Trump ponders retiring Qatari-donated B747 for his library
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American Operates First Commercial Flight With eSAF
The environmentally-friendly fuel powered a connection between Corpus Christi and DFW.
A New Day Is Rising for Jordan Tourism: UNESCO Puts Aqaba and Its Red Sea Treasure on the World Stage
There is a new sense of excitement in Jordan’s tourism industry. The UNESCO World Heritage inscription of the Aqaba Marine Reserve has given the Kingdom a…
Swiss to retire A220-100 fleet by YE27
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United in on Washington Dulles makeover worth over $20bn
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Colombia Earthquake: Powerful 7.4 Quake Hits Chocó as Tourism and Airports Assess Damage
A powerful 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia’s Chocó region, damaging buildings and triggering emergency responses across several cities. As authorities assess injuries and infrastructure, attention is turning…
Registration opens for CTO’s SOTIC 2026 in Guyana
Registration is now open for the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) 2026 State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), to be held in Georgetown, Guyana, Oct. 5-9.…
Registration opens for CTO’s SOTIC 2026 in Guyana
Registration is now open for the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) 2026 State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), to be held in Georgetown, Guyana, Oct. 5-9.…
South Africa's CFS Aviation moves base to JNB
South Africa's CFS Aviation Group has announced it has completed the relocation of its primary base of operations from Johannesburg Lanseria to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo, establishing…
Delta Flight Evacuated After Smoke Reported in Cabin
Passengers evacuated using inflatable emergency slides.
Namibia Air reaches licensing milestone
Namibia Air has received scheduled and non-scheduled air service licences from Namibia's Transportation Commission, marking a key milestone in the establishment of the country's new national…
Solar Eclipse August 2026: Time, Visibility and Where to Watch
Skywatchers are preparing for one of the major astronomical events of 2026. A total solar eclipse will take place on August 12, 2026, sending the Moon’s…
Slovenia's Solinair plans widebody MRO at Ljubljana
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Starlink Is Changing Global Aviation: Which Airlines Offer Free Wi-Fi?
Starlink is rapidly changing what airline passengers expect at 35,000 feet. Lufthansa Group is joining a growing list of airlines embracing high-speed satellite Wi-Fi, with many…
Karnataka SIR 2026 Deadline Extended to August 17: Check Voter Status
The Karnataka SIR 2026 enumeration deadline has been extended again, giving voters more time to complete the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The house-to-house verification…
Onam 2026: Indian Railways Announces 112 Special Train Trips to Kerala
Traveling home to Kerala for Onam may become easier this year, as Indian Railways has announced special train trips for the 2026 festive season. The additional…
Hainan Tourism: China’s Hawaii Is Growing Up as the World Arrives
Hainan once sold itself to Chinese travelers as a closer alternative to Hawaii. Nearly four decades later, China’s tropical island is attracting Russians, Koreans, Southeast Asians…
Diamonds Bijoux Zanzibar to host World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2026
World Travel Awards (WTA) has announced that Diamonds Bijoux Zanzibar will host its prestigious Africa Gala Ceremony on 28 August 2026. The VIP reception will bring…
Diamonds Bijoux Zanzibar to host World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2026
World Travel Awards (WTA) has announced that Diamonds Bijoux Zanzibar will host its prestigious Africa Gala Ceremony on 28 August 2026. The VIP reception will bring…
Telangana SIR 2026: 18.74 Lakh ASD Voters in Hyderabad and How to Check Your Name
The Telangana SIR 2026 exercise has entered an important stage, with Hyderabad recording 58.58% digitization under the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. More than 18.74…
