2026

Best of the Best 2026 opens with luxury trade momentum

by Jill Walsh | Feb 15, 2026 | Business News, Headline News | 0 |

Sydney has no shortage of industry dinners, but every now and then, one feels less like an event...

Hawaii Tours Shake-Up Signals Industry Power Shift

by Prae Lee | Feb 15, 2026 | Hawaii, Headline News | 0 |
Four Seasons Turns 65 and Eyes Bold Global Expansion

by Maysa Punchanit | Feb 15, 2026 | Headline News, Luxury Hotels, Yacht News | 0 |
Chinchero Airport Debate Puts Machu Picchu Future First

by Karuna Johnson | Feb 15, 2026 | Airport, Headline News, South America | 0 |
Hotels win faster with Cvent–Thynk sales integration

by Kanda Limw | Feb 15, 2026 | Headline News, Technology | 0 |