<?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/1000/" /><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>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:48:00 +0100</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Dubai Sets Ambitious Target of 1,000 AI Companies and 5,000 Jobs by 2030]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dubai is accelerating its ambitions to become one of the world’s leading artificial intelligence hubs, with plans to attract more than 1,000 AI companies and create over 5,000 specialised technology jobs by 2030.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/dubai-sets-ambitious-target-of-1000-ai-companies-and-5000-jobs-by-2030/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/dubai-sets-ambitious-target-of-1000-ai-companies-and-5000-jobs-by-2030/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When is premium economy worth the extra cost?]]></title><description><![CDATA[We compare five of the world's best-rated airline cabins]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/when-is-premium-economy-worth-the-extra-cost/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:12:05 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/when-is-premium-economy-worth-the-extra-cost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The haunting landscapes of England's witch country]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Lancashire, visitors can walk in the footsteps of 17th-Century witch trials]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-haunting-landscapes-of-englands-witch-country/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:08:23 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-haunting-landscapes-of-englands-witch-country/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USAirtours launches new online booking platform for travel agents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trade-only tour operator USAirtours has launched a new online platform, enabling travel agents to search, quote and book holidays.The platform, USAirtours Online Look &amp; Book, is designed to make the booking process ‘faster and more flexible’, with features including price drop notifications, adjustable commission, interactive hotel maps and instant access to booking documents. Agents can access the platform via desktop, mobile or tablet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/usairtours-launches-new-online-booking-platform-for-travel-agents/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/usairtours-launches-new-online-booking-platform-for-travel-agents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tickitto collaborates with Google on Live-Event Discovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tickitto, the API platform that powers live-event sales for travel and technology companies, today announced they have teamed up with Google to place Tickitto’s live-event inventory in the Events section of relevant Google listings, putting concerts, sports, theatre and local experiences in front of people the moment they search.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tickitto-collaborates-with-google-on-live-event-discovery/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tickitto-collaborates-with-google-on-live-event-discovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dailypoint launches free and anonymous AI Readiness Check for hotels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hotel technology provider dailypoint has launched a free and anonymous AI Readiness Check for hotels. The initiative comes as an analysis of the h2c Global Study 2026 by dailypoint reveals a significant gap between AI adoption in hospitality and the industry’s ability to generate measurable business value from this technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/dailypoint-launches-free-and-anonymous-ai-readiness-check-for-hotels/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/dailypoint-launches-free-and-anonymous-ai-readiness-check-for-hotels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizz Air content to become available on the Amadeus Travel Platform for the first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wizz Air, one of Europe’s largest low-cost airlines, and travel technology leader Amadeus today announce a landmark agreement that will make Wizz Air content available through the Amadeus Travel Platform for the first time.Through the agreement, Wizz Air content will become accessible to Amadeus’ extensive network of travel sellers in selected markets via the Amadeus Ticketless Access (ATLA) solution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/wizz-air-content-to-become-available-on-the-amadeus-travel-platform-for-the-first-time/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/wizz-air-content-to-become-available-on-the-amadeus-travel-platform-for-the-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Norwegian island that wanted to abolish time]]></title><description><![CDATA[For 69 days each summer, the Sun never sets on this remote Arctic island]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-norwegian-island-that-wanted-to-abolish-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:46:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-norwegian-island-that-wanted-to-abolish-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The unspoken rules of Japanese body language]]></title><description><![CDATA[How you can communicate in Japan without saying a word]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-unspoken-rules-of-japanese-body-language/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:13:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-unspoken-rules-of-japanese-body-language/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amadeus Explores Next-Generation Flight Search with NVIDIA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amadeus and NVIDIA have been collaborating to explore how accelerated computing and travel-specific AI could support faster, more scalable and more efficient flight search. Building on this work, the companies have now signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their collaboration and accelerate further exploration.<br />
As AI assistants increasingly search on behalf of travelers, they are changing both the volume and complexity of demand placed on travel technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/amadeus-explores-next-generation-flight-search-with-nvidia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/amadeus-explores-next-generation-flight-search-with-nvidia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Canada App Named Best Airline App at 2026 World Aviation Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air Canada’s mobile app has been named Best Airline App at the 2026 World Aviation Festival in Lisbon, winning the Battle of the Airline Apps. A panel of industry judges compared three airline finalists and rated Air Canada’s app the best. The judges highlighted the app’s ability to bring together the full travel journey in a single experience, helping customers move seamlessly from booking to arrival with personalised, contextual information throughout their trip.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/air-canada-app-named-best-airline-app-at-2026-world-aviation-festival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/air-canada-app-named-best-airline-app-at-2026-world-aviation-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SINGAPORE AIRLINES ENHANCES IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT WITH NEXT-GENERATION KRISWORLD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Singapore Airlines (SIA) is enhancing its in-flight entertainment experience with next-generation KrisWorld and high-speed connectivity, giving customers more choice, control, and flexibility throughout their journeys.<br />
The new KrisWorld brings together 4K high-resolution touchscreen displays, including OLED screens on selected aircraft and cabin classes, with spatial audio, Bluetooth headphone pairing, a redesigned user interface, a new wellness planner, personalisationfeatures, and more than 2,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/singapore-airlines-enhances-in-flight-entertainment-with-next-generation-krisworld/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/singapore-airlines-enhances-in-flight-entertainment-with-next-generation-krisworld/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Does Social Media Influence Travel? Opodo’s New Data Reveals Our Holiday Posting Habits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leading online travel agent, Opodo - part of eDreams ODIGEO - investigates how social media shapes the way we travel, sharing insights from its latest global poll of 9,000 respondents, including 2,000 from the UK. The data includes what influences us, what we post, how often we use social media while on holiday, and more. <br />
Opodo also compares its findings to a similar global poll it conducted in 2024 (poll of 9,000 people, including 2,000 from the UK) to explore how attitudes have evolved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-does-social-media-influence-travel-opodos-new-data-reveals-our-holiday-posting-habits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-does-social-media-influence-travel-opodos-new-data-reveals-our-holiday-posting-habits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cloudbeds brings hotel outlets onto its unified platform with new POS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cloudbeds, the hospitality management system built for ambitious hoteliers who demand more, today announced Cloudbeds POS, a native mobile point-of-sale solution for hotel restaurants, bars, spas and shops. The launch brings food and beverage and on-property retail sales into the same unified platform hoteliers use to attract guests, grow revenue, streamline operational work, deliver better guest experiences and collect payments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/cloudbeds-brings-hotel-outlets-onto-its-unified-platform-with-new-pos/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/cloudbeds-brings-hotel-outlets-onto-its-unified-platform-with-new-pos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DerbySoft Advances AI-Driven Hotel Discovery with a Global Hotel Chain and Gemini]]></title><description><![CDATA[DerbySoft, a global travel technology leader specializing in connectivity, distribution, content, and digital marketing solutions, has completed a project supporting a leading global hotel chain’s presence within Google’s AI-powered Search experience.Led by DerbySoft’s Digital Marketing Solutions team, the project brought together the company’s expertise in digital marketing, hospitality data, enterprise connectivity, scalable technology platforms, and system integration to support the h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/derbysoft-advances-ai-driven-hotel-discovery-with-a-global-hotel-chain-and-gemini/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/derbysoft-advances-ai-driven-hotel-discovery-with-a-global-hotel-chain-and-gemini/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ITB Asia 2026 Opens with New Experience Zones, Guided Tours, and 184% Growth in MICE Show Asia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under the theme “Experiences in Motion: Human-Centred Design in Travel &amp; Tourism”, Asia-Pacific’s largest 3-in-1 travel trade show runs in Singapore from 21–23 October, bringing together more than 1,000 exhibiting brands and 1,500 qualified buyers. New for 2026 is the Experience Zone, bringing together companies offering travel experiences, activities and attractions, with the Experience Pavilion by Tripadvisor housed within it. Complimentary curated Guided Tours and an invitation-on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/itb-asia-2026-opens-with-new-experience-zones-guided-tours-and-184-growth-in-mice-show-asia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/itb-asia-2026-opens-with-new-experience-zones-guided-tours-and-184-growth-in-mice-show-asia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[airBaltic Starts Rolling Out In-Seat Ordering for Onboard Purchases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latvian airline airBaltic has started rolling out an in-seat ordering feature through its Skynet onboard portal, enabling passengers to order food and beverages directly from the onboard airCafe menu using their personal mobile devices. Skynet airCafe offers an extensive onboard menu with a wide range of food and drink options across the entire airBaltic network. Passengers can pay digitally using a variety of payment methods, with cabin crew bringing their orders directly to their seats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/airbaltic-starts-rolling-out-in-seat-ordering-for-onboard-purchases/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/airbaltic-starts-rolling-out-in-seat-ordering-for-onboard-purchases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Tech Capital Summit to bring investors and senior travel executives together in London]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cambon Partners, an independent M&amp;A boutique specialising in growth companies, together with Ennea Partners, Oppenheimer and Videc, will host the inaugural Travel Tech Capital Summit: Where Travel Tech Meets Finance on 2 November 2026, ahead of WTM London, exploring where capital is flowing across travel and how technology is reshaping the sector’s investment opportunities.Taking place at Six Park Place, St James’s, London, home of the Royal Over-Seas League, the invitation-only event wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travel-tech-capital-summit-to-bring-investors-and-senior-travel-executives-together-in-london/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travel-tech-capital-summit-to-bring-investors-and-senior-travel-executives-together-in-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just You hails success of new online community platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Specialist solo escorted tour operator Just You has revealed that its online travel community platform, Kindred, has attracted almost 7,000 members since launching earlier this year.The platform, which connects solo travellers before, during and after their holidays, sees an average of 500 posts every week, with 800 members accessing it weekly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/just-you-hails-success-of-new-online-community-platform/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/just-you-hails-success-of-new-online-community-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's ghost island where guests still check in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frozen-in-time Battle Harbour offers a rare escape from modern life]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/canadas-ghost-island-where-guests-still-check-in/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:16:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/canadas-ghost-island-where-guests-still-check-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marriott and Springpod open doors to hospitality careers for more than 10,500 young people]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free virtual work experience is connecting young people with hotel placements and jobs, as the partnership earns a nomination at the World Sustainable Travel &amp; Hospitality Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/marriott-and-springpod-open-doors-to-hospitality-careers-for-more-than-10500-young-people/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/marriott-and-springpod-open-doors-to-hospitality-careers-for-more-than-10500-young-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Human experience beats AI for travel recommendations, new Explore Worldwide research reveals]]></title><description><![CDATA[As conversations around generative AI continue to dominate headlines, new research from small group travel operator Explore Worldwide reveals that people are more than twice as likely to trust someone with first-hand experience when looking for recommendations in an unfamiliar destination than an AI tool.In a survey of 2,000 working adults in the UK, conducted by Opinion Matters on behalf of Explore Worldwide, recommendations from friends or family who had visited the destination were trusted by]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/human-experience-beats-ai-for-travel-recommendations-new-explore-worldwide-research-reveals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/human-experience-beats-ai-for-travel-recommendations-new-explore-worldwide-research-reveals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cloudbeds brings AI travel demand directly to hoteliers with Meta’s Muse integration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cloudbeds, the hospitality management system built for ambitious hoteliers who demand more, today announced an integration with Muse, Meta’s personal AI agent, giving hotels a direct route to travelers using AI to plan and book their stays. Participating properties will be discoverable through Muse with live rates and availability, with bookings completed through their own Cloudbeds Booking Engine.As AI agents become a new route to travel discovery and booking, hoteliers face a familiar challe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/cloudbeds-brings-ai-travel-demand-directly-to-hoteliers-with-metas-muse-integration/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/cloudbeds-brings-ai-travel-demand-directly-to-hoteliers-with-metas-muse-integration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than half of hotels use AI to price rooms, but only 1 in 10 would rely on it for most decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than half of hotels, 53%, now use artificial intelligence to help set room prices, but just 10% would trust it enough to make most pricing decisions on its own, according to new research from revenue management system company RoomPriceGenie.The findings come from RoomPriceGenie’s 2026 State of Revenue Management Report, based on a survey of 450 senior revenue decision-makers across the UK, US, Canada, Mexico, DACH, Spain, Australia and New Zealand. The research points to a revenue managem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/more-than-half-of-hotels-use-ai-to-price-rooms-but-only-1-in-10-would-rely-on-it-for-most-decisions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/more-than-half-of-hotels-use-ai-to-price-rooms-but-only-1-in-10-would-rely-on-it-for-most-decisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GetYourGuide and Singapore Tourism Board Sign Memorandum of Understanding]]></title><description><![CDATA[GetYourGuide, the global marketplace for travel experiences, and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), have signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the development, distribution and promotion of Singapore’s diverse tourism tours and experiences to travellers around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/getyourguide-and-singapore-tourism-board-sign-memorandum-of-understanding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/getyourguide-and-singapore-tourism-board-sign-memorandum-of-understanding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The world's top 'cities to watch' in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new global report reveals five rising cities with plenty to offer travellers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-worlds-top-cities-to-watch-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:08:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-worlds-top-cities-to-watch-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK begins phased rollout of a contactless border alongside Amadeus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK has begun the phased rollout of a contactless border at its 13 international airports as part of a pioneering project that removes the need for UK citizens to scan their passport when entering the country]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/uk-begins-phased-rollout-of-a-contactless-border-alongside-amadeus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/uk-begins-phased-rollout-of-a-contactless-border-alongside-amadeus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[dcs plus launches ARIA, an AI-native workspace]]></title><description><![CDATA[dcs plus, a global travel technology provider, today launched ARIA, an AI-native workspace where travel agents and AI agents handle customer requests side by side. The company describes ARIA as a milestone in its AI strategy, designed to move agencies from disconnected tools to a single, AI-centric operating environment.<br />
For most agencies, one request still follows a long manual route: an agent reads the email, opens a booking engine, searches for options, builds a quotation and sends it to the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/dcs-plus-launches-aria-an-ai-native-workspace/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/dcs-plus-launches-aria-an-ai-native-workspace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Italy's guiltiest food ritual went public]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Italy, bad table manners can be a compliment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-italys-guiltiest-food-ritual-went-public/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-italys-guiltiest-food-ritual-went-public/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Italy, bad table manners can be a compliment]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Italy's guiltiest food ritual went public]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/in-italy-bad-table-manners-can-be-a-compliment/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:16:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/in-italy-bad-table-manners-can-be-a-compliment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HOLAFLY LAUNCHES ‘ULTRA’: THE WORLD’S FIRST ALL-IN-ONE eSIM PLAN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Holafly, the global leader in eSIM&rsquo;s for travellers, offering coverage in over 200 destinations, has launched Ultra: a first-of-its-kind subscription plan that pairs unlimited global mobile data with 24/7 health, medical and travel protection.<br />
Designed as a complete virtual travel companion for modern digital nomads, students abroad, and long-stay travellers, Ultra goes beyond standard cellular connectivity to deliver total peace of mind in a single subscription.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/holafly-launches-ultra-the-worlds-first-all-in-one-esim-plan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/holafly-launches-ultra-the-worlds-first-all-in-one-esim-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[InteleTravel Acquires Group AI Startup 40Hammocks, to Relaunch as Groupr]]></title><description><![CDATA[InteleTravel, through its parent, INTRAVEL, has announced the acquisition of 40Hammocks, one of the few group travel automation solutions.40Hammocks helps groups of 10 or more rooms secure pre-negotiated rates at hotels, manage custom booking links, track room blocks, secure event space and deliver guest perks, primarily serving destination weddings and group events. INTRAVEL will develop and relaunch the innovative AI-driven technology as Groupr, extending its capabilities into more automated s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/inteletravel-acquires-group-ai-startup-40hammocks-to-relaunch-as-groupr/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/inteletravel-acquires-group-ai-startup-40hammocks-to-relaunch-as-groupr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'deadly' drink that symbolises New Orleans]]></title><description><![CDATA[It combines a martini's wallop with one of the world's most notorious spirits]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-deadly-drink-that-symbolises-new-orleans/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:15:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-deadly-drink-that-symbolises-new-orleans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United Now Offers Starlink Wi-Fi on Nearly Half its Daily Flights, Launches New “Starlink Tracker”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starlink Wi-Fi continues to make a huge difference in the travel experience for millions of United customers, and today the airline announced that it is now on nearly half its daily departures, launched a new digital Starlink tracker tool that lets travelers check if Starlink is on their upcoming flight, and extended its new &ldquo;Switch to Better Wi-Fi&rdquo; status match campaign to October 22.The new Starlink tracker &ndash; StarlinkTracker.United.com &ndash; was created in response to custo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/united-now-offers-starlink-wi-fi-on-nearly-half-its-daily-flights-launches-new-starlink-tracker/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/united-now-offers-starlink-wi-fi-on-nearly-half-its-daily-flights-launches-new-starlink-tracker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GuruWalk launches Kiara, an AI trip planner that organizes, changes and adapts your plan in minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[GuruWalk, the world&rsquo;s largest free tour platform, has launched Kiara AI Trip Planner, an artificial intelligence trip planner that designs personalized destination itineraries based on each traveler&rsquo;s preferences. The tool, free to use with no sign-up required, solves one of the most common headaches before any trip: deciding what to do each day and in what order.<br />
It is simple to use.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/guruwalk-launches-kiara-an-ai-trip-planner-that-organizes-changes-and-adapts-your-plan-in-minutes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/guruwalk-launches-kiara-an-ai-trip-planner-that-organizes-changes-and-adapts-your-plan-in-minutes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ALTOUR Unveils ALTOUR iQ During Innovation Faceoff at Business Travel Show America 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALTOUR, a global leader in business travel management, has unveiled ALTOUR iQ, its proprietary AI-powered conversational travel intelligence platform designed to transform how organizations understand, predict and optimize their travel programs. By enabling users to explore business questions in plain language and receive insights instantly, ALTOUR iQ shortens the path from information overload to informed strategic decisions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/altour-unveils-altour-iq-during-innovation-faceoff-at-business-travel-show-america-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/altour-unveils-altour-iq-during-innovation-faceoff-at-business-travel-show-america-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anguilla launches online booking and payment for licensed taxi and chauffeur transfers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visitors and residents can reserve and pay online for licensed taxi and chauffeur services through RSVD | Transfers, a locally developed platform bringing digital convenience to Anguilla&rsquo;s ground transportation sector.Developed by What We Do In Anguilla, the platform allows users to arrange airport and ferry transfers, transportation to restaurants and journeys to attractions before arrival or during their stay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/anguilla-launches-online-booking-and-payment-for-licensed-taxi-and-chauffeur-transfers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/anguilla-launches-online-booking-and-payment-for-licensed-taxi-and-chauffeur-transfers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the world's last divided capital]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been cleaved in two for more than 50 years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/inside-the-worlds-last-divided-capital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:13:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/inside-the-worlds-last-divided-capital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla Roadster Unveiled: Electric Supercar That Can Fly and Accelerate Faster Than a Formula 1 Car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesla has unveiled its extraordinary next-generation Roadster, introducing an electric supercar capable of accelerating from 0&ndash;60 mph in less than a second, driving upside down and even briefly taking flight. Developed with technology from SpaceX, the revolutionary vehicle represents one of the most ambitious engineering projects in automotive history, pushing the boundaries between conventional motoring and aerospace innovation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tesla-roadster-unveiled-electric-supercar-that-can-fly-and-accelerate-faster-than-a-formula-1-car/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tesla-roadster-unveiled-electric-supercar-that-can-fly-and-accelerate-faster-than-a-formula-1-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emerging Travel Group and Agoda Enter Strategic Partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emerging Travel Group (ETG), a global travel technology company operating the RateHawk, ZenHotels, and Roundtrip brands, and digital travel platform Agoda have entered into a strategic partnership to expand accommodation supply and distribution across their respective platforms. Under the partnership, the two companies will cross-sell their services, leveraging each other&rsquo;s extensive inventory and strong customer demand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/emerging-travel-group-and-agoda-enter-strategic-partnership/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/emerging-travel-group-and-agoda-enter-strategic-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duetto Wins 930-property Deal with B&amp;B Hotels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duetto has been selected as the revenue management technology partner for B&amp;B Hotels, following a competitive RFP process. Duetto&rsquo;s focus on profitability &mdash; not just revenue &mdash; set it apart from competing platforms. The deal will see Duetto deployed across B&amp;B Hotels&rsquo; full portfolio of 930+ properties across 19 countries, one of the largest revenue management rollouts in European hospitality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/duetto-wins-930-property-deal-with-bampb-hotels/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/duetto-wins-930-property-deal-with-bampb-hotels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FLÆ Robotics raises over €1 million in seed funding to develop and expand its AI hospitality agent]]></title><description><![CDATA[FL&AElig; Robotics, the Czech technology company behind BE-A, an AI hospitality agent, has raised over &euro;1 million in seed funding from Purple Ventures and Garage Angels. BE-A is already used by more than 60 hotels across the United Kingdom, Germany and the Czech Republic.<br />
The company will use the investment to accelerate product development, deepen integrations with hotel systems, grow its team and expand internationally. FL&AElig; Robotics is strengthening its presence in Germany, expandin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/fl-robotics-raises-over-1-million-in-seed-funding-to-develop-and-expand-its-ai-hospitality-agent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/fl-robotics-raises-over-1-million-in-seed-funding-to-develop-and-expand-its-ai-hospitality-agent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ecommpay adds Klarna, giving consumers a more flexible way to pay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ecommpay, the inclusive global payments platform, has added Klarna, the everyday finance network, to its payment choices, giving merchants a simple way to offer millions of shoppers greater choice, transparency and control at checkout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ecommpay-adds-klarna-giving-consumers-a-more-flexible-way-to-pay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ecommpay-adds-klarna-giving-consumers-a-more-flexible-way-to-pay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Renews Ireckonu’s Trusted AI and Data Solutions Partner Status]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ireckonu, the leading Hospitality Customer Data Platform (CDP), has received Microsoft&rsquo;s Solutions Partner designations in Data &amp; AI and Digital &amp; App Innovation. The recognition, for Microsoft&rsquo;s 2027 partner year, confirms that Ireckonu continues to meet the highest standards for verified technical expertise, proven customer success and consistent performance on Microsoft Azure, the cloud foundation behind its guest data and AI capabilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/microsoft-renews-ireckonus-trusted-ai-and-data-solutions-partner-status/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/microsoft-renews-ireckonus-trusted-ai-and-data-solutions-partner-status/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travog and Mastercard Digitize Business Travel Spending with New Travel and Expense Card]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travog has entered into a collaboration with Mastercard to launch the Travog travel and expense card, a payment solution built for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking greater control over business travel spend. The card will be integrated with Travog&rsquo;s travel and expense management platform, helping companies manage bookings, payments, approvals and reporting in one place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travog-and-mastercard-digitize-business-travel-spending-with-new-travel-and-expense-card/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travog-and-mastercard-digitize-business-travel-spending-with-new-travel-and-expense-card/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HBX Group launches Growth Accelerator to give hotels greater control over their growth strategies]]></title><description><![CDATA[HBX Group (HBX.SM), a leading B2B travel technology marketplace, today announced the launch of Growth Accelerator, a new self-service commercial toolkit designed to give hotel partners greater control over how they capture demand and drive growth across HBX Group&rsquo;s global B2B travel marketplace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hbx-group-launches-growth-accelerator-to-give-hotels-greater-control-over-their-growth-strategies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hbx-group-launches-growth-accelerator-to-give-hotels-greater-control-over-their-growth-strategies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Groupe GM Brings Compoz Paris’ Personalised In-Room Scent Experience to Hospitality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Groupe GM, the global leader in hospitality amenities, is pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with Compoz Paris, an innovative French fragrance and wellbeing brand combining patented diffusion technology with refined design.Together, the two companies are bringing a new olfactory dimension to the hotel guest experience through an intuitive and refined approach to personalised scent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/groupe-gm-brings-compoz-paris-personalised-in-room-scent-experience-to-hospitality/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/groupe-gm-brings-compoz-paris-personalised-in-room-scent-experience-to-hospitality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BeSky Launches Private Aviation Platform, Taking Luxury Travel Beyond the Flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[The T&uuml;rkiye-based aviation technology company aims to integrate private jet charter bookings, Empty Leg opportunities, VIP ground transportation, luxury hospitality, fine dining, exclusive nightlife experiences and personalized security arrangements into a comprehensive digital travel ecosystem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/besky-launches-private-aviation-platform-taking-luxury-travel-beyond-the-flight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/besky-launches-private-aviation-platform-taking-luxury-travel-beyond-the-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A stay in Pakistan's unspoiled Ishkoman valley]]></title><description><![CDATA[I rode 650km along the ancient Silk Road to one of Pakistan's remotest valleys]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-stay-in-pakistans-unspoiled-ishkoman-valley/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:16:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-stay-in-pakistans-unspoiled-ishkoman-valley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Technology Do You Really Need for a Workcation?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remote work has made the workation a regular fixture on the travel calendar, with professionals swapping home offices for beach villas, mountain lodges and city apartments. The technology list is shorter than many expect, and a few well-chosen items cover almost every situation. Get that kit right and the result is smoother calls, steadier deadlines and more time for the destination.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/what-technology-do-you-really-need-for-a-workcation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/what-technology-do-you-really-need-for-a-workcation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Fare Classes to AI Agents: How the Search for Cheap Flights Is Changing]]></title><description><![CDATA[How airline distribution, multi-carrier itineraries and AI assistants are reshaping the way travellers find cheap flights, and what it means for the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/from-fare-classes-to-ai-agents-how-the-search-for-cheap-flights-is-changing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/from-fare-classes-to-ai-agents-how-the-search-for-cheap-flights-is-changing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trip.com’s Edison Chen: the event is becoming the destination]]></title><description><![CDATA[A concert ticket can now come before the flight. A sporting fixture can decide the city. For a growing part of the travel market, the question is no longer simply where to go, but what is worth travelling for. That shift is changing the business of selling holidays, and the organisations a travel platform needs to work with. Speaking to Breaking Travel News at the WTTC Global Summit 2026 in Malta, Edison Chen, Vice President, Global Destination Marketing at Trip.com Group, describes an industry]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tripcoms-edison-chen-the-event-is-becoming-the-destination/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tripcoms-edison-chen-the-event-is-becoming-the-destination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OneReg enters UK market with Bristol Airport partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[OneReg, the fast&#8209;growing aviation compliance platform transforming how airports and airlines manage safety and certification, today announced its first UK partnership &ndash; with Bristol Airport, one of the country&rsquo;s most ambitious and rapidly developing regional airports.The agreement will see OneReg&rsquo;s digital compliance technology deployed across Bristol Airport&rsquo;s operations, supporting the airport as it undertakes a major programme of investment in infrastructure, tec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/onereg-enters-uk-market-with-bristol-airport-partnership/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/onereg-enters-uk-market-with-bristol-airport-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The man hiking the world in search of rare cheeses]]></title><description><![CDATA[He's spent years documenting vanishing cheeses and pastoral lifestyles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-man-hiking-the-world-in-search-of-rare-cheeses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:20:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-man-hiking-the-world-in-search-of-rare-cheeses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full fleet, full speed, full connection: American Airlines will bring Starlink to every mainline jet]]></title><description><![CDATA[American will expand its sweeping modernization of the inflight customer experience by bringing Starlink to all mainline aircraft, including Airbus narrowbodies and Boeing narrowbodies and widebodies. Installations will begin in early 2027. With plans to equip more than 1,000 mainline aircraft, American aims to operate one of the world&rsquo;s largest Starlink-connected fleets equipped with Starlink&rsquo;s Performance Aero Terminal, which can deliver speeds of up to 1 Gbps per terminal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/full-fleet-full-speed-full-connection-american-airlines-will-bring-starlink-to-every-mainline-jet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/full-fleet-full-speed-full-connection-american-airlines-will-bring-starlink-to-every-mainline-jet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Merchants must look beyond fraud in the use of AI to unlock a data goldmine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inclusive global payments platform, Ecommpay, has published a new white paper - Earning insight from every transaction: optimising enterprise-wide performance through AI and payments data - that challenges the current narrow use of AI in e-commerce. While the application of AI is well-proven for fraud prevention, the payments innovator believes e-commerce merchants are missing the opportunity to use AI to interrogate the immense volume of transaction data for enterprise-wide benefits. It believe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/merchants-must-look-beyond-fraud-in-the-use-of-ai-to-unlock-a-data-goldmine/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/merchants-must-look-beyond-fraud-in-the-use-of-ai-to-unlock-a-data-goldmine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EventsAir research finds 72% of event professionals value AI, yet one in four still aren’t using it]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research from EventsAir, a leading event management software provider, reveals a significant gap between enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and its practical adoption across the events industry. While 72 per cent of event professionals consider AI valuable or essential for improving event outcomes, 26 per cent are still not using it all.Among those using AI, event marketing is currently the leading application, cited by 62.4 per cent of respondents, well ahead of data analysis and report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/eventsair-research-finds-72-of-event-professionals-value-ai-yet-one-in-four-still-arent-using-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/eventsair-research-finds-72-of-event-professionals-value-ai-yet-one-in-four-still-arent-using-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ghost town that almost became Aspen]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's an abandoned ski dream hidden high in the Elk Mountains]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-ghost-town-that-almost-became-aspen/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:19:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-ghost-town-that-almost-became-aspen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SOUTHWEST AIRLINES LAUNCHES FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND U.S. AIRLINE PLUGIN IN CHATGPT]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southwest Airlines Co. has launched a first-of-its-kind U.S. airline plugin in ChatGPT, marking the first step in a phased AI-powered booking approach with OpenAI and Amazon Web Services (AWS) that allows travelers to discover and shop for Southwest flights in ChatGPT.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/southwest-airlines-launches-first-of-its-kind-us-airline-plugin-in-chatgpt/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/southwest-airlines-launches-first-of-its-kind-us-airline-plugin-in-chatgpt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why don't Scandinavians say please?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The answer reveals a very different way of thinking about politeness]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-dont-scandinavians-say-please/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:10:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-dont-scandinavians-say-please/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could modular construction change the way hotels expand?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new modular hospitality concept launched in Mexico is aiming to change the way hotels and accommodation operators approach expansion, allowing new units to be developed and operational in three to five months, compared with the one to two years that an equivalent conventional project can typically require in destinations such as the Riviera Maya.SIAN has launched its first hospitality unit, SIAN Y&aacute;ax, in Isla Mujeres, using an off-site manufacturing model in which the majority of constr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/could-modular-construction-change-the-way-hotels-expand/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/could-modular-construction-change-the-way-hotels-expand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut's forgotten witch trial past]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new haunted history trail is highlighting the state's spooky history]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/connecticuts-forgotten-witch-trial-past/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:13:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/connecticuts-forgotten-witch-trial-past/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duetto acquires FLYR Hospitality to expand its platform and accelerate innovation for hoteliers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duetto, a leading provider of revenue and profit software for hotels, today announced it has acquired FLYR Hospitality, a provider of automated revenue management and business intelligence for hotels. This expands Duetto&rsquo;s Revenue &amp; Profit Operating System to now include FLYR Hospitality&rsquo;s AI-first revenue strategy platform, inclusive of its best-in-class business intelligence tool, and advanced AI capabilities. This bolsters Duetto&rsquo;s already strong product suite that inclu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/duetto-acquires-flyr-hospitality-to-expand-its-platform-and-accelerate-innovation-for-hoteliers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/duetto-acquires-flyr-hospitality-to-expand-its-platform-and-accelerate-innovation-for-hoteliers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pegasus Airlines invests in Zingly.ai to bring agentic voice AI to guest service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pegasus Innovation Lab, which leads Pegasus Airlines&rsquo; innovation-driven transformation, has entered into a strategic partnership with Zingly.ai as both an investor and design partner to bring agentic voice AI to its guest service operations. The first use case is now live, marking the start of a phased roadmap that will run through mid-2027 and is planned to cover the top 10 guest service use cases, which account for the majority of relevant contact centre volume. Pegasus served approximat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/pegasus-airlines-invests-in-zinglyai-to-bring-agentic-voice-ai-to-guest-service/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/pegasus-airlines-invests-in-zinglyai-to-bring-agentic-voice-ai-to-guest-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[89% of guests want AI working behind the scenes, not running the front desk, Mews finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[New survey data released today by Mews, the operating system for hospitality, shows that as AI adoption in hotels accelerates, guest expectations are moving the opposite way - 89% of guests want either a hybrid stay blending AI and human service or AI operating quietly in the background on repetitive tasks. Almost none want an AI-led stay.59% of guests believe AI should take over repetitive tasks so hoteliers can instead focus on building trust with their guests. At a time when AI adoption in ho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/89-of-guests-want-ai-working-behind-the-scenes-not-running-the-front-desk-mews-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/89-of-guests-want-ai-working-behind-the-scenes-not-running-the-front-desk-mews-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[168% rise in AI travel traffic shows brands must prepare before peak booking season]]></title><description><![CDATA[New data shows AI engaged sessions across travel websites are up 168% over the year, meaning travel business need to be AI-ready before the peak booking season takes hold.AI visibility preparation is now key as travellers are increasingly turning to AI to research, compare and plan holidays, according to IDHL&rsquo;s State of AI Search report analysing 1.5 million AI engaged sessions across 175 websites.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/168-rise-in-ai-travel-traffic-shows-brands-must-prepare-before-peak-booking-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/168-rise-in-ai-travel-traffic-shows-brands-must-prepare-before-peak-booking-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Bounce. No Dip. Just a Booking You Never Knew You Lost]]></title><description><![CDATA[As AI agents move into travel search and booking, airlines face a new commercial blind spot: losing customers before they ever enter the funnel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/no-bounce-no-dip-just-a-booking-you-never-knew-you-lost/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/no-bounce-no-dip-just-a-booking-you-never-knew-you-lost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EL AL MOVE INTO HOTELS SAW 35,000+ NIGHTS BOOKED IN FIRST MONTH]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arbitrip, a leading travel technology platform transforming hotel booking through advanced AI, exclusive pricing, and elevated customer service, today announced strong early results from its landmark partnership with EL AL Airlines, following the launch of a fully white-labeled hotel booking platform embedded within EL AL&rsquo;s digital ecosystem back in June.In its first month, the platform generated more than 35,000 hotel nights booked, while EL AL customers redeemed more than 130 million fre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/el-al-move-into-hotels-saw-35000-nights-booked-in-first-month/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/el-al-move-into-hotels-saw-35000-nights-booked-in-first-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A rare stay with Mongolia's reindeer herders]]></title><description><![CDATA[This once-in-a-lifetime stay can only be booked via WhatsApp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-rare-stay-with-mongolias-reindeer-herders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-rare-stay-with-mongolias-reindeer-herders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vervotech Recognized as an Elite Technology Partner by Expedia Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vervotech has been declared as an Elite Partner by Expedia Group, which is a major milestone in the partnership between the two companies. The recognition places Vervotech among Expedia Group&rsquo;s top-tier technology partners, a category that supports complex, high-volume integrations and is assessed across areas including evaluated for different aspects of integration such as integration competencies, mapping quality, connected partners, and overall service delivery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/vervotech-recognized-as-an-elite-technology-partner-by-expedia-group/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/vervotech-recognized-as-an-elite-technology-partner-by-expedia-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mirai launches the first plugins on ChatGPT that allow bookings on the hotel’s direct channel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mirai, a technology company specializing in direct hotel sales, has begun rolling out the first plugins for its hotel clients on ChatGPT. Guests and users of the Emperador and Moderno hotels in Madrid, along with the Porcel Hoteles chain in Granada and Gloria Thalasso &amp; Hotels in the Canary Islands, can now interact with them directly from ChatGPT using natural language.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/mirai-launches-the-first-plugins-on-chatgpt-that-allow-bookings-on-the-hotels-direct-channel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/mirai-launches-the-first-plugins-on-chatgpt-that-allow-bookings-on-the-hotels-direct-channel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[eDreams ODIGEO and Amazon Alexa collaborate to bring AI travel search to Alexa+]]></title><description><![CDATA[eDreams ODIGEO, the world&rsquo;s leading travel subscription platform, today announced a strategic collaboration with Alexa+, Amazon&rsquo;s next-generation AI assistant, to power travel discovery and booking for the AI assistant.The global travel subscription leader is bringing its pioneering artificial intelligence capabilities to the Alexa-enabled and connected devices, opening a new channel for customers to plan their trips.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/edreams-odigeo-and-amazon-alexa-collaborate-to-bring-ai-travel-search-to-alexa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/edreams-odigeo-and-amazon-alexa-collaborate-to-bring-ai-travel-search-to-alexa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tourist puts a free tourist discount card on travelers’ phones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tourist is a free app for iOS and Android that works as a digital tourist card. Travelers show the card at local restaurants, caf&eacute;s, tours, hotels and shops and get a discount on the spot, with no codes and no booking. A map in the app shows the deals nearby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tourist-puts-a-free-tourist-discount-card-on-travelers-phones/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tourist-puts-a-free-tourist-discount-card-on-travelers-phones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blastness accelerates international expansion with launch of BlastnessPay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blastness, a leading Italian provider of technology and digital services for the hospitality sector, has launched BlastnessPay, an integrated payment solution designed to automate the entire payment cycle, from booking to reconciliation, across both direct and indirect channels.Founded in Italy, where it works with more than 2,000 hotels, Blastness provides technology spanning direct booking and distribution, revenue intelligence, digital marketing and business intelligence. As the company grows]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/blastness-accelerates-international-expansion-with-launch-of-blastnesspay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/blastness-accelerates-international-expansion-with-launch-of-blastnesspay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spalba Expands Event-Tech Portfolio with AI-Powered Praloop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asia&rsquo;s first immersive event sourcing marketplace, Spalba, has expanded its event-tech offering with Praloop, an AI-powered event planning and design platform built to help planners, agencies and corporate teams manage the planning lifecycle from brief creation to execution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/spalba-expands-event-tech-portfolio-with-ai-powered-praloop/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/spalba-expands-event-tech-portfolio-with-ai-powered-praloop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Payments expands its Asia travel payments infrastructure to Thailand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global Payments Inc. has expanded its cross-border payment capabilities in Thailand through a landmark partnership with Centara Hotels &amp; Resorts.<br />