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The Next Chapter of Oaga Art Resort Maldives Begins - Rebooted and Reopened
Oaga Art Resort Maldives reopened on 1 August 2026 following a brief operational hiatus, unveiling an island-wide refresh that enhances the way guests eat, stay, unwind…
The Next Chapter of Oaga Art Resort Maldives Begins - Rebooted and Reopened
Oaga Art Resort Maldives reopened on 1 August 2026 following a brief operational hiatus, unveiling an island-wide refresh that enhances the way guests eat, stay, unwind…
THREE NEW WAYS FOR DUBAI RESIDENTS TO UNWIND AT MARRIOTT RESORT PALM JUMEIRAH
Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah is inviting Dubai residents to spend time by the sea this season, whether through a short staycation, a wellness-focused break or a…
THREE NEW WAYS FOR DUBAI RESIDENTS TO UNWIND AT MARRIOTT RESORT PALM JUMEIRAH
Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah is inviting Dubai residents to spend time by the sea this season, whether through a short staycation, a wellness-focused break or a…
Kenzy Dahabeya announces 2026–2027 boutique luxury Nile cruise season between Luxur & Aswan, Egypt
Kenzy Dahabeya has unveiled its 2026–2027 sailing season, offering boutique luxury Nile cruises aboard one of Egypt’s leading traditional sailing vessels. Recognized as one of the…
Kenzy Dahabeya announces 2026–2027 boutique luxury Nile cruise season between Luxur & Aswan, Egypt
Kenzy Dahabeya has unveiled its 2026–2027 sailing season, offering boutique luxury Nile cruises aboard one of Egypt’s leading traditional sailing vessels. Recognized as one of the…
Best Time to Visit 10 of the World?s Tallest Buildings in 2026
Standing at the top of a skyscraper offers a view that few other travel experiences can match. Cars look tiny, city streets stretch into the distance…
Anantara Angkor Resort Marks Anantara’s 25th Anniversary with a Stay Built for the Temples’ Quietest
Guests arriving at sunrise now find something unfamiliar at Angkor Wat: solitude. The temple’s western causeway, usually filled with tour groups by six in the morning,…
Anantara Angkor Resort Marks Anantara’s 25th Anniversary with a Stay Built for the Temples’ Quietest
Guests arriving at sunrise now find something unfamiliar at Angkor Wat: solitude. The temple’s western causeway, usually filled with tour groups by six in the morning,…
Shangri-La Group Debuts Its First JEN by Shangri-La Hotel in Hangzhou
Shangri-La Group (“the Group” or “Shangri-La”) today announced the debut of JEN by Shangri-La (“JEN”) brand in Hangzhou with the soft opening of JEN Hangzhou by…
Maltese Falcon to Embark on Historic Transatlantic Crossing as Part of Jumeirah Privé
Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, introduces a new transatlantic full-charter voyage on The Maltese Falcon, a Jumeirah Privé…
Saudi Arabia’s Luxury Hotel Boom Faces a New Challenge: Finding Enough Employees
Saudi Arabia’s luxury hotel boom is creating an unexpected challenge: finding enough qualified employees. Proposed minimum staffing requirements, expanding Saudization rules and thousands of new hotel…
Cuba Is Tired: U.S. Sanctions, a Tourism Crisis and the Human Cost the Travel Industry Cannot Ignore
Cuba’s tourism economy is collapsing under economic crisis, government failures and U.S. sanctions. Behind the politics are ordinary Cubans—hotel workers, entrepreneurs, drivers, guides and families—struggling to…
From Iran, a Tourism Friend’s Plea: Don’t Let Ordinary People Pay the Price
More than two decades after ordinary Iranians welcomed eTurboNews with tears and condolences following 9/11, a longtime Tehran tourism friend reaches out under dramatically different circumstances.…
Europe Has Yet to Discover the Real Bahamas — And That May Be Its Biggest Tourism Opportunity
The Bahamas is booming, but Europe remains one of its biggest untapped tourism opportunities. German, French, Italian, Swiss, and other European travelers may stay longer, explore…
FAA Orders Inspections of Hundreds of 737 MAX Aircraft
The agency flagged cracking on some older 737 Next Gen airplanes.
