<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Travel - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Travel news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:11:34 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Glamping on Vermont's newest bikepacking trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[This stunning new trail is a preview of an ambitious bikepacking route to come]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/glamping-on-vermonts-newest-bikepacking-trail/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:11:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/glamping-on-vermonts-newest-bikepacking-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the places that shaped Dolly Parton]]></title><description><![CDATA[From her Appalachian childhood to Nashville and Dollywood]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/inside-the-places-that-shaped-dolly-parton/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:11:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/inside-the-places-that-shaped-dolly-parton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Swedes think standing out is embarrassing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncover the surprisingly complex code of conduct that shapes Swedish behaviour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-swedes-think-standing-out-is-embarrassing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:18:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-swedes-think-standing-out-is-embarrassing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six US drive-ins where you can stay the night]]></title><description><![CDATA[They range from retro 1950s hotels to modern glamping sites]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/six-us-drive-ins-where-you-can-stay-the-night/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:10:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/six-us-drive-ins-where-you-can-stay-the-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vintavia Launches in London: An Travel App Built for People Who Actually Want to Explore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most travel and discovery apps work the same way: a long list of activities, ranked by advertising spend, algorithmic popularity, or reviews from strangers with different taste to yours. Vintavia, live in London from today, is built for a different kind of user: the one who actually wants to explore.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/vintavia-launches-in-london-an-travel-app-built-for-people-who-actually-want-to-explore/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/vintavia-launches-in-london-an-travel-app-built-for-people-who-actually-want-to-explore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interoperability and Trust Key to AI Commerce]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report by Alipay+, the unified wallet gateway of Ant International, in partnership with S&amp;P Global, reveals a growing &ldquo;commerce digitalisation gap&rdquo;, with people increasingly expecting seamless mobile payments and intelligent digital assistance, yet friction &ndash; from inconsistent payment acceptance to trust in AI &ndash; still define their experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/interoperability-and-trust-key-to-ai-commerce/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/interoperability-and-trust-key-to-ai-commerce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another First for United: Mobile App Lets Customers Join Standby for Earlier Flights]]></title><description><![CDATA[United today announced an industry-first mobile app feature that gives customers more flexibility and options when travel plans are disrupted.Now, customers who are rebooked to a later flight after a travel disruption can stand by for up to three earlier flights*. Instead of repeatedly checking the app to see if seats open up on earlier flights, United automatically monitors availability behind the scenes and sends a text notification when a seat becomes available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/another-first-for-united-mobile-app-lets-customers-join-standby-for-earlier-flights/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/another-first-for-united-mobile-app-lets-customers-join-standby-for-earlier-flights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Gen Z, Millennials, and Older Adults Expect from Hotel Technology]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid persistent labor shortages and rising operating costs, the hospitality industry faces the challenge of making operational processes more efficient. With the release of its new white paper, &ldquo;The Generational Compass in Hotel Operations,&rdquo; hotel technology provider Straiv presents fresh empirical market data on the actual expectations of hotel guests. Based on a representative survey, 154 hotel guests from Germany were systematically analyzed regarding their digital expectations, b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/what-gen-z-millennials-and-older-adults-expect-from-hotel-technology/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/what-gen-z-millennials-and-older-adults-expect-from-hotel-technology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travelgenix unveils next-generation travel technology platform following record client growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travelgenix has unveiled the latest evolution of its travel technology platform after welcoming more than 100 new travel business clients since the beginning of 2026.<br />
The growth has come from independent travel agencies, niche tour operators and group travel specialists seeking an affordable technology platform that combines online booking, live supplier connectivity and AI-powered tools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travelgenix-unveils-next-generation-travel-technology-platform-following-record-client-growth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travelgenix-unveils-next-generation-travel-technology-platform-following-record-client-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hotels Risk Missing Millions in Guest Spend as Payment Systems Lag Behind]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hotels are increasingly missing out on revenue opportunities because outdated payment infrastructure is unable to support the way modern guests buy experiences, according to new research from Journey.The company&rsquo;s new white paper, Retailing the Entire Guest Journey, reveals a growing disconnect between changing guest behaviour and the systems many hotels rely on to sell rooms, dining, spa treatments and other guest