Lighthouse Boosts AI Hotel Distribution with New Acquisition and Assistant
Lighthouse acquired Hotelrank.ai to widen its AI distribution offerings. It also introduced an AI assistant to help hotel commercial teams improve efficiency and revenue management.
Wellness Retreats Rising as Travel Trend Before Summer 2026
Wellness retreats are becoming a prominent travel trend in 2026, with more travelers seeking health and relaxation-focused experiences ahead of summer. This movement represents a growing emphasis on holistic wellness in travel planning.
Marriott Opens 10,000th Property with JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa
Marriott International has opened its 10,000th global hotel, the JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa in India. The resort features luxury rooms and spa services.
Indaba 2026 Highlights Canadian Market Growth and Club Med in South Africa
Indaba 2026 showcased a buoyant Canadian travel market alongside Club Med’s announcement to enter or expand in South Africa. Travelers may soon find new resort options emerging in the region.
Lighthouse Expands AI Strategy by Acquiring Hotelrank.ai
Lighthouse has acquired Hotelrank.ai to strengthen its AI distribution strategy. The deal supports advancements in hotel distribution technology and innovation in hospitality solutions.
Las Vegas GP Package with 5-Night Hotel Under £1,800
A travel package for the Las Vegas Grand Prix includes a five-night hotel stay, priced under £1,800. This option aims to offer fans an affordable way to attend the event.
Marriott Celebrates 10,000 Properties with JW Marriott Ranthambore Opening
Marriott International opened its 10,000th hotel with the launch of JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa in India. The achievement was announced in June 2026.
Radisson Adopts Yipy for Brand Standards Centralization
Radisson Hotel Group announced the implementation of the Yipy platform to centralize and standardize brand compliance. This initiative is designed to enhance consistency across its hotels.
Hotel Stocks Continue Upward Trend in Q2 2026
Hotel stocks across the United States showed steady gains throughout the second quarter of 2026. This upward trend was detailed in a June 11 report by CoStar, highlighting positive momentum in the sector.
UAE Staycation Growth Fuels Gulf Regional Tourism Shift in 2026
Strong growth in staycation travel within the UAE in 2026 is prompting hotels to target Gulf residents. This shift is influencing regional tourism with more localized offers.
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On September 2, 2026, Boston, New York, and Chicago airports recorded 321 flight cancellations and 2,189 delays. These disruptions affected major US East and Midwest hub airports.
FAA Ground Stops Disrupt Flights at 10 Airports Including LaGuardia on September 3
The FAA issued ground stops at 10 U.S. airports on September 3 amid severe thunderstorms affecting the Northeast. LaGuardia experienced an average delay of 45 minutes while Newark delays peaked at two hours.
FAA delay programmes affected 26 US airports on September 3, Chicago O’Hare worst hit
FAA data tracked by travelandtournews.com shows 41 delay programmes affected 26 US airports on September 3. Chicago O'Hare International faced the longest ground stop due to thunderstorms.