As Thailand&rsquo;s leading hotel operator and one of Asia&rsquo;s most recognised hospitality brands, Centara Hotel &amp; Resorts offers more than 93 properties across 12 countries. The partnership will see Global Payments&reg; power cross-border payment capabilities to support national and international visitation across Centara&rsquo;s Thailand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/global-payments-expands-its-asia-travel-payments-infrastructure-to-thailand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/global-payments-expands-its-asia-travel-payments-infrastructure-to-thailand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four aviation start-ups named finalists in World Aviation Festival competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four start-ups addressing AI-driven flight shopping, AI search optimisation, airline ancillaries, and airport boarding processes have been selected to compete in the World Aviation Festival&rsquo;s annual Start-up Competition next week.The live final takes place on Tuesday 13 October at FIL Lisbon, where each company will pitch its solution to a panel of industry leaders and investors. Hosted by Irra Ariella Khi, Co-Founder and CEO of Zamna, the competition gives early-stage disruptors a platfor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/four-aviation-start-ups-named-finalists-in-world-aviation-festival-competition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/four-aviation-start-ups-named-finalists-in-world-aviation-festival-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Operators Can’t Just Watch as AI Reroutes the Customer Journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Operators of hotels, resorts, theme parks, and cruises succeed by making their customers feel welcome, looked-after, and alive. It&rsquo;s therefore understandable that they are often cautious about adopting technology that might make their customer experience less human.When it comes to AI adoption, however, there&rsquo;s a real danger that operators will suffer strategic damage if they don&rsquo;t move fast enough.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travel-operators-cant-just-watch-as-ai-reroutes-the-customer-journey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travel-operators-cant-just-watch-as-ai-reroutes-the-customer-journey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black and White Photo Editing Online with Luminar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Black-and-white photography allows you to discover the ordinary picture anew. Color falls away, and the details that might have been easy to overlook become the leading characters in an image. You&rsquo;ve got the contrast, the line of a shadow, the roughness of a wall, or the face of a person standing out.&nbsp; The monochrome conversion simplifies cluttered compositions and provides a stronger visual mood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/black-and-white-photo-editing-online-with-luminar/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/black-and-white-photo-editing-online-with-luminar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's bizarre mummified toe cocktail]]></title><description><![CDATA[It might just be the world's most unusual drink]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/canadas-bizarre-mummified-toe-cocktail/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/canadas-bizarre-mummified-toe-cocktail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The American Vacation Is Proving Surprisingly Resilient]]></title><description><![CDATA[Americans may be watching their wallets, but they aren&rsquo;t giving up their vacations. New findings from MMGY&rsquo;s 2026 Portrait of American Travelers&trade; &ldquo;Fall Edition&rdquo; reveal that travel demand is rebounding this fall, with Americans expecting to spend $5,655 on leisure travel over the next 12 months and take nearly four vacations, both up from the &ldquo;Summer Edition&rdquo; of the survey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-american-vacation-is-proving-surprisingly-resilient/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-american-vacation-is-proving-surprisingly-resilient/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The US coast that wouldn't let African culture die]]></title><description><![CDATA["Our people are an important part of America's story"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-us-coast-that-wouldnt-let-african-culture-die/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:13:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-us-coast-that-wouldnt-let-african-culture-die/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agoda Partners with Marina Bay Sands on Bespoke Flagship Store for Experience-Led Travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Digital travel platform Agoda has partnered with Singapore&rsquo;s landmark integrated resort, Marina Bay Sands to unveil a bespoke Marina Bay Sands Flagship Store on the Agoda platform. The customized luxury digital storefront brings together Marina Bay Sands&rsquo; rooms, suites, and select resort experiences, allowing travelers to explore and book them seamlessly in one place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/agoda-partners-with-marina-bay-sands-on-bespoke-flagship-store-for-experience-led-travel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/agoda-partners-with-marina-bay-sands-on-bespoke-flagship-store-for-experience-led-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discover Puerto Rico Announces New AI Agents to Connect Travelers and Meeting Planners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover Puerto Rico, the Island&rsquo;s official destination marketing organization (DMO), today announced it has engaged Satisfi Labs to develop a new AI-powered experience and intent-matching platform for DiscoverPuertoRico.com. Designed for both leisure travelers and meeting and event planners, the platform will turn natural-language conversations into personalized recommendations and qualified referrals to relevant, vetted tourism businesses across the Island.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/discover-puerto-rico-announces-new-ai-agents-to-connect-travelers-and-meeting-planners/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/discover-puerto-rico-announces-new-ai-agents-to-connect-travelers-and-meeting-planners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinwheel named in Sifted’s Europe 250 fastest growing scale-ups]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pinwheel has been named in the Sifted 250, the annual ranking of Europe&rsquo;s fastest-growing startups and scale-ups. We placed 77th, making us the fastest-growing carbon and nature company in Europe in the list.That growth reflects a shift in how companies approach climate and nature. Over the last year, we&rsquo;ve worked with some of the world&rsquo;s most progressive and iconic businesses, supporting them at every stage of a beyond value chain strategy. Our focus is on strategies that supp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/pinwheel-named-in-sifteds-europe-250-fastest-growing-scale-ups/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/pinwheel-named-in-sifteds-europe-250-fastest-growing-scale-ups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Propellic publishes the first behavioral study on AI visibility in travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Propellic, the leading travel marketing and advertising agency, has published The state of AI visibility for travel, a behavioral study of how travelers research, trust and book trips with AI. It&rsquo;s the agency&rsquo;s second study of AI in travel. Its 2025 research, From Search to Purchase, examined how AI was changing every stage of travel booking inside Google AI Mode. This year&rsquo;s study widens the lens to more AI tools, with each traveler free to use whichever they AI tool already h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/propellic-publishes-the-first-behavioral-study-on-ai-visibility-in-travel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/propellic-publishes-the-first-behavioral-study-on-ai-visibility-in-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What the rise in museum heists means for visitors]]></title><description><![CDATA["Every museum in the world is stressing right now"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/what-the-rise-in-museum-heists-means-for-visitors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:11:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/what-the-rise-in-museum-heists-means-for-visitors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coalition formed to advocate for biometric technology in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The coalition is seeking a balanced regulatory approach that enables a more efficient and convenient experience for air travelers and maintains strong safeguards around the responsible use of biometric technologies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/coalition-formed-to-advocate-for-biometric-technology-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/coalition-formed-to-advocate-for-biometric-technology-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flae Robotics reports 3,400+ autonomous hotel bookings by BE-A over summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flae Robotics has reported that BE-A, its AI receptionist for hotels, completed more than 3,400 hotel bookings without human intervention during July and August, according to updated company figures.The announcement comes as hotels increasingly adopt AI-powered guest communication tools to manage routine enquiries across email, WhatsApp and phone, while hotel teams focus on guests on site and more complex requests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/flae-robotics-reports-3400-autonomous-hotel-bookings-by-be-a-over-summer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/flae-robotics-reports-3400-autonomous-hotel-bookings-by-be-a-over-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hotels Don’t Have an AI Problem. They Have an Adoption Problem.]]></title><description><![CDATA[HiJiffy, the AI-powered Guest Communications Platform for hotels, launched today From Imposed to Owned: The Guide to Hotel AI That Sticks, a white paper arguing that the industry&rsquo;s growing scepticism around AI isn&rsquo;t a rejection of the technology itself, but of how it is being sold, implemented and managed.<br />
When HiJiffy surveyed hoteliers for its 2025 white paper, 86% said AI automation had already helped them save time on routine, repetitive work. What has changed, HiJiffy argues, is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hotels-dont-have-an-ai-problem-they-have-an-adoption-problem/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hotels-dont-have-an-ai-problem-they-have-an-adoption-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FHS World 2026 opens its doors to the world with immersive digital twin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest virtual edition of FHS World has gone live, allowing hospitality leaders, investors and professionals anywhere in the world to explore the Dubai event online, at any time and from any device.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/fhs-world-2026-opens-its-doors-to-the-world-with-immersive-digital-twin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/fhs-world-2026-opens-its-doors-to-the-world-with-immersive-digital-twin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FHS World 2026: Hospitality’s next era will be built on investment, wellness, technology and people]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second day of FHS World 2026 in Dubai brought together some of the hospitality sector&rsquo;s most influential investors, operators, policymakers and innovators, with discussions ranging from longevity and wellness to artificial intelligence, investment strategy, food security and the changing relationship between hotel owners and operators. Across 25 sessions, a consistent message emerged: hospitality is entering a period in which access to capital and technology alone will not determine su]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/fhs-world-2026-hospitalitys-next-era-will-be-built-on-investment-wellness-technology-and-people/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/fhs-world-2026-hospitalitys-next-era-will-be-built-on-investment-wellness-technology-and-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Canada, Virgin Australia and SAS to compete in ‘Battle of the Airline Apps’ at WAF 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air Canada, Virgin Australia and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) have been named finalists in the World Aviation Festival&rsquo;s Battle of the Airline Apps competition, set to take place during WAF 2026 from 13-15 October in Lisbon.The competition, which spotlights innovation in airline mobile technology, will challenge carriers to showcase how their apps are transforming the passenger journey &ndash; from booking and check-in to in-flight engagement and post-travel loyalty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/air-canada-virgin-australia-and-sas-to-compete-in-battle-of-the-airline-apps-at-waf-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/air-canada-virgin-australia-and-sas-to-compete-in-battle-of-the-airline-apps-at-waf-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ultra-fast free Wi-Fi powered by Starlink is now available on Aer Lingus flights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aer Lingus has installed ultra-fast free Wi-Fi powered by Starlink across its entire narrow body transatlantic fleet. This means customers flying to more than 10 North American destinations can stream movies and TV shows and stay connected with family and friends at 35,000 feet.<br />
While Aer Lingus is synonymous with flights to Ireland, the airline also serves an extensive network of destinations across North America, giving UK customers easy access to major cities in the US, via Dublin.<br />
Customers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ultra-fast-free-wi-fi-powered-by-starlink-is-now-available-on-aer-lingus-flights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ultra-fast-free-wi-fi-powered-by-starlink-is-now-available-on-aer-lingus-flights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magipic AI Named One of 10 AI Companies to Demo Live at IBTM World 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Magipic AI, the AI event experience and lead attraction platform for expos and events, is one of 10 companies selected to demo live on stage at the AI for Events Demo Day at IBTM World in Barcelona on Tuesday 17 November 2026, from 10:30 to 10:50 on the Future Stage. From just one selfie, Magipic AI gives guests a branded AI experience, including video, magazine cover, calendar or comic, in seconds, and captures a verified, segmented lead. At Microsoft for Startups&rsquo; stand in Athens earlier]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/magipic-ai-named-one-of-10-ai-companies-to-demo-live-at-ibtm-world-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/magipic-ai-named-one-of-10-ai-companies-to-demo-live-at-ibtm-world-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amadeus to introduce Amadeus Max for Travel Sellers across the Gulf]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amadeus is preparing to introduce its new &ldquo;Amadeus Max for Travel Sellers&rdquo; across the Gulf region as part of its continued commitment to advancing intelligent travel technology and empowering travel sellers with faster, smarter, and more efficient workflows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/amadeus-to-introduce-amadeus-max-for-travel-sellers-across-the-gulf/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/amadeus-to-introduce-amadeus-max-for-travel-sellers-across-the-gulf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CLOUDBEDS ANNOUNCES NEW ALLIANCE PARTNERSHIP WITH PREFERRED HOTELS &amp; RESORTS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cloudbeds, the hospitality management system built for ambitious hoteliers who demand more, today announced its new affiliation with Preferred Hotels &amp; Resorts as the latest addition to the brand&rsquo;s Alliance Partner Program. This partnership solidifies Cloudbeds&rsquo; position as a recommended provider of unified hotel management technology for Preferred Hotels &amp; Resorts member properties across the globe.Through this partnership, Preferred Hotels &amp; Resorts&rsquo; member hotels]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/cloudbeds-announces-new-alliance-partnership-with-preferred-hotels-amp-resorts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/cloudbeds-announces-new-alliance-partnership-with-preferred-hotels-amp-resorts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New hotel reservation analysis raise questions about guest experience and lost revenue opportunities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lobby, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform that automates complex booking operations across suppliers of travel, hospitality and experiences, has carried out several analysis of reservation workflows that reveal a consistent pattern and challenge some common assumptions within hospitality.For years, hotels have focused on reducing reservation response times and on increasing conversion rates, as well as operational efficiency. According to Lobby&rsquo;s analysis, the actual weaknesses in t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/new-hotel-reservation-analysis-raise-questions-about-guest-experience-and-lost-revenue-opportunities/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/new-hotel-reservation-analysis-raise-questions-about-guest-experience-and-lost-revenue-opportunities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Siri Co-Creator to Open New Paris Forum Tackling AI’s Impact on the Traveller Journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world is not moving towards a single artificial intelligence future. The United States, Europe, China, the Middle East and India are developing distinct systems shaped by different approaches to innovation, sovereignty, trust, data and scale. On 28 and 29 October, the Global Resilience Network (GRN) will bring those five pathways into one room at the Global Travel Futures Forum in Paris and test what they mean in practice for the global travel economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/siri-co-creator-to-open-new-paris-forum-tackling-ais-impact-on-the-traveller-journey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/siri-co-creator-to-open-new-paris-forum-tackling-ais-impact-on-the-traveller-journey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Viking king who gave Bluetooth its name]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two ancient runestones tell the story of the king who shaped Denmark]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-viking-king-who-gave-bluetooth-its-name/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:12:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-viking-king-who-gave-bluetooth-its-name/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tourism and hospitality elite honoured at World Travel Awards 2026 in the Maldives]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best travel organisations in Asia, Oceania and the Indian Ocean were honoured at a VIP gala ceremony in the Maldives. The stars of the industry convened at CROSSROADS Maldives for the World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania &amp; Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2026 to discover who had won the most prestigious and highly sought-after honours in global tourism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tourism-and-hospitality-elite-honoured-at-world-travel-awards-2026-in-the-maldives/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tourism-and-hospitality-elite-honoured-at-world-travel-awards-2026-in-the-maldives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much should you tip on a 'free' walking tour?]]></title><description><![CDATA[They're advertised as free &ndash; but guides often pay a fee for every guest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-much-should-you-tip-on-a-free-walking-tour/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:18:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-much-should-you-tip-on-a-free-walking-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Tourism Day website launches to connect events and stories worldwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new website dedicated to celebrating and promoting World Tourism Day has launched, bringing together a global events directory, stories from across the travel industry and opportunities for people and organisations to get involved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/world-tourism-day-website-launches-to-connect-events-and-stories-worldwide/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/world-tourism-day-website-launches-to-connect-events-and-stories-worldwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[72% of Indians Discover Offbeat Destinations Through Reels, But Trust Remains the Final Step]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travel inspiration today is increasingly digital, with social media and artificial intelligence becoming important parts of how Indians discover and plan their journeys. A recent survey by zingbus, based on 2,371 respondents, reveals how short-form content, AI-powered planning and trusted travel information are influencing travel decisions.<br />
The findings come ahead of World Tourism Day on September 27, whose 2026 theme, &ldquo;Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism,&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/72-of-indians-discover-offbeat-destinations-through-reels-but-trust-remains-the-final-step/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/72-of-indians-discover-offbeat-destinations-through-reels-but-trust-remains-the-final-step/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The world's five best economy airlines for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[What the world's top economy airlines are doing differently]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-worlds-five-best-economy-airlines-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:08:05 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-worlds-five-best-economy-airlines-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Tech Leaders Agree: Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Tourism]]></title><description><![CDATA[On September 27th, UN Tourism celebrates World Tourism Day. In 2026, it will centre on how digitalization and Artificial Intelligence are redesigning tourism. To mark the date, Belvera Partners, a PR firm exclusively focused on supporting B2B travel technology companies, has brought together thought leaders across the travel technology ecosystem to explore the opportunities, challenges, and responsibilities associated with the rapid adoption of technology, in general, and AI, in particular, acro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travel-tech-leaders-agree-artificial-intelligence-will-transform-tourism/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travel-tech-leaders-agree-artificial-intelligence-will-transform-tourism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accor reaches a new milestone with ALL Concierge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pioneering the next era of personalized hospitality, Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, today announces the full launch of its ALL Concierge. Following a successful pilot phase, this launch constitutes a major development in Accor&rsquo;s AI strategy and is the first time a hospitality group has undertaken a large-scale roll-out of a fully conversational AI companion.Providing a continuous and intelligent presence across every touchpoint, this next-generation interface is a major evolutio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/accor-reaches-a-new-milestone-with-all-concierge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/accor-reaches-a-new-milestone-with-all-concierge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malaysia Airlines builds on China momentum with expanded connectivity and digital partnerships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malaysia Airlines is strengthening its presence in China through an expanded network, deeper digital partnerships and closer collaboration with the travel trade, building on growing demand between China and Malaysia while reinforcing Kuala Lumpur&rsquo;s position as a gateway to Malaysia and the wider region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/malaysia-airlines-builds-on-china-momentum-with-expanded-connectivity-and-digital-partnerships/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/malaysia-airlines-builds-on-china-momentum-with-expanded-connectivity-and-digital-partnerships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giza Palace Hotel &amp; Spa Partners with IDeaS to Implement Advanced Revenue Management Capabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[IDeaS, a SAS company and the world&rsquo;s leading provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, has deployed the G3 Revenue Management System (RMS) at Giza Palace Hotel &amp; Spa in Cairo, Egypt.A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, Giza Palace Hotel &amp; Spa is a brand-new luxury hotel in a prime location in West Cairo. The grandiose hotel features 560 rooms, eight distinctive dining venues, a spa, and extensive conference and meeting facilities. Blending architectu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/giza-palace-hotel-amp-spa-partners-with-ideas-to-implement-advanced-revenue-management-capabilities/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/giza-palace-hotel-amp-spa-partners-with-ideas-to-implement-advanced-revenue-management-capabilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cloudbeds and Klook Expand Distribution Opportunities for Hotels Across Asia Pacific]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cloudbeds, the hospitality management system built for ambitious hoteliers who demand more, today announced an integration with Klook, a leading platform for experiences and travel services in Asia Pacific. By connecting hotels with travelers across a broader trip-planning ecosystem, the partnership creates new opportunities to drive bookings and revenue through streamlined, automated distribution.<br />
Klook differentiates itself by bringing accommodation together with experiences, attractions, acti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/cloudbeds-and-klook-expand-distribution-opportunities-for-hotels-across-asia-pacific/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/cloudbeds-and-klook-expand-distribution-opportunities-for-hotels-across-asia-pacific/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The world's top cities for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four qualities that set the world's leading cities apart]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-worlds-top-cities-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:12:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-worlds-top-cities-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vietnam Airlines Partners with Visa and AWS to Advance Digital Transformation and AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the visit to the United States by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam&rsquo;s Central Committee and President To Lam, accompanied by a high-level Vietnamese delegation, Vietnam Airlines exchanged signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with Visa and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to strengthen cooperation in payments, travel, technology and data.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/vietnam-airlines-partners-with-visa-and-aws-to-advance-digital-transformation-and-ai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/vietnam-airlines-partners-with-visa-and-aws-to-advance-digital-transformation-and-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AIR INDIA EXPRESS WINS ‘BEST USE OF AI IN CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE’ AWARD FOR AI-POWERED GUEST SUPPORT]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air India Express has been recognised with the &lsquo;Best Use of AI in Customer Experience&rsquo; award at the UBS Forums 25th CX Strategy Summit &amp; Awards 2026 for its AI-powered guest support capabilities led by Tia, the airline&rsquo;s digital face for guest assistance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/air-india-express-wins-best-use-of-ai-in-customer-experience-award-for-ai-powered-guest-support/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/air-india-express-wins-best-use-of-ai-in-customer-experience-award-for-ai-powered-guest-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cloudbeds and Oolio Partner to Connect Hotel Stays, F&amp;B and On-Property Revenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cloudbeds, the hospitality management system built for ambitious hoteliers, today announced a partnership with Oolio, the Australian hospitality technology provider powering more than 22,000 venues, to better connect accommodation and food and beverage operations across hotels, resorts, pub groups and multi-venue properties. By integrating Oolio&rsquo;s Bepoz, Swiftpos and Idealpos platforms directly with Cloudbeds, the partnership connects the systems behind the stay with the systems behind on-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/cloudbeds-and-oolio-partner-to-connect-hotel-stays-fampb-and-on-property-revenue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/cloudbeds-and-oolio-partner-to-connect-hotel-stays-fampb-and-on-property-revenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Arctic hotel offering refuge from modern life]]></title><description><![CDATA[A remote island retreat promises respite from stress and overwork]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-arctic-hotel-offering-refuge-from-modern-life/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:09:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-arctic-hotel-offering-refuge-from-modern-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ireckonu calls for unification of fragmented data to unlock revenue potential]]></title><description><![CDATA[As World Tourism Day approaches this weekend (Sunday, September 27, 2026), Ireckonu, the leading Hospitality Customer Data Platform (CDP) has called on the industry to unify data for the benefit of both guests and hotels.A recent study by Ireckonu found that hotels are missing out on the opportunity to re-engage up to 20% of guests due to the fragmented nature of accurately capturing their data.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ireckonu-calls-for-unification-of-fragmented-data-to-unlock-revenue-potential/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ireckonu-calls-for-unification-of-fragmented-data-to-unlock-revenue-potential/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holibob launches SDK that cuts experience-booking integration from six months to three days]]></title><description><![CDATA[New developer toolkit lets any travel brand stand up a live, bookable experiences storefront in days rather than quarters, permanently removing the engineering-roadmap blocker that has kept the &pound;300bn experiences opportunity out of reach for much of the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/holibob-launches-sdk-that-cuts-experience-booking-integration-from-six-months-to-three-days/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/holibob-launches-sdk-that-cuts-experience-booking-integration-from-six-months-to-three-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BTN EXCLUSIVE: Inside Etihad’s vision for the future at Arabian Travel Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[An immersive virtual tour of Etihad Airways&rsquo; Arabian Travel Market 2026 stand offers a closer look at the aircraft cabins, lounge concepts and new products shaping the Abu Dhabi carrier&rsquo;s next phase of growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/btn-exclusive-inside-etihads-vision-for-the-future-at-arabian-travel-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/btn-exclusive-inside-etihads-vision-for-the-future-at-arabian-travel-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tencent Cloud and Boost Collaborate to Accelerate Digital Transformation Across Southeast Asia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, today announced its partnership with Boost, a regional fintech leader and digital bank, to support the fintech&rsquo;s digital transformation and innovation initiatives across Malaysia and Indonesia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tencent-cloud-and-boost-collaborate-to-accelerate-digital-transformation-across-southeast-asia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tencent-cloud-and-boost-collaborate-to-accelerate-digital-transformation-across-southeast-asia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are there so few rubbish bins in Japan?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visitors to Japan often struggle to find a bin. Here's why]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-are-there-so-few-rubbish-bins-in-japan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:13:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-are-there-so-few-rubbish-bins-in-japan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing the Way People Plan and Book Travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI&rsquo;s become a genuinely visible part of travel planning now. Finding destination ideas, comparing hotels, building out an itinerary &mdash; all of it&rsquo;s shifting how travelers actually search for and use information. Instead of relying purely on search engines, travel sites, guidebooks, or whatever a friend recommended once, people now use AI tools that chew through a ton of info and hand back personalized suggestions in seconds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-artificial-intelligence-is-changing-the-way-people-plan-and-book-travel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-artificial-intelligence-is-changing-the-way-people-plan-and-book-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perk selects Katanox to improve hotel payments &amp; financial infrastructure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katanox, the financial infrastructure for hospitality, today announced a strategic partnership with Perk (formerly TravelPerk), the intelligent AI-native platform for travel and spend management.<br />
Through the partnership, Perk will use Katanox to improve the way hotel stays are booked, paid, reconciled, and settled. The companies will also work together to expand Perk&rsquo;s access to hotel partners through the Katanox platform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/perk-selects-katanox-to-improve-hotel-payments-amp-financial-infrastructure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/perk-selects-katanox-to-improve-hotel-payments-amp-financial-infrastructure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp invites families to transform safari moments]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp offers an immersive photography experience designed to help guests, from seasoned photographers to passionate beginners, capture the magic of the Masai Mara through professional Canon equipment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-ritz-carlton-masai-mara-safari-camp-invites-families-to-transform-safari-moments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-ritz-carlton-masai-mara-safari-camp-invites-families-to-transform-safari-moments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sleep in another era along this 200-year-old canal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Its historic lock-keeper houses offer immersive stays into the US's past]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sleep-in-another-era-along-this-200-year-old-canal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:11:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sleep-in-another-era-along-this-200-year-old-canal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[nhow Hotels &amp; Resorts Unveils &lsquo;GAME:NXT by nhow&rsquo; Across Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[nhow Hotels &amp; Resorts is taking its gaming offering to the next level with the launch of &lsquo;GAME:NXT by nhow&rsquo;, a new gaming and esports ecosystem designed to bring interactive digital experiences into the hotel stay.Building on the success of its gaming offering at nhow Berlin, the concept combines hospitality with gaming and digital culture, giving guests new ways to connect, play and create during their stay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/nhow-hotels-amp-resorts-unveils-lsquogamenxt-by-nhowrsquo-across-europe/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 08:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/nhow-hotels-amp-resorts-unveils-lsquogamenxt-by-nhowrsquo-across-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Step Inside ATM 2026: Take a Virtual Tour of the Show’s Standout Stands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 recognised six exhibitors for outstanding stand design, creativity, technology and visitor experience at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 Best Stand Awards, taking place this week at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). An independent panel of industry experts judged the Awards, recognising exhibitors that went beyond visual impact to create engaging, functional spaces that support business conversations and bring their brands and destinations to life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/step-inside-atm-2026-take-a-virtual-tour-of-the-shows-standout-stands/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/step-inside-atm-2026-take-a-virtual-tour-of-the-shows-standout-stands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Monty Python star Eric Idle escaped to France]]></title><description><![CDATA[How a legendary comedian found anonymity and inspiration in a Proven&ccedil;al village]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-monty-python-star-eric-idle-escaped-to-france/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:15:50 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-monty-python-star-eric-idle-escaped-to-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is my arrival legit? What myarrival.com charges for travel help]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flights are booked, the hotel is confirmed, and the airport ride is in your calendar. Then the less photogenic part of travel appears: entry forms, passport details, arrival dates, and a deadline you do not want to miss. When MyArrival.com appears while you are looking for paid assistance, it is reasonable to ask, &ldquo;Is my arrival legit, and what would I actually be paying for?&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/is-my-arrival-legit-what-myarrivalcom-charges-for-travel-help/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/is-my-arrival-legit-what-myarrivalcom-charges-for-travel-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calistoga Spa Hot Springs Switches to Mews after 20–years on the Same System]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calistoga Spa Hot Springs, an independent geothermal mineral springs resort in California&rsquo;s Napa Valley, has selected Mews, the operating system for hospitality, after more than two decades on another platform. The resort credits its in-person, on-site onboarding for how quickly its team adapted to this change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/calistoga-spa-hot-springs-switches-to-mews-after-20years-on-the-same-system/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/calistoga-spa-hot-springs-switches-to-mews-after-20years-on-the-same-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Innovate Canada 2026 Connects Global Event Leaders with Canada’s Technology Ecosystem]]></title><description><![CDATA[From September 8 to 10, 2026, Destination Canada brought together a select group of senior international association and corporate leaders to Qu&eacute;bec City for Innovate Canada, an invitation-only program built around a simple idea: where an event takes place can shape what that event makes possible.This year&rsquo;s program focused on digital industries and applied technology, with international leaders from organizations including Google, Informa, IEEE Communications Society, INFORMS, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/innovate-canada-2026-connects-global-event-leaders-with-canadas-technology-ecosystem/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/innovate-canada-2026-connects-global-event-leaders-with-canadas-technology-ecosystem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TUI Airline and GO7 launch industry-fi rst airline-controlled connectivity partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUI Airline, part of one of the world&rsquo;s leading travel groups, and GO7, the growth platform for airlines, today announced an industry fi rst: TUI Airline is the fi rst carrier to go live with GO7&rsquo;s airline-controlled connection model. The partnership enables customers to combine two fl ights in one smoother journey, including through-checked baggage, while allowing airlines to retain ownership of pricing, settlement, operations and the customer relationship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tui-airline-and-go7-launch-industry-fi-rst-airline-controlled-connectivity-partnership/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tui-airline-and-go7-launch-industry-fi-rst-airline-controlled-connectivity-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The battle for AI search starts before the prompt, says Icelandair marketing chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[The battle for visibility in AI-powered travel search begins long before a traveller types a prompt, according to Icelandair&rsquo;s Director of Global Marketing, G&iacute;sli Brynjolfsson. His view is that airlines must build brands people already know, remember and feel something about if they want to be considered when customers turn to AI for travel advice.Brynjolfsson outlined the approach during a World Aviation Festival webinar on 7 September, titled &ldquo;The secret behind Icelandair&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-battle-for-ai-search-starts-before-the-prompt-says-icelandair-marketing-chief/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-battle-for-ai-search-starts-before-the-prompt-says-icelandair-marketing-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unifocus launches AI-powered platform to transform workforce and operations management]]></title><description><![CDATA[The global hospitality technology provider, Unifocus, has announced the launch of its newest AI platform, Unifocus Claira.Unifocus Claira is an industry first end-to-end workforce management and operations platform, purpose-built to give hoteliers and above-property hospitality organizations complete visibility across the workforce lifecycle through one cohesive system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/unifocus-launches-ai-powered-platform-to-transform-workforce-and-operations-management/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/unifocus-launches-ai-powered-platform-to-transform-workforce-and-operations-management/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agoda Begins Limited Public Beta of New AI Assistant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Digital travel platform Agoda has begun the beta rollout of its new AI Assistant, designed to help travelers turn their travel ideas into personalized, bookable trips. Available initially to a select group of Agoda mobile app users, the AI Assistant marks a new chapter in how travelers can plan, book, and manage an entire trip in one place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/agoda-begins-limited-public-beta-of-new-ai-assistant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/agoda-begins-limited-public-beta-of-new-ai-assistant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The controversial US art of engraving whale teeth]]></title><description><![CDATA["Back then, everyone was a scrimshander. Now I'm one of the last"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-controversial-us-art-of-engraving-whale-teeth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:49:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-controversial-us-art-of-engraving-whale-teeth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qatar Airways Showcases Innovation, Onboard Connectivity, and Next-Generation Travel at ATM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qatar Airways marked its participation at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with a showcase of its latest advancements in premium travel and digital innovations. Visitors of Qatar Airways&rsquo; immersive pavilion were offered a closer look at how the airline is evolving the customer experience across every stage of their journey.<br />
Through a series of interactive screens highlighting the emerging technologies shaping travellers&rsquo; experiences, ATM attendees]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/qatar-airways-showcases-innovation-onboard-connectivity-and-next-generation-travel-at-atm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/qatar-airways-showcases-innovation-onboard-connectivity-and-next-generation-travel-at-atm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zeal Connect Launches Zeal CRM during the Arabian Travel Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zeal Connect today launched Zeal CRM, an AI-first CRM built for travel. It completes a platform that carries a booking from first enquiry to final resolutionflights, hotels, packages, corporate travel or groups and arrives days before Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, where Zeal CRM and Zeal Desk will be shown together for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/zeal-connect-launches-zeal-crm-during-the-arabian-travel-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/zeal-connect-launches-zeal-crm-during-the-arabian-travel-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amadeus delivers new hotel capabilities for leisure travel sellers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The capabilities provide the infrastructure sellers need to run modern direct hotel contracting programs at scale while expanding the hotel options available through Amadeus&rsquo; net-rate merchant program]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/amadeus-delivers-new-hotel-capabilities-for-leisure-travel-sellers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/amadeus-delivers-new-hotel-capabilities-for-leisure-travel-sellers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unifocus unveils new AI platform Unifocus Claira]]></title><description><![CDATA[This unified data foundation powers advanced AI capabilities designed to accelerate decision-making, improve operational performance, and drive business growth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/unifocus-unveils-new-ai-platform-unifocus-claira/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/unifocus-unveils-new-ai-platform-unifocus-claira/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CHTA PUTS WORKFORCE AT CENTER OF AI TRANSFORMATION WITH NEW CARIBBEAN HOSPITALITY GUIDE]]></title><description><![CDATA[As businesses navigate evolving workforce needs, artificial intelligence (AI) presents new opportunities to strengthen productivity, develop talent and support operations. Realizing that potential, however, requires businesses to prepare their people to use AI effectively and responsibly. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is helping the region&rsquo;s hospitality and tourism businesses do just that with the release of the AI Workforce Transformation Guide for Caribbean Hospitali]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/chta-puts-workforce-at-center-of-ai-transformation-with-new-caribbean-hospitality-guide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/chta-puts-workforce-at-center-of-ai-transformation-with-new-caribbean-hospitality-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRICETRAVEL HOLDING expands international distribution of MANGIA&rsquo;S HOTELS &amp; RESORTS]]></title><description><![CDATA[PriceTravel Holding, one of Latin America&rsquo;s leading travel distribution companies, has signed a new direct connectivity agreement with Mangia&rsquo;s Hotels &amp; Resorts, connecting 12 properties across Sicily and Sardinia with its international distribution network and expanding the Italian hotel group&rsquo;s access to leisure demand across Latin America and other international source markets.The partnership gives Mangia&rsquo;s access to PriceTravel Holding&rsquo;s network of more than]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/pricetravel-holding-expands-international-distribution-of-mangiarsquos-hotels-amp-resorts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/pricetravel-holding-expands-international-distribution-of-mangiarsquos-hotels-amp-resorts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Technology, talent and customer focus key to future competitiveness of travel sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Technology, talent and an unwavering focus on the customer will be critical to maintaining competitiveness as the travel industry enters its next phase of growth, according to senior industry leaders at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/technology-talent-and-customer-focus-key-to-future-competitiveness-of-travel-sector/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/technology-talent-and-customer-focus-key-to-future-competitiveness-of-travel-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATM 2026 Future Stage opens with focus on AI’s role in rebuilding the foundations of global travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 officially opened its Future Stage today, with industry leaders examining how artificial intelligence (AI) is moving beyond personalisation, chatbots and automated customer service to reshape the underlying systems on which the global travel industry operates.<br />
Located within the Tech &amp; Innovation Hub at the newly launched ATM Travel Tech, Rachel Travers, President, UK Hub at RX Global, officially opened the Future Stage and welcomed attendees to four days of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/atm-2026-future-stage-opens-with-focus-on-ais-role-in-rebuilding-the-foundations-of-global-travel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/atm-2026-future-stage-opens-with-focus-on-ais-role-in-rebuilding-the-foundations-of-global-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How chislic became a South Dakota obsession]]></title><description><![CDATA[Its roots stretch thousands of miles from the Black Sea to the Great Plains]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-chislic-became-a-south-dakota-obsession/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:24:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-chislic-became-a-south-dakota-obsession/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[oneworld Partners with Popular App Timeshifter to Help Round the World Travellers Beat Jet Lag]]></title><description><![CDATA[The oneworld&reg; Alliance is helping customers adjust to new time zones faster and lose fewer days to jet lag on Round the World journeys through a new partnership with Timeshifter &ndash; the world&rsquo;s most-downloaded jet lag app, with more than 1.7 million users.<br />
Effective immediately, customers purchasing Round the World trips on oneworld.com will receive a complimentary Timeshifter subscription that covers their entire itinerary, considering every flight and time zone shift from departu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/oneworld-partners-with-popular-app-timeshifter-to-help-round-the-world-travellers-beat-jet-lag/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/oneworld-partners-with-popular-app-timeshifter-to-help-round-the-world-travellers-beat-jet-lag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six things locals wish visitors knew about Hawaii]]></title><description><![CDATA['Aloha is more than a word we say; it's our way of life']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/six-things-locals-wish-visitors-knew-about-hawaii/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/six-things-locals-wish-visitors-knew-about-hawaii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What locals wish visitors knew about Hawaii]]></title><description><![CDATA['Aloha is more than a word we say; it's our way of life']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/what-locals-wish-visitors-knew-about-hawaii/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:12:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/what-locals-wish-visitors-knew-about-hawaii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Crypto Trading and Travel: Where the Technologies Could Converge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crypto and travel have circled each other for years without much actually connecting. Airlines announced pilots that went quiet. Payment cards launched and struggled with merchant acceptance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ai-crypto-trading-and-travel-where-the-technologies-could-converge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ai-crypto-trading-and-travel-where-the-technologies-could-converge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When AI Helps Shape the Dream Trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Three days and two nights by the sea, easy to reach, with great local food.&rdquo; Today, a prompt this simple can help shape an entire holiday.Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how travellers discover destinations and plan their time away. According to Skyscanner&rsquo;s Travel Trends 2026 report, based on a survey of 22,000 travellers worldwide, 54% are confident using AI to help plan or book their travel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/when-ai-helps-shape-the-dream-trip/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/when-ai-helps-shape-the-dream-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why visitors to Prague should drink in a 'hospoda']]></title><description><![CDATA[These old-school pubs offer a true immersion in Czech culture]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-visitors-to-prague-should-drink-in-a-hospoda/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:17:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-visitors-to-prague-should-drink-in-a-hospoda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A 2,500km road trip in search of wild lemurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Madagascar's epic road trip links eight parks and extraordinary wildlife]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-2500km-road-trip-in-search-of-wild-lemurs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:11:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-2500km-road-trip-in-search-of-wild-lemurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agoda Reveals Sustained Intra-Regional Travel Interest Across Southeast Asia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Digital travel platform Agoda has revealed that travelers across Southeast Asia are increasingly looking to their neighbors for more accessible trips in the first half of 2026, with Vietnam standing out as the region&rsquo;s biggest draw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/agoda-reveals-sustained-intra-regional-travel-interest-across-southeast-asia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/agoda-reveals-sustained-intra-regional-travel-interest-across-southeast-asia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airport tech investments may not pay off without clear RFPs, former ACI chief warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airports risk spending money on technology that delivers only marginal improvements to passenger services and revenue if they fail to define clear requirements before approaching suppliers, former Airports Council International (ACI) Director General Luis Felipe Oliveira has warned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/airport-tech-investments-may-not-pay-off-without-clear-rfps-former-aci-chief-warns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/airport-tech-investments-may-not-pay-off-without-clear-rfps-former-aci-chief-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rushot, a new app in Dubai promises to be ‘uber’ of content creation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new mobile app launching in Dubai is redefining how people and brands create content for social media. Rushot, now available on the App Store and Google Play, connects users with professional videographers and photographers in their vicinity and delivers polished, custom videos within two hours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/rushot-a-new-app-in-dubai-promises-to-be-uber-of-content-creation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/rushot-a-new-app-in-dubai-promises-to-be-uber-of-content-creation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 4,554m hike to Europe's highest overnight stay]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Italian mountain hut can only be reached via high-altitude Alpine trek]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-4554m-hike-to-europes-highest-overnight-stay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:12:05 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-4554m-hike-to-europes-highest-overnight-stay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What happens when a place has two different names?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lake Ontario is now Lake America on some maps &ndash; but not others]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/what-happens-when-a-place-has-two-different-names/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:09:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/what-happens-when-a-place-has-two-different-names/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uganda Airlines becomes first African carrier to deploy Amadeus SkyWORKS]]></title><description><![CDATA[The flight schedule development solution provides the flag-carrier with an integrated workbench, featuring powerful editing capabilities, real-time feasibility checking, and all the capabilities required for schedule reporting and distribution]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/uganda-airlines-becomes-first-african-carrier-to-deploy-amadeus-skyworks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/uganda-airlines-becomes-first-african-carrier-to-deploy-amadeus-skyworks/</guid></item><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[Psychic Fairs in North County: A Wellness Travel Destination for Intuition and Healing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Psychic fairs are more than gatherings of mystics and seekers; they are hubs of community, recovery, and self-discovery. With its mix of natural beauty and spiritual interest, North County has become a sought-after travel destination for those interested in exploring their inner selves and the unseen dimensions of life. These events attract travelers and visitors of all backgrounds who are looking for answers or clarity or who want to come together with others who share their interest in the met]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/psychic-fairs-in-north-county-a-wellness-travel-destination-for-intuition-and-healing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/psychic-fairs-in-north-county-a-wellness-travel-destination-for-intuition-and-healing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mews POS now live in North America, connecting front desk and F&amp;B on one operating system]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mews, the operating system for hospitality, today launched Mews POS in the United States and Canada. North American hotels can now run their property management, food and beverage operations and payments on one system - every order, charge and guest interaction connects automatically.<br />
