2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (677+ words) In Brief: The World Travel & Tourism Council has announced that the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau will serve as the headline speaker at its upcoming Global Summit in Malta, signaling the event's focus on international policy and leadership in travel and…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (1194+ words) In Brief: Terence Ronson highlights that a significant number of hospitality professionals are neglecting to read and act upon comprehensive risk reports, potentially leaving hotels unprepared for emerging threats and compliance requirements. The Risk Report Nobody in Hospitality Is Reading…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (592+ words) In Brief: AI agents are becoming a larger part of travel planning and booking, prompting airlines, hotels and online travel agencies to improve how they share data, process payments, apply loyalty benefits and explain policies. Survey findings indicate that travelers…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (276+ words) In Brief: Canopy Deer Valley has opened in Deer Valley East Village in Park City, Utah, with 180 rooms and access to the Jordanelle Express Gondola. Canopy Deer Valley - Image Credit Hilton Canopy Deer Valley opened in September 2026 at 2288 W. Deer Hollow…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (243+ words) In Brief: The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has opened reservations for its 2028 summer European itineraries, signaling continued investment in branded ultra-luxury cruise experiences targeting high-end travelers in the region. Evrima, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection - Image Credit Ritz-Carlton The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (283+ words) In Brief: Data from Amadeus Travel Intelligence indicates that the consecutive Formula 1 races in Malaysia and Singapore this October are linked to a significant increase in international air arrivals and cross-border travel between the two countries, with notable growth in…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (273+ words) In Brief: The Q2 2026 hotel market outlook for Australia's key cities provides updated forecasts on occupancy, average daily rate, and revenue per available room, offering hotel owners, operators, and investors critical data to inform budgeting, development, and asset management decisions. Australian…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (690+ words) In Brief: International visitors spent nearly $20.4 billion on U.S. travel and tourism in July 2026, down nearly 1% from a year earlier, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office. The United States recorded a $413 million travel trade surplus for the month, as…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (386+ words) In Brief: Amadeus Travel Intelligence reports significant increases in air bookings to Munich for Oktoberfest 2026 from India and Japan, a rise in solo travelers, longer average stays, and changes in visitor origins, while hotel occupancy remains high but slightly below…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (848+ words) In Brief: Emma Näpänkangas examines the adoption of hotel subscription and membership models, highlighting how these approaches offer hotels new opportunities for predictable revenue and deeper customer engagement beyond traditional booking channels. We live in a subscription economy, with many…...