Seychelles Loses a Tourism Icon: Mickey Mason Dies at 82
Seychelles tourism pioneer Raymond Michael “Mickey” Mason, co-founder of Mason’s Travel and a dedicated conservationist, died on Friday, October 16, 2026, aged 82. Together with his…
Seville, Spain secures first transatlantic route for 3Q27
This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data
oneworld’s 15 Airlines Unite Against Wildlife Trafficking—What Changes?
oneworld and all 15 member airlines have committed to the Buckingham Palace Declaration against illegal wildlife trafficking, the alliance announced in Brussels on October 16, 2026.…
US's STA Jets to acquire International Jet
STAjets (KFB, Santa Ana, CA) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire International Jet Aviation Services (IJA, Denver Centennial), in line with plans to acquire…
American Adds New Route to South America
Service will start in January 2027.
US's Key Lime Air inks new Denver lease after dispute
This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data
Malaysia Airlines named World’s Best MICE Airline 2026 and Asia’s Best MICE Airline 2026
Malaysia Airlines has been named World’s Best MICE Airline and Asia’s Best MICE Airline at the 2026 World MICE Awards, marking its first wins in both…
Malaysia Airlines named World’s Best MICE Airline 2026 and Asia’s Best MICE Airline 2026
Malaysia Airlines has been named World’s Best MICE Airline and Asia’s Best MICE Airline at the 2026 World MICE Awards, marking its first wins in both…
Cook Islands Named Oceania’s Leading Island Destination for Fourth Consecutive Year
The World Travel Awards recognise and celebrate excellence across the global travel and tourism industry, with winners selected through voting by tourism professionals and consumers worldwide.…
Cook Islands Named Oceania’s Leading Island Destination for Fourth Consecutive Year
The World Travel Awards recognise and celebrate excellence across the global travel and tourism industry, with winners selected through voting by tourism professionals and consumers worldwide.…
CHIEF 2026 ANNOUNCES SPEAKER LINEUP FOCUSED ON STRENGTHENING CARIBBEAN HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) today announced the speakers confirmed to date for the 2026 Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF). Hospitality professionals from…
CHIEF 2026 ANNOUNCES SPEAKER LINEUP FOCUSED ON STRENGTHENING CARIBBEAN HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) today announced the speakers confirmed to date for the 2026 Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF). Hospitality professionals from…
Delfín Amazon Cruises celebrates twenty years of Peruvian Hospitality and Amazonian Craft
Delfín Amazon Cruises celebrates its twentieth anniversary this year, marking two decades of intimate river journeys and a distinctly Peruvian approach to hospitality. From its first…
Delfín Amazon Cruises celebrates twenty years of Peruvian Hospitality and Amazonian Craft
Delfín Amazon Cruises celebrates its twentieth anniversary this year, marking two decades of intimate river journeys and a distinctly Peruvian approach to hospitality. From its first…
World Aviation Festival 2026: Day 3 highlights
The third and final day of the World Aviation Festival 2026 opened today in Lisbon with investors from Sky VC and Amadeus Ventures discussing where airlines…
World Aviation Festival 2026: Day 3 highlights
The third and final day of the World Aviation Festival 2026 opened today in Lisbon with investors from Sky VC and Amadeus Ventures discussing where airlines…
Chile's JetSMART okayed for ninth-freedom ops in Argentina
This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data
Livery of the Week: Aegean Airlines
The carrier’s red-and-white tail features a logo that has represented Turkish aviation for more than six decades.
Delta Revives Short-Lived Transatlantic Route
The route was last served in 2021.
Brazil’s GOL drops routes to US over fuel costs
This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data
Germany's SundAir expands wet-leased capacity with B737-800s
SundAir (SR, Berlin Brandenburg) has added two wet-leased B737-800s from ACMI providers Enter Air (E4, Warsaw Chopin) and Fly4 Airlines (4F, Dublin International) from October 2026,…
Lufthansa Names First Destination for A350-1000
The type will enter service with the airline in December.
TSA Pauses ‘Gateside’ Expansion
The program was apparently scaled back to 13 airports.
Tourism Veteran John Nalewicki Champions a New Era for Negril’s Boutique Resorts
Intimate Resorts of Negril brings together Jamaica’s distinctive independent properties under a unified national and international sales and marketing initiative.
Tourism Veteran John Nalewicki Champions a New Era for Negril’s Boutique Resorts
Intimate Resorts of Negril brings together Jamaica’s distinctive independent properties under a unified national and international sales and marketing initiative.
