Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has unveiled Dolce Nova, a new hospitality concept designed to bring slower, more meaningful travel experiences to destinations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Developed under the wider Dolce Hotels & Resorts offering, the brand will focus on wellbeing, social dining, restful accommodation and connections with local communities. The concept […]
Finnair and Radisson Hotel Group have launched a loyalty partnership that allows members to transfer rewards between their airline and hotel accounts. The collaboration introduces two-way conversions between Finnair Plus Avios and Radisson Rewards points. It also gives eligible Finnair frequent flyers access to elevated Radisson Rewards membership tiers. Members can convert 10 Radisson Rewards
Club Med Bintan is undergoing a major transformation that will introduce redesigned rooms, expanded family facilities, new sports and refreshed dining through 2026 and 2027. The redevelopment aims to strengthen the Indonesian island resort’s appeal among families seeking convenient, experience-rich holidays. Club Med is combining shared activities with dedicated spaces for children and adults within
Atmosphere Core has signed ONE BANYAN Amaraa Faru, a new 118-villa private-island resort scheduled to open in the Maldives in March 2027. The property will become Atmosphere Core’s 10th resort in the country and the first development within its new ONE BANYAN series. It will operate under the An Atmosphere Hotel sub-brand of Atmosphere Hotels
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa is strengthening Carlsbad’s position as a luxury Southern California destination by combining family recreation, wellness, golf and resort dining within one expansive property. Set across approximately 250 acres above Batiquitos Lagoon, the resort offers a spacious alternative to California’s busy beachfront hotels. It remains close to the
The UAE’s five-year multiple-entry tourist visa is creating greater flexibility for eligible travelers from Thailand, Singapore and other Asian markets planning repeat visits to the Emirates. Available to eligible applicants of all nationalities, the visa permits multiple entries during its five-year validity. It operates on a self-sponsored basis, removing the need for a UAE-based guarantor
Hotels across Rome, Berlin and other major European destinations are accelerating investment in artificial intelligence, cloud platforms and automated services as tourism demand rises in 2026. Properties are using digital systems to simplify check-in, coordinate housekeeping, manage room prices and personalize guest communication. Smart-room technology is also helping operators control energy use while responding faster
Japan Airlines is testing fully autonomous drones that could reduce aircraft exterior inspection work by approximately 60%, marking a significant aviation maintenance development in Japan. The carrier is working with French drone manufacturer Donecle to evaluate high-resolution, image-based aircraft inspections inside its maintenance facilities. The project uses autonomous technology to photograph aircraft surfaces before trained
China’s Meituan is developing an artificial intelligence ecosystem designed to transform how travelers plan, book and experience destinations across the country. The company is combining its LongCat-2.0 foundation model, Xiaotuan consumer assistant and CatPaw merchant platform. Together, these technologies could connect travelers directly with hotels, restaurants, attractions and other local service providers. The strategy moves
The United States, the United Arab Emirates and other major aviation markets are strengthening efforts to guide artificial intelligence across global travel. Their growing focus could shape how airlines, airports and booking platforms use advanced technology while protecting passengers. The shift comes as generative AI moves rapidly into flight retailing, itinerary planning and digital border
The peak summer travel surge presents an annual operational challenge for the commercial aviation sector. During the high-volume travel month of August, international air carriers and hub airports operate at near-maximum capacity, accommodating millions of leisure and business travelers. With high fleet utilization, unpredictable weather patterns, air traffic management constraints, and localized labor shortages, maintaining
The international air transport sector continues to demonstrate resilience as major network carriers optimize fleet operations amid shifting geopolitical and regulatory conditions. Operating out of its primary global hub in Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways reported a 15 to 17 percent year-on-year increase in passenger capacity, measured in available seat kilometers. The operational expansion reflects sustained
