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Amsterdam to Cruise Ships: Enough

Amsterdam may eliminate cruise ships from its port by 2035, as officials weigh sustainability concerns and cruise infrastructure costs.

Winter Storm Fern Still Wreaking Havoc on Travel

For many states affected by Winter Storm Fern, the worst of the weather is over, but travel headaches will linger through at least Tuesday.

Raising Arizona: New Tourism Director + New Hotels

Arizona's travel industry got a boost with the naming of a new state tourism director and the debut of new hotels.
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Hilton Set to Launch New Apartment Collection Brand

Hilton has announced the launch of Apartment Collection by Hilton, a new lodging category offering unique, spacious furnished apartments.

Spirit Airlines May Have a Potential Buyer

News reports indicate that Spirit Airlines is in discussions with investment firm Castlelake regarding a potential purchase.

[UPDATED] Winter Storm Fern Poised to Cause Major Travel Disruptions

More than 180 million people will feel the impacts from Fern as forecast show Texas, the Midwest and Northeast expecting harsh conditions.
Henley Passport Index

Henley Passport Index Reveals 2026 Global Rankings

The Henley Passport Index has released its 2026 ranking of the world’s passports with Singapore in first place.
IATA reports increase in passenger demand

Global Air Traffic Up In November 2025

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its data for November 2025 showing that global passenger demand has risen.

New Hilton Trends Report Explores Why Attendees Gather

Hilton has released a new special section of its 2026 Trends Report, exploring the trends shaping how attendees approach face-to-face events.

Break Out the Turtlenecks—Dracula Land is Coming!

Dracula Land, a massive theme park celebrating Romania's vampire heritage, is slated to open near Bucharest in 2027/28.

Sphere Rolls Into National Harbor, Maryland

Sphere Entertainment Co. plans to build a new, smaller‑scale Sphere venue at National Harbor, marking the second U.S. Sphere after Las Vegas.

Is Individual Weight Loss a Gain for Airlines?

With public enthusiasm for GLP-1 growing and waistlines shrinking, airlines are pondering what a lighter load means for saving fuel.

[UPDATED] Spain’s Worst Train Disaster in a Decade Sparks Safety Concerns

A high-speed train derailed and collided with an oncoming one on Sunday night in Spain; multiple fatalities and injuries reported.

Gifting in 2026: The IRF Wraps Up New Study

Planners identify trends and budget challenges in IRF's 'Industry Outlook for 2026: Merchandise, Gift Cards and Event Gifting'