Top Digital Detox Destinations This Summer: Bali, Maldives, Switzerland, Japan
In 2026, Bali, the Maldives, Switzerland, and Japan are emerging as top summer choices for travelers seeking breaks from technology. These destinations provide nature and wellness-centered escapes promoting digital detox.
Greece Vacation Rentals Top Europe in Price Growth for Summer 2026
Vacation rental prices in Greece are rising notably for summer 2026, surpassing the rate of increase seen in the rest of Europe. This trend signals higher accommodation costs for travelers visiting Greece this summer.
Mexican Hospitality Summit 2026 Closes; Announces Latin America Growth
The Mexican Hospitality Summit 2026 concluded with attendance exceeding 400 industry professionals. Plans were unveiled to expand the summit's activities into broader Latin America.
Wyndham and Applebee’s Launch Hotel Room Food Delivery
Wyndham Hotels and Applebee’s have joined forces to launch a hotel room food delivery service. Guests can now order Applebee’s meals delivered directly to their Wyndham hotel rooms.
Blasson Expands with Four Seasons Hotel in Seville
Madrid-based hotel group Blasson has grown its portfolio by adding the Four Seasons hotel in Seville, enhancing its luxury market presence. This move strengthens Blasson's footprint in Spain's premium hospitality sector.
Marriott Dual-Branded Hotel Breaks Ground in Las Vegas June 2026
Marriott is set to begin building a new dual-branded hotel in Las Vegas with groundbreaking planned for June 2026. The project reflects continued hospitality development in the city.
Japan Tourism Hits Record Highs in 2025
Japan’s tourism industry reached unprecedented levels in 2025, with record-breaking visitor numbers and increased tourism spending. The expansion of destinations further contributed to the country’s tourism success.
IHG Hotels Boosts Booking with Conversational AI
IHG Hotels & Resorts has implemented advanced conversational AI to improve the hotel booking experience. The upgrade focuses on delivering faster and smarter search interactions for users worldwide.
AI Hospitality Alliance Launches Global Advisory Board
The AI Hospitality Alliance has launched its first global advisory board featuring leaders from hospitality, technology, AI, and academic sectors. The board will guide responsible AI adoption and innovation in hospitality.
Greece Vacation Rental Prices Outpace Europe in Summer 2026
Vacation rental prices in Greece are growing more rapidly than in other parts of Europe this summer. Travelers visiting Greece in 2026 should expect increased accommodation costs compared to other European destinations.
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On August 14, 2026, Amtrak secured nearly $3 billion from the FRA to purchase 43 new trainsets for 21 state-supported routes. Delivery is not expected before 2031 amid ongoing locomotive reliability problems.
Virgin Trains to operate 20 daily London-Europe trains from 2030
Virgin Trains secured ORR approval to run up to 20 daily services from London to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam from 2030, ending Eurostar's 30-year monopoly. Virgin plans £700 million investment, 400 UK jobs, and must obtain further regulatory approvals before launching.
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