Industry News
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The World’s Longest Flight is About to Take Off
Qantas is launching the world’s very first direct flight from Sydney to London. Nearly eight years after its initial announcement, Qantas’ “Project Sunrise” is now slated to launch by late 2027. The 18 to 22-hour non-stop service from Sydney to London is set to break records, officially claiming the title of the world’s longest non-stop…
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Canada and the Bahamas Implement Travel Bans Amid Ebola Outbreak
New travel bans and restrictions are being put in place in an effort to stop the spread of Ebola. On May 26, both Canada and the Bahamas said they will be temporarily banning residents from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, and Uganda amid the current Ebola outbreak. Starting on May 27th, residents…
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Europe’s New Border Management System: How to Prepare for European Travel This Summer
A structural shift in European border management is facing its first holiday test. The Entry/Exit System (EES) is now fully operational across 29 European countries. This change will alter how non-EU citizens, including travelers from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, interact with border control when entering the Schengen Area. For those hoping…
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Worldwide Developer Competition Starts to Build an AI Travel Agent
The future of AI as a tool in travel and travel planning might be closer than we think. The RouteStack Build Challenge has opened registration to developers worldwide. The rules are simple: build a working AI travel agent in the next 29 days, and win a 7-night resort stay. Submissions will be due June 29th…
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US Hotel Rates Reach New Heights
There has been a recent rise in demand for both travel and hotel booking around the globe, but US hotels specifically have been more in demand than ever before. In an interview with NewsNation, HotelPlanner CEO Tim Hentschel said, “We’re seeing robust, year-over-year demand for more than five years now.” A recent industry report shows…
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Make Your Bedroom Feel Like a Resort With New Marriott Collection
If you’ve ever wanted to take a piece of your vacation home with you, now might be your chance. Marriott Bonvoy has just officially launched the Design Shop, a brand new furniture shop with pieces inspired by Marriott’s luxury hotels all around the world. The inaugural collection for the Design Shop is a collection drawing…
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World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2026 Location Has Been Announced
World Travel Awards, one of the world’s most recognized awards ceremony for travel and tourism, has just announced the location for their 2026 Europe Gala Ceremony. Every year, the World Travel Awards completes their Grand Tour—a series of gala ceremonies held around the globe to commemorate excellence in travel and tourism within each continent. The…
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Canadian Tourists Aren’t the Only Ones Avoiding the U.S., as Business Travel Also Slows
Last September, Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley made a direct appeal to Canadian travelers. “As the mayor of Las Vegas, I’m telling everybody in Canada, please come. We love you, we need you, and we miss you.” The city had watched Canadian arrivals fall from 1.4 million in 2024 to just under 1.2 million in…
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UK Airlines Cleared to Cancel or Consolidate Flights to Save Jet Fuel
The UK government has quietly handed airlines some significant new powers heading into peak travel season. As jet fuel supplies grow increasingly uncertain, new legislation now allows airlines to cancel or consolidate flights in advance, without losing their valuable takeoff and landing slots. The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed since early March, a…
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As Global Travel Booms, the US Might Lose Top Tourism Spot
In recent years, global travel has been surging, but fewer tourists are coming to the US. Despite a global surge in travel, the United States is losing market share of international tourists as growth in North America stalls and visitor numbers decline. In 2025, North America was the slowest‑growing tourism market worldwide, with US international…