Introduced in 2024, Mews POS is already live in more than 20 countries across Europe and APAC. The North America launch supports Mews&rsquo; broader strategy to give hoteliers one system that covers the full scope]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/mews-pos-now-live-in-north-america-connecting-front-desk-and-fampb-on-one-operating-system/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/mews-pos-now-live-in-north-america-connecting-front-desk-and-fampb-on-one-operating-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HBX Group partners with Vorsee to bring predictive AI and agentic commercial workflows to hotels]]></title><description><![CDATA[HBX Group (HBX.SM), a leading B2B travel technology marketplace, and Vorsee (by ZYTLYN Technologies AG), the Swiss travel AI company behind the ActionOSplatform, today announced a strategic partnership to bring Vorsee&rsquo;s predictive travel intelligence and agentic AI capabilities to HBX Group&rsquo;s hotel partners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hbx-group-partners-with-vorsee-to-bring-predictive-ai-and-agentic-commercial-workflows-to-hotels/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hbx-group-partners-with-vorsee-to-bring-predictive-ai-and-agentic-commercial-workflows-to-hotels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VantisCorp Launches Automation Platform to End Manual Work for Travel Management Companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[VantisCorp today launched its white-label corporate travel management platform, built automation-first for a TMC market still running on spreadsheets and email. The platform gives Travel Management Companies one system for hotel and flight booking, policy approvals, mid- and back-office automation and client servicing, carrying the TMC&rsquo;s own brand rather than a vendor&rsquo;s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/vantiscorp-launches-automation-platform-to-end-manual-work-for-travel-management-companies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/vantiscorp-launches-automation-platform-to-end-manual-work-for-travel-management-companies/</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><item><title><![CDATA[Tourism Fiji and Baidu Wenku Pioneer AI-Powered Storytelling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tourism Fiji has joined forces with Baidu Wenku, a leading AI-driven content acquisition and creation platform, to launch an innovative series of AI-generated travel guides that showcase Fiji&rsquo;s five core brand pillars: adventure, cuisine, culture, natural landscapes, and wellness. Through this fresh AI digital storytelling approach, the partnership seeks to bring Fiji&rsquo;s brand promise &ldquo;Where Happiness Comes Naturally&rdquo; vividly to life for Chinese audiences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tourism-fiji-and-baidu-wenku-pioneer-ai-powered-storytelling/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tourism-fiji-and-baidu-wenku-pioneer-ai-powered-storytelling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI now central to travel experience in United States finds Amadeus]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI can help simplify choices and make travel planning more relevant, but travellers still want confidence, reassurance, and ultimately the final say when it comes to making important travel decisions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ai-now-central-to-travel-experience-in-united-states-finds-amadeus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ai-now-central-to-travel-experience-in-united-states-finds-amadeus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fliggy Becomes Ryanair’s Approved OTA Partner in China]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fliggy, a leading online travel services platform and a wholly owned subsidiary of Alibaba Group and 89988 and Ryanair today announced a direct connectivity partnership that will enable Ryanair flights to be sold on Fliggy through Ryanair&rsquo;s official API connection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/fliggy-becomes-ryanairs-approved-ota-partner-in-china/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/fliggy-becomes-ryanairs-approved-ota-partner-in-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlas Open-Sources Flight Booking Skill for AI Agents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlas (atlaslovestravel.com), a global travel-tech company connecting 140+ low-cost carriers (LCCs) with travel sellers, today announced the open-source release of Atlas Flight Booking, a Skill that gives AI agents real-time flight search, fare verification and checkpoint controlled booking. Licensed under Apache 2.0 and available now on GitHub and PyPI, the Skill installs into a compatible AI agent with a single command &mdash; no flight-booking integration to build from scratch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/atlas-open-sources-flight-booking-skill-for-ai-agents/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/atlas-open-sources-flight-booking-skill-for-ai-agents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[eviivo opens new APAC travel distribution channel for independent hotels through Dida integration]]></title><description><![CDATA[eviivo, the all-in-one property and booking management platform for hotels, B&amp;Bs, serviced apartments, short-term rentals and other independent accommodations, today announced a new integration with Dida, a leading APAC B2B travel distributor. The integration enables eligible independent hotels to distribute live rates and availability to Dida&rsquo;s network of more than 40,000 travel distributors directly from eviivo Suite, helping properties access growing APAC travel demand without addin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/eviivo-opens-new-apac-travel-distribution-channel-for-independent-hotels-through-dida-integration/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/eviivo-opens-new-apac-travel-distribution-channel-for-independent-hotels-through-dida-integration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabre confirmed as the official ATM Travel Tech Strategic Partner for ATM 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 has confirmed Sabre as the official ATM Travel Tech Strategic Partner, reinforcing its focus on technology and innovation, with artificial intelligence (AI), data, and digital transformation among the key themes shaping the conference programme.<br />
The appointment comes as travel businesses increasingly focus on AI applications that improve operational efficiency, strengthen resilience and deliver more connected traveller experiences. According to Sabre, the industr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sabre-confirmed-as-the-official-atm-travel-tech-strategic-partner-for-atm-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sabre-confirmed-as-the-official-atm-travel-tech-strategic-partner-for-atm-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sustainable aviation fuel pioneer completes successful trials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nova Pangaea Technologies, the UK company with a unique process to create sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from waste biomass, has completed successful endurance trials that further validate its technology.The trials, which took place at its demonstration plant on Teesside, show continuous stable operation in production runs of up to 72 hours and achieved above target yields.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sustainable-aviation-fuel-pioneer-completes-successful-trials/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sustainable-aviation-fuel-pioneer-completes-successful-trials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holiday Inn Express launches the world’s first Breakfast Pillow in Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Holiday Inn Express by IHG in Australia has launched the world&rsquo;s first Breakfast Pillow for a limited time, inviting travellers to drift off to the soothing sounds of a free hot breakfast through four brekkie-inspired sleep tracks. Designed to help guests rest better, wake easier and start the day ready for whatever&rsquo;s next, the custom-designed and built pillow features hidden speakers that transform comforting breakfast sounds into a unique sleep experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/holiday-inn-express-launches-the-worlds-first-breakfast-pillow-in-australia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/holiday-inn-express-launches-the-worlds-first-breakfast-pillow-in-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United Completes Phase One Expansion of World’s Largest Pilot Training Facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[United and CAE today celebrated the first phase of expansion at the world&rsquo;s largest pilot training facility, adding 40 new CAE training devices (a combination of full-motion and fixed simulators) since 2022.United&rsquo;s Flight Training Center in Denver now has eight total buildings, nearly 700,000 square feet of training space, the equivalent of 12 football fields, and a total of 86 CAE training devices: 52 state-of-the-art full-motion flight simulators and 34 fixed training devices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/united-completes-phase-one-expansion-of-worlds-largest-pilot-training-facility/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/united-completes-phase-one-expansion-of-worlds-largest-pilot-training-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DMC Quote Launches Booking System for Attraction, Tour and Activity Operators]]></title><description><![CDATA[DMC Quote, the travel technology brand of Singapore headquartered Travel DMC Group, has launched a booking and ticketing system for attraction, tour and activity operators. The platform enables operators to enter their products once and sell through their own booking page, at their physical counter or gate, and through the DMC Quote travel agent network.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/dmc-quote-launches-booking-system-for-attraction-tour-and-activity-operators/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/dmc-quote-launches-booking-system-for-attraction-tour-and-activity-operators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hiking Norway's heavily monitored Russian border]]></title><description><![CDATA[A series of scenic &ndash; and heavily surveilled &ndash; paths separate Russia and Norway]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hiking-norways-heavily-monitored-russian-border/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:10:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hiking-norways-heavily-monitored-russian-border/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eskimo Adds Stablecoin Payments For Its Global eSIM Plans Through Triple-A]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eskimo, a leader in global travel eSIM services, today announces it has partnered with Triple-A, a global payment institution, to enable stablecoin payments when customers purchase its eSIM plans.Embedded SIMs, known as eSIMs, have quickly become an essential part of modern travelers&rsquo; journeys in the last number of years, giving instant internet connectivity when traveling across borders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/eskimo-adds-stablecoin-payments-for-its-global-esim-plans-through-triple-a/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/eskimo-adds-stablecoin-payments-for-its-global-esim-plans-through-triple-a/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qatar Airways reaches 150 Starlink-equipped widebody aircraft with world-first Boeing 787-9]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qatar Airways has reached a new milestone in its global Starlink programme, further expanding high-speed onboard connectivity across its widebody fleet. The airline has now become the first carrier globally to operate Starlink-equipped Boeing 787-9 aircraft, while completing the rollout across its Boeing 787-8 sub-fleet and bringing the total number of Starlink-equipped widebody aircraft in operation to 150.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/qatar-airways-reaches-150-starlink-equipped-widebody-aircraft-with-world-first-boeing-787-9/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/qatar-airways-reaches-150-starlink-equipped-widebody-aircraft-with-world-first-boeing-787-9/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ITB Americas Conference Explores the Future of Travel Across the Americas]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 40 sessions, 6 conference tracks across 2 stages, and an exceptional lineup of leading voices from across the travel industry will take center stage at the ITB Americas Conference, taking place 10&ndash;12 November 2026 in Guadalajara, Mexico.As the knowledge hub of the inaugural ITB Americas, the ITB Americas Conference will take place alongside the exhibition, bringing together senior executives, destination leaders, innovators and policymakers to discuss the trends reshaping travel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/itb-americas-conference-explores-the-future-of-travel-across-the-americas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/itb-americas-conference-explores-the-future-of-travel-across-the-americas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Nazi shipwrecks emerging from the Danube]]></title><description><![CDATA[Record-low water is exposing Europe's long-submerged history to travellers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-nazi-shipwrecks-emerging-from-the-danube/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:18:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-nazi-shipwrecks-emerging-from-the-danube/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adalte unifies travel distribution ecosystem as global platform growth accelerates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travel technology provider Adalte has brought its digital ecosystem under a single global platform as it accelerates the international development of its technology and distribution network for the multi-day tours and packages market.<br />
The move sees Adalte.com become the central access point for the company&rsquo;s technology, replacing the previous separation between its corporate website and Community.Travel.<br />
Travel companies can now use one platform to access the Adalte ecosystem, manage profe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/adalte-unifies-travel-distribution-ecosystem-as-global-platform-growth-accelerates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/adalte-unifies-travel-distribution-ecosystem-as-global-platform-growth-accelerates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospitable launches Business Dashboard to show every host their most valuable next move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hospitable, the short-term rental industry&rsquo;s top operating system, today launched its Business Dashboard, a reimagined home screen that tells each host the most valuable next action to take. Rolling out to all users today, it reads a host&rsquo;s account and surfaces personalized, ranked recommendations tailored to their specific properties and goals.With so much going on across a business, even experienced hosts can lose track of where to focus or miss chances to earn more. Every host ope]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hospitable-launches-business-dashboard-to-show-every-host-their-most-valuable-next-move/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hospitable-launches-business-dashboard-to-show-every-host-their-most-valuable-next-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spalba Forays Into Vietnam, Signs 2 Properties As It Steps Up Southeast Asia Expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[SaaS-enabled B2B event marketplace Spalba has entered Vietnam with the signing of Angsana L&#259;ng C&ocirc; and Banyan Tree L&#259;ng C&ocirc; , as it looks to tap the country&rsquo;s growing MICE market and build a larger presence across Southeast Asia.<br />
The Vietnam foray is part of Spalba&rsquo;s broader APAC expansion strategy, with the company targeting 100% growth this year and plans to expand its footprint to more than 80 cities globally. It is also working towards building a network of ov]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/spalba-forays-into-vietnam-signs-2-properties-as-it-steps-up-southeast-asia-expansion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/spalba-forays-into-vietnam-signs-2-properties-as-it-steps-up-southeast-asia-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tourism Fiji Wins PATA Gold Award for World-First End-to-End AI Ecosystem for Chinese Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tourism Fiji has been awarded a prestigious Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Award in the category of Best Use of Emerging Technology in Marketing, in recognition of its groundbreaking project: AI-Powered Destination Marketing: Fiji&rsquo;s World-First End-to-End AI Ecosystem for the Chinese Market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tourism-fiji-wins-pata-gold-award-for-world-first-end-to-end-ai-ecosystem-for-chinese-market/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tourism-fiji-wins-pata-gold-award-for-world-first-end-to-end-ai-ecosystem-for-chinese-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EventsAir Launches Planner Assistant]]></title><description><![CDATA[ventsAir, a global leader in event management technology, today announced that Planner Assistant, part of its Air Intelligence suite, is now live and available to all event planners on the platform.Planner Assistant transforms how planners deliver events, combining native, in-product intelligence with a deep contextual foundation built on more than 35 years of event industry expertise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/eventsair-launches-planner-assistant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/eventsair-launches-planner-assistant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BTN Reviews: SWAROVSKI OPTIK AT Endura 21-65x75: Seeing the Difference at 100 Yards]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are plenty of ways to test a spotting scope. You can point it across a valley, spend an afternoon following birds through distant treetops, or study the fine detail of wildlife across open countryside. I chose a rather different setting: a target shooting range, during a Kent competition, where the ability to see exactly what was happening at 100 yards was more than just convenient.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/btn-reviews-swarovski-optik-at-endura-21-65x75-seeing-the-difference-at-100-yards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/btn-reviews-swarovski-optik-at-endura-21-65x75-seeing-the-difference-at-100-yards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dida and Tsinghua x-lab launch global challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most student competitions end with a certificate and a group photo. The Future Traveler Global Challenge, launched today by Dida, the AI-first travel technology group, and Tsinghua x-lab, is designed differently. The strongest solutions will be tested inside Dida&rsquo;s live operations, with the best having a pathway into production.The challenge is the first global initiative under the five-year strategic partnership signed by Dida and Tsinghua x-lab in April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/dida-and-tsinghua-x-lab-launch-global-challenge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/dida-and-tsinghua-x-lab-launch-global-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is 'Tiny Tourism' the antidote to mass tourism?]]></title><description><![CDATA[I tried out this new travel approach on a long weekend and have big thoughts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/is-tiny-tourism-the-antidote-to-mass-tourism/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:22:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/is-tiny-tourism-the-antidote-to-mass-tourism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The world's best countries for expats in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[New global rankings reveal the best places to build a life abroad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-worlds-best-countries-for-expats-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:17:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-worlds-best-countries-for-expats-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aer Lingus ramps up Starlink rollout as passengers stream, work and game with the fastest Wi-Fi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aer Lingus is accelerating the rollout of Starlink Wi-Fi across its fleet, as customers embrace the introduction of the free, innovative technology to stream, work and game onboard at 35,000 feet.Aer Lingus introduced Starlink on its first aircraft, Airbus A330 EI-EIN, back in March 2026, giving customers access to free, high-speed, low-latency internet in the air. Since then, the airline has continued its Starlink rollout and now all transatlantic flights to and from Shannon Airport are equippe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/aer-lingus-ramps-up-starlink-rollout-as-passengers-stream-work-and-game-with-the-fastest-wi-fi/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/aer-lingus-ramps-up-starlink-rollout-as-passengers-stream-work-and-game-with-the-fastest-wi-fi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How US tech helped create modern Italian gelato]]></title><description><![CDATA[It all started in Tuscany with two abandoned American World War Two freezers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-us-tech-helped-create-modern-italian-gelato/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:50:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-us-tech-helped-create-modern-italian-gelato/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One in three Brits admit feeling unsafe while on holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[As tensions continue in parts of the Middle East, new research from travel insurance specialists, Gigasure, shows that British holidaymakers are far more concerned about falling victim to crime than being caught up in political unrest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/one-in-three-brits-admit-feeling-unsafe-while-on-holiday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/one-in-three-brits-admit-feeling-unsafe-while-on-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCS emerges as fastest-growing channel for UK travel and hospitality brands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research from global AI-first communications platform Infobip reveals the era of simple one-way customer communications from travel and hospitality brands is over. Drawing on data from 628 billion global interactions in 2025, 3.8 trillion messages over the past 20 years and more than 15.4 billion UK customer interactions in 2025, Infobip&rsquo;s Messaging Trends Report 2026 shows a shift towards Rich Communications Services (RCS) as brands seek highly engaging, two-way customer interactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/rcs-emerges-as-fastest-growing-channel-for-uk-travel-and-hospitality-brands/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/rcs-emerges-as-fastest-growing-channel-for-uk-travel-and-hospitality-brands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sicuro Group Launches Free Live Travel Risk Map Covering More Than 240 Countries and Territories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sicuro Group today announced its free public access to the Sicuro Live Travel Risk Map, an interactive world map showing current travel risk levels for more than 240 countries and territories, refreshed automatically every 30 minutes. The map is available now at freetravelriskmap.sicurogroup.com with no registration and no paywall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sicuro-group-launches-free-live-travel-risk-map-covering-more-than-240-countries-and-territories/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sicuro-group-launches-free-live-travel-risk-map-covering-more-than-240-countries-and-territories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travellers are obsessed with foreign supermarkets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why ordinary grocery stores feel extraordinary abroad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travellers-are-obsessed-with-foreign-supermarkets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:22:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travellers-are-obsessed-with-foreign-supermarkets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Trends Summit V3 : 40+ Travel Leaders Tackle What’s Beyond AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travel Trends has officially released the full agenda for Travel Trends Summit V3 sponsored by TourRadar, revealing an ambitious two-day program that brings together more than 40 of the travel industry&rsquo;s leading founders, executives, investors, marketers, and innovators to explore one central question: What&rsquo;s Beyond AI?Taking place October 28-29, 2026, the virtual event moves beyond the hype surrounding AI to examine the practical technologies, leadership strategies, and business mod]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travel-trends-summit-v3-40-travel-leaders-tackle-whats-beyond-ai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travel-trends-summit-v3-40-travel-leaders-tackle-whats-beyond-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mews secures the first e-money license held by a hospitality operating system in the EEA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mews Financial Services B.V., the regulated entity established by Mews Systems, has been granted an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license by De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). The license is a foundational step in Mews&rsquo; ambition to make its operating system the home for financial services purpose-built for hospitality, where running the business and managing its money begin to come together in a single platform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/mews-secures-the-first-e-money-license-held-by-a-hospitality-operating-system-in-the-eea/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/mews-secures-the-first-e-money-license-held-by-a-hospitality-operating-system-in-the-eea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fliggy unveils its next-generation agentic AI travel assistant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fliggy, a leading online travel services platform and a wholly owned subsidiary of Alibaba Group, today announced the latest generation of its agentic AI travel assistant designed for personalized and direct task implementation, further upgrading its consumer-facing AI capabilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/fliggy-unveils-its-next-generation-agentic-ai-travel-assistant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/fliggy-unveils-its-next-generation-agentic-ai-travel-assistant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Czechia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (&lsquo;Entry requirements&rsquo; page).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/czechia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/czechia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KYTE ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH VOLOTEA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyte, a leading provider of airline distribution technology, today announced a new partnership with Volotea, the European airline connecting small and medium-sized cities across the continent. Through the partnership, Volotea&rsquo;s full range of flight products and ancillary services will be available through Kyte&rsquo;s travel distribution platform, enabling travel sellers to access and book the carrier&rsquo;s content seamlessly.Founded in 2011, Volotea established itself as one of Europe&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/kyte-announces-partnership-with-volotea/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/kyte-announces-partnership-with-volotea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The unseen price of travelling safely as a woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why do some women pay 30% more to feel safe on the road?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-unseen-price-of-travelling-safely-as-a-woman/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:36:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-unseen-price-of-travelling-safely-as-a-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Tatras: an affordable alternative to the Alps]]></title><description><![CDATA[You don't need an expense account to enjoy this European hiking region]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-tatras-an-affordable-alternative-to-the-alps/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-tatras-an-affordable-alternative-to-the-alps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tatras: The affordable alternative to the Alps]]></title><description><![CDATA[You don't need an expense account to enjoy this European hiking region]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tatras-the-affordable-alternative-to-the-alps/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:23:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tatras-the-affordable-alternative-to-the-alps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The five meals Andrew Zimmern will never forget]]></title><description><![CDATA[After decades of travel, these are the meals that shaped his life]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-five-meals-andrew-zimmern-will-never-forget/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:28:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-five-meals-andrew-zimmern-will-never-forget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SlickTrip Launches App to Help Travelers Track Real-Time Flight Price Drops and Bucket-List Deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[SlickTrip today announced the launch of its new native mobile app for iOS and Android, giving travelers an easier way to save BIG on flights and hotels through real-time airfare tracking, hotel price alerts, error fare monitoring, and advanced search tools&mdash;all from their smartphones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/slicktrip-launches-app-to-help-travelers-track-real-time-flight-price-drops-and-bucket-list-deals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/slicktrip-launches-app-to-help-travelers-track-real-time-flight-price-drops-and-bucket-list-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland's tiny cruises go where others can't]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mega cruise ships can't go where these bijou luxury liners go]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/scotlands-tiny-cruises-go-where-others-cant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:18:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/scotlands-tiny-cruises-go-where-others-cant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holiday Architects appoints Adido to support its next phase of digital growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tailor-made holiday specialist Holiday Architects has appointed travel marketing agency Adido to support its digital growth across paid media, organic search and data analytics.Adido will look after Holiday Architects&rsquo; Google Ads and Meta Ads activity, alongside an ongoing SEO programme.The partnership will also give Holiday Architects access to broader marketing and operational guidance as the business continues to develop its digital activity]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/holiday-architects-appoints-adido-to-support-its-next-phase-of-digital-growth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/holiday-architects-appoints-adido-to-support-its-next-phase-of-digital-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four rules behind Japan's most liveable cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Japan's cities work so well &ndash; and what others can learn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/four-rules-behind-japans-most-liveable-cities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:42:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/four-rules-behind-japans-most-liveable-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The biggest photo mistakes hindering travel bookings]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today&rsquo;s aesthetic-driven society, travellers make booking judgements within milliseconds. That&rsquo;s why new research by B&oacute;kun, a Tripadvisor company, is highlighting the importance of high-quality and authentic images in driving trust and bookings for tour and travel experiences, especially within the current AI landscape.<br />
On-site images have evolved to be more influential drivers for bookings than the trip details themselves or even customer reviews. In fact, B&oacute;kun&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-biggest-photo-mistakes-hindering-travel-bookings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-biggest-photo-mistakes-hindering-travel-bookings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Direct Travel Introduces the Next Evolution of Avenir]]></title><description><![CDATA[Direct Travel, one of the world&rsquo;s largest travel management companies, today announced the next evolution of Avenir, its advanced travel management platform designed to give organizations the most direct access to travel content, data, service, and an expanding set of capabilities that help them manage, optimize, and strengthen their travel programs and the experience for travelers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/direct-travel-introduces-the-next-evolution-of-avenir/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/direct-travel-introduces-the-next-evolution-of-avenir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oversee Unveils AgentSee AI Chat Feature and Platform Redesign]]></title><description><![CDATA[At GBTA Convention 2026, Oversee introduced a conversational AI chat experience for consultants within AgentSee and a full redesign of its platform, bringing air and hotel reshopping, sourcing analytics, and agentic AI reporting into one cleaner view.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/oversee-unveils-agentsee-ai-chat-feature-and-platform-redesign/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/oversee-unveils-agentsee-ai-chat-feature-and-platform-redesign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[dailypoint welcomes two new hotels in the Americas to its Global Customer Portfolio]]></title><description><![CDATA[dailypoint, the Central Data Platform for Customer Relationship Management (CRM) &amp; Loyalty in hospitality, has expanded its customer portfolio with two new properties in the Americas.Now Now NoHo, the first sleeper cabin hotel in New York City designed specifically for solo travelers, is implementing, among others, the Campaign Manager, Message Center, and Loyalty Program solutions to consolidate guest information within a single Customer Data Platform (CDP) and use unified data across marke]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/dailypoint-welcomes-two-new-hotels-in-the-americas-to-its-global-customer-portfolio/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/dailypoint-welcomes-two-new-hotels-in-the-americas-to-its-global-customer-portfolio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NDC Transition: How Intermediaries Bridge Legacy GDS and Modern Airline APIs]]></title><description><![CDATA[As airlines seek to use state-of-the-art APIs to provide unique fares, on-demand offers, and bountiful ancillary offers directly, they are pursuing the New Distribution Capability rollout at an increased pace. Many carriers impose surcharges by waiving content availability on traditional EDIFACT-based global distribution systems at the same time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ndc-transition-how-intermediaries-bridge-legacy-gds-and-modern-airline-apis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ndc-transition-how-intermediaries-bridge-legacy-gds-and-modern-airline-apis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The AI race will be won by hotels with trusted data, not more technology, says Ireckonu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ireckonu, a leading provider of hospitality technology solutions, warns that AI adoption in hospitality risks falling short without a strong guest data strategy. As hotels accelerate the adoption of AI, the real challenge is not the technology itself, but the quality of the data powering it.According to Jan Jaap van Roon, CEO of Ireckonu, hospitality is largely operating &nbsp;&nbsp; with guest information that is fragmented across multiple systems and platforms. This fragmentation prevents hote]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-ai-race-will-be-won-by-hotels-with-trusted-data-not-more-technology-says-ireckonu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-ai-race-will-be-won-by-hotels-with-trusted-data-not-more-technology-says-ireckonu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Estonia's beloved home cafe tradition]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a glimpse into a side of Estonia travellers rarely see]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/inside-estonias-beloved-home-cafe-tradition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:29:22 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/inside-estonias-beloved-home-cafe-tradition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Spanish village where darkness will fall twice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why eclipse chasers are heading to a remote community of just 10 people]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-spanish-village-where-darkness-will-fall-twice/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:29:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-spanish-village-where-darkness-will-fall-twice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expedia Group acquires Layla, accelerating its AI-powered trip planning and booking strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expedia Group today announced that it has acquired Layla, an AI-native trip planning and booking platform that helps travelers discover destinations, create personalized itineraries, and plan complete trips through a conversational travel agent.Layla has built one of the most innovative AI trip planning experiences, helping travelers move seamlessly from inspiration to itinerary creation across flights, accommodations, activities, dining, and transportation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/expedia-group-acquires-layla-accelerating-its-ai-powered-trip-planning-and-booking-strategy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/expedia-group-acquires-layla-accelerating-its-ai-powered-trip-planning-and-booking-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RouteStack Announces Global Challenge Winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[What can a single developer build in a matter of hours when given access to live travel inventory, AI and modern APIs?According to the winners of the inaugural RouteStack Build Challenge, the answer is everything from an intelligent hotel concierge for airline standby passengers to an AI-powered family travel advisor and a collaborative trip-planning platform for groups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/routestack-announces-global-challenge-winners/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/routestack-announces-global-challenge-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An epic 1,000km bike ride around Taiwan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The journey reveals a side of the island few travellers see]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/an-epic-1000km-bike-ride-around-taiwan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:36:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/an-epic-1000km-bike-ride-around-taiwan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Co-branded reward debit cards could close Europe’s loyalty gap as AI reshapes travel booking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Currensea, the market-leading payments technology platform for co-branded debit cards, today publishes The Reinvention of Loyalty, a new whitepaper examining how changing technology and consumer behaviour are reshaping loyalty in Europe.The whitepaper comes as pressure on household budgets has intensified competition for discretionary spending, making loyalty programmes more important to airlines and hotel groups. They are also becoming significant profit engines for brands in their own right: i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/co-branded-reward-debit-cards-could-close-europes-loyalty-gap-as-ai-reshapes-travel-booking/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/co-branded-reward-debit-cards-could-close-europes-loyalty-gap-as-ai-reshapes-travel-booking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IBTM World unveils major expansion of Event Tech &amp; Services]]></title><description><![CDATA[IBTM World 2026, part of RX Global, is returning to Fira Gran Via, in Barcelona from 17-19 November 2026, is bringing together the people, technologies and partnerships shaping the future of business events, expanding its Event Tech &amp; Services offering to help event professionals discover practical innovation, solve real business challenges and stay ahead of what&rsquo;s next.Every meeting, every experience and every opportunity is designed to create conversations, spark new ideas and unlock]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ibtm-world-unveils-major-expansion-of-event-tech-amp-services/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ibtm-world-unveils-major-expansion-of-event-tech-amp-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Journey partners with Mastel Hospitality to accelerate integration across hotel technology stacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Journey, the market leader in hotel retailing and the hospitality industry&rsquo;s first unified Hospitality Performance Platform, today announced a new partnership with Mastel Hospitality, a leading hospitality technology consultancy and integration specialist.<br />
The partnership strengthens Journey&rsquo;s global ecosystem by enabling hotels to more effectively implement, integrate, and optimise Journey within their wider technology stack, particularly across Oracle Hospitality environments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/journey-partners-with-mastel-hospitality-to-accelerate-integration-across-hotel-technology-stacks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/journey-partners-with-mastel-hospitality-to-accelerate-integration-across-hotel-technology-stacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why do we sound like someone else after a trip?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instead of bringing back souvenirs, some travellers bring back new accents]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-do-we-sound-like-someone-else-after-a-trip/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:36:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-do-we-sound-like-someone-else-after-a-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GuruWalk Becomes the World’s First Free Tour Platform Available on Both Claude and ChatGPT]]></title><description><![CDATA[More and more travelers are starting to plan their next trip by asking an AI instead of searching Google. That&rsquo;s why GuruWalk, the world&rsquo;s largest free tour platform, decided to join this shift twice over: it first landed on Claude, Anthropic&rsquo;s AI, and this week also announces its arrival on ChatGPT, OpenAI&rsquo;s assistant and the world&rsquo;s most widely used AI tool, with 1.11 billion monthly unique users across web and app and a 46% market share, according to Sensor Tower]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/guruwalk-becomes-the-worlds-first-free-tour-platform-available-on-both-claude-and-chatgpt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/guruwalk-becomes-the-worlds-first-free-tour-platform-available-on-both-claude-and-chatgpt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RMS and TrustYou partner to give hoteliers a unified view of every guest]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the hospitality industry looks for ways to overcome fragmented guest data, RMS, a leading hospitality platform for hotels, motels, serviced apartments, short-term rentals and campgrounds, has announced a new integration with TrustYou, an AI-powered Customer Data Platform.The integration enables hospitality operators to bring guest information from multiple systems together in real time, creating a single, unified &ldquo;Golden Profile&rdquo; for every guest. By replacing disconnected records]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/rms-and-trustyou-partner-to-give-hoteliers-a-unified-view-of-every-guest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/rms-and-trustyou-partner-to-give-hoteliers-a-unified-view-of-every-guest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlas Expands Its Global Airline Network with Volaris Partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlas, the modern flight API powering intelligent flight retailing and fulfilment infrastructure, today announced the go-live of Volaris on its platform, further expanding its global portfolio of airline partnerships through a single API connection.<br />
The partnership brings together Volaris (Mexico), Volaris Costa Rica and Volaris El Salvador, giving Atlas-connected Travel Sellers seamless access to one of Latin America&rsquo;s largest ultra low-cost airline networks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/atlas-expands-its-global-airline-network-with-volaris-partnership/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/atlas-expands-its-global-airline-network-with-volaris-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travelsoft announces the acquisition of Afidium by Orchestra]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travelsoft today announces the acquisition of Afidium by Orchestra, its French entity, further strengthening the group&rsquo;s offering for French Travel professionals and creating new product synergies between Orchestra, Afidium and the wider Travelsoft ecosystem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travelsoft-announces-the-acquisition-of-afidium-by-orchestra/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travelsoft-announces-the-acquisition-of-afidium-by-orchestra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the hospitality industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the hospitality industry, helping hotels move beyond traditional revenue management to deliver more personalised guest experiences, smarter commercial decisions and stronger financial performance. As luxury hotels increasingly embrace data-driven technology, AI is becoming a key competitive advantage.In this exclusive Q&amp;A, Breaking Travel News speaks with Joe Watkins, the newly appointed Head of AI and Data at Journey, the hospitality performance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/artificial-intelligence-is-rapidly-reshaping-the-hospitality-industry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/artificial-intelligence-is-rapidly-reshaping-the-hospitality-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The defiant walk that changed Britain]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 1932, a mass trespass led to the creation of the UK's national parks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-defiant-walk-that-changed-britain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:31:17 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-defiant-walk-that-changed-britain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mews powers Alexa MGMT’s mission to put people back at the heart of Texas hospitality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexa MGMT has selected Mews, the operating system for hospitality, to power operations across its growing portfolio of six boutique hotels across Texas.Alexa MGMT, headquartered in Austin, operates a collection of independent leisure properties across the state, from a midcentury-modern boutique hotel in Round Rock to historic inns in the Big Bend region. As the portfolio expands, the company needs a modern, flexible platform to manage payments, reservations and operations consistently across a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/mews-powers-alexa-mgmts-mission-to-put-people-back-at-the-heart-of-texas-hospitality/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/mews-powers-alexa-mgmts-mission-to-put-people-back-at-the-heart-of-texas-hospitality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water independence for off-grid homes moves closer with launch of world-first machine]]></title><description><![CDATA[For architects designing in water-stressed regions, a new solution for clients demanding greater water independence and security has arrived.<br />
Ahbstra, a UK climate tech company, has launched the ARK, a plug-and-play machine that uses Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs), Nobel Prize-winning chemistry, to generate up to 500 litres of clean drinking water a day directly from the air, even in arid conditions. About the size of a shipping container, it is designed to be installed on-site as a standalone]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/water-independence-for-off-grid-homes-moves-closer-with-launch-of-world-first-machine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/water-independence-for-off-grid-homes-moves-closer-with-launch-of-world-first-machine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donkey Hotels &amp; Resorts Drives Smarter Pricing and Scalable Revenue Strategy with IDeaS]]></title><description><![CDATA[IDeaS, a SAS company and the world&rsquo;s leading provider of AI-powered hospitality revenue management software, today announced Donkey Hotels &amp; Resorts is continuing to strengthen its revenue performance and commercial approach through its use of IDeaS G3 Revenue Management System (RMS) across four properties within its portfolio of luxury and lifestyle hotels in Greece.Donkey Hotels &amp; Resorts operates a portfolio of premium hospitality properties in Athens and Santorini, including bo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/donkey-hotels-amp-resorts-drives-smarter-pricing-and-scalable-revenue-strategy-with-ideas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/donkey-hotels-amp-resorts-drives-smarter-pricing-and-scalable-revenue-strategy-with-ideas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One in four travellers rage-quit online hotel bookings]]></title><description><![CDATA[An estimated &pound;3.5 billion* in UK hotel revenue could be at risk each year as frustrated travellers abandon online hotel bookings, according to new research from Profitroom.The study found that more than one in four travellers (26.4 per cent) have &ldquo;rage-quit&rdquo; a hotel booking after encountering problems during the booking journey and never gone back to complete their reservation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/one-in-four-travellers-rage-quit-online-hotel-bookings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/one-in-four-travellers-rage-quit-online-hotel-bookings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Radisson Hotel Group and Accenture Redefine Travel Discovery on ChatGPT]]></title><description><![CDATA[Radisson Hotel Group has collaborated with Accenture (NYSE: ACN) in launching an AI-powered hotel discovery app in ChatGPT, helping travelers move from trip intent to search, comparison and planning through natural conversation.Available as @RadissonHotels in ChatGPT, the app enables travelers to search for Radisson Hotels properties across over 100 countries, and more than 1,000 hotels through natural conversation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/radisson-hotel-group-and-accenture-redefine-travel-discovery-on-chatgpt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/radisson-hotel-group-and-accenture-redefine-travel-discovery-on-chatgpt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospitality Leaders&rsquo; Insights on Technology &amp; Innovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the key themes at Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) is how technology and innovation are reshaping hospitality investment, operations and guest expectations.<br />
Across the industry, hotel leaders are balancing rapid advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation and data analytics against evolving traveller behaviour, rising operational complexity and increasing pressure to deliver sustainable growth. AI adoption in hospitality is expected to accelerate significantly through 2026, partic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hospitality-leadersrsquo-insights-on-technology-amp-innovation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hospitality-leadersrsquo-insights-on-technology-amp-innovation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TravelAI acquires the iconic travel brand, Sonder, and relaunches Sonder.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[TravelAI, the Travel Memory Company, today announced that it has acquired the Sonder brand, comprising the Sonder word mark and an associated global trademark and domain name portfolio, including the Sonder.com domain. TravelAI is the operating name of UpNext Ventures Inc. and its subsidiaries. The acquisition is limited to Sonder&rsquo;s brand and intellectual property: TravelAI did not acquire Sonder&rsquo;s operating business, including its properties, leases, inventory, or staff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travelai-acquires-the-iconic-travel-brand-sonder-and-relaunches-sondercom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travelai-acquires-the-iconic-travel-brand-sonder-and-relaunches-sondercom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vox Brings Bluetooth to Guided Tours, From Earphones to Hearing Aids]]></title><description><![CDATA[From September 2026, Vox Is Bringing Bluetooth Connectivity to Guided Tours, So Guests Can Listen Through the Earphones and Hearing Aids They Already Own]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/vox-brings-bluetooth-to-guided-tours-from-earphones-to-hearing-aids/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 03:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/vox-brings-bluetooth-to-guided-tours-from-earphones-to-hearing-aids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An up-close encounter with giant sharks in Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The country has become one of the best places to see the elusive basking shark]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/an-up-close-encounter-with-giant-sharks-in-ireland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:31:46 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/an-up-close-encounter-with-giant-sharks-in-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joby and Virgin Atlantic Finalize Deal to Bring Electric Air Taxi Service to the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joby Aviation, Inc, a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, and Virgin Atlantic, a premium long-haul UK airline, today signed a definitive agreement at the Farnborough International Airshow, formalizing the partnership the companies first announced in 2025 to bring Joby&rsquo;s air taxi service to the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/joby-and-virgin-atlantic-finalize-deal-to-bring-electric-air-taxi-service-to-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/joby-and-virgin-atlantic-finalize-deal-to-bring-electric-air-taxi-service-to-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sleeping in Dylan Thomas' house in Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staying in the poet's home is a surreal experience]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sleeping-in-dylan-thomas-house-in-wales/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:29:22 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sleeping-in-dylan-thomas-house-in-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Britain's most overlooked royal estate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tour the 2,000-acre Ayrshire estate King Charles rescued and reinvented]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/inside-britains-most-overlooked-royal-estate/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:55:17 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/inside-britains-most-overlooked-royal-estate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Korea is becoming a global healthcare hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Medical tourism to South Korea is trending; we talked to people who've done it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-korea-is-becoming-a-global-healthcare-hub/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-korea-is-becoming-a-global-healthcare-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why South Korea is now a medical tourism hotspot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Medical tourism to South Korea is trending; we talked to people who've done it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-south-korea-is-now-a-medical-tourism-hotspot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:12:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-south-korea-is-now-a-medical-tourism-hotspot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The impact of AI on boutique luxury hotels]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Jaya House River Park Siem Reap celebrates its 10th anniversary, the independently owned boutique hotel has reflected on a decade of guest booking habits, revealing how luxury travel planning is rapidly evolving. Potential guests now want far more than the traditional (chain) hotels can provide and thanks to the new world (AI) these options are at our individual fingertips.For the past decade, Jaya House River Park has built its reputation the traditional way - exceptional guest experiences,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-impact-of-ai-on-boutique-luxury-hotels/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-impact-of-ai-on-boutique-luxury-hotels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VOLOTEA AND ECO2FLY PARTNER ON AGREEMENT TO USE eSAF]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volotea, the airline connecting small and mid-sized European cities, and ECO2FLY&mdash;a project led by Holcim, ECO2FLY Power and Exolum to develop a value chain to produce synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) using CO2 captured from industrial sources&mdash;have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the future supply of eSAF. The agreement reinforces both organizations&rsquo; commitment to decarbonizing air transport and supporting the development of a European value chain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/volotea-and-eco2fly-partner-on-agreement-to-use-esaf/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/volotea-and-eco2fly-partner-on-agreement-to-use-esaf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italy's overlooked coast connected to The Odyssey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Its unique mountain promontory is said to be the home of the witch Circe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/italys-overlooked-coast-connected-to-the-odyssey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:25:46 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/italys-overlooked-coast-connected-to-the-odyssey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RMS appoints Rich Steers as Chief Product &amp; Technology Officer to accelerate product innovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leading hospitality platform RMS has announced the appointment of Rich Steers as Chief Product &amp; Technology Officer (CPTO), further strengthening its executive leadership team as the company continues to invest in product innovation and global growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/rms-appoints-rich-steers-as-chief-product-amp-technology-officer-to-accelerate-product-innovation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/rms-appoints-rich-steers-as-chief-product-amp-technology-officer-to-accelerate-product-innovation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malaysia Airlines strengthens flight safety through advanced weather intelligence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malaysia Airlines is strengthening its operational capabilities through the adoption of the International Air Transport Association&rsquo;s (IATA&rsquo;s) Turbulence Aware programme, reinforcing its commitment to leveraging technology and industry collaboration to support safer, more informed flight operations and a better travel experience for passengers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/malaysia-airlines-strengthens-flight-safety-through-advanced-weather-intelligence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/malaysia-airlines-strengthens-flight-safety-through-advanced-weather-intelligence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remote workers want more than good Wi-Fi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tenerife has long been one of Europe&rsquo;s most popular destinations for remote workers. With year-round sunshine, a convenient time zone for UK and European businesses, excellent connectivity and a lifestyle built around the outdoors, the island has become a natural choice for people looking to swap grey skies for blue while continuing to work remotely.But as flexible working has matured, so too have the expectations of the people doing it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/remote-workers-want-more-than-good-wi-fi/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/remote-workers-want-more-than-good-wi-fi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Repayd and Nezasa Partner to Deliver Global Travel Payment Flexibility for Tour Operators]]></title><description><![CDATA[Repayd, the global travel merchant account built specifically for the travel industry, has announced a strategic partnership with travel technology specialist Nezasa, enabling tour operators worldwide to access flexible, travel-specific payment capabilities directly within the Nezasa platform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/repayd-and-nezasa-partner-to-deliver-global-travel-payment-flexibility-for-tour-operators/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/repayd-and-nezasa-partner-to-deliver-global-travel-payment-flexibility-for-tour-operators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amadeus brings AI-powered pricing to SAS driving measurable revenue growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amadeus is supporting Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) in optimizing fare pricing through the deployment of Amadeus Air Pricing Optimization (AAPO) across the airline&rsquo;s entire network. Powered by AI and real-time data, AAPO has already generated an average revenue increase of more than 3% in initial markets where SAS implemented the solution on its website and NDC-enabled channels. For passengers, this translates into a better shopping experience. Prices evolve more smoothly in response to dema]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/amadeus-brings-ai-powered-pricing-to-sas-driving-measurable-revenue-growth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/amadeus-brings-ai-powered-pricing-to-sas-driving-measurable-revenue-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Trip.com Helps You Navigate Any Destination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planning a holiday can be exciting, but arriving at a destination often brings a different reality. An unfamiliar language, endless menus you don&rsquo;t understand, complicated train systems and long queues at attractions can quickly turn travel excitement into travel stress.<br />