experiences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hotels-risk-missing-millions-in-guest-spend-as-payment-systems-lag-behind/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hotels-risk-missing-millions-in-guest-spend-as-payment-systems-lag-behind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mindtrip Partners With The San Diego Tourism Authority]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mindtrip, an AI-powered platform that empowers people to travel differently, today announced a partnership with the San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA), giving travelers a smarter, more personalized way to discover, plan, and experience one of the world&rsquo;s premier destinations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/mindtrip-partners-with-the-san-diego-tourism-authority/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/mindtrip-partners-with-the-san-diego-tourism-authority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Russia colonised California]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part of the Golden State was ruled by Tsarist Russia for nearly 30 years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/when-russia-colonised-california/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:18:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/when-russia-colonised-california/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CEO of CUSTARD, Petra Clayton takes ownership of Set-Jet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hospitality communications strategist, founder and CEO of CUSTARD, Petra Clayton has taken ownership of Set-Jet, the global summit dedicated to the rapidly growing screen tourism sector, from Martin Evans of The Tourism Business.Launched as the world&rsquo;s first dedicated conference bringing together the screen and tourism industries, Set-Jet 25 welcomed 220 delegates including more than 30 speakers, connecting tourism leaders, film and television professionals, visitor attractions and industr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ceo-of-custard-petra-clayton-takes-ownership-of-set-jet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ceo-of-custard-petra-clayton-takes-ownership-of-set-jet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vienna's great surprise: The Globe Museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hidden in the heart of Vienna, it's the world's only museum dedicated to globes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/viennas-great-surprise-the-globe-museum/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 03:10:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/viennas-great-surprise-the-globe-museum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The smoky plant goo that Finns can't stop eating]]></title><description><![CDATA["It tasted like an ashtray at first, but the smokiness mellowed"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-smoky-plant-goo-that-finns-cant-stop-eating/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:08:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-smoky-plant-goo-that-finns-cant-stop-eating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Klook and Mastercard collaborate to enhance travelers’ experiences across Asia Pacific]]></title><description><![CDATA[Klook, a leading pan-regional experiences platform in Asia Pacific, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mastercard, a global technology company in the payments industry, to create more rewarding and seamless travel experiences for consumers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/klook-and-mastercard-collaborate-to-enhance-travelers-experiences-across-asia-pacific/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/klook-and-mastercard-collaborate-to-enhance-travelers-experiences-across-asia-pacific/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RateHawk Reports Growth in API Bookings as Demand for Travel Integrations Accelerates]]></title><description><![CDATA[RateHawk, a B2B travel technology platform and part of Emerging Travel Group, reports growing demand from travel businesses seeking scalable and flexible connectivity solutions. The company registered 78% cumulative growth in API bookings year over year by the end of the first half of 2026 and 28% growth in its partnership network.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ratehawk-reports-growth-in-api-bookings-as-demand-for-travel-integrations-accelerates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ratehawk-reports-growth-in-api-bookings-as-demand-for-travel-integrations-accelerates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brand USA Launches Rebuilt and Reorganised Digital Platform to Better Connect U.S. Travel Partners]]></title><description><![CDATA[For more than a decade, TheBrandUSA.com has been where the U.S. travel industry, media, and government stakeholders go to find the data and programs behind Brand USA&rsquo;s work. Today, Brand USA, the destination marketing organisation for the United States, announced the launch of a rebuilt and reorganised corporate website that puts economic impact data, partner program information, industry resources, and a redesigned press room within easier reach of everyone who relies on them &mdash; no l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/brand-usa-launches-rebuilt-and-reorganised-digital-platform-to-better-connect-us-travel-partners/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/brand-usa-launches-rebuilt-and-reorganised-digital-platform-to-better-connect-us-travel-partners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five unwritten rules for visiting Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[From lingering after meals to navigating the invisible queue]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/five-unwritten-rules-for-visiting-spain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:09:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/five-unwritten-rules-for-visiting-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singapore Tourism Board and Mafengwo Jointly Launch “Singapore AI Inspiration Lab”]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week the Singapore Tourism Board and Mafengwo, [China&rsquo;s largest travel community], joined forces once again to launch the &ldquo;Singapore AI Inspiration Lab &ndash; Lion City Adventure &bull; More Fun, More You&rdquo; immersive pop-up event in Beijing.At the event, Ms. Du Linghui, China North Regional Director of the Singapore Tourism Board, and He Shaohua, Vice President of Mafengwo, officially inaugurated the &ldquo;Lab&rdquo;, marking a new phase in their collaboration in AI-power]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/singapore-tourism-board-and-mafengwo-jointly-launch-singapore-ai-inspiration-lab/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/singapore-tourism-board-and-mafengwo-jointly-launch-singapore-ai-inspiration-lab/</guid></item></channel></rss>