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Lighthouse has acquired Hotelrank.ai to improve its AI distribution strategy. This step supports Lighthouse's focus on advancing hotel technology solutions.
Airbnb Spotlights Adult Playcations as Top US Summer Trend 2026
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Hilton Unveils Undergraduate Campus-Centric Hotel Brand
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Quebec PQ Party May Exit Alto High-Speed Rail Project Amid Protests
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Flight Disruptions Hit Manchester Airport on June 11
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Syria Launches 2026 Summer Tourism Season to Boost Economy
Syria has launched its summer tourism season for 2026, aiming to contribute to economic recovery. The season highlights historic landmarks and cultural tourism to draw international visitors.
Morocco Ranks 22nd Worldwide with Nearly 20 Million Tourists in 2025
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Nelson Honored as Top Welcoming Tourism Community
Nelson has been named New Zealand’s most welcoming tourism community, emphasizing the region’s focus on hospitality. The recognition was announced on June 10, 2026.
€500,000 Worth of Drugs Seized at Shannon Airport
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NZ Tourism Operators Demand Sustainable Funding Model
New Zealand tourism operators have pressed the government to implement a sustainable funding model. The coordinated call for support was made public on June 10, 2026.
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flyadeal launched new direct flights from Jeddah to Lucknow starting November 4, 2026, operating thrice weekly with Airbus A320neo aircraft. The expansion adds Lucknow to flyadeal's India destinations alongside Hyderabad and Mumbai and supports its growth plans under Saudi Vision 2030.
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JSX launched nonstop flights between Teterboro Airport, New Jersey, and Naples Municipal Airport, Florida, starting October 8, 2026. This semiprivate service offers faster check-in, onboard amenities, and saves travelers from lengthy airport congestion and drives.