ICAO Aviation Climate Week accelerates global action for sustainable aviation

PLAY Airlines halts U.S. routes, refocuses on leisure flights, and plans privatization. Explore the airline's new strategy for 2025. The post PLAY Airlines Shakes Up Its Strategy with Major U.S. Flight Cuts and Bold New Direction appeared first on Travel And Tour World.

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has recognized Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Edmund Bartlett for his exceptional leadership and transformative contributions to Caribbean tourism development.

Explore the impact of tourist taxes in Europe in 2025. Learn how these measures are affecting tourist numbers, traveler behavior, and the future of sustainable tourism across the continent. The post How Norway Joins Portugal, Spain, the UK, and Italy as They Might Are Boiling with Tourist Taxes and Decreasing Numbers, While Travellers are Running to Non-Tourist Tax Hotspots? appeared first on Travel And Tour World.

Bulgaria, Hungary, Slovakia, and Czechia deliver an unmatched blend of exciting summer adventures and restorative wellness experiences, all made effortless by the exceptional spa retreats provided by Ensana Hotels. The post Bulgaria, Hungary, Slovakia and Czechia Offer Thrilling Summer Adventures and Rejuvenating Wellness Escapes with Ensana Hotels appeared first on Travel And Tour World.

easyJet launches 11 new summer 2026 routes from Newcastle, expanding connectivity across Europe and North Africa and boosting regional tourism and employment. The article easyJet and easyJet holidays announce 11 new routes from Newcastle Airport first appeared in TravelDailyNews International.

Agoda's 2025 travel trends show Thailand remains a favorite, while India sees growing European interest in summer travel to Asia. The post Agoda Reveals Europe to Asia Summer Travel Trends with Thailand, India, and Malaysia as Top Destinations for European Travelers appeared first on Travel And Tour World.

Jetstar Asia is set to close by July 2025 due to rising costs and fierce competition, affecting 16 Asian routes. Learn more about the impact on passengers. The post Jetstar Asia to Cease Operations by July 2025. Here’s How It Impacts Routes, Passengers, and Employees appeared first on Travel And Tour World.

BWH Hotels GB launches streamlined website to boost direct bookings, reduce OTA reliance, and enhance digital tools for 230+ UK hoteliers. The article BWH Hotels GB invests in new website to boost direct bookings for independent hotels first appeared in TravelDailyNews International.

Aman Group unveils Janu Turks and Caicos, the brand’s first Americas location, blending luxury, wellness, and social connection in the Caribbean. The article Aman Group announces debut property in Americas: Janu Turks and Caicos first appeared in TravelDailyNews International.

Hive is aimed at helping hotels reclaim control, optimize performance, and fight back against the data asymmetry that has long favored powerful intermediaries such as OTAs. The article AI-powered platform Hive empowers hotels to compete with OTAs data dominance first appeared in TravelDailyNews International.

From 3 November 2025, travellers flying with Ryanair will no longer be able to download and print a physical boarding pass. The airline will become the first low-cost carrier (we know of) to go fully digital moving to complete paperless boarding passes, check-in and gate access.

The 12th annual Grenada Chocolate Fest has been heralded as a successful celebration of one of the island’s most treasured crops—cocoa. The festival is very much a community driven event where local people and visitors came together to explore the rich world of Grenadian chocolate through an imaginative line-up of events that combined culture, education, gastronomy, wellness and pure chocolate fun.

Viking® (www.viking.com) today announced that 14 new ocean itineraries exploring the Mediterranean, United Kingdom, Ireland and Scandinavia in 2026 and 2027 are now open for booking. Ranging from 15 to 36 days, each of the new voyages combines two or more of Viking’s most popular itineraries to allow for more in-depth exploration.

UrVenue, the leading booking technology provider for hospitality experiences, today announced an expanded partnership with OpenTable, a global leader in restaurant technology. Building on their successful 2021 integration – which unified dining reservations with resort activities – this expanded collaboration gives hotels the ability to offer guests, both those that are already on-property and with upcoming stays, priority access to premium OpenTable reservations directly through UrVenue’s Itinerary Builder as part of the pre-arrival journey. Guests can secure exclusive, high-demand restaurant bookings and curated dining events in advance, while hotel staff can also manage reservations on their behalf through UrVenue’s Experience Center, ensuring seamless, personalized service.

Maestro PMS will showcase the latest enhancements to its industry-defining property-management system in Booth #2411 at HITEC North America 2025, to be held June 16 to 19 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. As a platinum sponsor of the premier technology event, Maestro will display its full selection of offerings, including its popular Guest Experience Management System (GuestXMS), in-demand embedded payments solution MezzoPay with unique integration to Silverware POS, newly enhanced Spa Management module, and the much-anticipated Maestro Touch — a powerful new feature of Maestro PMS designed to revolutionize the front desk user experience. Attendees can also preview powerful updates to the Front Desk and Sales & Catering systems, designed to boost operational speed, improve data visibility, and simplify complex workflows for staff.

Tribute Portfolio, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, marks its debut in Buenos Aires with the opening of Recoleta Grand, Buenos Aires, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Located in the dynamic Recoleta district – known for its European charm and cultural richness – the property joins Tribute Portfolio’s growing family of characterful, independent hotels around the world.

Next week, Resort Data Processing (RDP) will showcase its feature-rich property-management system (PMS) for hotels and resorts, timeshares and fractional accommodations, condo hotels, vacation rentals, RV parks, workforce housing, and corporate housing at HITEC North America, to be held June 16 to 19 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. With more than 40 years in business, 200+ configuration settings, and integration into 400+ SAP Crystal reports, attendees will experience innovation and customization like no other in Booth #1211.

As summer travel trends shift, one truth remains: the more personalized and immersive the experience, the more likely guests are to return. In today’s uncertain marketplace, travelers are booking later and staying for shorter periods, often Thursday through Sunday rather than a full week. With rising costs and global events weighing on decision-making, guests are opting for quick getaways — and looking for meaningful experiences to make the most of them. Despite the uncertainty, outdoor adventure remains a strong draw. According to the Outdoor Industry Association, the U.S. outdoor recreational economy is worth $887 billion annually and according to CRR Hospitality, outdoor adventure tourism is projected to grow by 15.3% annually through 2033.