Travellers are no longer just looking for places to stay and flights to book. Increasingly, they want smarter tools that help them navigate the moments in between. Trip.com removes these barriers through a range of tech-sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-tripcom-helps-you-navigate-any-destination/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-tripcom-helps-you-navigate-any-destination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hudini partners with Nobu Hotels to digitise guest check-in across luxury hotel portfolio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hudini, a leader in digital transformation solutions for the hospitality industry, has entered into an agreement with Nobu Hotels to deploy its Staff Connect digital check-in solution across the brand&rsquo;s global portfolio of luxury lifestyle hotels.The collaboration reflects Nobu Hotels&rsquo; commitment to elevating the guest arrival experience through a seamless and digitally enabled check-in journey. Staff Connect is designed to empower front desk teams with an efficient check-in workflow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hudini-partners-with-nobu-hotels-to-digitise-guest-check-in-across-luxury-hotel-portfolio/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hudini-partners-with-nobu-hotels-to-digitise-guest-check-in-across-luxury-hotel-portfolio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Specialized travel agents outperform AI by 30% in Europe’s heatwave disruptions, says 247tpd]]></title><description><![CDATA[New internal data analysed by 247 Travel Partner Desk (247tpd), a BPO provider exclusively focused on the travel industry, reveals that specialized travel support agents achieve resolution quality rates of up to 90%&mdash;and even 100% in certain cases&mdash;compared with 69% for AI-only solutions, as heatwaves sweeping across much of Europe trigger operational disruptions and increase pressure on customer service teams during the busiest travel period of the year.<br />
&ldquo;Over the past few weeks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/specialized-travel-agents-outperform-ai-by-30-in-europes-heatwave-disruptions-says-247tpd/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/specialized-travel-agents-outperform-ai-by-30-in-europes-heatwave-disruptions-says-247tpd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arajet and Arcube Join Forces to Offer New Services That Enhance the Passenger Travel Experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arajet, the Dominican Republic&rsquo;s flag carrier, has announced a strategic partnership with Arcube, a leading UK-based travel technology company, to introduce a comprehensive new suite of ancillary travel services across Arajet&rsquo;s digital passenger journey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/arajet-and-arcube-join-forces-to-offer-new-services-that-enhance-the-passenger-travel-experience/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/arajet-and-arcube-join-forces-to-offer-new-services-that-enhance-the-passenger-travel-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The lonely road to Europe's Arctic edge]]></title><description><![CDATA[This lonely highway crosses into mainland Europe's only true Arctic ecosystem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-lonely-road-to-europes-arctic-edge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:39:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-lonely-road-to-europes-arctic-edge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regulator publishes report marking important progress towards hydrogen aviation in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK Civil Aviation Authority has today published findings from its Hydrogen Challenge, alongside a new Hydrogen roadmap marking a step forward in understanding how hydrogen technologies could be safely introduced into UK aviation.The Hydrogen Challenge brought together the regulator, industry and academia to explore the potential of hydrogen powered aircraft, airport operations and supporting infrastructure, its efficiencies and risks of hydrogen and identify possible gaps in existing regulat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/regulator-publishes-report-marking-important-progress-towards-hydrogen-aviation-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/regulator-publishes-report-marking-important-progress-towards-hydrogen-aviation-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An epic Dubrovnik journey that ditches the crowds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Europe's latest Camino is revealing a different side of Dubrovnik]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/an-epic-dubrovnik-journey-that-ditches-the-crowds/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:38:22 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/an-epic-dubrovnik-journey-that-ditches-the-crowds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The train ride to Dublin's surprising coastline]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the world's only capital city within a Unesco Biosphere Reserve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-train-ride-to-dublins-surprising-coastline/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-train-ride-to-dublins-surprising-coastline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GuruWalk launches an interactive map revealing travellers’ global movements]]></title><description><![CDATA[GuruWalk, the world&rsquo;s largest free tours platform, has reviewed its free tour bookings for the coming months to build a unique interactive map showing the global movements of travellers worldwide, including Britons.<br />
The map also reveals the movements of travellers from many other countries. In Ireland, Spain leads preferences with 13.8% of bookings, followed by Italy with 12.1%. In Poland, however, Italy takes the top spot with 10.9%, followed by the UK with 8.8%, while Spain trails at jus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/guruwalk-launches-an-interactive-map-revealing-travellers-global-movements/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/guruwalk-launches-an-interactive-map-revealing-travellers-global-movements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travellers Warned to Check Passports as New EU Border Checks Cause Delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Holidaymakers planning trips to Europe this summer are being urged to check their passports and travel documents well before they travel, as new digital border checks continue to cause delays and confusion at some European airports.The EU&rsquo;s Entry/Exit System (EES) is now operating across the Schengen area, replacing passport stamps with a digital record of when non-EU travellers enter and leave participating countries. The system applies also to British passport holders travelling for shor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travellers-warned-to-check-passports-as-new-eu-border-checks-cause-delays/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travellers-warned-to-check-passports-as-new-eu-border-checks-cause-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Airbnb’s Business Model Reshaped Housing Intelligence, And Influenced Markets Beyond Real Estate]]></title><description><![CDATA[We wrote about Airbnb and its business model some time ago, and that&rsquo;s really an interesting business textbook case study, but there is much more to explore regarding how this platform has influenced markets and economies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-airbnbs-business-model-reshaped-housing-intelligence-and-influenced-markets-beyond-real-estate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-airbnbs-business-model-reshaped-housing-intelligence-and-influenced-markets-beyond-real-estate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tourists are paying to travel like grandmothers]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Gen Z and millennial travellers, grandmas are now a tourist attraction]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tourists-are-paying-to-travel-like-grandmothers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:56:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tourists-are-paying-to-travel-like-grandmothers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IDeaS Named a Leader in Inaugural IDC MarketScape for Hospitality Revenue Management Systems]]></title><description><![CDATA[IDeaS, a SAS company and a provider of AI-powered hospitality revenue management software, today announced it has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Revenue Management Systems in Hospitality 2026 Vendor Assessment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ideas-named-a-leader-in-inaugural-idc-marketscape-for-hospitality-revenue-management-systems/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ideas-named-a-leader-in-inaugural-idc-marketscape-for-hospitality-revenue-management-systems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The farthest livestream in history: How AWS helped NASA stream 4K from the Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[In April 2026, four astronauts aboard NASA&rsquo;s Orion spacecraft launched on the Artemis II mission&mdash;the first crewed voyage to the Moon since Apollo 17 in 1972. An estimated 25 million people watched the launch live on NASA+, YouTube, and Prime Video, and days later, millions more tuned in to see something no one had ever witnessed: 4K video of astronauts rounding the Moon, transmitted to Earth by laser.<br />
You may have watched the launch, but what you didn&rsquo;t see was everything behin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-farthest-livestream-in-history-how-aws-helped-nasa-stream-4k-from-the-moon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-farthest-livestream-in-history-how-aws-helped-nasa-stream-4k-from-the-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DerbySoft and Travelodge Announce Strategic Partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[DerbySoft, a leading provider of hospitality distribution, connectivity, and payments technology, today announced a strategic partnership with leading UK budget hotel chain Travelodge to expand the hotel brand&rsquo;s direct distribution capabilities and improve access to its inventory across the corporate travel ecosystem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/derbysoft-and-travelodge-announce-strategic-partnership/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/derbysoft-and-travelodge-announce-strategic-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CHIEF 2026 UNVEILS SESSION TOPICS TO PREPARE CARIBBEAN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM FOR 2030]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has unveiled the program for the 2026 Caribbean Hospitality Industry and Exchange Forum (CHIEF), scheduled for November 16-18 at the Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lords Castle All-Inclusive Resort. As the Caribbean hospitality industry&rsquo;s leading forum for professional development, CHIEF equips hospitality and tourism leaders with practical strategies, peer-to-peer insights, and innovative solutions to strengthen business performance and prepa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/chief-2026-unveils-session-topics-to-prepare-caribbean-hospitality-and-tourism-for-2030/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/chief-2026-unveils-session-topics-to-prepare-caribbean-hospitality-and-tourism-for-2030/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The rainbow magic of Italy's lentil bloom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each summer, the hills surrounding a tiny Umbrian village explode in colour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-rainbow-magic-of-italys-lentil-bloom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-rainbow-magic-of-italys-lentil-bloom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to stay connected while traveling with eSIMs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staying connected abroad has become easier and more flexible through eSIM technology. Travelers are increasingly turning to eSIMs as a convenient solution to avoid traditional SIM cards and roaming hassles. As travel becomes more seamless, understanding how eSIMs work can help maximize connectivity across borders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-to-stay-connected-while-traveling-with-esims/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-to-stay-connected-while-traveling-with-esims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amadeus signs Thailand airport memorandum of understanding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thai Aviation Industries, Edgewater Solutions and Amadeus have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on a roadmap for the modernisation of the passenger journey and day-to-day airport operations across international and regional airports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/amadeus-signs-thailand-airport-memorandum-of-understanding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/amadeus-signs-thailand-airport-memorandum-of-understanding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amadeus &amp; UN Tourism report: Europe enters 2026 with resilience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Europe enters 2026 with resilience and a widening global traveler base according to new report from Amadeus in collaboration with UN Tourism. Japan emerges as Europe&rsquo;s standout long-haul converter, leading year-on-year booking growth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/amadeus-amp-un-tourism-report-europe-enters-2026-with-resilience/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/amadeus-amp-un-tourism-report-europe-enters-2026-with-resilience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospitable hits $1 million in cleaner payouts as STR operators consolidate onto one platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Property management software Hospitable has processed more than $1 million in payments to cleaners and service teams through its platform, a milestone that reflects how short-term rental (STR) operators are increasingly consolidating day-to-day operations into a single property management system (PMS).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hospitable-hits-1-million-in-cleaner-payouts-as-str-operators-consolidate-onto-one-platform/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hospitable-hits-1-million-in-cleaner-payouts-as-str-operators-consolidate-onto-one-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apaleo appoints Connor Neeson to lead growth across the UK &amp; Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apaleo, the API-first property management platform for hospitality businesses, has appointed Connor Neeson as Country Lead, UK &amp; Ireland, reinforcing the company&rsquo;s long-term commitment to expanding its presence across both markets as they modernise their technology infrastructure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/apaleo-appoints-connor-neeson-to-lead-growth-across-the-uk-amp-ireland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/apaleo-appoints-connor-neeson-to-lead-growth-across-the-uk-amp-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ride Latin America's first solar train]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is bringing visitors to one of Argentina's oldest cultural landscapes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ride-latin-americas-first-solar-train/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:54:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ride-latin-americas-first-solar-train/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlys, the travel technology company opens its first Dubai store]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlys, the travel technology company enabling travellers to apply for visas across 120+ destinations, has opened its first experience centre at BurJuman Mall, Dubai. The walk-in space offers expert, in-person visa guidance and marks Atlys&rsquo; first physical presence worldwide.The UAE is Atlys&rsquo; largest market outside India. International markets, including the US, the UK and Australia, now account for nearly 50% of the company&rsquo;s business, with the UAE being the top contributor. Hom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/atlys-the-travel-technology-company-opens-its-first-dubai-store/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/atlys-the-travel-technology-company-opens-its-first-dubai-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A rare glimpse at one of the least-visited nations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Set in the Sahara, Mauritania is home to centuries-old cities and desert oases]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-rare-glimpse-at-one-of-the-least-visited-nations/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:36:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-rare-glimpse-at-one-of-the-least-visited-nations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Azerbaijan Airlines accelerates digital transformation with Amadeus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) has signed a new agreement with leading travel technology company Amadeus to deploy a range of innovative revenue management, shopping, and distribution solutions. The deal will accelerate the digital transformation of the flag-carrier, driving demand and delivering an enriched passenger experience through smarter pricing and broader distribution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/azerbaijan-airlines-accelerates-digital-transformation-with-amadeus/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/azerbaijan-airlines-accelerates-digital-transformation-with-amadeus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven things you shouldn't do when eating in Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's why you shouldn't order a cappuccino after breakfast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/seven-things-you-shouldnt-do-when-eating-in-italy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:34:22 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/seven-things-you-shouldnt-do-when-eating-in-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mastercard Expands Airport Fast Track Access Across Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mastercard has expanded its branded airport security Fast Track lanes across Europe, adding Adolfo Su&aacute;rez Madrid&ndash;Barajas Airport and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport to its existing Athens and Istanbul locations as part of The Mastercard Collection, a suite of elevated, globally connected benefits spanning dining, entertainment, and travel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/mastercard-expands-airport-fast-track-access-across-europe/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/mastercard-expands-airport-fast-track-access-across-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celestyal rolls out in-cabin tablets on Celestyal Discovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celestyal has introduced in-cabin guest experience tablets, provided by SuitePad, across Celestyal Discovery.The move follows the initial rollout on Celestyal Journey in January 2026, with Celestyal becoming the first cruise line to introduce SuitePad devices in its stateroom accommodation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/celestyal-rolls-out-in-cabin-tablets-on-celestyal-discovery/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/celestyal-rolls-out-in-cabin-tablets-on-celestyal-discovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IBS Group Launches Naviq, an AI-First Technology Company for the Travel Sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[IBS Group announced the launch of Naviq Technology, a new vertical AI company purpose-built for the global travel industry. The launch marks a major milestone in the Group&rsquo;s long-term strategy to achieve leadership in the travel tech industry worldwide.Naviq will leverage the deep travel industry expertise of IBS Software with AI-first innovations to help customers transform their business by improving operational efficiency, personalising end-user experiences, and unlocking new revenue op]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ibs-group-launches-naviq-an-ai-first-technology-company-for-the-travel-sector/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ibs-group-launches-naviq-an-ai-first-technology-company-for-the-travel-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Compositor brings AskIA to the front end of AI Trips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain-based Travel Compositor, a leading provider of booking engine solutions for online leisure travel sellers, part of Travelsoft&mdash;the global travel software-as-a-service (SaaS) player whose technologies are used by travel agents and tour operators to package and distribute travel&mdash; announces the incorporation of AskIA into the front end of its AI Trips engine, marking the next evolution of its platform by embedding unlimited AI into the booking process. This new capability enables t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travel-compositor-brings-askia-to-the-front-end-of-ai-trips/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travel-compositor-brings-askia-to-the-front-end-of-ai-trips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the Flight Sales: How UK Travellers Can Maximize Savings on Summer Holidays]]></title><description><![CDATA[An email notification pops up from EasyJet, British Airways, Jet2, or Ryanair. There are new routes&hellip;maybe a price drop. That resolution we made 7 months ago to save money and &ldquo;stay domestic&rdquo; this year fades like sugar in water as we collectively scramble to lock in those cheap flights to Spain or Greece, or for a city break somewhere in the heart of Europe, feeling like financial geniuses before the booking confirmation even hits our inboxes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/beyond-the-flight-sales-how-uk-travellers-can-maximize-savings-on-summer-holidays/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/beyond-the-flight-sales-how-uk-travellers-can-maximize-savings-on-summer-holidays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How tacos became Norway's national comfort food]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Norwegians eat tacos every Friday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-tacos-became-norways-national-comfort-food/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:43:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-tacos-became-norways-national-comfort-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Japan’s Tourism Boom Is Fuelling the Rise of eSIM Technology in Global Travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japan&rsquo;s record 42 million visitors are pushing telecoms and travel platforms toward eSIM technology. Here&rsquo;s how it&rsquo;s reshaping global travel connectivity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-japans-tourism-boom-is-fuelling-the-rise-of-esim-technology-in-global-travel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-japans-tourism-boom-is-fuelling-the-rise-of-esim-technology-in-global-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Travelers Are Becoming More Cautious With Public Wi-Fi Networks]]></title><description><![CDATA[For most travelers, free Wi-Fi is a service we take for granted. Airports, hotels, cafes and train stations offer it almost everywhere. You can use it to check your emails, book travel tickets or get some quick information from the internet without using mobile data.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-travelers-are-becoming-more-cautious-with-public-wi-fi-networks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-travelers-are-becoming-more-cautious-with-public-wi-fi-networks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dida turns AI travel advice into confirmed  hotel bookings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dida Holdings, the global AI first travel technology group, today launched Dida MCP*, a new AI native booking gateway that allows approved B2B partners to bring hotel search and booking capability from Dida&rsquo;s global portfolio of more than 2 million hotel properties directly into their own AI apps, agents, platforms and customer experiences.The launch addresses one of the biggest gaps emerging in digital travel. AI assistants, superapps, banking apps, loyalty programmes and connected device]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/dida-turns-ai-travel-advice-into-confirmed-hotel-bookings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/dida-turns-ai-travel-advice-into-confirmed-hotel-bookings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Propellic’s hotel SEO expert reveals how AI decides which hotels to recommend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Propellic, a full-service travel marketing agency, will host a live webinar on July 16 breaking down how AI is reshaping hotel discovery and what hotel marketers can do about it. Hotel SEO and GEO best practices for 2026 takes place at 10am Central Time and is free to attend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/propellics-hotel-seo-expert-reveals-how-ai-decides-which-hotels-to-recommend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/propellics-hotel-seo-expert-reveals-how-ai-decides-which-hotels-to-recommend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new chapter for Canada's 'must-see' hike]]></title><description><![CDATA[The reopened route takes in some of North America's most stunning alpine scenes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-new-chapter-for-canadas-must-see-hike/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:32:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-new-chapter-for-canadas-must-see-hike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Airways’ new app rollout is underway, offering a simple, smart  intuitive digital experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[British&#8239;Airways&rsquo; new mobile app rollout is underway, designed as a&#8239;faster,&#8239;smarter, more reliable travel companion,&#8239;making every stage of the journey simpler&#8239;for customers.&#8239;&#8239;The&#8239;rollout follows&#8239;months of&#8239;extensive testing with a large beta community, whose feedback&#8239;has helped shape&#8239;its&#8239;development.&#8239;&#8239;&#8239;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/british-airways-new-app-rollout-is-underway-offering-asimplesmart-intuitivedigital-experience/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/british-airways-new-app-rollout-is-underway-offering-asimplesmart-intuitivedigital-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European heat drives bookings to cooler destinations]]></title><description><![CDATA[RateHawk, a B2B platform for booking accommodation, flights, and transfers, reports that this summer&rsquo;s travel trends are being significantly influenced by the rising popularity of &lsquo;coolcation&rsquo; destinations, a direct response to heat waves across Europe. In June, the number of travel agents&rsquo; searches for cooler destinations on RateHawk was 8% higher than in the same period last year. Also, this summer&rsquo;s travel trends are being shaped by the impact of global sporting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/european-heat-drives-bookings-to-cooler-destinations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/european-heat-drives-bookings-to-cooler-destinations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alipay Enhances its Tap! Ecosystem with New AI Agents and AI-powered Payments to Further Support Mer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alipay Expands AI Agent-powered Services to Offline Businesses, including SMEsBy connecting AI agent &ldquo;Xiaoyu&rdquo; to Alipay Tap! devices, Alipay helps merchants enhance their digital operations and expands AI agent-powered services to more offline businesses. Since its launch two years ago, Alipay Tap!, a contactless payment and customer engagement solution, has served 400 million users and millions of merchants through 30 million Tap! devices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/alipay-enhances-its-tap-ecosystem-with-new-ai-agents-and-ai-powered-payments-to-further-support-mer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/alipay-enhances-its-tap-ecosystem-with-new-ai-agents-and-ai-powered-payments-to-further-support-mer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Travel Professionals Are Capturing Authentic Moments in the Field]]></title><description><![CDATA[The travel industry has undergone a profound shift in how it documents and shares experiences. From luxury resort openings to adventure tour launches, the ability to capture compelling visual content has become essential to how travel brands communicate with audiences. Whether it&rsquo;s showcasing a new destination, highlighting hospitality innovations, or building authentic connections with travelers, the quality and authenticity of visual storytelling now directly impacts how travel companies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-travel-professionals-are-capturing-authentic-moments-in-the-field/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-travel-professionals-are-capturing-authentic-moments-in-the-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCCO FORTE HOTELS PARTNERS WITH SION TO HELP TRANSFORM TRAVEL ADVISOR COMMISSION PAYMENTS]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hotel group is the first luxury brand to adopt the new commission platform, reinforcing its commitment to the travel advisor community.Rocco Forte Hotels has announced a partnership with Sion, an innovative travel industry platform designed to modernise the way advisor commissions are managed and paid. As the first luxury hotel brand to adopt the platform, Rocco Forte Hotels has worked closely with Sion during its development, helping to shape a solution that addresses many long-standing cha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/rocco-forte-hotels-partners-with-sion-to-help-transform-travel-advisor-commission-payments/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/rocco-forte-hotels-partners-with-sion-to-help-transform-travel-advisor-commission-payments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HolidayMakers Warned to Brace for Higher Costs, Delays and new EU border system]]></title><description><![CDATA[With just under two weeks till the school holidays, sector experts are warning families and other passengers alike to expect increased uncertainty around international air travel this summer as global tensions, economic pressures, new EU border system and residual fuel price volatility continue to impact global aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/holidaymakers-warned-to-brace-for-higher-costs-delays-and-new-eu-border-system/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/holidaymakers-warned-to-brace-for-higher-costs-delays-and-new-eu-border-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holiday Extras launches free Bag Check tool to help travellers avoid surprise airline fees]]></title><description><![CDATA[New comparison tool covers 20 airlines and shows in seconds what you will really pay for cabin bags, hold luggage, seat selection and sitting together as a family.Holiday Extras has launched Bag Check, a free online tool that lets travellers see at a glance exactly what any of the UK&rsquo;s 20 most popular airlines will charge them for luggage and seat selection before they book.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/holiday-extras-launches-free-bag-check-tool-to-help-travellers-avoid-surprise-airline-fees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/holiday-extras-launches-free-bag-check-tool-to-help-travellers-avoid-surprise-airline-fees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIFT and GO7 back airline-controlled virtual interlining as new model for African connectivity]]></title><description><![CDATA[GO7, the growth platform for airlines, has named South African carrier LIFT among the first to implement its Orchestrated Virtual Interlining (OVI) solution, with the airline calling for wider industry adoption as a new path for connectivity in Africa.Set to go live within weeks, the integration is an early proof point for a new, airline-managed model of virtual interlining (VI) that closes the experience gap between traditional and virtual interline partnerships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/lift-and-go7-back-airline-controlled-virtual-interlining-as-new-model-for-african-connectivity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/lift-and-go7-back-airline-controlled-virtual-interlining-as-new-model-for-african-connectivity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The world's most liveable cities in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents explain what makes the top-ranked cities such enjoyable places to live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-worlds-most-liveable-cities-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:49:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-worlds-most-liveable-cities-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walk the Scottish coast that changed science]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's new Deep Time trail takes travellers into Earth's ancient past]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/walk-the-scottish-coast-that-changed-science/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:35:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/walk-the-scottish-coast-that-changed-science/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharon Coward to drive CTO’s digital transformation agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has appointed Sharon Coward as senior manager of digital transformation &amp; information technology. She previously served as interim administrator of the IT Department.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sharon-coward-to-drive-ctos-digital-transformation-agenda/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sharon-coward-to-drive-ctos-digital-transformation-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essential Digital Safety Tips for Business Travellers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A business trip these days often means carrying around much more than just a passport and a laptop bag. Company logins, expense applications, banking details, and enough cloud access to run half a department now travel in your jacket pocket. You hold all this information wherever you go.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/essential-digital-safety-tips-for-business-travellers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/essential-digital-safety-tips-for-business-travellers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The travellers hunting for cult sun cream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you buy sun cream to go on holiday or go on holiday to buy sun cream?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-travellers-hunting-for-cult-sun-cream/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-travellers-hunting-for-cult-sun-cream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travellers are stuffing their bags with sun cream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you buy sun cream to go on holiday or go on holiday to buy sun cream?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travellers-are-stuffing-their-bags-with-sun-cream/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:46:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travellers-are-stuffing-their-bags-with-sun-cream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Choice Hotels International Appoints Artificial Intelligence Leader Ali Keshavarz to Board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Choice Hotels International, Inc., one of the world&rsquo;s leading lodging franchisors, today announced the appointment of Ali Keshavarz, President and Chief Data &amp; Analytics Officer of CVS Health, to its Board of Directors.&ldquo;Ali is a highly accomplished leader whose experience and expertise in artificial intelligence will further strengthen our Board as we advance Choice Hotels International&rsquo;s long-term growth strategy and continue creating value for our franchise owners, guests]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/choice-hotels-international-appoints-artificial-intelligence-leader-ali-keshavarz-to-board/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/choice-hotels-international-appoints-artificial-intelligence-leader-ali-keshavarz-to-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pan Am Selects IBS Software to Power Loyalty Program for Its Return to the Skies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pan American World Airways &reg; one of aviation&rsquo;s most iconic brands, has partnered with IBS Software, a leading AI-native product company in the travel technology sector, selecting its iLoyal platform to power the company&rsquo;s loyalty program as it prepares to re-enter commercial aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/pan-am-selects-ibs-software-to-power-loyalty-program-for-its-return-to-the-skies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/pan-am-selects-ibs-software-to-power-loyalty-program-for-its-return-to-the-skies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The view that inspired 'America the Beautiful']]></title><description><![CDATA[All Americans know this patriotic anthem, but few know what inspired it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-view-that-inspired-america-the-beautiful/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:46:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-view-that-inspired-america-the-beautiful/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corendon Airlines strengthens digital transformation at airports with new self-service kiosks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corendon Airlines offers passengers a faster, more convenient and contactless travel experience with the introduction of new airport self-check-in kiosks. Passengers can easily complete processes such as check-in, seat selection, ancillary service payments and baggage drop through the kiosks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/corendon-airlines-strengthens-digital-transformation-at-airports-with-new-self-service-kiosks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/corendon-airlines-strengthens-digital-transformation-at-airports-with-new-self-service-kiosks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A sweet bun so good it inspired a national holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poland's berry-filled baked obsession takes the nation by storm each summer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-sweet-bun-so-good-it-inspired-a-national-holiday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:38:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-sweet-bun-so-good-it-inspired-a-national-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TRAVELSOFT BRINGS TRAVELPORT AIRLINE CONTENT TO 400+ AGENCIES VIA ORCHESTRA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travelport, an intelligent travel infrastructure company that powers travel bookings for millions of travelers worldwide, and Travelsoft, a leading travel technology Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company, have announced the successful integration of Travelport&rsquo;s Trip Services API platform via Orchestra, the Transport Hub across the Travelsoft Group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travelsoft-brings-travelport-airline-content-to-400-agencies-via-orchestra/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travelsoft-brings-travelport-airline-content-to-400-agencies-via-orchestra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is the World Cup ranch craze real or hype?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overseas visitors are suddenly going mad for the US's most humble condiment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/is-the-world-cup-ranch-craze-real-or-hype/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/is-the-world-cup-ranch-craze-real-or-hype/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is World Cup ranch craze real or hype?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overseas visitors are suddenly going mad for the US's most humble condiment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/is-world-cup-ranch-craze-real-or-hype/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:34:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/is-world-cup-ranch-craze-real-or-hype/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARBITRIP AND EL AL AIRLINES ANNOUNCE FIRST OF ITS KIND TRAVEL BOOKING PARTNERSHIP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arbitrip, a leading travel technology platform transforming hotel booking through advanced AI, exclusive pricing, and elevated customer service, today announces a landmark partnership with El Al Airlines. Together, the companies are introducing a new model for airline-integrated travel booking: a fully white-labelled hotel platform embedded directly within El Al&rsquo;s digital ecosystem, designed to deliver a seamless, personalized, and value-driven experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/arbitrip-and-el-al-airlines-announce-first-of-its-kind-travel-booking-partnership/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/arbitrip-and-el-al-airlines-announce-first-of-its-kind-travel-booking-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Discovery, Live Flight Tracking and More Ways to Save This Summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skyscanner, a global leader in travel, today launches new beta tools and updated product features, in response to changing traveller needs.<br />
Every month, Skyscanner helps more than 160 million travellers worldwide explore and compare flights, accommodation and car hire options. In 2026, the company has continued to innovate across its app and website, experimenting with new traveller tools and building smarter features designed to make discovering and planning the perfect trip easier and more bud]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ai-discovery-live-flight-tracking-and-more-ways-to-save-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ai-discovery-live-flight-tracking-and-more-ways-to-save-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Sweden: The US's long-lost 'secret' colony]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite being virtually unheard of, it played a pivotal role in founding the US]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/new-sweden-the-uss-long-lost-secret-colony/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:57:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/new-sweden-the-uss-long-lost-secret-colony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visa redefines its role in travel with the global expansion of Visa Destinations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today announced the expansion of Visa Destinations, a passion-led travel platform live in 10 major locations around the world, as the company redefines its role in the rapidly growing experience-driven travel economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/visa-redefines-its-role-in-travel-with-the-global-expansion-of-visa-destinations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/visa-redefines-its-role-in-travel-with-the-global-expansion-of-visa-destinations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sun Group picks Amadeus to run seamless loyalty across business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powered by Amadeus Loyalty and Rewards, a modular platform to support airlines and loyalty programs across evolving needs, Sun Signature brings together aviation, hospitality, entertainment, healthcare, real estate, and banking under a single loyalty account]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sun-group-picks-amadeus-to-run-seamless-loyalty-across-business/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sun-group-picks-amadeus-to-run-seamless-loyalty-across-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sun Group picks Amadeus technology to run loyalty across its entire business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sun Group has successfully launched Sun Signature, Vietnam&rsquo;s first fully integrated loyalty program. Powered by Amadeus Loyalty and Rewards, a modular platform to support airlines and loyalty programs across evolving needs, Sun Signature brings together aviation, hospitality, entertainment, healthcare, real estate, and banking under a single loyalty account &mdash; setting a new benchmark for customer engagement in the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sun-group-picks-amadeus-technology-to-run-loyalty-across-its-entire-business/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sun-group-picks-amadeus-technology-to-run-loyalty-across-its-entire-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PPHE Hotel Group reimagines the digital guest experience across 17 European hotels]]></title><description><![CDATA[PPHE Hotel Group, the international hospitality real estate group which develops, owns and operates a multi-brand portfolio of hotels and resorts, has expanded its digital transformation strategy through a landmark partnership with Hudini. The agreement will see PPHE use Hudini&rsquo;s integrated technology solutions across 17 of its European properties, supporting the group&rsquo;s wider ambition to enhance service delivery, empower hotel teams and drive operational excellence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/pphe-hotel-group-reimagines-the-digital-guest-experience-across-17-european-hotels/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/pphe-hotel-group-reimagines-the-digital-guest-experience-across-17-european-hotels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A third of holidaymakers report increase in social media travel scams over the last year]]></title><description><![CDATA[A third (34%) of holidaymakers have seen an increase in potentially fraudulent travel content on social media over the last 12 months, according to new research from global payment service provider, emerchantpay.&nbsp;<br />
With fraudsters embracing new technologies, such as AI, scams are becoming more convincing &ndash; during the peak travel season, Brits could see themselves increasing targeting by fraud attempts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-third-of-holidaymakers-report-increase-in-social-media-travel-scams-over-the-last-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-third-of-holidaymakers-report-increase-in-social-media-travel-scams-over-the-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI-Enhanced Hotel Photos: One in Five Images on Booking Platforms Shows Signs of AI Manipulation]]></title><description><![CDATA[One in five hotel photos on major booking platforms shows indicators of being AI-generated or AI-enhanced. That is the finding of an analysis of 25,550 images used by hotels to advertise their rooms, facilities, restaurants and amenities. The study was conducted by Berlin-based marketing agency ABCD Agency in partnership with German forensic AI verification provider ContentGuard.me.Hotel photos are one of the most decisive factors when booking accommodation online. Yet there are growing signs th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ai-enhanced-hotel-photos-one-in-five-images-on-booking-platforms-shows-signs-of-ai-manipulation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ai-enhanced-hotel-photos-one-in-five-images-on-booking-platforms-shows-signs-of-ai-manipulation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s Shaping Global Summer Travel in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[RateGain Travel Technologies Limited, a global leader in AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced the latest summer travel insights from its subsidiary, Sojern, the AI-powered travel platform built on the world&rsquo;s largest source of travel intent data.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/whats-shaping-global-summer-travel-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/whats-shaping-global-summer-travel-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business Travel Show Europe: Reducing uncertainty is becoming business travel’s biggest opportunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence dominated the agenda at Business Travel Show Europe, but it wasn&rsquo;t the conference&rsquo;s defining message.<br />
Across three days of discussions covering technology, travel management, procurement, supplier relationships, traveller safety and geopolitical uncertainty, a more fundamental theme consistently emerged.<br />
Reducing uncertainty is becoming business travel&rsquo;s next competitive advantage.<br />
Whether speakers were discussing AI, travel policy, supplier partnerships]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/business-travel-show-europe-reducing-uncertainty-is-becoming-business-travels-biggest-opportunity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/business-travel-show-europe-reducing-uncertainty-is-becoming-business-travels-biggest-opportunity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trip.com Group Reveals What Travellers Want This Summer: Shorter Trips and Cooler Escapes]]></title><description><![CDATA[2026 is fast shaping to be another record year of travel, as jetsetters seek to tick off their holiday checklists and fulfil their wanderlust. Looking back at the first half of 2026, Trip.com Group found that users from Mainland China, the United Kingdom and Malaysia were the most avid about clocking their miles, travelling up to 2,800km on average, which is equivalent to the distance between Beijing and Manila, or London and Tenerife.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tripcom-group-reveals-what-travellers-want-this-summer-shorter-trips-and-cooler-escapes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tripcom-group-reveals-what-travellers-want-this-summer-shorter-trips-and-cooler-escapes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On Sundays, this village is closed to tourists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of 'Asia's cleanest village' say Sundays are for worship]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/on-sundays-this-village-is-closed-to-tourists/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:17:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/on-sundays-this-village-is-closed-to-tourists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PPDS brings modern luxury and limitless entertainment to historic five star Bellevue Syrene hotel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delivering modern luxuries to the 18th century hotel in Sorrento, Philips MediaSuite TVs with cast built in are now bringing seamless access to millions of movies, TV shows, games, and streaming apps to guests at one of Italy&rsquo;s most prestigious and exquisite hospitality destinations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ppds-brings-modern-luxury-and-limitless-entertainment-to-historic-five-star-bellevue-syrene-hotel/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ppds-brings-modern-luxury-and-limitless-entertainment-to-historic-five-star-bellevue-syrene-hotel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[XLSMART and Tencent Cloud Successfully Complete Large-Scale AI-Driven Cloud Transformation Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, has successfully assisted leading Indonesian telecom operator XLSMART in completing a large-scale public cloud migration transformation project. The transformation was driven by XLSMART&rsquo;s long-term digital modernization strategy, with Tencent Cloud serving as the strategic cloud technology partner. Spanning four and a half months, the project marks a pioneering industry practice of leveraging artificial intelligence (A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/xlsmart-and-tencent-cloud-successfully-complete-large-scale-ai-driven-cloud-transformation-project/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/xlsmart-and-tencent-cloud-successfully-complete-large-scale-ai-driven-cloud-transformation-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VAIRO JOINS ADVANTAGE TRAVEL PARTNERSHIP’S SUPPLIER PARTNER NETWORK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advantage Travel Partnership has welcomed Vairo to its growing supplier partner network, providing members with access to an innovative platform designed to modernise and automate offline booking workflows for travel management companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/vairo-joins-advantage-travel-partnerships-supplier-partner-network/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/vairo-joins-advantage-travel-partnerships-supplier-partner-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The US that World Cup fans didn't expect to love]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travellers are discovering aspects of American culture rarely portrayed in films]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-us-that-world-cup-fans-didnt-expect-to-love/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:27:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-us-that-world-cup-fans-didnt-expect-to-love/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arcube and ImpersonAlly win TravelTech Show Trailblazer Awards 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arcube and ImpersonAlly are the winners of this year&rsquo;s TravelTech Show Trailblazer Awards&#8239;2026, which took place this morning after a fierce &lsquo;Dragons&rsquo; Den&rsquo; style showcase of travel technology innovation.&#8239;&#8239;<br />
Based in Manchester, Arcube is a travel-tech platform giving airlines access to 16+ ancillary products through a single integration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/arcube-and-impersonally-win-traveltech-show-trailblazer-awards-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/arcube-and-impersonally-win-traveltech-show-trailblazer-awards-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agoda rolls out suite of new features focused on real-time updates and smarter trip planning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Digital travel platform Agoda today announced a series of new features designed to help travelers plan and manage their trips with greater confidence. The latest updates include real-time flight visibility, an enhanced hotel browser, and AI-powered tools that make choosing the right property faster and more intuitive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/agoda-rolls-out-suite-of-new-features-focused-on-real-time-updates-and-smarter-trip-planning/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/agoda-rolls-out-suite-of-new-features-focused-on-real-time-updates-and-smarter-trip-planning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Vietnam is Redrawing the Southeast Asian Tourism Map]]></title><description><![CDATA[Digital travel platform Agoda has recorded close to a 50% year-on-year rise in international accommodation searches into Vietnam in 2025. The data points to a destination that has moved decisively up travelers&rsquo; shortlists, likely fueled by a combination of policy reform, improved air access, and infrastructure investment that is reshaping how the world thinks about Vietnam as a place to visit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-vietnam-is-redrawing-the-southeast-asian-tourism-map/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-vietnam-is-redrawing-the-southeast-asian-tourism-map/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ard&egrave;che: France's stunning outdoor playground]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has deep ravines, towering mountains and more than 6,000km of bike trails]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-ardegraveche-frances-stunning-outdoor-playground/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:19:17 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-ardegraveche-frances-stunning-outdoor-playground/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[36% of loyal travelers would switch brands because of AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Accenture&rsquo;s latest Consumer Pulse Research, featured in the report &ldquo;Talk to My AI Agent,&rdquo; offers insights into consumer readiness for AI agents and implications for brand value. This media alert focuses on the travel sample (2,999 respondents).KEY FINDINGS:<br />
