Lufthansa Group is introducing Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi, starting with an A320neo on August 19, as it targets 850 connected aircraft by 2029.
Amsterdam Schiphol has opened its largest Privium lounge, adding premium facilities for travellers with dedicated workspaces, dining, relaxation and wellness services.
India has issued a Qatar travel advisory urging Indian nationals to follow local safety guidelines, monitor flight updates and check official travel information.
Cambria Hotels is expanding Choice Hotels International’s upscale presence in the United States with new properties in Texas and Oregon, targeting two distinctly different but increasingly important travel markets. The additions include Cambria Hotel Euless – DFW Airport South in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and Cambria Hotel Bend – Mt. Bachelor in Central Oregon. Together,
Vietnam’s expanding luxury hospitality market has gained another international addition with NHAAN Resort & Spa Hoi An, the first Tapestry Collection by Hilton property in the country, strengthening the destination’s appeal for travellers seeking culture, wellness and experience-led resort stays. Located in Vong Nhi Village near the De Vong River, the resort has 174 rooms
Rixos Al Mairid Ras Al Khaimah has strengthened its executive leadership team with the appointment of Ismail Alcay as General Manager and Bilgehan Ay as Director of Revenue as the beachfront resort prepares for its next phase of operational and commercial growth. The appointments place experienced international hospitality executives at the centre of the property’s
Leisure Hotels Group is strengthening Uttarakhand’s luxury wellness tourism landscape with the introduction of Viraam Spa, a signature wellness concept designed to combine personalised therapies, traditional Indian practices and destination-inspired experiences across key resorts in the Himalayan state. The concept is being introduced at properties including The Naini Retreat in Nainital, Aloha On The Ganges
Switzerland is reinforcing its position among the world’s leading premium travel destinations in 2026 as record hotel demand, internationally recognised hospitality and the enduring appeal of Alpine destinations strengthen the country’s tourism economy. St. Moritz is playing an important role in that momentum. The celebrated resort combines luxury hotels, winter sports, outdoor experiences, shopping, gastronomy
IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center in Bangkok is strengthening accessibility across its extensive event campus as Thailand prepares to welcome international delegates to the ISPO 21st World Congress from March 22 to 25, 2027. The preparations are designed to create easier movement for thousands of participants, including delegates using wheelchairs, prosthetic devices and other mobility-support
Echovane has raised $1 million to expand an AI-native market research model designed to automate complex research operations and deliver faster customer intelligence across global consumer industries, including travel, tourism and hospitality. The funding round was co-led by Titan Capital and Neon Fund. Echovane plans to use the capital to strengthen its AI-agent infrastructure, expand
DigiTrips is accelerating its international travel technology ambitions as the France-based group strengthens B2B connectivity and targets greater expansion across Mexico, South America and the wider Latin American travel market. Built from the consumer travel platform MisterFly, DigiTrips has evolved into a broader API-first technology ecosystem connecting travel agencies, accommodation providers, airlines, corporate platforms and
Starlink in cars could become a major force in the future of global road travel as satellite connectivity moves closer to becoming an integrated feature of connected vehicles. Elon Musk indicated on August 10, 2026, that Starlink could eventually become available across vehicles as demand grows for high-bandwidth connectivity on the move. The long-term vision