The Journey Before the Journey: The Psychology of Planning a Vacation
A vacation begins long before a suitcase is packed. It begins in an ordinary moment: a tiring afternoon, a conversation with a friend, a photograph of…
VIRGIN ATLANTIC ENHANCES RETAILING EXPERIENCE FOR UK TRADE PARTNERS WITH NDC LAUNCH
Virgin Atlantic today announced the introduction of its New Distribution Capability (NDC) in the UK consumer market, marking an important milestone in the airline’s journey to…
Avelo Adds New Routes, Flights at McKinney
Two more connections to Florida will come online in December.
Trump Gets a Brutal Rebuke at German Tourism Congress DRV
The DRV congress in Berlin brought together senior private-sector travel executives and leading government tourism representatives of the German travel and tourism industry.. During the informal…
On Dictionary Day, Destinations International Reminds Tourism Industry: Words Matter
2026 Tourism and Social Impact Lexicons provide research-based language to help destination organizations communicate their value to communities and stakeholders SOURCE: On Dictionary Day, Destinations International…
DRV Congress Berlin 2026: Is Brussels Making European Travel Too Complicated?
European Union tourism regulations, travel industry competitiveness, and the future of cross-border travel took center stage at the DRV Congress in Berlin today. The discussion brought…
Germany Travel Trends 2026: Summer Tourism Grows as Winter Bookings Fall
Germany's travel industry recorded 4% revenue growth and a 2% increase in travelers during summer 2026, but winter bookings are weakening as rising costs and geopolitical…
Egypt Welcomes 14.4 Million Visitors, Sets Sights on 30 Million
Egypt welcomed 14.4 million international visitors in the first nine months of 2026, up 4% year over year, as it targets 30 million annual arrivals by…
How a WordPress LMS Can Simplify Course Delivery and Management
Course delivery becomes harder when lessons, learner records, payments, and website content sit in separate systems. A WordPress-based learning management system brings those tasks into one…
Check-In: KORE's Diana Hnatov on Training the Industry's Newest Advisors
Diana Hnatov serves as the Director of Sales and Services for KORE, a travel education program specifically designed to bridge the gap for new advisors entering the…
Checking-In on the Growth of Culinary Travel with Eating Europe
Kenny Dunn is the founder and managing director of Eating Europe, one of the continent's first and now largest tour operators specializing in culinary tours in…
Checking-In with G Adventures' Steve Lima on G's Record Year
TMR's Daniel McCarthy sits down with G Adventures' Steve Lima on the back of its record July, and record 2025, to hear what those results tell…
Checking in with Rental Escapes' WIllie Fernandez as the Villas Segment Explodes
Willie Fernandez is a seasoned marketing executive with over 34 years of experience in the travel industry, spanning the cruise, hotel, vacation, and villa segments. As…
Checking-In with John Chernesky, Two Years Into His NCL Tenure
John Chernesky, the SVP of North American Sales at NCL, has spent more than three decades in travel, but only just celebrated his two-year anniversary with…
Checking-In with Courtnie Nichols: Why This Travel Advisor Ditched One-Off Bookings for a Retainer Model
After relocating eight times in 17 years, Courtnie Nichols learned how to adapt and connect — skills that now drive her success as a travel advisor.…
Royal Caribbean Teams Up With MSC and More as Cruise Giants Bring Europe’s Ultimate Year-Round Adventures to the Spotlight for Unforgettable Holidays
Royal Caribbean teams up with MSC and more as cruise giants showcase Europe's year-round adventures, Mediterranean escapes and winter sun holidays.
Ryanair Unveils Record Kraków Winter 2026 Schedule With 67 Routes and 16 Aircraft
Ryanair expands Kraków's Winter 2026 schedule to 67 routes, adding Budapest, Dubrovnik, Rabat and Venice for more winter travel options.
Canada WestJet US Route Cancellations 2026: Major Travel Shake-Up Hits 10 American Flight Connections
WestJet US Route Cancellations 2026 cut 10 winter connections, disrupting Canada-US holiday travel plans.
JetBlue Launches Exciting Daily Nonstop Flights to Cali, Colombia
JetBlue Fort Lauderdale Cali Flights 2026 launch daily Colombia travel with exciting $139 promotional fares.
San Francisco Celebrates Landmark October Weekend Along With Chicago and Other US Hotel Markets, as Luxury and Budget Properties See Exceptional Demand
US hotels hit their strongest weekend of 2026 as holiday travel drives record room rates, occupancy and revenue in San Francisco, and others across America.
Amsterdam Dance Event 2026 to Transform Netherlands with Five Days of Electronic Music and Global DJs
Amsterdam Dance Event 2026 runs from 21–25 October with 3,600 artists, 1,300 events and 300 venues across the Dutch capital.