A shift is underway in travel, and it is not just about AI-powered trip planning. Travelers are increasingly willing to let AI agents influence, negotiate and even make booking decisions on their behalf, potentially reshapin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/36-of-loyal-travelers-would-switch-brands-because-of-ai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/36-of-loyal-travelers-would-switch-brands-because-of-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United Airlines and DIRECTV Team Up to Stream Live TV - Including Live Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[United Airlines and DIRECTV are teaming up to enable passengers to watch live streaming TV on Starlink-enabled, United seatback screens through July 20, which will allow soccer fans to catch all the action from the summer&rsquo;s biggest sports tournament through the last match on as many as 150 Starlink-enabled aircraft thanks to the world&rsquo;s fastest, most reliable inflight Wi-Fi service.Through DIRECTV and BBC, United customers on these aircraft have free access to more than a dozen live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/united-airlines-and-directv-team-up-to-stream-live-tv-including-live-sports/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/united-airlines-and-directv-team-up-to-stream-live-tv-including-live-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamaica Tourism 3.0: From Visitor Economy to AI-Enabled National Development Platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamaica&rsquo;s Tourism 3.0 agenda marks a decisive shift in how the country defines tourism success. Under Minister Edmund Bartlett&rsquo;s new framework, tourism is no longer being positioned only as an arrivals-driven industry, but as a national economic platform designed to strengthen local ownership, modernize regulation, expand workforce capability and retain more value inside Jamaica.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/jamaica-tourism-30-from-visitor-economy-to-ai-enabled-national-development-platform/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/jamaica-tourism-30-from-visitor-economy-to-ai-enabled-national-development-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Aviation cybersecurity is no longer just a technology challenge”]]></title><description><![CDATA[ACI Europe Director General Olivier Jankovec recently warned of the growing threat posed by AI-enabled cyberattacks in aviation, bringing into focus a challenge the industry can no longer defer.&nbsp; OneReg, the aviation compliance and safety software platform, says the response requires airports to think differently &ndash; not just about their individual defences, but about how the sector reduces systemic vulnerability.Carly Waddleton, Chief Operating Officer and Co-founder at OneReg, identif]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/aviation-cybersecurity-is-no-longer-just-a-technology-challenge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/aviation-cybersecurity-is-no-longer-just-a-technology-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Czech AI Startup Flae Robotics Expands into Germany and Austria Following UK Launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Czech technology startup Flae Robotics, the company behind AI receptionist BE-A, is accelerating its European expansion with its entry into Germany and Austria. The move follows successful deployments in Czech hotels and a recent UK launch, as the company sets its sights on the hospitality market in the DACH region.BE-A is a front-office operating system for modern hotels. The AI platform automates routine guest communication and front-office workflows - from guest questions and requests to rese]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/czech-ai-startup-flae-robotics-expands-into-germany-and-austria-following-uk-launch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/czech-ai-startup-flae-robotics-expands-into-germany-and-austria-following-uk-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Effective governance key enabler to scale AI across corporate travel finds new Amadeus report]]></title><description><![CDATA[By automating repetitive tasks such as handling policy queries, approvals, and disruption management, new AI-powered solutions can free travel managers to focus on forecasting, risk management, and wellbeing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/effective-governance-key-enabler-to-scale-ai-across-corporate-travel-finds-new-amadeus-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/effective-governance-key-enabler-to-scale-ai-across-corporate-travel-finds-new-amadeus-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AirHelp app hits one million users as travellers switch from airline channels to independent flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[AirHelp, the world&rsquo;s leading air passenger rights platform, today announced that its independent flight tracking app has reached one million users in just 12 months &ndash; a milestone that reflects a fundamental shift in how travellers manage disruption.As airlines continue to face challenges in real-time communication, passengers are increasingly seeking independent data to track flights, monitor disruptions and protect their schedules.Over the past year, app users conducted more than fi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/airhelp-app-hits-one-million-users-as-travellers-switch-from-airline-channels-to-independent-flight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/airhelp-app-hits-one-million-users-as-travellers-switch-from-airline-channels-to-independent-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A British etiquette expert's tips on hotel manners]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's a surprisingly simple way to get better treatment at a hotel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-british-etiquette-experts-tips-on-hotel-manners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:32:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-british-etiquette-experts-tips-on-hotel-manners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI, identity and demand shifts take center stage as industry leaders confront a fast‑changing travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Day 2 at Phocuswright Europe opened with a clear message: the forces reshaping travel are accelerating, and the industry must adapt with equal speed. From AI&#8209;driven distribution battles to digital identity pilots, shifting demand patterns and new expectations for loyalty, the day delivered a steady stream of insight, debate and practical direction for the year ahead.Travel demand stays resilient as AI reshapes the path to purchase]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ai-identity-and-demand-shifts-take-center-stage-as-industry-leaders-confront-a-fastchanging-travel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ai-identity-and-demand-shifts-take-center-stage-as-industry-leaders-confront-a-fastchanging-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LAB7 Backs CONIX.AI to Advance Automated Building Code Compliance Validation]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAB7, the venture building arm of Aramco, has backed CONIX.AI, a Saudi-based technology startup developing AI-powered architectural design and regulatory compliance solutions. Through this partnership, LAB7&rsquo;s award-winning B2Code engine will be integrated into CONIX.AI&rsquo;s regulatory compliance platform, E-Comply, and will help strengthen its ability to deliver end-to-end solutions for engineering offices, developers, and government entities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/lab7-backs-conixai-to-advance-automated-building-code-compliance-validation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/lab7-backs-conixai-to-advance-automated-building-code-compliance-validation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mews named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mews, the operating system for hospitality, has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Revenue Management Systems in Hospitality 2026 Vendor Assessment (doc # US53542126, June 2026).According to the IDC MarketScape, &ldquo;Hospitality operators should consider Mews if they are seeking a unified architecture and are prioritizing a unified PMS-RMS-BI workflow, high-frequency automated pricing, and a roadmap toward total guest revenue optimization within a single ecosystem.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/mews-named-a-leader-in-the-idc-marketscape/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/mews-named-a-leader-in-the-idc-marketscape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spalba Appoints Rahul Sharma to Lead Mumbai Operations Amid Expansion Push]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spalba, Asia&rsquo;s first immersive experience-led events infrastructure platform, has appointed Rahul Sharma as Branch Head for Mumbai as it strengthens its presence in one of the country&rsquo;s most strategic markets for events, entertainment, and brand experiences.In his new role, Rahul will lead Spalba&rsquo;s Mumbai operations, focusing on business expansion, client acquisition, strategic partnerships, and team building. He will work closely with brands, agencies, venues, and corporate cl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/spalba-appoints-rahul-sharma-to-lead-mumbai-operations-amid-expansion-push/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/spalba-appoints-rahul-sharma-to-lead-mumbai-operations-amid-expansion-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Economic Forum and Tencent Cloud Collaborate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, today announced that it is collaborating with the World Economic Forum&rsquo;s Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as &ldquo;Summer Davos.&rdquo; The event will bring together more than 1,700 global leaders in Dalian, China, from June 23 to 25, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/world-economic-forum-and-tencent-cloud-collaborate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/world-economic-forum-and-tencent-cloud-collaborate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United Accelerates Starlink Wi-Fi Rollout with First Widebody Transatlantic Flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[United is accelerating the rollout of fast, free Starlink Wi-Fi for MileagePlus members as United flight 14 is set to depart Newark/New York for London this evening aboard a Boeing 777-200, marking the airline&rsquo;s first transatlantic widebody customer flight equipped with Starlink and the first of nearly 60 United widebody aircraft expected to have Starlink this year. United expects to have its entire widebody fleet outfitted by next summer as the airline expands Starlink&rsquo;s high-speed,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/united-accelerates-starlink-wi-fi-rollout-with-first-widebody-transatlantic-flight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/united-accelerates-starlink-wi-fi-rollout-with-first-widebody-transatlantic-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travelsoft Pay partners with Checkout.com to strengthen global travel payment orchestration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travelsoft Pay (&ldquo;TSPay&rdquo;), the payment orchestration and issuing division of Travelsoft Group, today announced a strategic partnership with Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments provider, to enhance payment performance and simplify global payment connectivity for travel businesses across its ecosystem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travelsoft-pay-partners-with-checkoutcom-to-strengthen-global-travel-payment-orchestration/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travelsoft-pay-partners-with-checkoutcom-to-strengthen-global-travel-payment-orchestration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The hidden Edo-era bathhouse that embodies Tokyo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shedding your clothes here is the most "Tokyo" experience travellers can have]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-hidden-edo-era-bathhouse-that-embodies-tokyo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:37:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-hidden-edo-era-bathhouse-that-embodies-tokyo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duetto and Triptease Launch Integration to Automate Marketing Activity Based on Occupancy.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duetto, a leading provider of revenue and profit software for hotels, today announced a new integration with Triptease, a data marketing platform for hotels. The new tool, Auto Date Boost, automatically adjusts paid marketing spend when occupancy forecasts change, eliminating manual coordination between revenue and marketing teams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/duetto-and-triptease-launch-integration-to-automate-marketing-activity-based-on-occupancy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/duetto-and-triptease-launch-integration-to-automate-marketing-activity-based-on-occupancy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RateGain accelerates European expansion with a doubled commercial team]]></title><description><![CDATA[RateGain Travel Technologies Limited, a global provider of AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced the next phase of its European expansion, with the region contributing 31.6% of the company&rsquo;s total FY2025 revenue. Driven by growing demand for AI-powered commercial solutions, RateGain has more than doubled its commercial team in Europe and is increasing investments across key markets to accelerate growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/rategain-accelerates-european-expansion-with-a-doubled-commercial-team/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/rategain-accelerates-european-expansion-with-a-doubled-commercial-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GRAND MILLENNIUM HOTEL DUBAI INTRODUCES ZAYA: Dubai’s First Hotel AI Influencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai has made history as the first hotel in Dubai to launch its own AI influencer. Her name is Zaya, and she is unlike anything the city&rsquo;s hospitality scene has seen before. Not a chatbot, not a virtual assistant, not an algorithm answering queries&mdash;Zaya is a fully realised AI persona whose sole purpose is to live, explore, and share the Grand Millennium Dubai experience with the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/grand-millennium-hotel-dubai-introduces-zaya-dubais-first-hotel-ai-influencer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/grand-millennium-hotel-dubai-introduces-zaya-dubais-first-hotel-ai-influencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon etiquette for first-time visitors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four rules every traveller to Wimbledon should know before they go]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/wimbledon-etiquette-for-first-time-visitors/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:50:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/wimbledon-etiquette-for-first-time-visitors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mews named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Revenue Management Systems in Hospitality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mews, the operating system for hospitality, has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Revenue Management Systems in Hospitality 2026 Vendor Assessment (doc # US53542126, June 2026).According to the IDC MarketScape, &ldquo;Hospitality operators should consider Mews if they are seeking a unified architecture and are prioritizing a unified PMS-RMS-BI workflow, high-frequency automated pricing, and a roadmap toward total guest revenue optimization within a single ecosystem.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/mews-named-a-leader-in-the-idc-marketscape-for-worldwide-revenue-management-systems-in-hospitality/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/mews-named-a-leader-in-the-idc-marketscape-for-worldwide-revenue-management-systems-in-hospitality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The World Cup fans finding joy at every price]]></title><description><![CDATA[The surprising ways supporters are making the World Cup costs work]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-world-cup-fans-finding-joy-at-every-price/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:51:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-world-cup-fans-finding-joy-at-every-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RMS partners with SUNY Niagara to prepare  tech-ready hospitality graduates]]></title><description><![CDATA[RMS, a leading global hospitality technology platform, has partnered with SUNY Niagara&rsquo;s Hospitality Management Program to provide students with hands-on experience using industry-leading property management technology.As part of the partnership, students studying at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI), a division of SUNY Niagara, will use the RMS platform throughout their Hospitality Management degree, gaining practical experience across key hotel operations including reservations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/rms-partners-with-suny-niagara-to-prepare-tech-ready-hospitality-graduates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/rms-partners-with-suny-niagara-to-prepare-tech-ready-hospitality-graduates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Luggage Storage App 2026: Stasher vs Bounce vs Radical vs LuggageHero]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four apps, one job: hold your bags between a checkout and a train. On the surface, Stasher, Bounce, Radical Storage and LuggageHero look interchangeable. You book a drop-off point in an app, hand your bags to a partner shop, hotel or caf&eacute;, and collect them later. The real differences sit one layer down, in how each one charges you, how much guarantee cover comes bundled in, and how fast you can reach a human when a partner&rsquo;s shutter is down at the worst moment. Those three things de]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/best-luggage-storage-app-2026-stasher-vs-bounce-vs-radical-vs-luggagehero/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/best-luggage-storage-app-2026-stasher-vs-bounce-vs-radical-vs-luggagehero/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new operating system for travel takes shape at Phocuswright Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phocuswright Europe opened this week with a clear message: AI is no longer a side conversation, it is the gravitational centre of travel&rsquo;s next era.&nbsp; Across the main stage, speakers warned that the industry&rsquo;s economics, interfaces and power structures are shifting faster than many companies can adapt.OAG CEO says travel&rsquo;s next operating system will be built on &ldquo;trusted intelligence&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-new-operating-system-for-travel-takes-shape-at-phocuswright-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-new-operating-system-for-travel-takes-shape-at-phocuswright-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PARTNERS WITH AMAZON WEB SERVICES (AWS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southwest Airlines Co. is partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its preferred cloud provider to modernize its technology foundation and evolve how the airline operates, builds, and is able to serve its Customers. As part of this partnership, Southwest will transition from a largely on-premises environment to a cloud-based, AI- and agent-enabled architecture on AWS by 2028&mdash;laying the foundation to operate with greater speed, flexibility, and reliability to support the business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/southwest-airlines-partners-with-amazon-web-services-aws/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/southwest-airlines-partners-with-amazon-web-services-aws/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Otherwander Soho selects Apaleo to power fully digital pod hotel concept]]></title><description><![CDATA[Otherwander Soho, the newly opened 566-pod hotel in central London, has selected Apaleo, the API-first property management platform, to power its fully digitised guest journey and highly streamlined operating model.Opened on 1 June 2026 at 92 Dean Street in the heart of Soho, Otherwander Soho has built its technology ecosystem around interoperability, automation and real-time data flow. Rather than placing the property management system (PMS) at the centre of operations, the hotel has adopted a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/otherwander-soho-selects-apaleo-to-power-fully-digital-pod-hotel-concept/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/otherwander-soho-selects-apaleo-to-power-fully-digital-pod-hotel-concept/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IDeaS Sees Rapid Adoption of Commercial Strategy Solutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[IDeaS, a SAS company and the world&rsquo;s leading provider of AI-powered hospitality revenue management software, today announced significant momentum in the adoption of its broader commercial strategy solutions, highlighting a growing industry shift toward connected decision-making that extends well beyond traditional revenue management.The announcement comes as hotel organizations face increasing pressure to navigate market volatility, staffing constraints, evolving traveler demand patterns,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ideas-sees-rapid-adoption-of-commercial-strategy-solutions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ideas-sees-rapid-adoption-of-commercial-strategy-solutions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GoNexus Group Launches Sports &amp; Live Events Vertical via Strategic Partnership With TicketNetwork]]></title><description><![CDATA[GoNexus Group, a leading experiences and mobility travel group, has announced a strategic partnership with TicketNetwork, a live-event ticketing technology and marketplace distribution company, to launch a new Sports &amp; Live Events vertical within NexusCube, its B2B travel marketplace.<br />
The agreement represents a significant milestone in GoNexus Group&rsquo;s evolution, expanding its portfolio beyond traditional travel products and reinforcing its strategy to diversify revenue streams and stre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/gonexus-group-launches-sports-amp-live-events-vertical-via-strategic-partnership-with-ticketnetwork/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/gonexus-group-launches-sports-amp-live-events-vertical-via-strategic-partnership-with-ticketnetwork/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Trends Podcast Summit V3 Reveals First Speakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Travel Trends Podcast today announced that its Virtual Summit V3 has expanded capacity to 2,500 free registrations, driven by overwhelming support from partners across the global travel industry.Taking place October 28 &amp; 29, 2026, the Travel Trends Podcast Virtual Summit V3 will bring together travel leaders, innovators, technology pioneers, destination marketers, advisors, operators, and hospitality professionals to explore the future of travel through this year&rsquo;s theme: Beyond AI]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travel-trends-podcast-summit-v3-reveals-first-speakers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travel-trends-podcast-summit-v3-reveals-first-speakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[H10 Hotels elevates the guest experience with the launch of its new mobile app]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the aim of adapting its services to the demands of the digital environment and continuing to enhance guest satisfaction, H10 Hotels has announced the official launch of its new mobile app. This revamped digital tool transforms the way guests interact with the group&rsquo;s properties, delivering an improved customer experience by providing direct and easy access to hotel services.<br />
The new app has been developed to cover the three key stages of the travel cycle: before travelling to the dest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/h10-hotels-elevates-the-guest-experience-with-the-launch-of-its-new-mobile-app/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/h10-hotels-elevates-the-guest-experience-with-the-launch-of-its-new-mobile-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Valencia came to host this summer's Gay Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's become one of Europe's most LGBTQ+-friendly destinations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-valencia-came-to-host-this-summers-gay-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:49:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-valencia-came-to-host-this-summers-gay-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The world's largest mammal migration is in Zambia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each autumn, Zambia's skies fill with millions of bats]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-worlds-largest-mammal-migration-is-in-zambia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:22:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-worlds-largest-mammal-migration-is-in-zambia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Meta's AI glasses get wrong for travellers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wearable AI could change travel. A Paris test showed the trade-offs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/what-metas-ai-glasses-get-wrong-for-travellers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:34:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/what-metas-ai-glasses-get-wrong-for-travellers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'wild' 84-year-old living on a remote island]]></title><description><![CDATA[She's a snake-wrangling, knife-wielding naturalist living off the land]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-wild-84-year-old-living-on-a-remote-island/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:42:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-wild-84-year-old-living-on-a-remote-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WTM London elevates its tech offering with the launch of WTM Travel Tech]]></title><description><![CDATA[WTM London, the world&rsquo;s most influential travel and tourism event, is launching WTM Travel Tech for 2026, a major co-located event intended to capitalise on not only the importance of technology in travel but also the growing number of exhibitors, buyers and visitors interested in technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/wtm-london-elevates-its-tech-offering-with-the-launch-of-wtm-travel-tech/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/wtm-london-elevates-its-tech-offering-with-the-launch-of-wtm-travel-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ Expands Partnership with Mews]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mews, the operating system for hospitality, has been selected as a preferred property management system (PMS) partner for Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), expanding its existing collaboration beyond Europe into additional regions including the Americas and APAC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/small-luxury-hotels-of-the-world-expands-partnership-with-mews/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/small-luxury-hotels-of-the-world-expands-partnership-with-mews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The sites fighting to be removed from Unesco]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Heritage status can make places famous. So why do some want out?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-sites-fighting-to-be-removed-from-unesco/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:38:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-sites-fighting-to-be-removed-from-unesco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Tech supports new effort to stop dominant platforms from steering consumer choice]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bipartisan group of Senators is reintroducing the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA).&nbsp; The legislation is designed to promote fair competition in digital marketplaces by preventing dominant online gatekeepers from steering consumers toward their own products and services.&nbsp; It applies only to a small number of the largest platforms with at least $175 billion in annual revenue and significant U.S. user reach.&nbsp; Enforcement is carried out by the Department of Justice,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travel-tech-supports-new-effort-to-stop-dominant-platforms-from-steering-consumer-choice/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travel-tech-supports-new-effort-to-stop-dominant-platforms-from-steering-consumer-choice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The travel funnel is collapsing: Inside the rise of AI agents]]></title><description><![CDATA[For two decades, the structure of the travel industry remained remarkably stable.Travelers searched, compared, booked and experienced in a linear funnel shaped by search engines, OTAs, metasearch platforms and increasingly sophisticated digital marketing systems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-travel-funnel-is-collapsing-inside-the-rise-of-ai-agents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-travel-funnel-is-collapsing-inside-the-rise-of-ai-agents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Otto Aerospace Advances the Phantom 3500 Program with FAA Certification Basis Milestone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Otto Aerospace has announced a major regulatory milestone for its flagship Phantom 3500 program: closure of the G-1 Issue Paper, which establishes the aircraft&rsquo;s Certification Basis with the Federal Aviation Administration under 14 CFR Part 23.Finalization of the G-1 Issue Paper marks a major step in the Phantom 3500 program by clearly establishing the regulatory framework for type certification.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/otto-aerospace-advances-the-phantom-3500-program-with-faa-certification-basis-milestone/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/otto-aerospace-advances-the-phantom-3500-program-with-faa-certification-basis-milestone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electra Unveils Turbo-Electric Aircraft Concept for Next-Generation Airliner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Electra, the global leader in hybrid-electric aviation, today unveiled a new conceptual aircraft design for next-generation airliners developed as part of NASA&rsquo;s Advanced Aircraft Concepts for Environmental Sustainability (AACES) 2050 program. The study explores how targeted electrification, advanced aerodynamics, and integrated airframe-propulsion design can transform the efficiency and competitiveness of aircraft with 100+ passengers by mid-century.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/electra-unveils-turbo-electric-aircraft-concept-for-next-generation-airliner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/electra-unveils-turbo-electric-aircraft-concept-for-next-generation-airliner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flix Launches Its ChatGPT App, Bringing Sustainable &amp; Affordable Travel Booking to Millions of Users]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flix, the global travel-tech company behind FlixBus and FlixTrain, today announced its integration with ChatGPT, enabling users to discover and plan bus and train journeys through natural conversation.<br />
With the integration, ChatGPT users can search for routes, compare travel options and seamlessly access Flix connections across Europe, North America, T&uuml;rkiye, South America and Asia-Pacific. The experience combines conversational AI with Flix&rsquo;s real-time travel network and booking plat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/flix-launches-its-chatgpt-app-bringing-sustainable-amp-affordable-travel-booking-to-millions-of-users/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/flix-launches-its-chatgpt-app-bringing-sustainable-amp-affordable-travel-booking-to-millions-of-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amadeus unveils new report exploring impact of AI in aviation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agentic AI is changing how airlines operate, poised to radically transform many functions, from e-commerce to operations and distribution]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/amadeus-unveils-new-report-exploring-impact-of-ai-in-aviation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/amadeus-unveils-new-report-exploring-impact-of-ai-in-aviation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghana Bets on Visa Liberalisation, Following a Playbook China Has Already Proven]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ghana has launched a new national e-visa platform while simultaneously waiving visa fees for travellers holding African passports, a move that positions the West African nation among the continent&rsquo;s most progressive advocates of travel liberalisation. The initiative introduces online visa processing, significantly reduces administrative friction and, perhaps most importantly, sends a clear signal that Ghana sees connectivity as an economic growth strategy rather than a border control exerc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ghana-bets-on-visa-liberalisation-following-a-playbook-china-has-already-proven/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ghana-bets-on-visa-liberalisation-following-a-playbook-china-has-already-proven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Queer Eye chef still dreams about these meals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Antoni Porowski is out to taste the world one meal at a time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-queer-eye-chef-still-dreams-about-these-meals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:22:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-queer-eye-chef-still-dreams-about-these-meals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mirai and STAAH integrate to drive a global strategic alliance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mirai, a leader in hotel distribution technology and direct booking optimization, and STAAH, the leading global platform in cloud-based hospitality distribution and booking solutions for all types of accommodation, have today announced a global strategic alliance. This collaboration takes shape through an advanced API integration designed to transform and optimize the way hotels manage their bookings, inventory and online distribution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/mirai-and-staah-integrate-to-drive-a-global-strategic-alliance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/mirai-and-staah-integrate-to-drive-a-global-strategic-alliance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SONIFI showcases how hotels can set a new standard with their guest technology and managed services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hospitality&rsquo;s largest global guest technology managed services provider, SONIFI, is unveiling its latest innovations at the annual Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) next week.<br />
Located in booth #1230 at the event, SONIFI will be showing how they help hotels transform basic must-have amenities like Wi-Fi, TV and telephony into a higher standard for their guests and their property.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sonifi-showcases-how-hotels-can-set-a-new-standard-with-their-guest-technology-and-managed-services/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sonifi-showcases-how-hotels-can-set-a-new-standard-with-their-guest-technology-and-managed-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rio positions itself as Latin America’s next AI capital as Web Summit opens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh from hosting the IATA AGM, Rio de Janeiro today opens Web Summit Rio, Latin America&rsquo;s largest technology event, with more than 30,000 founders, investors, executives and policymakers expected in the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/rio-positions-itself-as-latin-americas-next-ai-capital-as-web-summit-opens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/rio-positions-itself-as-latin-americas-next-ai-capital-as-web-summit-opens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TripWorks achieves OCTO certification]]></title><description><![CDATA[TripWorks, the AI- and business intelligence-powered booking and automation platform for tours, activities and attractions, today announced that it has achieved full OCTO certification.&nbsp; The certification confirms that TripWorks meets the open connectivity standard maintained by OCTO (Open Connectivity for Tours and Activities), the global non-profit that provides a shared API framework for the in-destination experiences sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tripworks-achieves-octo-certification/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tripworks-achieves-octo-certification/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Web Summit Rio Welcomes Record 40,287 Attendees and 1,572 Startups]]></title><description><![CDATA[Web Summit Rio 2026 is welcoming its biggest audience yet, with 40,287 attendees from over 100 countries, alongside a record-breaking 1,572 startups and 688 investors, kicking off the fourth edition of Web Summit Rio in Rio Centro.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/web-summit-rio-welcomes-record-40287-attendees-and-1572-startups/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/web-summit-rio-welcomes-record-40287-attendees-and-1572-startups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The world's five safest countries for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[What residents say life is really like in the world's most peaceful nations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-worlds-five-safest-countries-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:34:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-worlds-five-safest-countries-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holiday divers are helping save sharks in Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new diving course is turning turning tourists into ocean scientists]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/holiday-divers-are-helping-save-sharks-in-japan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:36:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/holiday-divers-are-helping-save-sharks-in-japan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WIZZ AIR DECLARES THE BEGINNING OF THE END FOR AIRPLANE MODE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, Wizz Air announces plans to roll out Starlink connectivity across its fleet in 2027, becoming the first European ultra-low-cost carrier to bring Starlink&rsquo;s advanced in-flight internet technology to millions of travellers.This announcement marks a significant milestone not only for Wizz Air, but for the evolution of affordable and always-connected air travel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/wizz-air-declares-the-beginning-of-the-end-for-airplane-mode/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/wizz-air-declares-the-beginning-of-the-end-for-airplane-mode/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IHG Hotels &amp; Resorts Advances Conversational AI Search Capabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[As people rapidly turn to AI to plan trips &ndash; now used by more than half of U.S. travelers* &ndash; IHG Hotels &amp; Resorts (IHG) is making it easier for them to find hotels and book their stays. IHG has launched an IHG app in ChatGPT, and will soon add AI-powered conversational search within IHG.com and the IHG One Rewards app.A New Way to Discover IHG in ChatGPT]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ihg-hotels-amp-resorts-advances-conversational-ai-search-capabilities/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ihg-hotels-amp-resorts-advances-conversational-ai-search-capabilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hilton Unveils New Workplace Research]]></title><description><![CDATA[As work becomes more digital, fast-paced and increasingly disconnected, a critical driver of workplace performance in every sector is being overlooked: human-led hospitality. Today, Hilton unveiled &ldquo;The Hospitality Mindset: A New Blueprint for Culture and Performance for Any Industry,&rdquo; a new report where workers overwhelmingly cite human-centered factors as the strongest drivers of productivity and satisfaction at work.The report combines new workforce research from Ipsos and Morning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hilton-unveils-new-workplace-research/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hilton-unveils-new-workplace-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why travellers are exploring Europe after dark]]></title><description><![CDATA[As temperatures soar across Europe, travellers are skipping the hottest hours]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-travellers-are-exploring-europe-after-dark/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-travellers-are-exploring-europe-after-dark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smart travellers are exploring Europe after dark]]></title><description><![CDATA[As temperatures soar across Europe, travellers are skipping the hottest hours]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/smart-travellers-are-exploring-europe-after-dark/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/smart-travellers-are-exploring-europe-after-dark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Siesta then fiesta: Enjoy Europe like the locals]]></title><description><![CDATA[As temperatures soar across Europe, travellers are skipping the hottest hours]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/siesta-then-fiesta-enjoy-europe-like-the-locals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:28:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/siesta-then-fiesta-enjoy-europe-like-the-locals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Net Zero at 35,000 Feet: Aviation’s Grand Plan Risks Becoming Trapped in Purgatory]]></title><description><![CDATA[For an industry often accused of moving too slowly on climate change, aviation has spent the better part of a decade doing something remarkable. It has aligned around a single destination.Net zero by 2050 is no longer seriously contested within commercial aviation. Airlines, airports, manufacturers, fuel producers, regulators and governments broadly agree on the objective. The challenge is no longer ambition. The challenge is execution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/net-zero-at-35000-feet-aviations-grand-plan-risks-becoming-trapped-in-purgatory/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/net-zero-at-35000-feet-aviations-grand-plan-risks-becoming-trapped-in-purgatory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SAF Production Volumes Still Disappointing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released estimates showing that global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production is expected to reach around 2.4 million tonnes in 2026, representing just 0.8% of aviation fuel use, at a cost to airlines of $4.3 billion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/saf-production-volumes-still-disappointing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/saf-production-volumes-still-disappointing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five new rules to travel smarter this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's what experts say you should consider before booking your summer holiday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/five-new-rules-to-travel-smarter-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/five-new-rules-to-travel-smarter-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raven launches the Customer Growth Index at the IATA AGM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raven, the aviation growth specialists, today launched the Customer Growth Index (CGI) at the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro: a single, comparable rating of the digital experience that wins or loses airline bookings. The CGI scores carriers on four measures of airlines&rsquo; digital estates - speed, accessibility, booking flow and AI findability - and ranks each one against a bespoke competitive set matched by both business model and geography. In practice, this means a low-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/raven-launches-the-customer-growth-index-at-the-iata-agm/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/raven-launches-the-customer-growth-index-at-the-iata-agm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why travellers are choosing holidays that hurt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Endurance events are becoming a new kind of travel goal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-travellers-are-choosing-holidays-that-hurt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-travellers-are-choosing-holidays-that-hurt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PANASONIC AVIONICS’ ASTROVA AND MODULAR INTERACTIVE TAKE OFF WITH AZERBAIJAN AIRLINES]]></title><description><![CDATA[Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics), the world&rsquo;s leading provider of in-flight engagement and connectivity (IFEC) solutions, today announced that its Astrova in-flight engagement (IFE) solution and its Modular Interactive (MI) platform have entered commercial service with Azerbaijan Airlines onboard the carrier&rsquo;s Airbus A320neo family fleet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/panasonic-avionics-astrova-and-modular-interactive-take-off-with-azerbaijan-airlines/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/panasonic-avionics-astrova-and-modular-interactive-take-off-with-azerbaijan-airlines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Tech’s initiative to accelerate and support the next generation of travel technology]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech) has hosted its latest Start&#8209;Up &amp; Investor Connect Webinar, where five early-stage founders presented a new generation of AI powered innovations designed to modernize how travel is planned, sold and experienced.&nbsp; Across the hour-long pitch session, one theme stood out; AI driven infrastructure is rapidly becoming the defining focus of early-stage travel tech.<br />
The session brought together a global group of travel-savvy angel and seed i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travel-techs-initiative-to-accelerate-and-support-the-next-generation-of-travel-technology/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travel-techs-initiative-to-accelerate-and-support-the-next-generation-of-travel-technology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conduit launches AI operational platform with agents purpose-built for hospitality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conduit, the AI coordination layer for hospitality operations, unveiled the next evolution of its platform, expanding its core automated guest messaging capabilities into an operational AI platform with a suite of pre-configured agents for guest support, sales, cleaning and owner communication.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/conduit-launches-ai-operational-platform-with-agents-purpose-built-for-hospitality/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/conduit-launches-ai-operational-platform-with-agents-purpose-built-for-hospitality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[InterLnkd launches NEXORA to help airlines sell ancillaries in the air]]></title><description><![CDATA[InterLnkd has today unveiled NEXORA, a curated ancillary stream that helps inflight connectivity partners turn onboard dwell time into a revenue opportunity &ndash; across both full inflight Wi-Fi and closed onboard network environments.Built as a drop-in upsell layer for inflight portals, NEXORA extends the curation and personalisation technology behind InterLnkd&rsquo;s AirMall inflight retail solution to the wider ancillary market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/interlnkd-launches-nexora-to-help-airlines-sell-ancillaries-in-the-air/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/interlnkd-launches-nexora-to-help-airlines-sell-ancillaries-in-the-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SAUDIA DEBUTS PANASONIC AVIONICS’ ASTROVA, MODULAR INTERACTIVE, AND ARC 3D MOVING MAP ON A321XLR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics), the world&rsquo;s leading provider of in-flight engagement and connectivity (IFEC) solutions, today announced that its groundbreaking Astrova in-flight engagement (IFE) solution has taken to the skies in an Airbus A321XLR aircraft for the first time, operated by Saudia.The program also marks the first deployment of Panasonic Avionics&rsquo; Modular Interactive (MI) platform and Arc&trade; interactive map application in Saudi Arabia, as well as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/saudia-debuts-panasonic-avionics-astrova-modular-interactive-and-arc-3d-moving-map-on-a321xlr/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/saudia-debuts-panasonic-avionics-astrova-modular-interactive-and-arc-3d-moving-map-on-a321xlr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IBS Software’s iRetail Platform Powers Air New Zealand’s Skynest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air New Zealand has engaged IBS Software, a leading travel technology company delivering AI-powered travel solutions, to power the commercial launch of Air New Zealand&rsquo;s Skynest product, the world&rsquo;s first sleep pod experience available to Economy and Premium Economy passengers on scheduled long-haul flights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ibs-softwares-iretail-platform-powers-air-new-zealands-skynest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ibs-softwares-iretail-platform-powers-air-new-zealands-skynest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Rise of Digital Travel Insurance: How Technology Is Reshaping Traveller Expectations in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The travel industry has undergone a remarkable digital transformation over the past decade. From mobile boarding passes and AI-powered travel planning to contactless hotel check-ins, technology now influences almost every stage of the traveller journey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-rise-of-digital-travel-insurance-how-technology-is-reshaping-traveller-expectations-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-rise-of-digital-travel-insurance-how-technology-is-reshaping-traveller-expectations-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winners: World Food Photography Awards 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year's best food photos reveal how the world really eats]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/winners-world-food-photography-awards-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:56:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/winners-world-food-photography-awards-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bob W to open design-led aparthotel in Stuttgart’s historic Bad Cannstatt district]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bob W, the award-winning AI - and tech-powered hospitality operator, has announced plans to open a new 136-unit aparthotel in Stuttgart&rsquo;s historic Bad Cannstatt district, bringing its signature blend of technology, design and local storytelling to one of Germany&rsquo;s most significant cultural neighbourhoods.Scheduled to open in 2027, the new property will occupy a site spanning more than 3,000 square metres and is built on the location of a former World War II bunker. The development wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/bob-w-to-open-design-led-aparthotel-in-stuttgarts-historic-bad-cannstatt-district/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/bob-w-to-open-design-led-aparthotel-in-stuttgarts-historic-bad-cannstatt-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[QANTAS’ PROJECT SUNRISE A350-1000ULR COMPLETES MAIDEN TEST FLIGHT]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qantas&rsquo; Project Sunrise Airbus A350-1000ULR has completed its maiden test flight, marking a significant milestone ahead of the launch of commercial flights that will connect Australia&rsquo;s east coast to London and New York, non-stop, for the first time ever.Operated by two Airbus Flight Test Pilots, three Flight Test Engineers and one Ground Test Engineer, Qantas&rsquo; ultra long range A350 took off for the first time from Toulouse yesterday afternoon local time and flew for three hour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/qantas-project-sunrise-a350-1000ulr-completes-maiden-test-flight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/qantas-project-sunrise-a350-1000ulr-completes-maiden-test-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DerbySoft Group Transaction with Constellation Software’s Juniper Group Officially Closes]]></title><description><![CDATA[DerbySoft Group, a global leader in high-performance connectivity and distribution for the travel industry, and Juniper Group, an operating group of Vela Software and part of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU), today announced the completion of Juniper Group&rsquo;s previously announced acquisition of a majority interest in Derbysoft. With the transaction complete, DerbySoft Group, including PKFARE, has joined Juniper Group&rsquo;s portfolio of vertical market software companies and continue]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/derbysoft-group-transaction-with-constellation-softwares-juniper-group-officially-closes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/derbysoft-group-transaction-with-constellation-softwares-juniper-group-officially-closes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 14-course dinner redefining Zambian cuisine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sungani Restaurant is elevating Zambia's ingredients &ndash; and its culinary profile]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-14-course-dinner-redefining-zambian-cuisine/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-14-course-dinner-redefining-zambian-cuisine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The idyllic isle you can drive around in a weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Its single 60km coastal road reveals Mo'orea at its best]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-idyllic-isle-you-can-drive-around-in-a-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-idyllic-isle-you-can-drive-around-in-a-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cycling the 'End of the World' in Patagonia]]></title><description><![CDATA[It reveals a side of one of the world's most scenic places few travellers see]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/cycling-the-end-of-the-world-in-patagonia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/cycling-the-end-of-the-world-in-patagonia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The shipwrecked African who crossed North America]]></title><description><![CDATA[He was one of the greatest explorers in history &ndash; and we don't know his name]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-shipwrecked-african-who-crossed-north-america/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-shipwrecked-african-who-crossed-north-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sri Lanka's roadside ritual of generosity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Sri Lanka's free generosity stalls matter even more this year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sri-lankas-roadside-ritual-of-generosity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sri-lankas-roadside-ritual-of-generosity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight films and TV shows to inspire your next trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this season's lineup of on-screen offerings, setting is a silent character]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/eight-films-and-tv-shows-to-inspire-your-next-trip/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/eight-films-and-tv-shows-to-inspire-your-next-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The trade-offs Americans are making this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fuel prices and geopolitical instability are making US travellers more tactical]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-trade-offs-americans-are-making-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:34:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-trade-offs-americans-are-making-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passtination launches to bring airline loyalty into the destination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passtination, a spin-out from the team behind Global Nomad Pass, has launched to help airlines extend loyalty beyond the flight by rewarding members in the destinations they visit.The launch follows conversations with airlines that repeatedly pointed to the same need: adapting the model behind Global Nomad Pass &ndash; a traveler membership best known for its partnerships with Marketing Greece and AEGEAN Airlines &ndash; for airline loyalty. Global Nomad Pass connects travelers with merchant-fun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/passtination-launches-to-bring-airline-loyalty-into-the-destination/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/passtination-launches-to-bring-airline-loyalty-into-the-destination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Phocuswright Conference 2026 to tackle AI disruption]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phocuswright this week announced the theme for its 2026 annual conference: Pressures. Power. Pivots. A framework for examining the forces reshaping how demand is created, captured and converted across the travel industry. Registration is now open, with an early-rate window offering $800 in savings that closes May 29.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-phocuswright-conference-2026-to-tackle-ai-disruption/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-phocuswright-conference-2026-to-tackle-ai-disruption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expedia Group Unveils AI Travel Experiences at Explore 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expedia Group announced at its Explore 2026 event an important expansion of its artificial intelligence strategy, including new AI-powered travel experiences, ecosystem partnerships and a new philanthropy initiative focused on sustainable and inclusive travel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/expedia-group-unveils-ai-travel-experiences-at-explore-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/expedia-group-unveils-ai-travel-experiences-at-explore-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The end of the passive wellness retreat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wellness travellers want high-tech treatments. Resorts are responding]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-end-of-the-passive-wellness-retreat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-end-of-the-passive-wellness-retreat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The evolution of the wellness retreat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wellness travellers want high-tech treatments. Resorts are responding]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-evolution-of-the-wellness-retreat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:41:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-evolution-of-the-wellness-retreat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Hospitality America Rewired Operations for a Digital Era]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thirty years ago, running a hotel meant mastering three things: the property, the guest, and the binder. Today, Hospitality America manages a portfolio of award-winning properties across the Southeast &mdash; and the binder has been replaced by something far more powerful: a single, real-time operational ecosystem that gives every leader, at every level, the visibility to act before problems occur.<br />
