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A new codeshare makes one-ticket trips from the Caribbean to Paris-Orly possible via Martinique or Guadeloupe, with simpler connections and checked-through bags. A Quick Background
Manchester will get Europe’s largest Hampton and its first Motto, with openings targeted for 2026 and 2027 in Deansgate and Piccadilly near the main station.
A storied Rheingau castle joins IHG’s Vignette Collection, with plans to polish its heritage and play up wine country charm. Castle Meets A Modern Collection
After Bay Area prosecutors sued over dog-bite reporting and care lapses, Wag Hotels agreed to pay $150,000 and adopt five years of welfare and safety reforms.
Hotel pipeline construction is up with the US, China leading the global market in new keys.
Citi takes stake in Wyndham in vote of confidence following strong Q2 2025.
Turkish Airlines makes play for SkyTeam regional operator, Air Europa.
EasyJet Turbulence: Strikes and Chaos Snarl European Flight Ops
It’s never a good day in travel when a labor dispute turns a simple city hop into an epic reroute saga.
Turbulence on the Horizon: American Airlines Pilots Push Back on Alaska’s European Codeshare Plans
As domestic and international travel volumes grow, hotels are increasingly adopting technology, cultural integration, and strategic expansion to provide immersive and memorable guest experiences.