Guyana Hyatt Place Travel 2026: Landmark Providence Hotel Project Moves Towards Opening
Hyatt Place Guyana Georgetown 2026 advances with 136 rooms, boosting Providence hospitality and travel appeal.
Maine, Florida and Tennessee Spotlight Incredible Cycling Travel Adventures Across America’s Wild Landscapes
USA cycling travel explores Maine, Tennessee and Florida, with scenic trails, wildlife, route details and tips.
Mexico Travel Sees Sharp Aviation Tourism Slump Despite Remarkable Growth in Visitor Spending
Mexico travel sees air arrivals fall 6.5% in August 2026, while tourist spending rises despite market pressures.
Nice Côte d’Azur Travel Soars into Spotlight as National Geographic Traveler Reveals Five Riviera Gems
Nice Côte d’Azur travel gains global attention as National Geographic Traveller showcases five French Riviera gems.
Canada–US Travel Rebounds in September 2026 as Domestic Tourism Faces New Competitive Pressures
Canada–US travel rebounds in September 2026, reshaping tourism demand and challenging domestic operators.
Lebanon–US Travel Revival Delayed as Airport Certification and Security Concerns Block Progress
Lebanon–US travel faces delays as Beirut airport safety gaps obstruct Trump's plan to restore direct flights.
NVIDIA AI Enters Navan’s Travel Operations in a Major Push to Modernise Business Trips in San Francisco, USA
Navan deploys NVIDIA Nemotron 3.5 Super VL to power AI travel agents, aiming to improve business travel support, booking changes and efficiency.
Air Canada, United Airlines Reveal Major Summer 2027 Flight Boost Between Canada and the US
Air Canada and United Airlines announced plans to significantly expand their Canada/United States flight networks for the summer of 2027
Azamara Expands 2029 World Cruise Collection With New Global Itineraries
Azamara Cruises launches 139 and 179-night World Cruise options for 2029, offering extended port stays across five continents.
Flights Cancelled Over Asia As 190 Cancellations And 2,151 Delays Affect Travel Across Tokyo, Osaka, And Others
Hundreds of travelers faced disruptions across Asia today as over 2,300 cancellations and delays hit Tokyo, Delhi, Mumbai, Dubai, Jakarta, and others.
Airbnb Rules Shift: How New Audits Affect Tourism and Guests in Greece
Explore how recent regulatory gaps and audits in airbnb rentals affect tourism, industry standards, and traveller protection strategies.
Dominica Ranks Ninth Among CARICOM Passports What the 2026 Ranking Means for Caribbean Travellers
Visa Destinations brings curated experiences and selected offers to eligible Canadian cardholders in 10 global locations, including Paris and London.
European Air Traffic Delays in 2026 Force Airlines to Rethink Travel Between the UK, France and Other Countries
European air traffic delays 2026 alter UK, France, Germany, Turkey and Netherlands aviation operations.
Santa Ana Winds Put Southern California on High Alert as Extreme Heat and Wildfire Threats Intensify, Along With Sundowner and Others: Travelers Must Know Everything
Santa Ana winds raise wildfire risks across Southern California. Check travel alerts, powerful gust forecasts, affected counties and safety precautions.
Royal Caribbean Teams Up With MSC and More as Cruise Giants Bring Europe’s Ultimate Year-Round Adventures to the Spotlight for Unforgettable Holidays
Royal Caribbean teams up with MSC and more as cruise giants showcase Europe's year-round adventures, Mediterranean escapes and winter sun holidays.
Ryanair Unveils Record Kraków Winter 2026 Schedule With 67 Routes and 16 Aircraft
Ryanair expands Kraków's Winter 2026 schedule to 67 routes, adding Budapest, Dubrovnik, Rabat and Venice for more winter travel options.
Canada WestJet US Route Cancellations 2026: Major Travel Shake-Up Hits 10 American Flight Connections
WestJet US Route Cancellations 2026 cut 10 winter connections, disrupting Canada-US holiday travel plans.
JetBlue Launches Exciting Daily Nonstop Flights to Cali, Colombia
JetBlue Fort Lauderdale Cali Flights 2026 launch daily Colombia travel with exciting $139 promotional fares.
San Francisco Celebrates Landmark October Weekend Along With Chicago and Other US Hotel Markets, as Luxury and Budget Properties See Exceptional Demand
US hotels hit their strongest weekend of 2026 as holiday travel drives record room rates, occupancy and revenue in San Francisco, and others across America.
