Tourism

Spanish hotel chain Meliá is significantly reducing its operations in Cuba, joining a growing list of companies limiting their presence on the island…
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At the start of the summer season, Meliá CEO Gabriel Escarrer speaks to SUR about the outlook for tourism, Spain's growing appeal as a safe haven amid global geopolitical tensions and the challenges facing the economy…
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The hospitality industry can capitalize on rising frequency, secondary city growth, and deep localization in 2026
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Rising airfares and hotel rates are making budget-conscious Americans delay or cancel summer trips while wealthy travelers ​are holding fast to vacation plans despite higher prices.
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Global hospitality brands increase focus on Brazilian, Latin American consumers as geopolitical tensions reshape luxury tourism flows
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Several major US-listed global hotel chains reported strong performance in China in the first quarter, driven by robust business and leisure demand, with momentum expected to continue through the year…
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We all know the particular kind of heartbreak that comes from descending to your hotel pool, ready to soak up some rays and sip cocktails, only to find that not a single sunbed is free.
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Himachal Pradesh is strategically positioning itself to become a premier destination for solo women travelers, particularly targeting the lucrative Delhi-NCR market. The state’s recently launched ‘She Travel Policy 2026’ aims to transform its…
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The VISIT USA Act aims to reinstate full funding for Brand USA, the United States’ destination marketing organisation, using revenue from international visitor fees.
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The global hotel industry is entering a more volatile phase as geopolitical tensions add fresh uncertainty to an already fragile operating environment.
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The municipal authority of Athens is prepared to initiate a dialogue regarding the implementation of a cap on hotels in the city center. The goal is to manage tourism density and redirect investments toward less saturated neighborhoods…
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At the newly opened Treehouse Hotel in Manchester, the rooms are designed to look like… well, treehouses. But the feeling of arboreal living was disrupted when I tried to order room service, which you must do through the TV…
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Across the board, we’ve seen a lot of inflation in recent years, particularly since the start of the pandemic. Admittedly inflation hasn’t impacted all parts of the economy equally.
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A Patek Philippe wristwatch sells for $17.6 million at auction. Beyoncé and Jay-Z close on a $200 million Malibu compound designed by a Pritzker Prize-winning architect. Ellen DeGeneres flips a Santa Barbara estate for a $26 million profit in under…
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Hotels are redesigning common spaces and programming to facilitate connections among solo travelers seeking social experiences, not just solitude.
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Publication Air Mail ran a story entitled “The Bonvoy Problem,” with the subheading being “Points programs are destroying the luxury-hotel experience. Can anything stop the freeloaders?”
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Geopolitical tensions are driving travelers away from Middle East hubs toward Asian and European alternatives, with fuel costs rising from $95 per barrel.
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From how they discover & book to why they love Uber, Delta and JetBlue, here's what Gen Next says about travel in 2026.
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International music concerts and marquee sporting events are fast becoming a key growth driver for India's hotel industry, as ​younger consumers increasingly prioritise live experiences over big-ticket shopping, hotel executives ‌said…
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The Middle East hotel market is facing immediate pressure after military strikes on 28 February 2026 triggered widespread travel disruption across the Gulf.
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Planning to visit the United States anytime soon? Brace yourself, because the U.S. government may be about to introduce a major change to the way international travellers, including those from the UK and Europe, are allowed to enter the country…
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Plans for a tax on people taking holidays in England should be scrapped, 200 hospitality and leisure bosses have urged.
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The hospitality sector in South Africa is caught in a precarious balancing act, grappling with a myriad of challenges that threaten its recovery and future sustainability. According to the inaugural Hospitality Asset Management Company (HAMAC) South…
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"The decision reflects Blue Origin's commitment to the nation's goal of returning to the moon and establishing a permanent, sustained lunar presence."
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