Over the past three decades, the company has evolved in step with sweeping changes in technology a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-hospitality-america-rewired-operations-for-a-digital-era/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-hospitality-america-rewired-operations-for-a-digital-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to know about visiting Rio's favelas]]></title><description><![CDATA[These once-notorious areas have become some of the city's trendiest sites]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/what-to-know-about-visiting-rios-favelas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/what-to-know-about-visiting-rios-favelas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[point.me Launches Travel Hub to Help Fans Find Award Flights and Experiences for World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Going to the 2026 World Cup may feel increasingly out of reach, but point.me is opening a new way in. point.me, an award flight search and loyalty platform for travelers, has launched a travel hub to help fans deal with rising prices and limited availability by finding flights with points and unlocking match tickets and experiences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/pointme-launches-travel-hub-to-help-fans-find-award-flights-and-experiences-for-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/pointme-launches-travel-hub-to-help-fans-find-award-flights-and-experiences-for-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scandinavian Airlines Launches Multiple Forms of Payment Through ARC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) have announced that Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has activated Multiple Forms of Payment (MFOP), expanding flexibility for travel agencies and customers processing GDS EDIFACT transactions through ARC&rsquo;s settlement platform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/scandinavian-airlines-launches-multiple-forms-of-payment-through-arc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/scandinavian-airlines-launches-multiple-forms-of-payment-through-arc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The sacred art of Korean food pairings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bold flavours of Korean cuisine are best enjoyed in specific combinations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-sacred-art-of-korean-food-pairings/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-sacred-art-of-korean-food-pairings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six places that show England at its summer best]]></title><description><![CDATA[From wild moors to starry skies, these trips show England at its summer best]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/six-places-that-show-england-at-its-summer-best/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 15:47:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/six-places-that-show-england-at-its-summer-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World first: CHTA Marketplace goes virtual]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virtual World Internet, https://www.virtualworldinternet.com/ has created the first immersive digital twin of Caribbean Travel Marketplace, opening the region&rsquo;s flagship travel trade event to a global audience 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.For the first time in its 44-year history, Caribbean Travel Marketplace can now be experienced virtually.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/world-first-chta-marketplace-goes-virtual/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 09:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/world-first-chta-marketplace-goes-virtual/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data Appeal Becomes the World’s Largest Travel Intelligence Ecosystem for Tourism Destinations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Data Appeal Company, part of Almawave / Almaviva Group, today unveiled its new brand framework that brings together their combined capabilities into a cohesive family of solutions, with Mabrian as its Tourism Destinations division. This step reflects the shared vision of building the world&rsquo;s largest travel intelligence ecosystem for data-driven destination management.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/data-appeal-becomes-the-worlds-largest-travel-intelligence-ecosystem-for-tourism-destinations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/data-appeal-becomes-the-worlds-largest-travel-intelligence-ecosystem-for-tourism-destinations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jos&eacute; Andr&eacute;s's top tips for enjoying tapas]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are right and wrong ways to enjoy the country's favourite shared snacks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/joseacute-andreacutess-top-tips-for-enjoying-tapas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:27:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/joseacute-andreacutess-top-tips-for-enjoying-tapas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan Expands e-Gates to Ease Travel for Foreign Visitors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japan is speeding up its transition to smarter, faster border control by extending the availability of automated e-gates to foreign visitors. This initiative, known as Japan e-gate access for foreign visitors, is designed to cut down on long queues at airports, speed up immigration processing and offer a more seamless arrival and departure experience for international travelers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/japan-expands-e-gates-to-ease-travel-for-foreign-visitors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/japan-expands-e-gates-to-ease-travel-for-foreign-visitors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vietnam’s $300B Digital Tech Push May Boost AI Travel by 2030]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vietnam is one of Asia&rsquo;s fastest growing digital economies. The country has a massive technology push that could revolutionize tourism and travel services. By 2030, this push could change smart airports and AI-enabled visitor experiences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/vietnams-300b-digital-tech-push-may-boost-ai-travel-by-2030/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/vietnams-300b-digital-tech-push-may-boost-ai-travel-by-2030/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TripWorks Launches A.N.I.E., the first native AI chatbot to complete end-to-end bookings]]></title><description><![CDATA[TripWorks, the operator-built platform transforming how tour and activity businesses manage pricing, automation and growth, today announced the launch of A.N.I.E. (Assistant for Next-gen Interactive Engagement) &ndash; the first native AI chatbot purpose-built for the tours and activities industry that can guide a guest from question to confirmed booking entirely within a single conversation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tripworks-launches-anie-the-first-native-ai-chatbot-to-complete-end-to-end-bookings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tripworks-launches-anie-the-first-native-ai-chatbot-to-complete-end-to-end-bookings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chasing the rare 'lunar rainbow' at Victoria Falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[When moonlight hits the spray at Victoria Falls, a ghostly "moonbow" can appear]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/chasing-the-rare-lunar-rainbow-at-victoria-falls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:43:17 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/chasing-the-rare-lunar-rainbow-at-victoria-falls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balancing Pressure and Possibility: The New Playbook for Hotel F&amp;B]]></title><description><![CDATA[How rising costs, shifting guest expectations, and new technologies are redefining profitability and creating a path forward for innovative operatorsBy Guy Reinbold]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/balancing-pressure-and-possibility-the-new-playbook-for-hotel-fampb/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/balancing-pressure-and-possibility-the-new-playbook-for-hotel-fampb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sun &amp; Beach travel enters a new era of human and digital convergence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sun &amp; beach segment&mdash;one of the most established pillars of global tourism&mdash;is undergoing a structural transformation, driven by artificial intelligence, integrated business models and the evolving role of travel advisors.Insights from the latest season of the Travel Trends Podcast, featuring senior leaders from TUI Group, Club Med and destination leadership from St. Maarten, reveal a clear convergence: sun &amp; beach travel is no longer a standalone product category, but a co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sun-amp-beach-travel-enters-a-new-era-of-human-and-digital-convergence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sun-amp-beach-travel-enters-a-new-era-of-human-and-digital-convergence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bob W reports 69% lower carbon emissions per guest night than European hotel average]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bob W, Europe&rsquo;s fastest-growing tech-powered hospitality operator, has reported that a typical guest night across its aparthotel portfolio generates 69% lower carbon emissions than the average European hotel stay, according to the company&rsquo;s latest impact results.During the 2025 measurement year, Bob W expanded its footprint by opening ten new locations across Europe. Despite this growth, the company reduced the environmental impact of each stay through smarter operations, circular de]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/bob-w-reports-69-lower-carbon-emissions-per-guest-night-than-european-hotel-average/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/bob-w-reports-69-lower-carbon-emissions-per-guest-night-than-european-hotel-average/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ireckonu named Hotel Solution of the Year in the 2026 TravelTech Breakthrough Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ireckonu, a leading provider of middleware and customer data platform for the hospitality industry, has been proudly recognized as the Hotel Solution of the Year at the TravelTech Breakthrough Awards, a premier global program recognizing the most innovative companies, products and services shaping the future of travel technology, with thousands of nominations submitted from around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ireckonu-named-hotel-solution-of-the-year-in-the-2026-traveltech-breakthrough-awards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ireckonu-named-hotel-solution-of-the-year-in-the-2026-traveltech-breakthrough-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PROMPERÚ Launches AI-powered Virtual Assistant to Enhance Travel Planning to Peru]]></title><description><![CDATA[In line with its innovation and digital transformation strategy, PROMPER&Uacute;, Peru&rsquo;s tourism promotion agency, has officially launched an AI-powered virtual travel planning assistant, integrated into its official tourism portal Peru.travel, marking a new milestone in the promotion of the country as a travel destination.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/promper-launches-ai-powered-virtual-assistant-to-enhance-travel-planning-to-peru/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/promper-launches-ai-powered-virtual-assistant-to-enhance-travel-planning-to-peru/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dubai AI-Powered Smart Bus Station: A New Era in Transport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dubai has launched the world&rsquo;s first AI smart bus station. This marks another significant step toward becoming a global leader in the sphere of smart mobility and AI-based urban transportation. Developed by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai, this groundbreaking project is located at the Mall of the Emirates. It features innovative AI technology and environmentally friendly design.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/dubai-ai-powered-smart-bus-station-a-new-era-in-transport/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/dubai-ai-powered-smart-bus-station-a-new-era-in-transport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webjet AI Travel App Launches for Smarter Flight and Hotel Search]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian online travel company Webjet is taking a deep dive into AI-powered travel with the launch of its new Webjet ChatGPT travel app with the aim of making searching for flights and hotels faster, easier and more intuitive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/webjet-ai-travel-app-launches-for-smarter-flight-and-hotel-search/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/webjet-ai-travel-app-launches-for-smarter-flight-and-hotel-search/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HCN Tablets Achieve &gt;94% Usage in Luxury Hotel Study]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hotel Communication Network (HCN) today announced compelling results from a guest survey conducted at a luxury hotel in downtown Chicago. The study involved 179 hotel guests and evaluated perceptions and interaction with HCN Tablets featuring breakthrough AI Concierge technology. HCN&rsquo;s new advertising platform allows major urban hotels to install fully integrated tablets that automate guest room technologies and enable hotels to deliver personalized guest experiences aligned with their bra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hcn-tablets-achieve-gt94-usage-in-luxury-hotel-study/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hcn-tablets-achieve-gt94-usage-in-luxury-hotel-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GratifID Debuts TIPMO at HITEC 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[A next-generation digital tipping platform is entering the hotel market that promises to modernize how hotel guests recognize/reward service staff, simplify operations for employers, and ensure payments flow directly to workers quickly and seamlessly. Launching at HITEC&reg; (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference) San Antonio, June 15 to 18 in Booth # 2353, the NFC-powered TIPMO&trade; by GratifID platform delivers a frictionless tap-to-tip interaction designed to eliminate t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/gratifid-debuts-tipmo-at-hitec-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/gratifid-debuts-tipmo-at-hitec-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maestro PMS Announces Adam Wilson as President]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maestro PMS, the leader in cloud hosted, all-in-one, private cloud and on-premises property management systems for independent hotels and resorts, announced the appointment of Adam Wilson as President of the Fullsteam PMS Vertical, with a primary focus on advancing the Maestro platform. He brings extensive experience in SaaS operations, customer success, and hospitality, positioning Maestro for its next phase of innovation and growth.In this role, Wilson will work closely with the Maestro team t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/maestro-pms-announces-adam-wilson-as-president/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/maestro-pms-announces-adam-wilson-as-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Innspire Powers Digital Guest Journey at The Statler Hotel at Cornell University]]></title><description><![CDATA[Innspire, a leader in digital guest-engagement solutions for hotels and resorts, today announced the successful deployment of its integrated platform at The Statler Hotel at Cornell University, one of the world&rsquo;s premier teaching hotels. The deployment introduces a seamless digital guest journey (from booking through post-stay) powered by Innspire&rsquo;s mobile app, AI Concierge, and deep system integrations. The result is faster service, improved operational efficiency, and personalized]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/innspire-powers-digital-guest-journey-at-the-statler-hotel-at-cornell-university/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/innspire-powers-digital-guest-journey-at-the-statler-hotel-at-cornell-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agentic Hospitality’s Brad Brewer to Speak to HSMAI Hawaii Members on ‘Winning Bookings”]]></title><description><![CDATA[HSMAI Hawaii members are encouraged to attend a Webinar next week on how guest behavior is evolving, where hotel brands need visibility in the AI ecosystem, and practical strategies for maintaining competitiveness in an increasingly AI-driven marketplace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/agentic-hospitalitys-brad-brewer-to-speak-to-hsmai-hawaii-members-on-winning-bookings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/agentic-hospitalitys-brad-brewer-to-speak-to-hsmai-hawaii-members-on-winning-bookings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dida Holdings and WEX® Partner to connect travel demand, distribution and payments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dida Holdings, the global travel distribution platform, and WEX, a global provider of intelligent payment solutions, today announced a 7-year strategic partnership focused on improving how travel bookings are paid and settled across global markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/dida-holdings-and-wex-partner-to-connect-travel-demand-distribution-and-payments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/dida-holdings-and-wex-partner-to-connect-travel-demand-distribution-and-payments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Compositor enters a new leadership phase to strengthen its global growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travel Compositor,&nbsp; a leading provider of booking engine solutions for online leisure travel sellers and part of Travelsoft, the global Travel SaaS group powering travel distribution and packaging technologies worldwide, today announced a strategic evolution of its leadership structure. This step marks a new phase of growth, international consolidation, and long-term business continuity within the broader group strategy.<br />
As part of this transition process, the company has communicated that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travel-compositor-enters-a-new-leadership-phase-to-strengthen-its-global-growth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 09:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travel-compositor-enters-a-new-leadership-phase-to-strengthen-its-global-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TripWorks named Travel Tour Platform of the Year in the 2026 TravelTech Breakthrough Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[TripWorks, the first AI&#8209; and BI&#8209;powered booking and operations platform built specifically for tour and activity operators, today announced that it has been named Travel Tour Platform of the Year in the 2026 TravelTech Breakthrough Awards.&nbsp; The annual program recognizes the most innovative companies, products and services shaping the future of travel technology, with thousands of nominations submitted from around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tripworks-named-travel-tour-platform-of-the-year-in-the-2026-traveltech-breakthrough-awards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tripworks-named-travel-tour-platform-of-the-year-in-the-2026-traveltech-breakthrough-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the hunt for China's most famous green tea]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been renowned for centuries, but its traditional production is dwindling]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/on-the-hunt-for-chinas-most-famous-green-tea/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:36:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/on-the-hunt-for-chinas-most-famous-green-tea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What it’s like to plan summer travel this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Money, culture and geography all determine how families plan summer travel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/what-its-like-to-plan-summer-travel-this-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/what-its-like-to-plan-summer-travel-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How families are adjusting to summer travel costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Money, culture and geography all determine how families plan summer travel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-families-are-adjusting-to-summer-travel-costs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-families-are-adjusting-to-summer-travel-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How families around the world plan summer travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Money, culture and geography all determine how families plan summer travel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-families-around-the-world-plan-summer-travel/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 15:33:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-families-around-the-world-plan-summer-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wyndham Launches Native ChatGPT App]]></title><description><![CDATA[As travelers increasingly turn to conversational AI to plan trips, Wyndham Hotels &amp; Resorts is extending its digital reach with a native ChatGPT app that makes hotel discovery and booking more intuitive, visual and connected. The new experience marks the first native hotel app from a major economy and midscale franchisor in the U.S. available within OpenAI&rsquo;s ChatGPT, reinforcing Wyndham&rsquo;s leadership in applying large language models (LLMs) to hospitality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/wyndham-launches-native-chatgpt-app/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 09:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/wyndham-launches-native-chatgpt-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cruise Planners Pushes AI further with Industry-first Cruise Confirmation Import integration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cruise Planners, the nation&rsquo;s largest home-based travel agency franchise network, has introduced another artificial intelligence&ndash;powered enhancement to its CP Maxx platform designed to eliminate manual data entry from the cruise booking process.While several major cruise brands already support automated data retrieval, gaps still exist for smaller cruise lines. Travel advisors often enter booking details for many of these smaller cruise lines manually from cruise confirmations into t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/cruise-planners-pushes-ai-further-with-industry-first-cruise-confirmation-import-integration/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 09:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/cruise-planners-pushes-ai-further-with-industry-first-cruise-confirmation-import-integration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SeaWorld Parks Unveil Coast-to-Coast Summer Spectacular Lineup in Orlando, San Diego and San Antonio]]></title><description><![CDATA[SeaWorld parks across the country are set to deliver their best summer lineup ever, featuring ALL-NEW nighttime drone shows, exciting nighttime animal shows, special events and family-friendly entertainment. From Florida to California to Texas, SeaWorld&rsquo;s signature summer programming brings together animal experiences, immersive shows, fun-filled dance parties and so much more designed for guests of all ages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/seaworld-parks-unveil-coast-to-coast-summer-spectacular-lineup-in-orlando-san-diego-and-san-antonio/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 09:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/seaworld-parks-unveil-coast-to-coast-summer-spectacular-lineup-in-orlando-san-diego-and-san-antonio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What it's like to ride India's new sleeper train]]></title><description><![CDATA[On board the new night train that has caused a craze in India]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/what-its-like-to-ride-indias-new-sleeper-train/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:32:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/what-its-like-to-ride-indias-new-sleeper-train/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agoda Launches AI Travel Tech to Transform Hotel Bookings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hotel booking portal Agoda is taking the power of artificial intelligence to a whole new level with the unveiling of an innovative hotel discovery feature. This feature makes it easier for travelers to get answers before deciding on their accommodations. The recently introduced Agoda AI travel tool is one of the latest examples of technology built on top of generative AI. Moreover, it has the ability to offer real-time answers, personalized hotel recommendations, and an enhanced property explora]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/agoda-launches-ai-travel-tech-to-transform-hotel-bookings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/agoda-launches-ai-travel-tech-to-transform-hotel-bookings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Speeds Up Digital Transformation in Travel &amp; Tourism Sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[The global travel and tourism industry is undergoing rapid transformation thanks to Artificial Intelligence. AI is reshaping how travel companies manage bookings, customer experiences, distribution systems and operational efficiency. The travel trade stands at the threshold of a new era of digital transformation powered by advanced tourism technology. This technology includes everything from AI-driven automation to predictive analytics and intelligent personalization.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ai-speeds-up-digital-transformation-in-travel-amp-tourism-sector/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ai-speeds-up-digital-transformation-in-travel-amp-tourism-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WiT Japan 2026 Sparks AI Tourism Revolution in Tokyo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tokyo, once again, is poised to be at the heart of innovations in AI-led tourism thanks to WiT Japan 2026. This event promises to bring to Tokyo the world&rsquo;s brightest experts in travel technology, hospitality and artificial intelligence for focused discussions on WiT Japan 2026 AI travel technology trends.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/wit-japan-2026-sparks-ai-tourism-revolution-in-tokyo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/wit-japan-2026-sparks-ai-tourism-revolution-in-tokyo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vietnamese Ministries Back Vietnam’s First International Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vietnam demonstrated its clear commitment to become a serious SAF leader on Wednesday, as several key government ministries gathered in Da Nang for the country&rsquo;s first international SAF summit and Asia SAF Association (ASAFA) signed two institutional agreements with state bodies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/vietnamese-ministries-back-vietnams-first-international-sustainable-aviation-fuel-saf-summit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 08:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/vietnamese-ministries-back-vietnams-first-international-sustainable-aviation-fuel-saf-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One year into Flying Towards Net Zero: survey points to need for industry‑wide progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[One year on from publishing its aspirational Flying Towards Net Zero roadmap, Wizz Air, the leading carrier in Central and Eastern Europe, is sharing new insights from a non-representative passenger survey&sup1; exploring attitudes to air travel, climate change and the aviation sector&rsquo;s transition.<br />
Aviation remains a critical driver of connectivity and economic activity across Europe, supporting around 86.5 million jobs globally and contributing approximately 3.9% of global GDP&sup2;. It u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/one-year-into-flying-towards-net-zero-survey-points-to-need-for-industrywide-progress/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 07:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/one-year-into-flying-towards-net-zero-survey-points-to-need-for-industrywide-progress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mindtrip Launches Agentic AI Flight Booking for Travel Industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[A leading AI-powered travel booking startup named Mindtrip announced the launch of its all-inclusive flight booking experience powered by conversational artificial intelligence, created in collaboration with Sabre and PayPal. The Agentic AI flight booking system is designed to transform how travelers seamlessly book and manage their flights using advanced technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/mindtrip-launches-agentic-ai-flight-booking-for-travel-industry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/mindtrip-launches-agentic-ai-flight-booking-for-travel-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI adoption is creating travel’s highest‑value customers, new Phocuswright study shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travelers who use artificial intelligence for trip planning and in&#8209;destination support are emerging as the industry&rsquo;s most valuable customer segment, according to new research from Phocuswright.&nbsp; The findings show that AI&#8209;using travelers take more trips, spend significantly more per year and engage more deeply with digital travel tools than those who have not adopted AI.Phocuswright&rsquo;s new report, The AI Surge: Travel&rsquo;s Fastest Behavioral Shift in a Decade, reve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ai-adoption-is-creating-travels-highestvalue-customers-new-phocuswright-study-shows/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ai-adoption-is-creating-travels-highestvalue-customers-new-phocuswright-study-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Brits really mean when they say 'sorry']]></title><description><![CDATA[A visitor's guide to decoding the UK's politeness minefield]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/what-brits-really-mean-when-they-say-sorry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:42:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/what-brits-really-mean-when-they-say-sorry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long Lake Buys Amex GBT in $6.3B Deal to Boost AI Travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long Lake Management is preparing to acquire American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) in a $6.3 billion deal. Moreover, the acquisition aims to accelerate the growth of AI-enabled travel solutions. As a result, this major move could reshape the future of AI-driven travel acquisitions and highlight how travel technology strategies are evolving across the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/long-lake-buys-amex-gbt-in-63b-deal-to-boost-ai-travel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/long-lake-buys-amex-gbt-in-63b-deal-to-boost-ai-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The shrine where people pray for concert tickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[This hidden landmark has been luring those seeking luck for hundreds of years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-shrine-where-people-pray-for-concert-tickets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:22:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-shrine-where-people-pray-for-concert-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singapore Airlines Selects Starlink To Deliver Next-Generation High-Speed In-Flight Wi-Fi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Singapore Airlines (SIA) customers will enjoy an enhanced in-flight Wi-Fi experience from the first quarter of 2027, with the progressive introduction of Starlink&rsquo;s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite&#8209;based broadband service on board SIA&rsquo;s Airbus A350-900 long&#8209;haul (LH), A350-900 ultra&#8209;long&#8209;range (ULR), and A380 aircraft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/singapore-airlines-selects-starlink-to-deliver-next-generation-high-speed-in-flight-wi-fi/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 08:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/singapore-airlines-selects-starlink-to-deliver-next-generation-high-speed-in-flight-wi-fi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zambia is the world's walking safari capital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ditch the Jeep and experience Zambia's unmatched wilderness on foot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/zambia-is-the-worlds-walking-safari-capital/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:38:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/zambia-is-the-worlds-walking-safari-capital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accor and Uber Announce Multi-market Loyalty Partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALL Accor, the powerful booking platform and loyalty program of Accor, and Uber announce a new strategic multi-market loyalty partnership designed to enhance their clients&rsquo; travel and daily lifestyle journeys.<br />
The partnership between Accor and Uber enhances the customer journey by seamlessly connecting hospitality, mobility and delivery. Together, Accor and Uber are enhancing the travel experience by making it more connected, flexible, and rewarding&mdash;whether traveling for business or]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/accor-and-uber-announce-multi-market-loyalty-partnership/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/accor-and-uber-announce-multi-market-loyalty-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ripe and GuideGeek Announce Partnership to Power AI-Driven, Real-Time Bookings for Destinations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ripe, enabling retention of local tourism value through its In-Market Travel Agency (ITA) Platform, and GuideGeek, the AI travel genius created by Matador Network, have announced a strategic partnership and integration. For destinations utilizing both providers, this collaboration integrates Ripe&rsquo;s real-time lodging and destination knowledge into GuideGeeks&rsquo;s custom AI travel tools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ripe-and-guidegeek-announce-partnership-to-power-ai-driven-real-time-bookings-for-destinations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ripe-and-guidegeek-announce-partnership-to-power-ai-driven-real-time-bookings-for-destinations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[eSIM Prime Launches Affordable eSIM USA, Canada, and Mexico Plans for World Cup 2026 Travelers]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, millions of international fans are preparing to travel across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. However, high mobile data costs, especially in the United States, continue to challenge travelers seeking reliable and affordable internet access during their trips.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/esim-prime-launches-affordable-esim-usa-canada-and-mexico-plans-for-world-cup-2026-travelers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/esim-prime-launches-affordable-esim-usa-canada-and-mexico-plans-for-world-cup-2026-travelers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peacock Takes Flight: United Launches New Inflight Entertainment Channel]]></title><description><![CDATA[United today announced the launch of a new, dedicated inflight entertainment channel featuring content from NBCUniversal&rsquo;s streaming home, Peacock, bringing fan-favorite series onboard and giving customers even more choice and flexibility in how and what they watch while in the air.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/peacock-takes-flight-united-launches-new-inflight-entertainment-channel/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 08:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/peacock-takes-flight-united-launches-new-inflight-entertainment-channel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oswestry: The English town that belongs in Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welsh language and identity are flourishing in this English border town]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/oswestry-the-english-town-that-belongs-in-wales/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:39:46 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/oswestry-the-english-town-that-belongs-in-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Travel Operators Are Using Channel Managers to Maximize Vacation Rental Bookings in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vacation rentals used to only be managed on a single booking platform, and this was more than enough for its owners. These days, this is no longer applicable. This is because travelers these days compare properties across multiple OTAs before they make a booking. Those operators who depend only on one channel lose occupancy because their listings are absent from where the search starts. It&rsquo;s not always because the properties are not in good condition or don&rsquo;t look appealing enough.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-travel-operators-are-using-channel-managers-to-maximize-vacation-rental-bookings-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-travel-operators-are-using-channel-managers-to-maximize-vacation-rental-bookings-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rakuten Travel Integrates AI Feature For Better Hotel Bookings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The travel company Rakuten Travel uses artificial intelligence (AI) to bring about improvements in hotel bookings with a new agent designed to recommend hotels. Such improvements promise more personalized travel booking for its customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/rakuten-travel-integrates-ai-feature-for-better-hotel-bookings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/rakuten-travel-integrates-ai-feature-for-better-hotel-bookings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One of the world's most remote nations opens up]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new airport is poised to transform travel to this Himalayan kingdom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/one-of-the-worlds-most-remote-nations-opens-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/one-of-the-worlds-most-remote-nations-opens-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IHG Hotels &amp; Resorts Expands Reward Offering In Germany Through PAYBACK Partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[IHG Hotels &amp; Resorts (IHG), one of the world&rsquo;s leading hotel companies, announces its partnership with PAYBACK, Germany&rsquo;s leading consumer loyalty programme with more than 35 million customers. The collaboration introduces a new way for German guests to earn rewards when staying at any of IHG&rsquo;s 7,000+ hotels worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ihg-hotels-amp-resorts-expands-reward-offering-in-germany-through-payback-partnership/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ihg-hotels-amp-resorts-expands-reward-offering-in-germany-through-payback-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wego Brings Türkiye’s Rich Travel Experiences Closer to MENA Travellers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wego, the number one travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has announced a strategic collaboration with the T&uuml;rkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) to enhance how travellers across the region discover, explore, and plan trips to T&uuml;rkiye.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/wego-brings-trkiyes-rich-travel-experiences-closer-to-mena-travellers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/wego-brings-trkiyes-rich-travel-experiences-closer-to-mena-travellers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Springfield: The beloved birthplace of Route 66]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Route 66 turns 100, Springfield is reclaiming its place in its origin story]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/springfield-the-beloved-birthplace-of-route-66/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/springfield-the-beloved-birthplace-of-route-66/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TravelAI announces two strategic executive appointments to accelerate AI‑driven personalization]]></title><description><![CDATA[TravelAI, the UpNext company pioneering the next generation of agentic AI for travel, today announced the appointment of Shie Gabbai and Brianna MacNeil to senior leadership roles. These hires mark a significant step in TravelAI&rsquo;s mission to reshape how travelers plan, book, and experience travel through intelligent, autonomous AI agents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travelai-announces-two-strategic-executive-appointments-to-accelerate-aidriven-personalization/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travelai-announces-two-strategic-executive-appointments-to-accelerate-aidriven-personalization/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup 2026: Rising Demand Highlights Uneven Growth Across Host Destinations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FIFA World Cup 2026 is already leaving its mark on global travel, with international interest climbing across the United States, Canada, and Mexico&mdash;but not at the same pace.<br />
New analysis from Data Appeal and Mabrian (Almawave-Almaviva Group), in collaboration with PredictHQ&mdash; the leader in real-world context for AI and forecasting&mdash;shows that while demand is clearly building, converting that interest into arrivals will depend on air connectivity, domestic travel momentum, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/world-cup-2026-rising-demand-highlights-uneven-growth-across-host-destinations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/world-cup-2026-rising-demand-highlights-uneven-growth-across-host-destinations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon AI Hiring Software Enhances Recruitment Efficiency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon is rolling out advanced agentic AI software to enable broad hiring, seeking to speed up and simplify recruitment in a surprisingly more human way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/amazon-ai-hiring-software-enhances-recruitment-efficiency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/amazon-ai-hiring-software-enhances-recruitment-efficiency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RateGain Appoints Oscar Ganuza as Senior Vice President – Revenue to Lead European Market Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[RateGain Travel Technologies Limited, a global leader in AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced the appointment of Oscar Ganuza as Senior Vice President &ndash; Revenue, Europe. Based in Barcelona, Oscar will lead RateGain&rsquo;s efforts to accelerate commercial performance and deepen strategic partnerships in the Europe market, supporting the company&rsquo;s continued expansion in the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/rategain-appoints-oscar-ganuza-as-senior-vice-president-revenue-to-lead-european-market-growth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/rategain-appoints-oscar-ganuza-as-senior-vice-president-revenue-to-lead-european-market-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI shifts power in travel distribution from visibility to trust]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial Intelligence is shifting power in travel distribution away from visibility and toward trust, redefining how travelers discover, evaluate and book experiences.Rather than eliminating intermediaries, AI is reshaping where value &mdash; and control &mdash; sits across the travel ecosystem. As travelers increasingly rely on AI assistants to plan trips, the industry is moving from a search-driven model to one where algorithms decide what gets seen &mdash; and what gets sold.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ai-shifts-power-in-travel-distribution-from-visibility-to-trust/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ai-shifts-power-in-travel-distribution-from-visibility-to-trust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12Go Launches a ChatGPT App, Opening Asia&rsquo;s Largest Ground &amp; Sea Transport Network to AI-Travellers]]></title><description><![CDATA[12Go, the leading ground and sea transport brand in Asia and part of the Travelier group, today launches a ChatGPT App, bringing its large choice of buses, ferries, trains, and multimodal routes across Asia directly into ChatGPT. For the first time, travelers worldwide can use natural language to search and compare transport across Asia&rsquo;s most fragmented transport ecosystems &mdash; and book in seconds once redirected to 12Go&rsquo;s website and App.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/12go-launches-a-chatgpt-app-opening-asiarsquos-largest-ground-amp-sea-transport-network-to-ai-travellers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/12go-launches-a-chatgpt-app-opening-asiarsquos-largest-ground-amp-sea-transport-network-to-ai-travellers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where Europe still delivers value this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The smart summer picks for value, ease and atmosphere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/where-europe-still-delivers-value-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/where-europe-still-delivers-value-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RMS Partners with Pride of Britain Hotels to Strengthen UK  Luxury Hotel Offering]]></title><description><![CDATA[RMS, a leading global hospitality technology platform, has announced a new partnership with Pride of Britain Hotels (PoB Hotels), a curated collection of over 50 of the UK&rsquo;s finest independent luxury properties.<br />
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting independent hotels as they navigate rising guest expectations, operational complexity and increasing competition, while staying true to the individuality that defines them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/rms-partners-with-pride-of-britain-hotels-to-strengthen-uk-luxury-hotel-offering/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/rms-partners-with-pride-of-britain-hotels-to-strengthen-uk-luxury-hotel-offering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizz Air and HTS launch disruption assistance, supporting passengers from delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wizz Air, a leading airline in Central and Eastern Europe, and HTS, a leading global travel technology platform, today announced a partnership to integrate a new solution to help customers navigate disruptions on wizzair.com and the Wizz Air app. Wizz Air, which aims to carry around 80 million passengers in 2026, is now the first European carrier to offer HTS&rsquo; novel rebooking service &ndash; Disruption Assistance. This product offers real-time rebooking options when disruptions occur and d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/wizz-air-and-hts-launch-disruption-assistance-supporting-passengers-from-delays/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/wizz-air-and-hts-launch-disruption-assistance-supporting-passengers-from-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ireckonu appoints Jamie Cole as Chief Commercial Officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ireckonu, a leading provider of middleware and customer data platforms for the hospitality industry, today announces the appointment of Jamie Cole as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), reinforcing its leadership team as the company enters its next phase of global growth.Jamie is a seasoned industry professional with a strong hospitality background across global brands including InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), Hilton, and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. He brings a valuable client-side perspecti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ireckonu-appoints-jamie-cole-as-chief-commercial-officer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ireckonu-appoints-jamie-cole-as-chief-commercial-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emirates’ iconic A380 returns to Dubai with world-first Starlink Wi-Fi onboard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emirates&rsquo; flagship A380, long celebrated as one of aviation&rsquo;s most iconic aircraft, is set to reach new heights as the first installation of next-generation Starlink Wi-Fi onboard has just been completed.The Emirates A380 was one of the first commercial aircraft in the world to offer internet to its customers, with first generation systems offering a total aircraft bandwidth of less than 1 Mbps.&nbsp; Emirates&rsquo; installation of three Starlink antennas on each A380 will improve t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/emirates-iconic-a380-returns-to-dubai-with-world-first-starlink-wi-fi-onboard/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/emirates-iconic-a380-returns-to-dubai-with-world-first-starlink-wi-fi-onboard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What it's like to drive Route 66 in an EV]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Route 66 turns 100, there's a new way to travel an old road]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/what-its-like-to-drive-route-66-in-an-ev/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/what-its-like-to-drive-route-66-in-an-ev/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korean Air delivers 5,000 Airbus A320 Sharklets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Korean Air has delivered its 5,000th Sharklet for the Airbus A320 family, marking a key milestone in its aerostructures business and reinforcing its role in the global aerospace supply chain.Korean Air marked the achievement with a ceremony on April 23 at its Busan Tech Center. Attendees toured Korean Air&rsquo;s aerostructure manufacturing and MRO facilities, and Korean Air recognized 15 partner companies for their contribution to the program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/korean-air-delivers-5000-airbus-a320-sharklets/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/korean-air-delivers-5000-airbus-a320-sharklets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to shop for perfume in Paris like a Parisian]]></title><description><![CDATA[A French fragrance expert shares her favourite Paris perfumeries and tips]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-to-shop-for-perfume-in-paris-like-a-parisian/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-to-shop-for-perfume-in-paris-like-a-parisian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Beyond the Surface: Exploring Hidden Worlds with a Microscope pocket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travel is usually associated with the captivation of beautiful scenery, landmark sites, and unforgettable moments. However, can the actual magic of your journey be the small details that you tend to ignore? A microscope camera is a brand new realm in traveling; it gives you the chance to see the unseen beauty in the tiniest of things in nature. Starting with leaves and insects and all the way to sand grains and tree barks, this portable device will turn each journey into an exciting adventure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travel-beyond-the-surface-exploring-hidden-worlds-with-a-microscope-pocket/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travel-beyond-the-surface-exploring-hidden-worlds-with-a-microscope-pocket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KAYAK Launches Ask AI to Simplify Travel Planning Just in Time for the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[KAYAK today introduced Ask AI, a new conversational travel planning experience designed to help travelers search, compare, and book trips more easily, as interest surges ahead of this summer&rsquo;s World Cup.Building on KAYAK&rsquo;s mission to make travel search more personalized and conversational, Ask AI is an industry first that lets travelers start planning their trip in a chat&mdash;while flight, hotel, and rental car results update live alongside the conversation, combining the ease of A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/kayak-launches-ask-ai-to-simplify-travel-planning-just-in-time-for-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/kayak-launches-ask-ai-to-simplify-travel-planning-just-in-time-for-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virgin Voyages introduces Rovey, the brand’s first AI crew assistant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virgin Voyages has introduced Rovey - the brand&rsquo;s first AI crew assistant and the first deliverable of Project Ruby, Virgin Voyages&rsquo; long-term AI initiative built with Google Cloud. The announcement was made at Google Cloud Next in Las Vegas, earlier this week.<br />
Built with Google Cloud, Rovey is an AI travel-planning assistant for travel agents. It navigates the decisions that shape a cruise booking, where itinerary, timing, destination mix and onboard experiences all intersect. Inste]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/virgin-voyages-introduces-rovey-the-brands-first-ai-crew-assistant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/virgin-voyages-introduces-rovey-the-brands-first-ai-crew-assistant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines transition to shared passenger service system]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hawaiian Airlines yesterday transitioned to the same Sabre passenger service system (PSS) used by Alaska Airlines, a significant integration milestone that provides guests flying with Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines a more seamless and consistent travel experience from booking to boarding across a growing global network.The combined company&rsquo;s shared PSS serves as the central reservation technology that connects the digital tools and programs used by guests and employees; from website]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/alaska-airlines-hawaiian-airlines-transition-to-shared-passenger-service-system/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/alaska-airlines-hawaiian-airlines-transition-to-shared-passenger-service-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No selfies, no phones: The new rules of the safari]]></title><description><![CDATA[India's new laws offer a game-changing approach to tiger tourism]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/no-selfies-no-phones-the-new-rules-of-the-safari/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/no-selfies-no-phones-the-new-rules-of-the-safari/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Travel Technology Association responds as Republican lawmakers release national data privacy fra]]></title><description><![CDATA[House Republicans are set to introduce two new federal data privacy bills that would set nationwide rules for how companies collect and use personal data. The proposals replace more than 20 different state privacy laws and give consumers new rights to access and control their information.This matters for the travel industry because travel companies &ndash; from booking platforms to B2B technology providers &ndash; handle large volumes of personal data across state lines every day. A single natio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-travel-technology-association-responds-as-republican-lawmakers-release-national-data-privacy-fra/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-travel-technology-association-responds-as-republican-lawmakers-release-national-data-privacy-fra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zion White Bison Resort Unifies Glamping and RV Operations with Mews]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mews, the operating system for hospitality, has been selected by Zion White Bison Resort, an award-winning luxury glamping and recreational vehicle destination near Utah&rsquo;s Zion National Park, to unify operations, deliver a seamless guest experience and support continued growth.In just five years, Zion White Bison has become one of the leading glamping resorts in the United States, offering luxury teepees, covered wagons and cliff dwellings alongside more than 150 full-hookup RV sites. Howe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/zion-white-bison-resort-unifies-glamping-and-rv-operations-with-mews/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/zion-white-bison-resort-unifies-glamping-and-rv-operations-with-mews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bob W signs ground-up Manchester development, marking further UK and Ireland expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bob W, the tech- and AI-powered hospitality operator, has signed a long-term lease agreement with Bloom Street Hotel Limited for a new 83-unit aparthotel in Manchester city centre, marking a further step in its expansion across the UK and Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/bob-w-signs-ground-up-manchester-development-marking-further-uk-and-ireland-expansion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/bob-w-signs-ground-up-manchester-development-marking-further-uk-and-ireland-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What makes Changi the world's best airport?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Singapore's Changi still feels one step ahead of its rivals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/what-makes-changi-the-worlds-best-airport/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:43:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/what-makes-changi-the-worlds-best-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adalte streamlines Multi-Day Tour operations with Repayd integration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adalte, the leading distribution system for travel packages and multi-day tours, has announced today a strategic partnership with Repayd, a purpose-built Merchant of Record payment solution for the travel industry.<br />