Amsterdam Dance Event 2026 to Transform Netherlands with Five Days of Electronic Music and Global DJs
Amsterdam Dance Event 2026 runs from 21–25 October with 3,600 artists, 1,300 events and 300 venues across the Dutch capital.
Guyana Hyatt Place Travel 2026: Landmark Providence Hotel Project Moves Towards Opening
Hyatt Place Guyana Georgetown 2026 advances with 136 rooms, boosting Providence hospitality and travel appeal.
Maine, Florida and Tennessee Spotlight Incredible Cycling Travel Adventures Across America’s Wild Landscapes
USA cycling travel explores Maine, Tennessee and Florida, with scenic trails, wildlife, route details and tips.
Mexico Travel Sees Sharp Aviation Tourism Slump Despite Remarkable Growth in Visitor Spending
Mexico travel sees air arrivals fall 6.5% in August 2026, while tourist spending rises despite market pressures.
Nice Côte d’Azur Travel Soars into Spotlight as National Geographic Traveler Reveals Five Riviera Gems
Nice Côte d’Azur travel gains global attention as National Geographic Traveller showcases five French Riviera gems.
Canada–US Travel Rebounds in September 2026 as Domestic Tourism Faces New Competitive Pressures
Canada–US travel rebounds in September 2026, reshaping tourism demand and challenging domestic operators.
Lebanon–US Travel Revival Delayed as Airport Certification and Security Concerns Block Progress
Lebanon–US travel faces delays as Beirut airport safety gaps obstruct Trump's plan to restore direct flights.
NVIDIA AI Enters Navan’s Travel Operations in a Major Push to Modernise Business Trips in San Francisco, USA
Navan deploys NVIDIA Nemotron 3.5 Super VL to power AI travel agents, aiming to improve business travel support, booking changes and efficiency.
Air Canada, United Airlines Reveal Major Summer 2027 Flight Boost Between Canada and the US
Air Canada and United Airlines announced plans to significantly expand their Canada/United States flight networks for the summer of 2027
Azamara Expands 2029 World Cruise Collection With New Global Itineraries
Azamara Cruises launches 139 and 179-night World Cruise options for 2029, offering extended port stays across five continents.
Flights Cancelled Over Asia As 190 Cancellations And 2,151 Delays Affect Travel Across Tokyo, Osaka, And Others
Hundreds of travelers faced disruptions across Asia today as over 2,300 cancellations and delays hit Tokyo, Delhi, Mumbai, Dubai, Jakarta, and others.
Airbnb Rules Shift: How New Audits Affect Tourism and Guests in Greece
Explore how recent regulatory gaps and audits in airbnb rentals affect tourism, industry standards, and traveller protection strategies.
Dominica Ranks Ninth Among CARICOM Passports What the 2026 Ranking Means for Caribbean Travellers
Visa Destinations brings curated experiences and selected offers to eligible Canadian cardholders in 10 global locations, including Paris and London.
European Air Traffic Delays in 2026 Force Airlines to Rethink Travel Between the UK, France and Other Countries
European air traffic delays 2026 alter UK, France, Germany, Turkey and Netherlands aviation operations.
Santa Ana Winds Put Southern California on High Alert as Extreme Heat and Wildfire Threats Intensify, Along With Sundowner and Others: Travelers Must Know Everything
Santa Ana winds raise wildfire risks across Southern California. Check travel alerts, powerful gust forecasts, affected counties and safety precautions.
PRESS RELEASES
/C O R R E C T I O N - D3Energy/
In the news release, Major Orlando Theme Park Integrates Floating Solar into Sustainability Strategy, issued 06-Oct-2026 by D3Energy over PR Newswire, we are advised by the…
From Water to Aerial Realism: New Works by Doreen McGunagle, Ph.D.
Nature from Above: Where Photography Meets Art TEQUESTA, FL, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- From Water to Aerial Realism: New Works by Doreen McGunagle…
Group Transportation Planning for Sporting Events Involves Scheduling, Safety, and Coordination
NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Attending a sporting event as a group often involves coordinating schedules, arranging meeting locations, navigating traffic,…
12TH ANNUAL HAITI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS Celebration of Haitian Diasporic Film Bows 8/14/27
Theme for 2027: “Fanm Djanm: The Art of Resilient Women in Haitian Cinema” HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Haiti International Film…
Game Show Battle Rooms Orlando Launches “Best. Holiday Party. Ever.” Campaign for 2026 Holiday Season
The campaign features holiday-themed game show experiences for corporate events, team building activities & group celebrations throughout the Orlando metro. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, October 16,…
La Brésilienne Fernanda Maciel établit le record du monde du Salar d'Uyuni en 19 h 50 min 08 s.