Man Charged With Sneaking Onto Parked JetBlue Aircraft
The suspect allegedly hid from employees inside a bathroom and fell asleep.
Livery of the Week: LOT Polish Airlines
One of commercial aviation’s oldest airline logos remains the centerpiece of the Polish flag carrier’s fleet.
Air France Expands Caribbean Network
A new route will come online in December.
Will UPI Transactions Become Chargeable in 2026? Here?s What MDR Means
UPI has become one of the most popular ways to make digital payments in India. Millions of people use it every day to pay at shops,…
Check-In: KORE's Diana Hnatov on Training the Industry's Newest Advisors
Diana Hnatov serves as the Director of Sales and Services for KORE, a travel education program specifically designed to bridge the gap for new advisors entering the…
Checking-In on the Growth of Culinary Travel with Eating Europe
Kenny Dunn is the founder and managing director of Eating Europe, one of the continent's first and now largest tour operators specializing in culinary tours in…
Checking-In with G Adventures' Steve Lima on G's Record Year
TMR's Daniel McCarthy sits down with G Adventures' Steve Lima on the back of its record July, and record 2025, to hear what those results tell…
Checking in with Rental Escapes' WIllie Fernandez as the Villas Segment Explodes
Willie Fernandez is a seasoned marketing executive with over 34 years of experience in the travel industry, spanning the cruise, hotel, vacation, and villa segments. As…
Checking-In with John Chernesky, Two Years Into His NCL Tenure
John Chernesky, the SVP of North American Sales at NCL, has spent more than three decades in travel, but only just celebrated his two-year anniversary with…
Checking-In with Courtnie Nichols: Why This Travel Advisor Ditched One-Off Bookings for a Retainer Model
After relocating eight times in 17 years, Courtnie Nichols learned how to adapt and connect — skills that now drive her success as a travel advisor.…
PRESS RELEASES
TABBED ANNOUNCES INTEGRATION WITH THE TOAST PLATFORM TO BRING A MEMBERS-CLUB EXPERIENCE TO RESTAURANTS
NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tabbed, a pioneer in Bluetooth-enabled mobile payments and AI-driven guest intelligence, today announced its integration with Toast, the global…
TAIMATSU Opens MUSASHI JAPAN Knife Store Near Kyoto Kawaramachi Station
Entering its third fiscal year, TAIMATSU expands the MUSASHI JAPAN brand experience in Kyoto. TOKYO, JAPAN, August 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- TAIMATSU Inc. (headquarters: Taito-ku, Tokyo;…
Shilla Stay Signs Accommodation Partnership for World Youth Day Seoul 2027
Partnership underscores Shilla Stay's standardized service capabilities and large-scale hospitality expertise Shilla Stay will provide accommodations and dedicated guest services for key participants attending World Youth…
Phos AI Labs Expands Access to OpenAI's Frontier Models
AI consulting and training practice, part of LOW/CODE Agency's OpenAI Select Partner network, gains earlier access and tools for the mid-market AI systems MIAMI, FL, UNITED…
InventHelp Inventor Develops Individual Golf Cart (BDH-1061)
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a way for an individual golfer to travel with their own one-person cart," said an inventor,…
Amidst a Transformational Year, Workout Anytime Appoints Peter Stipher as Chief Operating Officer to Fuel Next Era of Growth
Leading Fitness Franchise Strengthens C-Suite with Cross-Functional Executive to Accelerate Brand Longevity and Success ATLANTA, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on a momentous year, Workout…
Network Rail and CATALYST Complete Exploratory Pilot of Satellite-Enabled Risk Insights on the Wessex Route
Pilot used Earth Observation, satellite analytics and weather forecasting to identify flooding and vegetation risks earlier, improving inspection and decisions. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 10, 2026…
ASAP Semiconductor Announces Its Approval as a Supplier for Northrop Grumman Corporation
California-based parts distributor ASAP Semiconductor announces approval as a supplier for Northrop Grumman, promising dedicated fulfillment support. ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ --…
