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Airlines Suspend Flights to Puerto Vallarta as Unrest Erupts in Mexico
Travelers were left stranded in Puerto Vallarta as violence broke out throughout the country following the killing of the cartel leader of one of Mexico’s most powerful criminal organizations.
Oneworld Appoints New CEO as Airline Alliances Fight for Relevance
As joint ventures and other bespoke partnerships reshape global aviation, alliances must prove they still matter.
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Proposed U.S. Entry Requirements Could Wreak Havoc on Meetings and Events
Industry leaders, including the head of CES, are speaking out about how new screening requirements for inbound travelers to the U.S. from countries in the Visa Waiver Program could mean higher costs, lost business, and meetings moving out of the country.
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Japan Inbound Tourism Falls as China Arrivals Drop Further
Why Airlines Are Embracing Digital Transformation
The race to modernize aviation is underway. Legacy systems, static loyalty models, and siloed operations are giving way to connected, digital systems built for scale. The carriers that move early and build smart will set the pace for the next decade of air travel.
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Sponsored Seoul-Based Travel Platform Launches Expert-Led K-Beauty Tours
Knowing about Korean skincare from a YouTube video is different from standing inside an Olive Young store with 400 serums and no idea which one won't irritate your skin. NOL World is looking to solve that confusion.
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Where Will UAE Carriers Go Next?
Dubai built Emirates to drive economic growth — and succeeded beyond imagination. Now a new chapter is unfolding. Emirates is expanding cautiously, while FlyDubai and Etihad push aggressively into new markets and Air Arabia carries low-cost flying further afield. With hundreds of aircraft on order, new hubs taking shape, and regional competition intensifying, the Gulf aviation story is evolving quickly. We explore what might come next in this week’s feature story.
Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat |
Airlines Cancel Over 7,000 Flights as Blizzard Hits Northeast
As a blizzard is slated to dump at least a foot of snow in much of the Northeast, airlines are canceling thousands of flights.
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Global Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches Record
The global hotel construction pipeline hit an all-time high of 15,922 projects, led by the U.S. with 6,146 projects. Plus more hotel deal news.
Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski |
TSA PreCheck Remains Operational After DHS Said It Would Suspend Program
DHS is suspending two widely used travel programs as the partial government shutdown continues.
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Olympics Fuel Optimism as Top European Event Agencies Eye Strong 2026
As the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics approach the final stretch, they are not just inspiring a world of aspiring athletes; they are also a key driver of revenue and a factor lifting projections for European event agencies.