Tourism Platform Under Fire: Booking.com Sued by Thousands of Spanish Hosts
130,000 Spanish landlords sue Booking.com over rental removals, citing major income loss. Case highlights Europe’s rental crisis and regulatory complexities.
130,000 Spanish landlords sue Booking.com over rental removals, citing major income loss. Case highlights Europe’s rental crisis and regulatory complexities.
The closure of SHATEC threatens Singapore’s tourism talent pipeline, prompting urgent calls for workforce solutions, government support, and industry reform.
Three DHM Hotels in Portugal—Crowne Plaza Caparica Lisbon, Ramada Lisbon, and Monte Real Hotel Termas—achieve Green Key certification for sustainable tourism excellence.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation will open nearly 90 new luxury and lifestyle hotels across Asia Pacific by 2026, introducing iconic brands like Thompson Hotels to the region and expanding Park Hyatt, Andaz, and The Standard in top destinations including Shanghai, Tokyo, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Phu Quoc, and the Gold Coast.
Hyatt Hotels to launch 90 luxury hotels across Asia Pacific by 2026, expanding brands like Thompson, Andaz, and Park Hyatt in Thailand, China, Vietnam, and Australia.
Aceh expands air services to Kuala Lumpur and Penang to attract more Malaysian tourists, boost economic growth, and strengthen regional tourism partnerships.
Severe weather delays and cancels over 3,300 flights across Asia’s top airports, including Delhi, Tokyo, and Singapore. Airlines brace for summer turbulence.
American Airlines revives nonstop flights from Charlotte to Eagle County, Colorado, enhancing winter access to top ski resorts from the Southeast U.S.
Vanguard Properties to sell luxury assets in Comporta and Algarve as Portugal’s record tourism fuels foreign hotel investment and residential property demand.
Italy sees a powerful domestic tourism rebound in summer 2025, with 30.5M travelers, €35B in spending, and rising interest in local travel experiences.
Asiana Airlines is ending its A380 service to New York JFK earlier than planned, focusing on A350 flights as it integrates operations with Korean Air in 2025.
Hainan’s Boao Lecheng Zone emerges as Asia’s top medical tourism hub, offering global therapies, traditional Chinese medicine, and personalized wellness.