A recent press release announces the launch of Delay Defense, a novel indemnified travel membership program designed to mitigate the impact of flight disruptions. This service aims to protect travellers from delays, cancellations, and diversions by providing 24/7 expert assistance for rebooking flights on different airlines or airports, and arranging overnight accommodation with no out-of-pocket expense. The service, starting at £4 per round trip, positions itself as a solution to the increasing chaos in air travel, including issues stemming from airport infrastructure problems and air traffic control overhauls. Delay Defense highlights its ability to act as a personal assistant, offering financial and practical support when travel plans are disrupted. Continue reading
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Tripadvisor Reveals 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Hotels Winners, Unveiling the World’s Most Unforgettable Stays
Tripadvisor, the world’s leading travel platform, revealed the winners of its annual Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Hotels, spotlighting this year’s top-rated hotels worldwide as identified through Tripadvisor reviews. Continue reading
CIC Hospitality, Holoconnects, Mews and RAVATAR Launch Holographic, AI-Powered Check-in at Aiden by Best Western
Holoconnects’ Holobox, featuring an AI-powered holographic front desk interactive avatar by RAVATAR that greets and checks in guests, answers questions and more, in combination with Mews’ hospitality management system, launches at CIC Hospitality’s Aiden by Best Western, a part of BWH Hotels to elevate guest service and experience. Continue reading
THE POINTS GUY RELEASES ITS 2025 TRAVEL TRENDS REPORT
Today, The Points Guy (TPG), the media platform focused on maximizing travel experiences while minimizing spending, released its 2025 Travel Trends Report, highlighting the global conditions that will shape why and where Americans will travel next year. Continue reading
Taking luxury to new heights: British Airways unveils its brand-new First class
British Airways has unveiled its brand-new First seat, combining elegant design with expert British craftsmanship, reflective of modern British luxury travel. The new cabin forms part of the airline’s A380 retrofit plans, expected to take to the skies in mid-2026. Continue reading
Award-winning Actress Hannah Waddingham Brings the Magic of “The Love Boat” Back to Life in New Princess Cruises Ad Campaign
Princess Cruises is setting sail on a wave of nostalgia and star power with its new global advertising campaign, “Love Boat by Hannah,” featuring Ted Lasso’s Emmy-winning actress and musical theater sensation Hannah Waddingham. Bringing her powerhouse vocals and signature charm, Waddingham reintroduces audiences to one of TV’s most recognizable theme songs: The Love Boat. Continue reading
Copenhagen: It’s time for tourism to become a force for good
Tourism accounts for nearly 8 per cent of global CO2 emissions, and with the number of international arrivals predicted to reach 1.8 billion by 2030, action is more important than ever. Copenhagen launches a new tourism strategy including an ambitious climate roadmap and calls on the industry to change its course. Continue reading
Accelerating climate action in tourism is critical for the resilience of the sector and host communities, according UNTourism
During the recent G20 Tourism Ministers’ meeting in Belém, Brazil, UN World Tourism Organization Secretary-General, Zurab Pololikashvili, called for urgent measures to reshape tourism in a way that benefits both the environment and local communities. With tourism on track to return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year, Pololikashvili highlighted the importance of looking beyond recovery and focusing on making tourism a force for positive change. Continue reading
Holiday Inn Express hotels unveils limited edition “Pancakesuits” with secret warming pocket
When it comes to hotel breakfast, Holiday Inn Express – an IHG Hotels & Resorts brand – is reminding travelers nobody does it better. For years, Holiday Inn Express guests have come to enjoy a fresh, hot, and complimentary breakfast – a brand staple at over 3,000 locations worldwide. While the menu offerings have continued to evolve over the years, there is one timeless favorite our guests flip over at hotels across the U.S. – the brand’s renowned pancakes. Continue reading
Long Lines at Airport Security and Terminal Counters Plus Flight Delays/Cancellations Cited by Consumers as Top Hassles When Flying
A survey of America’s flying public indicates that long lines at security (61%), flight delays or cancellations (57%) and long lines at the airline terminal counter (41%) are the top three most common causes of delays or inconveniences they face at the airport. Consumers could select multiple options in their responses. Continue reading