travel trends

Jade Mountain and Anse Chastanet shine in the Top 100 Luxury Hotels as Saint Lucia records over 1.13 million total visitor arrivals.

San Diego is capturing global traveler attention by delivering a balanced California experience of beaches, history, mountains, and desert.

Surfing, golfing, and boating are fueling an activity holiday boom in the US, with North Carolina recording over $37.2 billion in visitor spending.

Diverse culinary experiences across cities like New Orleans and New York are accelerating US tourism output, driving trillions in revenue.

European airlines recorded robust passenger growth in July 2026, with Ryanair carrying 22.2 million and Turkish Airlines reaching 9.5 million.

The Alan Manchester appoints industry veteran Claire McGinnis as General Manager to oversee a 70-bedroom refurbishment and new strategic cultural partnerships in 2026.

KLM is introducing its Grand Café catering model on European routes in October, combining complimentary snacks with pre-order meals.

Istanbul Airport has surpassed London Heathrow as Europe's busiest airport in July 2026, handling 8.15 million passengers compared to Heathrow's 7.86 million.

The phase-out of free carbon allowances under the EU Emissions Trading System is shifting operating costs for budget airlines in Europe.

Singapore's connecting-flight tourism is forming new multi-country itineraries, pairing the city-state with Lombok, Luang Prabang, and Chiang Rai.

India has updated its customs duty-free baggage allowance to Rs 75,000 for residents, aligning regulations with modern travel trends.

New Chitose Airport has integrated artificial intelligence and computer vision to optimize ground operations and unlock operational capacity.