L'athlète Red Bull Fernanda Maciel (Brésil) a parcouru 172,8 kilomètres du Salar d'Uyuni en Bolivie, le plus grand désert de sel du monde, soit plus de…
Die Brasilianerin Fernanda Maciel stellte mit 19:50:08 die schnellste bekannte Zeit im Salar de Uyuni auf.
Red-Bull-Athletin Fernanda Maciel (Brasilien) durchquerte 172,8 Kilometer des Salar de Uyuni in Bolivien, der größten Salzwüste der Welt, und war damit mehr als 13 Stunden schneller…
/C O R R E C T I O N - Museum of Illusions/
In the news release, Museum of Illusions to Open First Northern California Location, Bringing Mind-Bending Exhibits to Downtown Sacramento Starting November 6, issued 15-Oct-2026 by Museum…
Answering Every Call and Eliminating Lobby Lines at The Gale Miami
The Gale Miami replaced paper registration cards with Canary Technologies' suite of tools, cutting check-in time from minutes to seconds and consolidating guest messaging into a…
Fuel Fixer Expands Nationwide Fleet with Upgraded Vans and Fresh Branding to Drive Next-Gen Roadside Misfuel Recovery
Fuel Fixer has announced a major nationwide expansion featuring a complete fleet upgrade. EAST GRINSTEAD, UNITED KINGDOM, October 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Fuel Fixer Ltd, the…
The Machine Blue Book Launches Independent Industrial Machine Reference
Delta Arc’s public platform connects new and used machine specifications, market evidence, standards and the complete ownership decision. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/…
Terence Ronson's Q4 Playbook: Four Things That Matter Now, The New Luxury Is Certainty, 500 Leaders Signal AI Has Moved from Experiment to Operation
Friday brought Terence Ronson's self-audit of 84 pieces yielding a four-move Q4 framework, Muhammad Tanveer on reliability as the new commercial premium in an AI-commoditized world,…
Before You Replace Your Executive Chef, Look at the Kitchen They Inherited
The article argues that hotels misattribute restaurant underperformance to chef quality when the root cause is undocumented systems, unclear accountability, and structural gaps that any new…
Why hospitality’s food waste ambitions are getting stuck, and how to get them moving
Analysis of 100 hospitality sustainability profiles finds 77% of food waste ambitions miss their original deadlines, with supply chain, staff training, and local infrastructure as the…
Sapphire Sands Villas Now Welcoming Guests on Saint Lucia’s Reduit Beach
Bay Gardens Resorts has officially opened Sapphire Sands Villas , its first luxury beachfront villa property, situated directly on Reduit Beach in Rodney Bay Village. Now…
Sofema Aviation Launches Free Interactive Planning Tools to Streamline Aviation Compliance and Slash Training Costs
SOFIA, SOFIA, BULGARIA, October 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sofema Aviation Academy (SAA), a global regulatory training and consulting provider, has announced the launch of Sofema Tools,…
JETNET brings AI-Connected Aviation Intelligence and New Ramp Monitor to NBAA-BACE 2026
3X growth in JETNET AI adoption highlight customer momentum ahead of live demonstrations at JETNET Booth #3030 UTICA, NY, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ --…
Lodging Lowdown: Hotel Equities, Indigo Road Hospitality make leadership appointments
Plus, PM Hotel Group expands its portfolio near Portland, Oregon, with three additional hotels.
NYC’s Plaza Hotel to close in 2027 for multiyear facade restoration
Commencing in January, the New York icon will shut down for at least four years to undergo repair to its landmark-protected building exterior.
Loews Nashville unveils multimillion-dollar renovation
The Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza, inspired by the city’s artistic and cultural heritage, features revamped guest rooms and two new restaurants.
Raffles Hotels & Resorts Reveals a New Island Sanctuary on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea
Raffles Hotels & Resorts is excited to announce the debut of Raffles The Red Sea. Set between a lagoon and the open sea on the northwestern…
Now Open: Singapore’s Latest Hospitality Concept APT. Makes Its Debut at Stamford Place
APT. has officially opened at Stamford Place, introducing a new serviced-living experience designed around the freedom to stay your way — combining the comforts of home…
Dreamscape names Adam Patenaude president and CEO
Having served as president of the hotel management company for the past two years, Patenaude adds chief executive to his title.
Ultimate Comfort: Inside the Atlantic Hotel Frankfurt
The Frankfurt skyline has gained a striking new silhouette. In the growing Europaviertel, just west of the trade fair grounds and the central station, a new…