The integration is designed to simplify and strengthen payment operations for travel professionals managing complex, multi-day itineraries across multiple suppliers and currencies.<br />
Optimising the multi-day tour workflow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/adalte-streamlines-multi-day-tour-operations-with-repayd-integration/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/adalte-streamlines-multi-day-tour-operations-with-repayd-integration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guatemala launches travel trade training platform: Guatemala Insider]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Guatemala Tourism Institute (INGUAT) has announced the launch of Guatemala Insider, a new online travel trade training platform, developed in partnership with Equator Global and Travel Uni, and designed to support travel professionals inselling Guatemala to their clients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/guatemala-launches-travel-trade-training-platform-guatemala-insider/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/guatemala-launches-travel-trade-training-platform-guatemala-insider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Route 66 story you haven't been told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indigenous voices are reshaping the legacy of the US's most iconic highway]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-route-66-story-you-havent-been-told/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:43:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-route-66-story-you-havent-been-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GRIF and Juniper Strategy launch UAE Hospitality Industry Barometer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Global Restaurant Investment Forum (GRIF) and boutique hospitality consultancy Juniper Strategy Ltd have today launched the UAE Hospitality Industry Barometer, a research-led report combining real-time operator insight with analysis of past global crises to show how hospitality businesses are performing today, why confidence remains strong, and how the sector is expected to recover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/grif-and-juniper-strategy-launch-uae-hospitality-industry-barometer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/grif-and-juniper-strategy-launch-uae-hospitality-industry-barometer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WiT Phocuswright Middle East moves to Barcelona]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a year when the travel industry has been forced to confront both uncertainty and resilience, WiT Phocuswright Middle East will take place in Barcelona on June 15, a day before Phocuswright Europe.The two events, held at the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya, will bring together global and regional leaders for a timely conversation on the future of travel in and beyond the Middle East.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/wit-phocuswright-middle-east-moves-to-barcelona/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/wit-phocuswright-middle-east-moves-to-barcelona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIRGIN ATLANTIC TAKES OFF IN CHATGPT WITH FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND AIRLINE APP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virgin Atlantic has become the first airline in the world to launch an app within ChatGPT, opening up a new way for customers to discover and plan their next trip simply by asking.<br />
Building on Virgin Atlantic&rsquo;s AI-powered Concierge, the Virgin Atlantic app in ChatGPT allows customers to search for flights using everyday language, whether they&rsquo;re dreaming of a beachside escape to sun-soaked Barbados, planning a last-minute trip to the bright lights of New York, or looking to soak up t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/virgin-atlantic-takes-off-in-chatgpt-with-first-of-its-kind-airline-app/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/virgin-atlantic-takes-off-in-chatgpt-with-first-of-its-kind-airline-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smart Catering: reducing cabin food waste with AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The global airline industry currently generates an estimated 3.6 million tonnes of cabin and catering waste annually, based on 2024&ndash;2025 data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Aviation Sustainability Forum (ASF). This volume is to be at four million tonnes by late 2025 and could potentially double by 2040 if current practices are not changed, primarily due to the increased passengers&rsquo; numbers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/smart-catering-reducing-cabin-food-waste-with-ai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/smart-catering-reducing-cabin-food-waste-with-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RIU Hotels &amp; Resorts has launched a new mobile application for RIU Partner Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tool allows more than 100,000 members in 139 countries to manage bookings, check points, and administer their professional profiles in real time from iOS and Android devices.What benefits does the new application offer to travel agents?The tool has been designed to optimise the daily operations of the retail sector. The application focuses on the digitalisation of processes that previously required more complex management, now allowing immediate access to the entire portfolio of RIU Hotels &]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/riu-hotels-amp-resorts-has-launched-a-new-mobile-application-for-riu-partner-club/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/riu-hotels-amp-resorts-has-launched-a-new-mobile-application-for-riu-partner-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[61% of travel business surveyed experimenting with or scaling agentic AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[All indications are that 2026 will be the year of agentic AI, succinctly defined as gen AI that can accomplish real-world tasks rather than simply outputting content. Agentic AI is already playing a key role in next-generation automation within companies, increasing productivity and reducing costs. According to Phocuswright&rsquo;s latest research report Budgets, Barriers and the Race to Agentic AI, more than 60% of travel businesses surveyed are experimenting with or scaling agentic AI, with 6%]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/61-of-travel-business-surveyed-experimenting-with-or-scaling-agentic-ai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/61-of-travel-business-surveyed-experimenting-with-or-scaling-agentic-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[dnata showcases live microfarm spotlighting fresh culinary innovation at WTCE]]></title><description><![CDATA[dnata Catering &amp; Retail exhibits a live microfarm installation at the World Travel Catering &amp; Onboard Services Expo (WTCE), offering visitors a tangible demonstration of how freshness, sustainability and culinary creativity are shaping the next phase of onboard dining.Inspired by dnata&rsquo;s catering facility in Melbourne, the microfarm enables culinary teams to cultivate selected herbs onsite for use in menu development. Since its introduction in 2025, the initiative has supported mor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/dnata-showcases-live-microfarm-spotlighting-fresh-culinary-innovation-at-wtce/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/dnata-showcases-live-microfarm-spotlighting-fresh-culinary-innovation-at-wtce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sequoia Capital’s $7B AI Fund Signals a Bold New Era of Tech Investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sequoia&rsquo;s $7 billion fund highlights strong confidence in the future of AI. The fund aims to increase capital in AI, influencing startups and established enterprises using innovative technologies. Leadership changes at Sequoia allow younger partners to drive investments in AI startups. Sequoia plans to invest the entire fund across various stages of the business life cycle without segmentation. This fund signals that investors are betting heavily on AI&rsquo;s impact on the economic landsc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sequoia-capitals-7b-ai-fund-signals-a-bold-new-era-of-tech-investment/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sequoia-capitals-7b-ai-fund-signals-a-bold-new-era-of-tech-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring Airlines Joins DerbySoft’s Global Data Network for Flights]]></title><description><![CDATA[DerbySoft, an innovative global technology company dedicated to accelerating travel commerce, today announced that Spring Airlines, China&rsquo;s largest and best performing low-cost carriers (LCC) in China, has joined DerbySoft&rsquo;s Global Data Network (GDN) for Flights&mdash;a next-generation flight distribution model that transforms the traditional hub-and-spoke model into a true network of direct connections among all participants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/spring-airlines-joins-derbysofts-global-data-network-for-flights/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/spring-airlines-joins-derbysofts-global-data-network-for-flights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The travellers mapping their holiday by the stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why astrocartography is having a travel moment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-travellers-mapping-their-holiday-by-the-stars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:19:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-travellers-mapping-their-holiday-by-the-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SITA research finds aviation’s record technology investment hinges on one thing: data coordination]]></title><description><![CDATA[SITA&rsquo;s 2025 Air Transport IT Insights report finds that, while the air transport industry invested a record $50.8 billion in technology in 2025, a common obstacle keeps emerging: where data does not flow freely between systems and partners, that investment cannot fully deliver what it was designed to unlock. The cost of this data coordination gap is higher than ever now that the conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt the industry at a global scale. Operators investing in closing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sita-research-finds-aviations-record-technology-investment-hinges-on-one-thing-data-coordination/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sita-research-finds-aviations-record-technology-investment-hinges-on-one-thing-data-coordination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis Microsoft AI Partnership: Transforming Mobility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stellantis boosts investment in AI, partnering with Microsoft to enhance mobility and streamline operations. The partnership aims to integrate advanced AI technologies to create smarter, more connected vehicles. AI will personalize in-car experiences, improve navigation, and assist drivers in real-time. Inside the company, AI will automate tasks and enhance decision-making across various departments. This collaboration reflects a broader automotive trend toward software-driven cars and highlight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/stellantis-microsoft-ai-partnership-transforming-mobility/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/stellantis-microsoft-ai-partnership-transforming-mobility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Native marathoner who conquered Boston]]></title><description><![CDATA[He broke records and helped to lift his tribe out of obscurity]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-native-marathoner-who-conquered-boston/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-native-marathoner-who-conquered-boston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the 98-year-old 'Angel of Route 66']]></title><description><![CDATA[How a small-town barber helped save the US's most iconic highway from extinction]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/meet-the-98-year-old-angel-of-route-66/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/meet-the-98-year-old-angel-of-route-66/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Palm Beach Brings Downtown to Life Through the “DowntownWPB Unlocked” Augmented Reality Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[The West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority (WPB DDA) has partnered with app developers Hoverlay to launch an ambitious experience that brings Downtown West Palm Beach to life in a wholly new and digital way. DowntownWPB Unlocked is an interactive augmented reality (AR) walking tour that transforms everyday streets, establishments, landmarks, and public spaces into immersive encounters for visitors to uncover the secrets and surprises of downtown, all in the palm of their hand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/west-palm-beach-brings-downtown-to-life-through-the-downtownwpb-unlocked-augmented-reality-tour/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/west-palm-beach-brings-downtown-to-life-through-the-downtownwpb-unlocked-augmented-reality-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dubai Introduces AI+ Program to Boost AI Skills and Innovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dubai launches a new program to help government employees use AI in daily tasks, focusing on practical skills rather than theory. Participants will gain hands-on experience with the latest AI technologies, including large language models, applicable across various industries. The initiative fits into Dubai&rsquo;s broader vision of integrating AI into government services and operations, enhancing efficiency and user experience. The program aims to build employee confidence in using AI through st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/dubai-introduces-ai-program-to-boost-ai-skills-and-innovation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/dubai-introduces-ai-program-to-boost-ai-skills-and-innovation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The first direct booking app for hotels launches in ChatGPT, powered by Lighthouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lighthouse, the AI commercial operating system for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced the launch of The Hotels Network app, the first direct booking app for hotels available inside ChatGPT. Powered by Lighthouse&#700;s Connect AI engine, the app gives hotels a direct presence in AI conversations for the first time.The app is available to hotels of every size worldwide on a flat fee subscription with zero booking commissions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-first-direct-booking-app-for-hotels-launches-in-chatgpt-powered-by-lighthouse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-first-direct-booking-app-for-hotels-launches-in-chatgpt-powered-by-lighthouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Amadeus report finds personalisation can drive hospitality revenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some 74 per cent of travellers say they want their trips to be personalised, and the results suggest that if modern retailing opportunities like room attributes are pitched strategically, they can deliver significant returns]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/new-amadeus-report-finds-personalisation-can-drive-hospitality-revenue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/new-amadeus-report-finds-personalisation-can-drive-hospitality-revenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Is Reshaping Supply Chains in the Gulf]]></title><description><![CDATA[Companies in Saudi Arabia and the UAE are treating supply-chain modernization as a long-term business priority rather than a temporary response to disruption. Recent reporting points to rising interest in artificial intelligence, automation, and real-time data tools as firms look for stronger logistics performance and better resilience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ai-is-reshaping-supply-chains-in-the-gulf/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ai-is-reshaping-supply-chains-in-the-gulf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Planet Group Announces $50M in Initial Investment to Launch Quite Remarkable]]></title><description><![CDATA[One Planet Group, a closely held private equity firm that owns and operates a portfolio of technology and media businesses, today announced the upcoming launch of Quite Remarkable, a new travel and lifestyle company built to redefine the standards of modern luxury through technology, service, one-of-a kind properties, experiences and intentional design. The platform is slated for initial launch in Fall 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/one-planet-group-announces-50m-in-initial-investment-to-launch-quite-remarkable/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/one-planet-group-announces-50m-in-initial-investment-to-launch-quite-remarkable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AIR INDIA SELECTS PANASONIC AVIONICS AS IFE MRO PROVIDER FOR 74 AIRCRAFT]]></title><description><![CDATA[Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics) has today announced that Air India has selected Panasonic Technical Services&rsquo; (PTS) Total Care Package to maintain the airline&rsquo;s in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems across 74 aircraft.The systems are installed on aircraft across Air India&rsquo;s fleet including the Boeing 787-9, Airbus A350-1000, A350-900, and A321neo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/air-india-selects-panasonic-avionics-as-ife-mro-provider-for-74-aircraft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/air-india-selects-panasonic-avionics-as-ife-mro-provider-for-74-aircraft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TripWorks warns of rising “AI copycat platforms”]]></title><description><![CDATA[TripWorks today warned that a surge of AI&#8209;generated &ldquo;instant booking platforms&rdquo; is putting tour and activity operators around the world at risk, as a wave of new research reveals widespread accuracy failures and operational breakdowns across the travel tech sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tripworks-warns-of-rising-ai-copycat-platforms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tripworks-warns-of-rising-ai-copycat-platforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How paddleboarding is reviving a dying language]]></title><description><![CDATA[This millennia-old Aboriginal language was once on the brink of disappearance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-paddleboarding-is-reviving-a-dying-language/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:38:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-paddleboarding-is-reviving-a-dying-language/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Owns Travel in 2046? Artificial Intelligence, Trust and Power Redraw the Map]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who will control travel in 2046: AI companies, governments, or the travelers themselves? What will determine value in an AI-driven industry? And will travel remain accessible to all, or become a privilege?These questions were at the heart of the inaugural Leadership Exchange, hosted by Phocuswright, a leading global travel research and events company, and ITB Berlin, on March 3, 2026, at CityCube Berlin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/who-owns-travel-in-2046-artificial-intelligence-trust-and-power-redraw-the-map/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/who-owns-travel-in-2046-artificial-intelligence-trust-and-power-redraw-the-map/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omio launches in ChatGPT, bringing its real-time multimodal travel search to 900 million users]]></title><description><![CDATA[Omio, the world&rsquo;s leading multimodal travel platform, has today announced the launch of its ChatGPT app to enable passengers to search and compare travel options in real time through conversational AI.The launch represents a key step in Omio&rsquo;s ambition to become a leading AI-native platform. It brings Omio&rsquo;s global transport network of over 3,000 partners to ChatGPT&rsquo;s 900 million weekly users, marking a significant shift in how travel is planned and booked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/omio-launches-in-chatgpt-bringing-its-real-time-multimodal-travel-search-to-900-million-users/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/omio-launches-in-chatgpt-bringing-its-real-time-multimodal-travel-search-to-900-million-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why it's impossible to measure England's coastline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Due to a strange paradox, no one really knows its exact length]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-its-impossible-to-measure-englands-coastline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-its-impossible-to-measure-englands-coastline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six extraordinary places to dive around the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Fiji's kaleidoscopic reefs to shark-packed passes in French Polynesia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/six-extraordinary-places-to-dive-around-the-world/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:31:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/six-extraordinary-places-to-dive-around-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tambourine One Continues to Redefine Hotel Technology with Built-In Website Personalization]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tambourine, the global leader in hotel marketing technology, today announced how its recently launched Tambourine One&mdash;an integrated website and booking engine platform built to simplify the path to booking and reduce costs&mdash;is transforming the way hotels personalize their websites by eliminating third-party pop-ups entirely. Tambourine One&rsquo;s native website personalization, built directly into the platform, replaces the disruptive overlays that have long frustrated guests and dil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tambourine-one-continues-to-redefine-hotel-technology-with-built-in-website-personalization/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tambourine-one-continues-to-redefine-hotel-technology-with-built-in-website-personalization/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This metro stop is Ancient Rome's new attraction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rome tried to build a new metro line. It found hidden ancient ruins instead]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/this-metro-stop-is-ancient-romes-new-attraction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/this-metro-stop-is-ancient-romes-new-attraction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A €1.50 metro ticket to Ancient Rome]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rome tried to build a new metro line. It found a hidden city instead]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-150-metro-ticket-to-ancient-rome/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:37:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-150-metro-ticket-to-ancient-rome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travelers Are Open to Booking With AI—but Only With Clear Guardrails]]></title><description><![CDATA[As generative AI becomes a bigger part of how people search for and plan trips, new research from travel marketing agency Dune7 and boutique market research firm Flesh &amp; Bone suggests the next frontier is already emerging: letting AI actually book travel on a consumer&rsquo;s behalf.In an online study of 1,000 U.S. adults aged 18+ who traveled by plane in the past 12 months, 71% said they are interested in using an AI travel assistant that can search, compare, select, and book travel based o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travelers-are-open-to-booking-with-aibut-only-with-clear-guardrails/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travelers-are-open-to-booking-with-aibut-only-with-clear-guardrails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minor Hotels Unveils Global Data and AI Platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minor Hotels has unveiled plans to build a new global data and AI platform from the ground up in partnership with Google Cloud, Salesforce, OneTrust and Deloitte, marking a major acceleration of the group&rsquo;s long-term digital transformation strategy.The initiative represents one of the most significant technology investments in Minor Hotels&rsquo; history. It also marks a deliberate move to lead the hospitality sector in using data and AI to personalise experiences and strengthen direct rel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/minor-hotels-unveils-global-data-and-ai-platform/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/minor-hotels-unveils-global-data-and-ai-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to not embarrass yourself in a British pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven British pub rules visitors often get wrong]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-to-not-embarrass-yourself-in-a-british-pub/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:34:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-to-not-embarrass-yourself-in-a-british-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dida signs 5-year partnership with Tsinghua University]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global travel technology company Dida has signed a five-year strategic partnership with Tsinghua x-lab &ndash;a non-profit innovation and entrepreneurship platform at Tsinghua University in Beijing&ndash; to develop next-generation travel tech solutions and strengthen the industry&rsquo;s global talent pipeline.The agreement marks a shift from ad-hoc collaboration to a deep, ecosystem-level integration between one of the world&rsquo;s leading academic institutions and a global powerhouse in trav]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/dida-signs-5-year-partnership-with-tsinghua-university/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/dida-signs-5-year-partnership-with-tsinghua-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why some travellers are rethinking trips to the US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long airport waits and anti-American sentiment are causing big challenges]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-some-travellers-are-rethinking-trips-to-the-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:57:22 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-some-travellers-are-rethinking-trips-to-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which country can claim steak?]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Japan to the US, nations have put their own stamp on the mouthwatering meat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/which-country-can-claim-steak/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/which-country-can-claim-steak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UberJets Elevates Private Jet Charter Experience Through Technology and Exclusive Access]]></title><description><![CDATA[UberJets, a leader in private jet charter technology and private jet booking innovation, is proud to announce the continued success of its advertising campaign behind home plate at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers. Marking half a decade of on-field presence alongside MLB teams&mdash;including the Boston Red Sox during Spring Training and the New York Yankees&mdash;UberJets, powered by Virtual Hangar&reg;, is advancing private aviation through intelligent flight connectivity, real-time market visibilit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/uberjets-elevates-private-jet-charter-experience-through-technology-and-exclusive-access/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/uberjets-elevates-private-jet-charter-experience-through-technology-and-exclusive-access/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Floridian beach town that looks like Santorini]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alys Beach borrows from Greece, Bermuda and beyond]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-floridian-beach-town-that-looks-like-santorini/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:30:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-floridian-beach-town-that-looks-like-santorini/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What happens when remote travel goes wrong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have travellers forgotten how to deal with discomfort?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/what-happens-when-remote-travel-goes-wrong/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:35:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/what-happens-when-remote-travel-goes-wrong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Easter crime wave sweeping Norway]]></title><description><![CDATA[How a century-old publicity stunt turned into an annual Norwegian crime wave]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-easter-crime-wave-sweeping-norway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:36:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-easter-crime-wave-sweeping-norway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hostaway Launches Booking Website Pro to Strengthen Direct Booking Strategies for Property Managers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leading vacation rental software Hostaway has today launched Booking Website Pro, upgrading its website capabilities with AI-driven marketing and SEO tools to help professional property managers diversify their channel mix, increase direct bookings, and build stronger independent brands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hostaway-launches-booking-website-pro-to-strengthen-direct-booking-strategies-for-property-managers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hostaway-launches-booking-website-pro-to-strengthen-direct-booking-strategies-for-property-managers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slowjamastan: The new 'nation' hiding in the US]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's is a desert dictatorship home to a Sultan, a submarine and 25,000 citizens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/slowjamastan-the-new-nation-hiding-in-the-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:33:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/slowjamastan-the-new-nation-hiding-in-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This is the year to visit Morocco's quiet capital]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's filled with centuries of history, a new Unesco designation and no crowds]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/this-is-the-year-to-visit-moroccos-quiet-capital/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/this-is-the-year-to-visit-moroccos-quiet-capital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tourism in Morocco is booming - except here]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new designation as the Unesco World Book Capital for 2026 may change that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tourism-in-morocco-is-booming-except-here/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:36:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tourism-in-morocco-is-booming-except-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The road signs that teach travellers about France]]></title><description><![CDATA[They form a vast open-air gallery of French identity]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-road-signs-that-teach-travellers-about-france/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:53:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-road-signs-that-teach-travellers-about-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cruisebound Launches “Search by Map,” Redefining How Travelers Discover Cruises]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cruisebound, the online cruise agency redefining how travelers discover and book cruises, is excited to unveil &ldquo;Search by Map,&rdquo; a dynamic new feature that transforms cruise planning into a more intuitive, visual experience. The tool allows travelers to navigate the globe through an immersive map interface, placing ports and itineraries directly at their fingertips.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/cruisebound-launches-search-by-map-redefining-how-travelers-discover-cruises/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/cruisebound-launches-search-by-map-redefining-how-travelers-discover-cruises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keegan-Michael Key on why road trips still matter]]></title><description><![CDATA[From family holidays to comedy tours, road travel has shaped Key's life]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/keegan-michael-key-on-why-road-trips-still-matter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/keegan-michael-key-on-why-road-trips-still-matter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan's most spectacular bloom festivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beyond the cherry blossom crowd, Japan's other flower festivals are worth seeing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/japans-most-spectacular-bloom-festivals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/japans-most-spectacular-bloom-festivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Majority of U.S. travelers now use AI for trips, marking fastest behavioral shift in a decade]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than half of U.S. leisure travelers now use artificial intelligence to plan, book or navigate their trips, according to new research from Phocuswright, signaling the fastest behavioral shift the travel industry has seen in ten years.<br />
Phocuswright&rsquo;s new report &ndash; The AI Surge: Travel&rsquo;s Fastest Behavioral Shift in a Decade &ndash; shows that 56% of travelers used AI for at least one trip in the past 12 months, up sharply from 43% in late 2025 and more than double the share in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/majority-of-us-travelers-now-use-ai-for-trips-marking-fastest-behavioral-shift-in-a-decade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/majority-of-us-travelers-now-use-ai-for-trips-marking-fastest-behavioral-shift-in-a-decade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multi-day tours enter new phase of growth as operators shift toward smaller groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multi-day tour operators worldwide are entering a new phase of growth marked by rising demand for small-group travel and accelerating adoption of AI, according to The State of Multi-Day Tours, 2nd Edition, a new global research report from Arival.&nbsp; The findings come as the sector prepares to gather at Arival 360 Valencia, the company&rsquo;s flagship global event for the experiences industry.The report, based on a survey of 569 operators and nearly 50 executive interviews and conducted with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/multi-day-tours-enter-new-phase-of-growth-as-operators-shift-toward-smaller-groups/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/multi-day-tours-enter-new-phase-of-growth-as-operators-shift-toward-smaller-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight of the world's best beach escapes]]></title><description><![CDATA[We polled our globe-trotting BBC journalists for their top beach destinations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/eight-of-the-worlds-best-beach-escapes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/eight-of-the-worlds-best-beach-escapes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will AI Bring Hotel General Managers Back to the Lobby?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence is improving human interaction by freeing hotel leaders from spreadsheets and bringing them back to guests]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/will-ai-bring-hotel-general-managers-back-to-the-lobby/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/will-ai-bring-hotel-general-managers-back-to-the-lobby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Amenity to Asset: Turning Wellness into a Core Revenue Strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[How dynamic pricing, integrated PMS, and data-driven insights are redefining hotel profitability in Q2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/from-amenity-to-asset-turning-wellness-into-a-core-revenue-strategy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/from-amenity-to-asset-turning-wellness-into-a-core-revenue-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UrVenue to Showcase Unified Booking and Experience Commerce Platform at Indian Gaming Tradeshow]]></title><description><![CDATA[UrVenue will exhibit at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention 2026, taking place at the San Diego Convention Center. The exhibitor floor will be open April 1&ndash;2 where UrVenue will be located at Booth #2034.At the show, UrVenue will demonstrate how operators can manage, sell, and operate experience-based inventory across the property through a unified booking and itinerary management platform, driving incremental revenue across resort amenities]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/urvenue-to-showcase-unified-booking-and-experience-commerce-platform-at-indian-gaming-tradeshow/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/urvenue-to-showcase-unified-booking-and-experience-commerce-platform-at-indian-gaming-tradeshow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lobby secures USD 2.2M to expand its AI Booking Platform across the travel industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lobby has raised USD 2.2 million in funding from Founderful. As part of the investment, Pascal Mathis, Co-Founder of the venture capital firm and of GetYourGuide with wide experience in scaling startups, will join Lobby&rsquo;s Board of Directors.After successfully closing the investment round, Lobby will be able to expand beyond the hospitality sector with the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) vertical, experiences and attractions business, cruises and airlines as its mai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/lobby-secures-usd-22m-to-expand-its-ai-booking-platform-across-the-travel-industry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/lobby-secures-usd-22m-to-expand-its-ai-booking-platform-across-the-travel-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fliggy goes live with bookings via AI interface]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chinese online travel platform Fliggy &ndash; the travel division of Alibaba Group &ndash; can confirm that following a trial period its AI interface is now able to process bookings.This has been made possible through the use of parent company Alibaba&rsquo;s consumer-facing application Qwen App, which is available to users in China and experienced over 200 million AI-native shopping orders during the recent Chinese Spring Festival campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/fliggy-goes-live-with-bookings-via-ai-interface/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/fliggy-goes-live-with-bookings-via-ai-interface/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The best countries for solo female travellers]]></title><description><![CDATA[New data and traveller insights reveal where women feel most secure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-best-countries-for-solo-female-travellers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-best-countries-for-solo-female-travellers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apaleo launches AI Copilot to ease operational pressure on hospitality teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apaleo, the API-first property management platform for hospitality businesses, has launched Apaleo Copilot, a new agentic layer embedded in the platform that simplifies hotel operations.With a lightweight chat interface, staff can ask Apaleo Copilot to handle complex tasks, such as checking arrivals, extending stays, planning housekeeping, resolving overbookings, and assigning rooms, without having to switch between multiple systems or applications.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/apaleo-launches-ai-copilot-to-ease-operational-pressure-on-hospitality-teams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/apaleo-launches-ai-copilot-to-ease-operational-pressure-on-hospitality-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizz Air Launches Integrated Digital Cabin Ecosystem with Immfly and gateretail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wizz Air, the fastest growing European airline, has launched a new digital cabin ecosystem in partnership with Immfly and gateretail, bringing onboard retail, passenger and crew connectivity and operational data into a single integrated platform.<br />
The initiative marks another step forward in Wizz Air&rsquo;s digital strategy, underlining the airline&rsquo;s position as one of aviation&rsquo;s most innovative airlines. The collaboration will enable the airline to deliver a more efficient and engag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/wizz-air-launches-integrated-digital-cabin-ecosystem-with-immfly-and-gateretail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/wizz-air-launches-integrated-digital-cabin-ecosystem-with-immfly-and-gateretail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RMS Integrates with GuestRevu to Automate Guest Feedback]]></title><description><![CDATA[RMS, a leading global hospitality platform for hotels, motels, serviced apartments, short-term rentals and campgrounds, has announced a new integration with guest feedback and reputation management platform GuestRevu.<br />
The integration enables hospitality operators to automatically collect guest feedback throughout the guest journey and transform responses into AI-enhanced insights designed to improve service delivery and operational decision-making in real-time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/rms-integrates-with-guestrevu-to-automate-guest-feedback/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/rms-integrates-with-guestrevu-to-automate-guest-feedback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San José Mineta International Airport Launches AI-Powered IntBot Humanoid Robot]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the gateway to Silicon Valley, San Jos&eacute; Mineta International Airport (SJC) is bringing cutting-edge artificial intelligence directly into the passenger journey. Today, the Airport will debut an interactive AI-powered humanoid robot, named &ldquo;Jos&eacute;,&rdquo; from local start-up, IntBot. Designed to greet travelers, answer questions and provide real-time information in 50+ languages &mdash; Jos&eacute; will be stationed at Terminal B, Gate 24 (near Zoom Zone), to help turn one of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/san-jos-mineta-international-airport-launches-ai-powered-intbot-humanoid-robot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/san-jos-mineta-international-airport-launches-ai-powered-intbot-humanoid-robot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HAR*Wired Travel Tech Week Returns June 9–11, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Host Agency Reviews (HAR), the go-to resource for travel advisors researching host agencies, consortia, and the tools that power their businesses, is bringing back HAR*Wired: Travel Tech Week, running June 9&ndash;11, 2026.HAR*Wired is free and fully virtual, designed specifically for travel advisors and agency owners who want practical ways to work smarter&ndash;not just add another shiny tool to the pile. Over three days, HAR*Wired dives into the tech that&rsquo;s actually changing how advisor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/harwired-travel-tech-week-returns-june-911-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/harwired-travel-tech-week-returns-june-911-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to 'Marie Kondo' your next trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[From packing your suitcase to tidying your hotel room, here's how to spark joy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-to-marie-kondo-your-next-trip/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-to-marie-kondo-your-next-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven places behind Agatha Christie's mysteries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Places around the world where Agatha Christie found inspiration for murder]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/seven-places-behind-agatha-christies-mysteries/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/seven-places-behind-agatha-christies-mysteries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EGYPTAIR&rsquo;S NEW A350-900 TO FEATURE IN-FLIGHT ENGAGEMENT &amp; DIGITAL SOLUTIONS FROM PANASONIC AVIONICS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics), the world&rsquo;s leading supplier of in-flight engagement and connectivity (IFEC) solutions, today announced that EgyptAir&rsquo;s new A350-900 has entered service featuring award winning in-flight engagement and connectivity (IFEC) systems and a suite of digital apps and services from Panasonic Avionics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/egyptairrsquos-new-a350-900-to-feature-in-flight-engagement-amp-digital-solutions-from-panasonic-avionics/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/egyptairrsquos-new-a350-900-to-feature-in-flight-engagement-amp-digital-solutions-from-panasonic-avionics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The rise of the 'backup passport']]></title><description><![CDATA[Is a second passport becoming the ultimate global contingency plan?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-rise-of-the-backup-passport/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-rise-of-the-backup-passport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[INDRA AND SYNAPTIC AVIATION ENHANCE EFFICIENCY WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AT AIRPORTS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indra, in partnership with Synaptic Aviation Inc., has deployed an advanced digital system based on artificial intelligence to monitor aircraft turnaround and apron operations prior to departure. The solution operates at three of Spain&rsquo;s busiest airports: Adolfo Su&aacute;rez Madrid-Barajas, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Palma de Mallorca, which, under Aena&rsquo;s management, jointly transport over 150 million passengers each year and boast around 477 aircraft parking positions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/indra-and-synaptic-aviation-enhance-efficiency-with-artificial-intelligence-at-airports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/indra-and-synaptic-aviation-enhance-efficiency-with-artificial-intelligence-at-airports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Access Hospitality Appoints Aravinda Gollapudi as Chief Technology Officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Access Hospitality, the hospitality technology division of The Access Group, today announced the appointment of Aravinda Gollapudi as Chief Technology Officer. She will lead the organization&rsquo;s global technology vision with a focus on embedding agentic AI across its platform to deliver smarter, more connected operations for hospitality businesses.<br />
Aravinda joins from Sage, where as Head of Platform Business Unit and SVP of Technology she led a globally distributed organization spanning prod]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/access-hospitality-appoints-aravinda-gollapudi-as-chief-technology-officer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/access-hospitality-appoints-aravinda-gollapudi-as-chief-technology-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The world's happiest countries for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents share the everyday habits behind the world's happiest societies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-worlds-happiest-countries-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-worlds-happiest-countries-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GuideGeek Launches AI Travel Genius for New Brunswick Trip-Planners]]></title><description><![CDATA[GuideGeek, the AI travel technology from Matador Network, has partnered with ExploreNB to launch Explora, an artificial intelligence&ndash;powered travel chatbot designed to help visitors plan trips to New Brunswick with ease and confidence.Piloted in early 2025 and now rolled out more broadly, Explora provides instant, conversational answers to travel and tourism questions about the province. Powered by GuideGeek&rsquo;s award-winning AI platform, this tool has generated thousands of online con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/guidegeek-launches-ai-travel-genius-for-new-brunswick-trip-planners/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/guidegeek-launches-ai-travel-genius-for-new-brunswick-trip-planners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[H55 Battery Technology Helps Power Progress of RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator]]></title><description><![CDATA[H55 today announced continued progress developing the 200 kWh Energy Storage System (ESS) for the RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator, since the project achieved the significant milestone of its first full-power system test conducted in June 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/h55-battery-technology-helps-power-progress-of-rtx-hybrid-electric-flight-demonstrator/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/h55-battery-technology-helps-power-progress-of-rtx-hybrid-electric-flight-demonstrator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Dutch twilight ritual helping people slow down]]></title><description><![CDATA[I tried the Dutch tradition of dusking and learnt to sit in stillness]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-dutch-twilight-ritual-helping-people-slow-down/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-dutch-twilight-ritual-helping-people-slow-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Turkish city built on 'green gold']]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the single most important ingredient in Turkey's culinary capital]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-turkish-city-built-on-green-gold/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-turkish-city-built-on-green-gold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester Airport enables mixed domestic and international operations with Amadeus biometrics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester Airport has introduced a new operational model for its Terminal 2 that allows domestic and international passengers to seamlessly share the same arrival and departure infrastructure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/manchester-airport-enables-mixed-domestic-and-international-operations-with-amadeus-biometrics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/manchester-airport-enables-mixed-domestic-and-international-operations-with-amadeus-biometrics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new digital experience: American gives customers more timely flight information]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Airlines operates nearly 7,000 flights every day, connecting 700,000 customers to the people and places that matter most. With a global network, travel plans can occasionally be disrupted by factors like weather, air traffic control or an aircraft that needs unscheduled maintenance. That&rsquo;s why American is further enhancing the travel experience with a smarter digital platform that gives customers clear explanations when flights are delayed or canceled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-new-digital-experience-american-gives-customers-more-timely-flight-information/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-new-digital-experience-american-gives-customers-more-timely-flight-information/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Years of TripGenie: How Travellers Around the World are Using AI Differently]]></title><description><![CDATA[As AI becomes an everyday part of travel planning, one thing is increasingly clear: while the technology may be global, how travellers use it is anything but uniform. New data from TripGenie, Trip.com&rsquo;s AI travel assistant, reveals that three years of real-world usage have surfaced new patterns in how travellers plan, decide and navigate their journeys.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/three-years-of-tripgenie-how-travellers-around-the-world-are-using-ai-differently/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/three-years-of-tripgenie-how-travellers-around-the-world-are-using-ai-differently/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Going to Europe this summer? Expect long queues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Non-EU nationals may spend hours waiting &ndash; here's how to avoid the worst of it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/going-to-europe-this-summer-expect-long-queues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/going-to-europe-this-summer-expect-long-queues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An walk through the story of St Patrick]]></title><description><![CDATA[St Patrick's Way offers a slow journey into Ireland's most famous legend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/an-walk-through-the-story-of-st-patrick/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/an-walk-through-the-story-of-st-patrick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 things all visitors to Japan should know]]></title><description><![CDATA[A traveller's guide to Japanese etiquette, from escalators to chopsticks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/10-things-all-visitors-to-japan-should-know/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/10-things-all-visitors-to-japan-should-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The rare 'dinosaur egg' returning from extinction]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's one of the world's rarest salts and only produced on one small island]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-rare-dinosaur-egg-returning-from-extinction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-rare-dinosaur-egg-returning-from-extinction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to prepare for Europe's new travel entry rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Non-EU nationals can expect long queues &ndash; here's how to avoid the worst of them]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-to-prepare-for-europes-new-travel-entry-rules/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-to-prepare-for-europes-new-travel-entry-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Hundreds of airports may need to replace their Safety Management Systems in 2026”, says OneReg CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airports across Europe and beyond are quietly entering the market for new Safety Management Systems, with several operators signalling that their existing platforms are reaching end&#8209;of&#8209;life or no longer meeting modern operational and cybersecurity expectations.<br />
While the data is emerging, OneReg says the pattern is becoming increasingly visible through tenders, RFPs, and conversations with airport safety teams. Based on what airports are telling OneReg directly, dozens &ndash; and po]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hundreds-of-airports-may-need-to-replace-their-safety-management-systems-in-2026-says-onereg-ceo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hundreds-of-airports-may-need-to-replace-their-safety-management-systems-in-2026-says-onereg-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[eviivo releases new Owner Management feature to reduce reporting time for property managers]]></title><description><![CDATA[eviivo, the all-in-one property management system (PMS) for hospitality businesses, has announced a major new release of its Owner Management functionality that significantly reduces the time property management companies (PMCs) spend producing financial statements,&nbsp; one of the most manual, error-prone, and time-consuming tasks in property operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/eviivo-releases-new-owner-management-feature-to-reduce-reporting-time-for-property-managers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/eviivo-releases-new-owner-management-feature-to-reduce-reporting-time-for-property-managers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Padma Lakshmi survives life on the road]]></title><description><![CDATA[From hydration rituals to jet-lag tricks, the culinary host shares her top tips]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-padma-lakshmi-survives-life-on-the-road/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-padma-lakshmi-survives-life-on-the-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HotelREZ names Hadley O’Dwyer Vice President of Customer Success and Engagement]]></title><description><![CDATA[HotelREZ Hotels &amp; Resorts has appointed Hadley O&rsquo;Dwyer as Vice President of Customer Success and Engagement to reinforce the company&rsquo;s continued investment in operational excellence, digital innovation, and customer&#8209;centric growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hotelrez-names-hadley-odwyer-vice-president-of-customer-success-and-engagement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hotelrez-names-hadley-odwyer-vice-president-of-customer-success-and-engagement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IATA Advances AI Initiatives to Support Air Cargo Operations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is advancing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in air cargo with three initiatives to improve operational efficiency, strengthen safety and compliance, and accelerate innovation across the global air cargo value chain:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/iata-advances-ai-initiatives-to-support-air-cargo-operations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/iata-advances-ai-initiatives-to-support-air-cargo-operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI sparks a SaaS shakeout in travel: TripWorks warns industry is entering a ‘reckoning phase’]]></title><description><![CDATA[TripWorks, the AI- and business intelligence-driven booking and automation platform for tours, activities, and attractions operators, today issued a warning that the travel industry is heading into a decisive consolidation phase as AI accelerates a long&#8209;brewing SaaS shakeout.&nbsp; New research shows travel agencies and operators are relying on an unsustainable number of disconnected systems &ndash; a fragmentation problem that is driving up costs, eroding margins, and undermining customer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ai-sparks-a-saas-shakeout-in-travel-tripworks-warns-industry-is-entering-a-reckoning-phase/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ai-sparks-a-saas-shakeout-in-travel-tripworks-warns-industry-is-entering-a-reckoning-phase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why 'Viking wellness' is having a moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nordic heat-and-cold rituals are becoming a global wellness phenomenon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-viking-wellness-is-having-a-moment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-viking-wellness-is-having-a-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Micro-cations: The big appeal of the tiny holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why more travellers are swapping one long holiday for multiple short breaks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/micro-cations-the-big-appeal-of-the-tiny-holiday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/micro-cations-the-big-appeal-of-the-tiny-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[60% of travelers still prefer human trip planning over AI, new Civitatis survey finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the rapid rise of generative AI tools in travel planning, 60% of travelers still prefer human-curated recommendations and verified information, according to a survey of more than 7,000 users conducted by Civitatis, a leading global marketplace for guided tours and excursions in Spanish and Portuguese.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/60-of-travelers-still-prefer-human-trip-planning-over-ai-new-civitatis-survey-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/60-of-travelers-still-prefer-human-trip-planning-over-ai-new-civitatis-survey-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Propellic named headline sponsor of Travel Marketing AI Summit 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Propellic, the leading AI-focused travel marketing and advertising agency, has been announced as the headline sponsor of the Travel Marketing AI Summit 2026, taking place March 24 in New York City. This premier event brings together senior leaders at the intersection of travel, marketing, and artificial intelligence to explore how AI is transforming the traveler journey; from discovery to loyalty.<br />
