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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
British Airways will operate a record number of flights between North America and London for Summer 2025, offering more than 400 direct flights per week during its busiest weeks. Continue reading
Raffles Hotels & Resorts is proud to reveal ‘The Butler Did It,’ the newest campaign from the luxury hospitality brand. The project, which brings together exceptional creative talent, celebrates the brand’s legendary Butler Service and its role in crafting an inspiring and unexpected guest experience. Continue reading