Mayor Karen Bass Joins Valley Councilmembers for 13th Annual State of the Valley Luncheon
Mayor Karen Bass and San Fernando Valley City Councilmembers will join more than 250 business and civic leaders to discuss the region’s economic future. UNIVERSAL CITY,…
Built for Costa Rica’s Roads: Adobe Rent a Car’s Under-30-Month 4x4 Fleet and Nationwide Airport-Area Coverage
Adobe Rent a Car highlights its young 4x4 fleet and nationwide airport-area coverage for travelers exploring Costa Rica by car. SAN JOSé, COSTA RICA, August 10,…
Hotels Are No Longer Selling Rooms, A Great Restaurant Now Sells the Room Upstairs, Independent Hotels Risk Losing AI Bookings by Default
Monday opened August's second week with Belmond's Global IT Director on why hotels that still measure success by room revenue are misreading their own business model,…
BRICS Culture Conference Positions Madhya Pradesh at the Centre of Global Cultural Dialogue
Showcasing India's civilizational legacy while positioning Madhya Pradesh as a gateway to its living heritage. BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA, August 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As representatives…
Residence Inn by Marriott and Moxy Portland Thompson's Point Now Open, Marking the First Hotel in Thompson's Point
Colwen Hotels today announced the opening of Residence Inn by Marriott and Moxy Hotel Portland Thompson's Point, the first hotel in Portland's Thompson's Point district. Developed…
An IADA White Paper of Insights from Leading Aircraft Finance Experts
The New Playbook for Business Aircraft Financing: What Every Buyer Needs to Know LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- For decades, financing…
Balancing Operational Budgets: Strategic Approach for the Hotel Industry
Hotels can balance rising wages and operational costs through predictive analytics, labor management systems, tiered service models, and continuous staff training.
Ashford Hospitality Trust sells Hyatt Regency Long Island for $26.5M
The New York transaction follows the real estate investment trust’s sale of a Marriott in Silicon Valley, California, amid the firm's ongoing offloading strategy.
Inside the multimillion-dollar restoration of the historic Omni Mount Washington
Omni Hotels & Resorts kept generations of guests in mind with thoughtful design touches that modernized the New Hampshire hotel, while honoring guests’ emotional connection to…
A Great Restaurant Is Now Selling the Room Upstairs
JLL data shows luxury hotels with prestige restaurants post 6.7pp higher occupancy and 18.6% more RevPAR, as 60% of luxury travelers now prioritize hotels with great…
Employee Training and Development in the Age of GenAI
Explores how hospitality organizations can integrate GenAI into employee training without eroding the human judgment, empathy, and service skills that define the guest experience.
Lodging Lowdown: Accor debuts in Las Vegas with Treasure Island, Potomac Hotel joins Marriott’s Autograph Collection
Plus, Crestline Hotels & Resorts has been selected to manage a dual-branded Marriott property near Vail, Colorado, with access to skiing.
CoStar, Tourism Economics ‘significantly’ boost US hotel outlook
After hotels outperformed expectations in H1, due in part to the World Cup, the pair now projects higher RevPAR growth for full-year 2026 as well as…
Sandringham Private Game Reserve of Sabi Sabi Collection From Former Hunting Reserve to Protected Safari Destination in the Greater Kruger
In one of the most significant wilderness restoration projects undertaken in South Africa's Greater Kruger region in recent years, Sabi Sabi Collection has opened Sandringham Private…
84-Key Hotel Longmont Debuts as Downtown Longmont's First Boutique Hotel
Hotel Longmont, the city's first boutique hotel, is now open at 508 3rd Avenue in the heart of downtown. Developed by The Thrash Group and Vertikal…
Great Plains Announces Opening of Zamara Private, Kenya
Great Plains , the iconic eco-tourism company founded by National Geographic explorer-filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert, is delighted to announce the launch of Zamara Private .…