Virgin Australia Sets Date for Inaugural Pets-in-Cabin Flight
Virgin Australia will launch its first pets-in-cabin flight departing from Adelaide, enabling passengers to fly with pets under specific airline policies. This new service aims to broaden travel choices for pet owners.
WTM London Debuts WTM Travel Tech for 2026 Innovation
WTM London has launched its new WTM Travel Tech event, focusing on innovation and technology in the travel industry. The event is planned for 2026 in London.
FINE Italy Returns to Riva del Garda in 2026
FINE Italy will return to Riva del Garda in 2026, reaffirming the event’s commitment to this Italian location. The travel event continues its tradition of highlighting tourism opportunities and fostering industry connections there.
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.
WestJet Launches Cancel For Any Reason Insurance with Hopper
WestJet has teamed up with Hopper Technology Solutions to offer Cancel For Any Reason travel insurance, granting travelers more flexible cancellation options. This new ancillary product is accessible on WestJet flights through Hopper's platform.
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.
China Sees Summer Inbound Tourism Rise with Tech Study Tours
Inbound tourism in China is increasing this summer, driven in part by growing interest in tech-themed study tours. Visitors are showing heightened curiosity about innovation-focused experiences.
Lagoa Emerges as Medical Tourism Hub with Congress Success
Lagoa, Portugal hosted the 32nd National Congress of Internal Medicine, enhancing its reputation as an emerging center for medical tourism. The congress' success underscores Lagoa's growing role in healthcare events.
Jordan Joins ICCA Middle East Summit 2026 at Dead Sea
Jordan will participate in the ICCA Middle East Summit 2026 held June 10-11 at the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center near the Dead Sea. The event includes Bahrain, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Egypt, and other regional nations.
Sheraton Orlando Completes Multi-Million Dollar Guest Room Renovation
Sheraton Orlando Lake Buena Vista has completed a multi-million dollar renovation of all 490 guest rooms. The recent project improved the lodging offering at the resort.
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Local Company Takes Over Sunbury Hotel Management After $6.25M Purchase
A local company has taken over management of a hotel in Sunbury following its purchase. The hotel was acquired for $6.25 million, with the transaction announced on August 14, 2026.
Palladium Hotel Group Opens BLESS Barcelona, 119-Room Five-Star Hotel
Palladium Hotel Group has launched BLESS Barcelona, a 119-room five-star hotel located on Plaça Catalunya. This is the fourth property under its BLESS Collection Hotels brand.
Porter Airlines Cancels Victoria Flight Over Toddler Seatbelt Refusal
Porter Airlines cancelled Flight PD444 on August 6, 2026, at Victoria International Airport after a toddler refused to wear a seatbelt. The flight delay breached the airport's overnight curfew, forcing cancellation and leaving passengers stranded overnight.