Destination News

Katie Niland from Sligo is leading a major £90 million expansion of The Belfry Hotel, known for its Ryder Cup connection. The project focuses on enhancing the hotel’s golf heritage facilities.

The Philippines is bringing back the Philippine Travel Mart to encourage tourism growth and broaden destination access. The event will offer updated industry insights and tourism opportunities.

Hotels in France, Thailand, and Indonesia are adopting AI to transform their travel planning and booking platforms. These changes aim to support smarter guest decision-making and improve digital hotel experiences.

Domestic travel demand is rising for summer 2026, while hotel prices in many popular international destinations have declined. These trends reflect changing travel habits highlighted in official analyses.

More than 40 flights have been cancelled and over 800 delayed across several major European cities in summer 2026. Travelers should prepare for disruptions at key airports.

American Airlines is increasing its summer 2026 transatlantic flights from Philadelphia and Dallas. The expansion aims to improve direct flight options to Europe and reduce cancellations during peak travel.

Frontier Airlines has reintroduced its unlimited flight pass, enabling unlimited U.S. domestic travel for a fixed price of $399. The pass offers extensive access to Frontier’s flight network.

Seventy-three flights have been cancelled and 237 delayed across several Canadian airports on May 24, 2026. Airlines affected include Air Canada, Jazz, Porter, and WestJet.

Over 20 flights have been cancelled by British Airways and other carriers at major UK airports, impacting popular international routes including flights to New York and Madrid. Passengers should anticipate travel disruptions at Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Luton, and Edinburgh airports.

IPW 2026 in Fort Lauderdale closed with 5,000 attendees. The event united the US travel industry in efforts to counteract the decline in international tourism.