As the sole travel marketing &amp; advertising agency on the roster, Propellic will bring its exper]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/propellic-named-headline-sponsor-of-travel-marketing-ai-summit-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/propellic-named-headline-sponsor-of-travel-marketing-ai-summit-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the boy's club: 7 modern female adventurers]]></title><description><![CDATA[From ice swimming to desert crossings, these explorers are redefining adventure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/beyond-the-boys-club-7-modern-female-adventurers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/beyond-the-boys-club-7-modern-female-adventurers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five countries welcoming travellers in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[While others debate limits, these countries are rolling out the welcome mat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/five-countries-welcoming-travellers-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/five-countries-welcoming-travellers-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Heughan on Scotland behind the screen]]></title><description><![CDATA[He brought Scotland to the world but Outlander brought him home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sam-heughan-on-scotland-behind-the-screen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sam-heughan-on-scotland-behind-the-screen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lonely Planet Unveils New App and Bookable Experiences as it Evolves to a Digital-First Platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lonely Planet has announced a new app alongside the launch of bookable travel experiences &ndash; marking its most significant evolution yet from trusted guidebooks to a connected travel platform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/lonely-planet-unveils-new-app-and-bookable-experiences-as-it-evolves-to-a-digital-first-platform/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/lonely-planet-unveils-new-app-and-bookable-experiences-as-it-evolves-to-a-digital-first-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The End of Booking Engine Fees: Tambourine Redefines Hotel Profitability]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tambourine, the global leader in hotel marketing technology, today announced a strategic shift in hotel profitability with the recent launch of Tambourine One. Designed to help hotels and resorts drive more direct bookings, Tambourine One creates a faster, more intuitive booking experience while eliminating fees that have long burdened hoteliers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-end-of-booking-engine-fees-tambourine-redefines-hotel-profitability/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-end-of-booking-engine-fees-tambourine-redefines-hotel-profitability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consumers Trust AI to Plan Travel More than Any Other Task]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consumers say they trust generative AI to plan travel more than they trust the technology to assist with other common tasks. This finding comes from a survey of more than 1,000 consumers by travel publisher Matador Network, which operates the GuideGeek AI platform for travel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/consumers-trust-ai-to-plan-travel-more-than-any-other-task/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/consumers-trust-ai-to-plan-travel-more-than-any-other-task/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JAPOW, Power &amp; The Next 20 Years: WiT Japan Returns To Tokyo Amid Record Inbound Boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Japan rides an unprecedented inbound tourism wave powered by the global obsession with its legendary powder snow &ndash; or &ldquo;JAPOW&rdquo; &ndash; travel industry leaders will gather in Tokyo to examine what this moment means for the next 20 years of travel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/japow-power-amp-the-next-20-years-wit-japan-returns-to-tokyo-amid-record-inbound-boom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/japow-power-amp-the-next-20-years-wit-japan-returns-to-tokyo-amid-record-inbound-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OneReg becomes a female majority aviation tech company the week of International Women’s Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[OneReg, the next generation aviation compliance platform transforming how airports and airlines manage safety and regulatory oversight, has reached a rare milestone for aviation technology: the company is now officially a female majority organisation, with women representing 60% of its global workforce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/onereg-becomes-a-female-majority-aviation-tech-company-the-week-of-international-womens-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/onereg-becomes-a-female-majority-aviation-tech-company-the-week-of-international-womens-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HBX Group signs strategic partnership with Outpayce from Amadeus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deal is designed to accelerate the development of its fintech capabilities and transform how travel buyers and sellers manage digital payments]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hbx-group-signs-strategic-partnership-with-outpayce-from-amadeus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hbx-group-signs-strategic-partnership-with-outpayce-from-amadeus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visit Hungary expands Amadeus partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visit Hungary has expanded its relationship with Amadeus to incorporate travel agencies into its targeted digital campaigns]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/visit-hungary-expands-amadeus-partnership/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/visit-hungary-expands-amadeus-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why every culture has a healing broth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The quiet power of simmered stock, from congee to consomm&eacute;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-every-culture-has-a-healing-broth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-every-culture-has-a-healing-broth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trip.com Group Reinforces AI Innovation and European Collaboration at ITB Berlin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trip.com Group concluded its participation at ITB Berlin with strong demonstrations of its leadership in travel technology, artificial intelligence and strategic partnerships across Europe. At a series of panel discussions, the company shared insights into how innovation and data are reshaping traveller behaviour and partner opportunities, underscoring its commitment to powering the full travel journey from trip planning to in-trip support and beyond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tripcom-group-reinforces-ai-innovation-and-european-collaboration-at-itb-berlin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tripcom-group-reinforces-ai-innovation-and-european-collaboration-at-itb-berlin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SUNRATE and Repayd Join Hands to Power Global Payments]]></title><description><![CDATA[SUNRATE, the global payment and treasury management platform, today announced a strategic partnership with Repayd, the specialist travel merchant account provider, at ITB Berlin 2026, the world&rsquo;s largest travel trade show.The collaboration brings together SUNRATE&rsquo;s global payment infrastructure and treasury capabilities with Repayd&rsquo;s specialist expertise in travel payments to support the complex payment needs of international travel businesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sunrate-and-repayd-join-hands-to-power-global-payments/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sunrate-and-repayd-join-hands-to-power-global-payments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omio Group breaks boundaries, accelerating product innovation and market expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[At ITB Berlin 2026, the Omio Group outlined the next phase of its evolution as the leading global multimodal travel platform, levelling up across two fronts: transformative technology innovation and global audience scale. By integrating travel discovery, booking, and partner distribution into a single connected ecosystem, the Omio Group is positioned to redefine and elevate the end-to-end travel experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/omio-group-breaks-boundaries-accelerating-product-innovation-and-market-expansion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/omio-group-breaks-boundaries-accelerating-product-innovation-and-market-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan's surprising loneliness intervention]]></title><description><![CDATA[The yoghurt delivery women combatting isolation in Japan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/japans-surprising-loneliness-intervention/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/japans-surprising-loneliness-intervention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan is using yoghurt to tackle loneliness]]></title><description><![CDATA[The yoghurt delivery women combatting isolation in Japan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/japan-is-using-yoghurt-to-tackle-loneliness/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/japan-is-using-yoghurt-to-tackle-loneliness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘That thrush just did something incredible’: tuning in to bird calls on a North York Moors walk]]></title><description><![CDATA[A guided walk through North Yorkshire woodland throws up some thrilling surprises by honing in on sound over sightAt the outset, Richard Baines says: &ldquo;You don&rsquo;t need binoculars.&rdquo; This is not what I expect to hear on a walk where the main focus is birds. The sun has yet to rise, but we can see our way across muddy ground crunchy with ice. That is the next surprise in a day that will be full of them: we are still in February but Richard points out that ornithological spring is we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/that-thrush-just-did-something-incredible-tuning-in-to-bird-calls-on-a-north-york-moors-walk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/that-thrush-just-did-something-incredible-tuning-in-to-bird-calls-on-a-north-york-moors-walk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Iran war is affecting global travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the conflict quickly escalates, here's what travellers need to know]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-the-iran-war-is-affecting-global-travel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-the-iran-war-is-affecting-global-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabre unveils once-in-a-generation company rebuild and its AI-first platform at ITB Berlin 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[At ITB Berlin 2026, Sabre unveiled the culmination of a multiyear, once-in-a-generation rebuild of its technology, architecture, and operating foundations.This transformation has unshackled the company to deliver a single, unified, AI-first platform, purpose-built for velocity to innovate for whatever comes next. In the first major milestone for the new Sabre, the company has seized a first-mover position in agentic travel &ndash; a clean break from legacy industry architectures that have constr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sabre-unveils-once-in-a-generation-company-rebuild-and-its-ai-first-platform-at-itb-berlin-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sabre-unveils-once-in-a-generation-company-rebuild-and-its-ai-first-platform-at-itb-berlin-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travelsoft Pay Partners with Mastercard to Power the Next Generation of Secure Travel Payments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travelsoft Pay today announced a strategic partnership with Mastercard to enhance how payments flow through the global travel ecosystem &mdash; delivering a secure, scalable and travel-native payments infrastructure designed for modern B2B travel commerce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travelsoft-pay-partners-with-mastercard-to-power-the-next-generation-of-secure-travel-payments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travelsoft-pay-partners-with-mastercard-to-power-the-next-generation-of-secure-travel-payments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The world of Virgin Atlantic, now in your pocket]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Virgin Atlantic app becomes a personal travel companion from booking to boardingVirgin Atlantic announces the launch of its new mobile app, designed to put the world of Virgin Atlantic in the pocket of every guest, making travel faster, simpler and smarter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-world-of-virgin-atlantic-now-in-your-pocket/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-world-of-virgin-atlantic-now-in-your-pocket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want to go skiing in Switzerland without breaking the bank? Here’s where to go …]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hitting the piste in Verbier doesn&rsquo;t come cheap, but in laid-back La Tzoumaz you can access the same pistes without such a steep price tagI&rsquo;m standing at 3,330 metres on a tall metal platform with a heavy harness strapped to my back, gazing in awe at the snow-covered Matterhorn, Mont Blanc and the Dents du Midi ridge. It&rsquo;s a gorgeous distraction while I wait to be clipped in and launched down the valley at 120 kilometres an hour. This is the Mont Fort zip line, the highest in t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/want-to-go-skiing-in-switzerland-without-breaking-the-bank-heres-where-to-go-/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/want-to-go-skiing-in-switzerland-without-breaking-the-bank-heres-where-to-go-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travalyst accelerates the development of the Data Hub six months after launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six months after launch, Travalyst &mdash; the independent not-for-profit coalition of leading travel and technology companies founded by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex &mdash; has accelerated the development of its Data Hub from foundational phase to readying for global deployment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travalyst-accelerates-the-development-of-the-data-hub-six-months-after-launch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travalyst-accelerates-the-development-of-the-data-hub-six-months-after-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The little-known 'Serengeti of South America']]></title><description><![CDATA[It's home to a stunning array of biodiversity and almost no tourists]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-little-known-serengeti-of-south-america/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-little-known-serengeti-of-south-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on an unsung discovery in a UK national park or nature reserve]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about a favourite trip &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakThis year marks the 75th anniversary of the Peak District national park &ndash; the first designated national park in the UK. That number has grown to 15 across the UK, alongside more than 200 national nature reserves, which are designed to protect specific landscapes and habitats. Whether it&rsquo;s boating through the Norfolk Broads national park, birdwatching on Lindisfarne national nature reserve, or]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/share-a-tip-on-an-unsung-discovery-in-a-uk-national-park-or-nature-reserve/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/share-a-tip-on-an-unsung-discovery-in-a-uk-national-park-or-nature-reserve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berlin, Once Again the World’s Travel Capital]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the doors open this week at Messe Berlin, the familiar early&#8209;March ritual returns: thousands of travel professionals converging on the German capital for ITB Berlin, the world&rsquo;s leading travel trade show. This year&rsquo;s edition feels especially charged. ITB Berlin 2026 not only marks the fair&rsquo;s 60th anniversary, but arrives at a moment when global travel is buoyant yet uneasy&mdash;growing strongly, while navigating geopolitical tension, technological disruption and a ren]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/berlin-once-again-the-worlds-travel-capital/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/berlin-once-again-the-worlds-travel-capital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GO7 unveils Orchestrated VI to bring full interlining capabilities to virtual connections]]></title><description><![CDATA[GO7, the growth platform for airlines, has today announced the launch of Orchestrated Virtual Interlining, which enables carriers to sell connected journeys that feel like interlining &ndash; without the costs and complexity of traditional agreements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/go7-unveils-orchestrated-vi-to-bring-full-interlining-capabilities-to-virtual-connections/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/go7-unveils-orchestrated-vi-to-bring-full-interlining-capabilities-to-virtual-connections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aven Hospitality Partners with Protect Group to launch Refund Protect to its hotel portfolio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aven Hospitality (formerly Sabre Hospitality Solutions) and Protect Group today announced the go-live of Refund Protect within the Aven Hospitality Booking Engine, enabling hotels to offer guests the option to upgrade to a refundable stay at checkout.<br />
Hotels can now activate and manage Refund Protect through the Protect Group Onboarding Platform, enabling a streamlined, tech-led launch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/aven-hospitality-partners-with-protect-group-to-launch-refund-protect-to-its-hotel-portfolio/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/aven-hospitality-partners-with-protect-group-to-launch-refund-protect-to-its-hotel-portfolio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My search for the  perfect brown bar in Amsterdam]]></title><description><![CDATA[I swerved the tourist traps and went on a bar crawl of the city&rsquo;s bruine kroegen, the cosy, dimly lit pubs that are the Netherlands&rsquo; &lsquo;surrogate living rooms&rsquo;Is there anything better than a&nbsp;good old British pub? Well, a&nbsp;Dutch person may prefer a&nbsp;bruine kroeg (brown bar). Often nondescript from the outside and thus easy to miss, these&nbsp;cosy, homely, rustic cafe-style bars typically have plain dark-wood furniture, candles on the tables, aged&nbsp;knick-kna]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/my-search-for-the-perfect-brown-bar-in-amsterdam/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/my-search-for-the-perfect-brown-bar-in-amsterdam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People are 'mermaiding' all over the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mermaiding is a growing form of romantasy travel; here's where to do it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/people-are-mermaiding-all-over-the-world/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/people-are-mermaiding-all-over-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stunning views, honesty shops and community pubs: people power on the Llŷn peninsula in Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[This rugged promontory is thriving thanks to community-run cafes, restaurants and inns, which can all be visited on a spectacular coastal walkCliff is sitting in his farm truck scanning the hillsides with powerful binoculars. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s the rams,&rdquo; he says. &ldquo;They can stray at this time of year.&rdquo; I follow his direction of gaze, down a golden hillside covered in bracken and boulders to a dark patch in the valley bottom. &ldquo;Hopefully not down there,&rdquo; he adds. &ldqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/stunning-views-honesty-shops-and-community-pubs-people-power-on-the-lln-peninsula-in-wales/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/stunning-views-honesty-shops-and-community-pubs-people-power-on-the-lln-peninsula-in-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wyndham Levels Up Group Travel with New End-to-End Booking and Management Tools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wyndham Hotels &amp; Resorts is elevating the group travel experience with new enhancements to its direct booking platform (groups.wyndhamhotels.com), introducing real-time visibility, customizable booking tools and centralized management designed to simplify how group stays are planned and managed. Powered by Groups360 and its GroupSync Housing platform, the upgraded offering allows planners to manage bookings end-to-end&mdash;from reservation to check-in&mdash;while helping hotels improve effi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/wyndham-levels-up-group-travel-with-new-end-to-end-booking-and-management-tools/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/wyndham-levels-up-group-travel-with-new-end-to-end-booking-and-management-tools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six of the best spring getaways for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[From pristine Puerto Rican beaches to street parties in Cape Town]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/six-of-the-best-spring-getaways-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/six-of-the-best-spring-getaways-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KAYAK launches “Got That Right,” a New Brand Platform Bringing Confidence Back to Travel Planning]]></title><description><![CDATA[KAYAK, a leading travel search engine, today unveiled a new brand platform and tagline, &ldquo;Got That Right,&rdquo; alongside a new campaign designed to tap into the most stressful moment of travel planning: the decision-making.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/kayak-launches-got-that-right-a-new-brand-platform-bringing-confidence-back-to-travel-planning/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/kayak-launches-got-that-right-a-new-brand-platform-bringing-confidence-back-to-travel-planning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain’s very own sakura: cherry blossom season in the Jerte valley]]></title><description><![CDATA[You don&rsquo;t have to travel to Japan to see a stunning floral display. Every spring, this corner of Extremadura is transformed as two million trees come into bloomIt&rsquo;s late March and the villagers of the Jerte valley in Extremadura, Spain&rsquo;s wild west, are twitchy &ndash; as if they&rsquo;re hosting a party and wondering if all the guests will show up. The event they&rsquo;re waiting for is the flowering of the valley&rsquo;s cherry trees, which number about two million. So far, on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/spains-very-own-sakura-cherry-blossom-season-in-the-jerte-valley/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/spains-very-own-sakura-cherry-blossom-season-in-the-jerte-valley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven of the best spring getaways for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[From pristine Puerto Rican beaches to street parties in Cape Town]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/seven-of-the-best-spring-getaways-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:28:31 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/seven-of-the-best-spring-getaways-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hanoi's most popular street could kill you]]></title><description><![CDATA[Its iconic Train Street is hazardous, but tourists just can't stay away]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hanois-most-popular-street-could-kill-you/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hanois-most-popular-street-could-kill-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CRM Driven Personalization: Moving Beyond Automated Messages to Predictive Guest Experiences]]></title><description><![CDATA[For years, the hospitality industry has been talking about personalization. Today, personalization is no longer optional; it is a critical differentiator that drives loyalty, revenue, and long-term competitive advantage. Hotels that deliver experiences tailored to each guest are outperforming the market, while those relying on generic messaging increasingly risk irrelevance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/crm-driven-personalization-moving-beyond-automated-messages-to-predictive-guest-experiences/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/crm-driven-personalization-moving-beyond-automated-messages-to-predictive-guest-experiences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring Brazil beyond the tourist traps: a complete prep guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the iconic silhouette of Christ the Redeemer and the bustling sands of Copacabana define the international image of Brazil, a vast and diverse world awaits travelers willing to venture beyond these well-trodden paths. Exploring Brazil beyond the tourist traps means focusing on lesser-visited natural wonders, cultural enclaves, and authentic experiences that define the country&rsquo;s true spirit. From the seasonally flooded plains of the Pantanal to the surreal white dunes of Len&ccedil;&o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/exploring-brazil-beyond-the-tourist-traps-a-complete-prep-guide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/exploring-brazil-beyond-the-tourist-traps-a-complete-prep-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A scramble down to a gorgeous expanse of beach’: readers’ favourite unsung places in Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[From magical swimming spots to museums and pizza joints, our readers share their top Welsh discoveriesI&rsquo;m a fan of the lesser-known beaches along the dramatic and rugged Glamorgan Heritage coastline; Wick, Monknash and Nash Point. One of my favourite routes requires a scenic hike across fields and a precipitous scramble down Cwm Bach ladder. The reward is a gorgeous expanse of rocky beach with only the occasional distant naturist and huge stepped cliffs absolutely full of fossils, includin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-scramble-down-to-a-gorgeous-expanse-of-beach-readers-favourite-unsung-places-in-wales/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-scramble-down-to-a-gorgeous-expanse-of-beach-readers-favourite-unsung-places-in-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stay22 Announces USD$122 million Growth Investment from Summit Partners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stay22, an award-winning content monetization company helping creators, media publishers and live experience companies turn travel and retail content into commerce, today announced a USD$122 million minority growth investment from Summit Partners. The funding will support Stay22&rsquo;s continued global expansion, product innovation, team growth and ongoing investment in the infrastructure and partner ecosystem that connects content to commerce at scale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/stay22-announces-usd122-million-growth-investment-from-summit-partners/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/stay22-announces-usd122-million-growth-investment-from-summit-partners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adalte redefines the B2B ecosystem for multi-day tours with a digital model]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adalte, the leading technological interconnection platform for the package tour sector, confirms ahead of ITB Berlin that planning multi-day tours represents one of the industry&rsquo;s most complex strategic challenges. Coordinating suppliers, managing sophisticated itineraries, and securing availability require significant time, involve operational risks, and can directly impact operators&rsquo; profitability.<br />
Adalte addresses this challenge by bringing operators and suppliers together within]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/adalte-redefines-the-b2b-ecosystem-for-multi-day-tours-with-a-digital-model/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/adalte-redefines-the-b2b-ecosystem-for-multi-day-tours-with-a-digital-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Tech marks 30 years of Section 230 as online reviews continue to drive booking decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech) today marked the 30th anniversary of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, signed into law in February 1996, a foundational law that helped enable the online consumer review systems now central to travel planning and booking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travel-tech-marks-30-years-of-section-230-as-online-reviews-continue-to-drive-booking-decisions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travel-tech-marks-30-years-of-section-230-as-online-reviews-continue-to-drive-booking-decisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The nostalgic winter drink dividing Germany]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why the Lumumba cocktail is stirring controversy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-nostalgic-winter-drink-dividing-germany/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-nostalgic-winter-drink-dividing-germany/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ITB Berlin Convention 2026: Charting a course between crises and AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year, the ITB Berlin Convention is focusing on political expertise: The age of polycrisis and the impact of global tensions on travel behaviour are the subject of a keynote speech by Joschka Fischer, former German Foreign Minister, who will highlight how the tourism industry can position and assert itself in a world of increasing political uncertainty. The other events at the convention will also offer first-hand international experience and insider knowledge in 17 themed tracks on four sta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/itb-berlin-convention-2026-charting-a-course-between-crises-and-ai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/itb-berlin-convention-2026-charting-a-course-between-crises-and-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OneReg CEO on North America’s snow‑driven flight disruptions]]></title><description><![CDATA[As heavy snow and high winds swept across North America this week, the aviation system once again hit a breaking point.&nbsp; More than 12,000 flights were cancelled between Sunday and Tuesday across the U.S., with New York&rsquo;s major airports among the hardest hit.&nbsp; At the peak of the storm, cancellation rates were nearly twenty times higher than a typical winter day &ndash; a reminder of how quickly disruption cascades when operators are juggling volatile weather, complex regulations,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/onereg-ceo-on-north-americas-snowdriven-flight-disruptions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/onereg-ceo-on-north-americas-snowdriven-flight-disruptions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The five most anticipated hiking trails of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get off the beaten track in the UK, Canada and elsewhere on these new paths]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-five-most-anticipated-hiking-trails-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-five-most-anticipated-hiking-trails-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amadeus snaps up AI conversational automation tool SkyLink]]></title><description><![CDATA[Founded to improve the corporate travel experience,&#8239;SkyLink has built a proprietary AI architecture and multilayer orchestration engine&#8239;designed to integrate simply and seamlessly into chat platforms]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/amadeus-snaps-up-ai-conversational-automation-tool-skylink/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/amadeus-snaps-up-ai-conversational-automation-tool-skylink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emirates Expands Payment Flexibility in Kenya Through Cellulant’s Split-Payment Solution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emirates, the world&rsquo;s largest international airline, has introduced a first-of-its-kind split-payment solution for travellers in Kenya, through a longstanding strategic partnership with Cellulant, Africa&rsquo;s leading payments technology company. The split-payment capability, enabled by Tingg, Cellulant&rsquo;s payment gateway, has debuted in Kenya and is expected to roll out to other African markets in the coming months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/emirates-expands-payment-flexibility-in-kenya-through-cellulants-split-payment-solution/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/emirates-expands-payment-flexibility-in-kenya-through-cellulants-split-payment-solution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madeira’s Flower Parade to Be Held Over Two Sundays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Flower Parade, a highlight of the Flower Festival - an event promoted by the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Environment and Culture of Madeira - will, from this year onwards, be held on two Sundays, on 3 and 17 May. This decision, aligned with the objective of enhancing the visitor experience set out in the UPGRADE Programme, aims to enhance the prestige of the parade and its participants, while also providing better viewing conditions for the public.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/madeiras-flower-parade-to-be-held-over-two-sundays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/madeiras-flower-parade-to-be-held-over-two-sundays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S4BT acquires HotelHub to become the ultimate powerhouse in global business travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[S4BT &ndash; Solutions for Business Travel, the European group comprising CDS, Goelett, CRC, TMS, SIAP, Methodica and Trevium expands its footprint to become the largest global corporate hotel booking powerhouse with the acquisition of Travel Centric Technology, the London-headquartered parent company of HotelHub, a hotel technology platform serving global travel management companies (TMCs).<br />
The transaction marks a new phase of scale and ambition for the Group, expanding its geographical reach,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/s4bt-acquires-hotelhub-to-become-the-ultimate-powerhouse-in-global-business-travel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/s4bt-acquires-hotelhub-to-become-the-ultimate-powerhouse-in-global-business-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rolling hills, rich heritage and great pubs: a car-free break in Leicestershire]]></title><description><![CDATA[This picturesque corner of the East Midlands is a well-kept secret and it&rsquo;s great for exploring by public transport Fallow deer are grazing under ruined brick walls in the house where Lady Jane Grey was born. It&rsquo;s a moody spring day at Bradgate Park in Leicestershire and there are few visitors. Instead, there are fieldfares in the hedges and skylarks singing in the mist. I&rsquo;m walking, through bracken and craggy outcrops, towards Old John Tower, a folly that looks like a giant be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/rolling-hills-rich-heritage-and-great-pubs-a-car-free-break-in-leicestershire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/rolling-hills-rich-heritage-and-great-pubs-a-car-free-break-in-leicestershire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ancient US discovery predating the pyramids]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was lying at the bottom of a lake for 5,200 years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-ancient-us-discovery-predating-the-pyramids/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-ancient-us-discovery-predating-the-pyramids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where tourists seldom tread, part 20: three UK towns that feel like home]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the last of the series, the writer returns to three passed-over places where he used to live &ndash; Harrow, Clitheroe and Princetown in DevonWhere tourists seldom tread, parts 1-19The last in this series of underexplored, overlooked, bypassed towns revisits three places loosely linked to somewhere I&rsquo;ve lived at different stages of my life. Relocating is grand-scale vacationing, as there are a few months when the new place feels like a holiday destination &ndash; fresh, strange, not fil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/where-tourists-seldom-tread-part-20-three-uk-towns-that-feel-like-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/where-tourists-seldom-tread-part-20-three-uk-towns-that-feel-like-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Atlanta's soul food revolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta's most iconic cuisine is evolving, but it hasn't lost its soul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/inside-atlantas-soul-food-revolution/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/inside-atlantas-soul-food-revolution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Germany's 600km Fairy Tale Route]]></title><description><![CDATA[The real places behind the Grimm tales, from Rapunzel's tower to Hamelin's Piper]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/inside-germanys-600km-fairy-tale-route/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/inside-germanys-600km-fairy-tale-route/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heated Rivalry is igniting Canadian tourism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bookings for Canadian cottages have risen by 110% since the season finale aired]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/heated-rivalry-is-igniting-canadian-tourism/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/heated-rivalry-is-igniting-canadian-tourism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the beaches, culture and people of Corfu hit me for six]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cricket match kindled my love affair with the Greek island, inspiring both aliterary festival and my new novelThis is not where you would expect an article about one of the Mediterranean&rsquo;s most beautiful islands to start. It&rsquo;s the tail end&nbsp;of&nbsp;winter, 2021. Kensal Green Cemetery in west London: the imperial mausolea&nbsp;canted and crumbling, low clouds dissolving into rain. We are still &nbsp;in that &nbsp;strange phase of the pandemic when we are masked, newly aware of o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-the-beaches-culture-and-people-of-corfu-hit-me-for-six/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-the-beaches-culture-and-people-of-corfu-hit-me-for-six/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RateGain’s UNO Booking Engine Integrates Stripe to Strengthen Direct Booking Payments for Hotels]]></title><description><![CDATA[RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (NSE: RATEGAIN), a global leader of AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced that UNO, RateGain&rsquo;s direct commerce platform for hotels, has integrated global payment platform Stripe to strengthen cross-border payment capabilities within the UNO Booking Engine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/rategains-uno-booking-engine-integrates-stripe-to-strengthen-direct-booking-payments-for-hotels/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/rategains-uno-booking-engine-integrates-stripe-to-strengthen-direct-booking-payments-for-hotels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The most anticipated museum openings of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[These six cultural marvels are worth travelling for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-most-anticipated-museum-openings-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-most-anticipated-museum-openings-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omni Hotels &amp; Resorts Modernizes Guest Engagement With Canary Technologies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canary Technologies, the award-winning global leader in hotel guest management technology, announced today that Omni Hotels &amp; Resorts has selected Canary to enhance the in-stay guest experience. Omni will leverage Canary&rsquo;s Guest Experience Platform across its portfolio to create more connected, personalized stays for every guest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/omni-hotels-amp-resorts-modernizes-guest-engagement-with-canary-technologies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/omni-hotels-amp-resorts-modernizes-guest-engagement-with-canary-technologies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Avignon warmed our bones and fed our souls’: readers’ favourite early spring trips to southern Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best places to seek respite from the wintry UK weather in France, Italy and Germany&bull; Tell us about a family adventure in Europe &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherSaint-Jorioz in Haute-Savoie will provide a springtime lift for your spirits. On the shore of Lake Annecy, it&rsquo;s a short bus ride from the city of Annecy, but less busy and with superior lake and mountain views. Hike to the surrounding peaks, towards the lesser-known Col de l&rsquo;Arpettaz, or cycle on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/avignon-warmed-our-bones-and-fed-our-souls-readers-favourite-early-spring-trips-to-southern-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/avignon-warmed-our-bones-and-fed-our-souls-readers-favourite-early-spring-trips-to-southern-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volaris anniversary: why the 20-year milestone matters for travelers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Volaris anniversary has become one of those travel-calendar moments that many flyers keep on their radar&mdash;not because it guarantees the same outcome for every route, but because it creates a clearly defined &ldquo;promo season&rdquo; worth watching.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/volaris-anniversary-why-the-20-year-milestone-matters-for-travelers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/volaris-anniversary-why-the-20-year-milestone-matters-for-travelers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extreme ways countries are combatting overtourism]]></title><description><![CDATA[As tourism booms, patience is running thin in hotspots worldwide]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/extreme-ways-countries-are-combatting-overtourism/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/extreme-ways-countries-are-combatting-overtourism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Message Owners Need to Hear Right Now: Control What You Can Control]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the weeks leading into a conference like Hunter, I tend to have the same conversations with owners and investors. We talk about demand, we talk about supply, and we talk about the usual forward-looking indicators. But it does not take long before the real topic comes up. It is not occupancy. It is not even revenue. It is margins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-message-owners-need-to-hear-right-now-control-what-you-can-control/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-message-owners-need-to-hear-right-now-control-what-you-can-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the footsteps of a Welsh borderlands baddie: walking the Mortimer Trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trail named after a brutal marcher lord passes through tranquil countryside between Shropshire and Herefordshire but is rich in reminders of the area&rsquo;s turbulent pastIn the UK, there is a proud tradition of naming long-distance walking paths after talented reprobates. I mean the various opium fiends, international terrorists and child murderers who make up our colourful national tapestry (see the Coleridge Way, Drake&rsquo;s Trail and the Richard III Trail). So perhaps a 30-mile weekend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/in-the-footsteps-of-a-welsh-borderlands-baddie-walking-the-mortimer-trail/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/in-the-footsteps-of-a-welsh-borderlands-baddie-walking-the-mortimer-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hotel groups miss out 20% of guests due to data silos, new Ireckonu data shows.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ireckonu, a leading hospitality middleware and Customer Data Platform (CDP) provider for hotel groups, has reported today that siloed guest data across hotel operational areas (including restaurants, spas, golf facilities, and other auxiliary outlets) is preventing hotel groups from capturing up to 20% of opportunities to re-engage guests, improve recognition, and ultimately drive stronger loyalty and revenue growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hotel-groups-miss-out-20-of-guests-due-to-data-silos-new-ireckonu-data-shows/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hotel-groups-miss-out-20-of-guests-due-to-data-silos-new-ireckonu-data-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WorldTicket by GO7 sets out connected model for airline distribution]]></title><description><![CDATA[WorldTicket by GO7 has today outlined a connected model for airline distribution, designed to maximise reach, flexibility, and revenue opportunities across all booking channels.The company&rsquo;s innovative holistic approach brings together Global Distribution Systems (GDS), New Distribution Capability (NDC), and direct OTA partnerships, with a virtual interlining solution launching soon to complete the stack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/worldticket-by-go7-sets-out-connected-model-for-airline-distribution/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/worldticket-by-go7-sets-out-connected-model-for-airline-distribution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to enjoy a weekend in Hong Kong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angelababy takes you on a tour of her hometown]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-to-enjoy-a-weekend-in-hong-kong/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-to-enjoy-a-weekend-in-hong-kong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How The Use of AI In Travel Marketing Is Powering Smarter Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI-powered marketing agencies have set a new standard of quality in a world where most brands require real-time performance and precise targeting. AI has transformed travel marketing through hyper-personalization, automated content creation and predictive analytics that have truly enhanced travelers&rsquo; engagement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-the-use-of-ai-in-travel-marketing-is-powering-smarter-growth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-the-use-of-ai-in-travel-marketing-is-powering-smarter-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to catch a solar eclipse in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eclipse tourism is on the rise, and experts say early planning is essential]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/where-to-catch-a-solar-eclipse-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/where-to-catch-a-solar-eclipse-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What it's like to stay in an Oxford college]]></title><description><![CDATA[During university holidays, visitors can book rooms in the historic colleges]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/what-its-like-to-stay-in-an-oxford-college/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/what-its-like-to-stay-in-an-oxford-college/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup 2026: Analysis projects $556M in event-related spending across U.S. host cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new pre-event economic impact analysis by The Data Appeal Company and Mabrian, both part of Almawave Group, projects that matches hosted in the United States during the FIFA World Cup 2026&trade; will generate $556 million in total event-related visitor spending&mdash;so far roughly 60% of the projected impact of a major global event such as the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, based on a separate Data Appeal and Mabrian study of Olympic host cities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/fifa-world-cup-2026-analysis-projects-556m-in-event-related-spending-across-us-host-cities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/fifa-world-cup-2026-analysis-projects-556m-in-event-related-spending-across-us-host-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Immersive Theater “SoraCruise” to Open at OSAKAKO Vertiport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL), Sumitomo Corporation, Soracle Corporation (Soracle) (*1), and Osaka Metro Co., Ltd. (Osaka Metro) will host the &ldquo;eVTOL Lab Special Event: The Expo 2025 Legacy&#65374;Sora Cruise Immersive Theater&rdquo; (hereafter, &ldquo;this event&rdquo;) at the OSAKAKO Vertiport (*2) starting Sunday, March 8, 2026.<br />
This event features the re-opening of the immersive theater &ldquo;SoraCruise by Japan Airlines&rdquo; (hereafter, &ldquo;SoraCruise&rdquo;), which was highly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/immersive-theater-soracruise-to-open-at-osakako-vertiport/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/immersive-theater-soracruise-to-open-at-osakako-vertiport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Swim, soak, switch off’: an off-grid cabin stay in the Scottish Borders]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cabin on a farm near Hawick, known for its whisky and woollens, offers wild seclusion &ndash; and a great base for exploring an overlooked regionThe tiny, off-grid cabin looked almost unreal: made of repurposed oak it stood by a private lochan, with separate cedar sauna, cold outdoor shower, sunken hot tub, and a jetty with two hammocks and a pair of paddleboards. It screamed Finland or Sweden, not a sheep and deer farm in the Scottish Borders. It was the sort of isolated location that would s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/swim-soak-switch-off-an-off-grid-cabin-stay-in-the-scottish-borders/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/swim-soak-switch-off-an-off-grid-cabin-stay-in-the-scottish-borders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer 2026 Booking Data Reveals Shift: Travelers Choosing Longer Stays to Combat Rising Costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[As summer 2026 booking windows begin to open, early signals from European beach destinations and major city hubs suggest a clear shift in traveller behaviour: more guests are choosing 5&ndash;7 night stays over the traditional 3&ndash;4 night getaway, aiming to unlock extended-stay pricing and reduce the &ldquo;cost-per-day&rdquo; of travel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/summer-2026-booking-data-reveals-shift-travelers-choosing-longer-stays-to-combat-rising-costs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/summer-2026-booking-data-reveals-shift-travelers-choosing-longer-stays-to-combat-rising-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The stuffed dish the world fell in love with]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's eaten at Ramadan, Newroz, Durga Puja and Christmas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-stuffed-dish-the-world-fell-in-love-with/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-stuffed-dish-the-world-fell-in-love-with/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Radisson Hotel Group and Amadeus launch direct API connectivity to modernize hotel distribution]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a move that supports its technological ambitions to improve guest experience across its global hotel portfolio, Radisson Hotel Group and Amadeus have built an API connectivity between the Group&rsquo;s EMMA Central Reservation System (CRS) and the Amadeus Travel Platform. Moving beyond the limitations of traditional models and classic Global Distribution System (GDS) protocols, this innovative collaboration will empower travel sellers, delivering enhanced efficiency and a&#8239;superior booki]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/radisson-hotel-group-and-amadeus-launch-direct-api-connectivity-to-modernize-hotel-distribution/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/radisson-hotel-group-and-amadeus-launch-direct-api-connectivity-to-modernize-hotel-distribution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where tourism is growing fastest in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[A record year for travel is reshaping the global map]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/where-tourism-is-growing-fastest-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/where-tourism-is-growing-fastest-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The most anticipated restaurant openings of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[They're reason enough to visit these six destinations this year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-most-anticipated-restaurant-openings-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-most-anticipated-restaurant-openings-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Your Hotel Management Company Leading with Heart?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wellness isn&rsquo;t a perk; it&rsquo;s essential in hospitality.<br />
As a hotel management company, we intentionally promote physical, mental, nutritional, and social well-being because healthy people build healthy hotels. Our commitment is simple, but bold: to cultivate a culture of health, connection, and shared success across all of our hotels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/is-your-hotel-management-company-leading-with-heart/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/is-your-hotel-management-company-leading-with-heart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The secretive islands behind the US-UK row]]></title><description><![CDATA[They're off-limits to tourists and one of the world's most remote places]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-secretive-islands-behind-the-us-uk-row/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-secretive-islands-behind-the-us-uk-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Compositor launches Dante: Its new AI-based patent to revolutionize contract loading]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain-based Travel Compositor, a leading provider of booking engine solutions for online leisure travel sellers, part of Travelsoft&mdash;the global travel software-as-a-service (SaaS) player whose technologies are used by travel agents and tour operators to package and distribute travel&mdash;, announces the launch of Dante, its new AI-based patent to revolutionize content loading.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travel-compositor-launches-dante-its-new-ai-based-patent-to-revolutionize-contract-loading/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travel-compositor-launches-dante-its-new-ai-based-patent-to-revolutionize-contract-loading/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The town that launched a global self-care industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[How a small Belgium town shaped the way Europeans thought about health]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-town-that-launched-a-global-self-care-industry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-town-that-launched-a-global-self-care-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dida Holdings and HBX Group Establish Foundational 7-Year Preferred Strategic Partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dida Holdings, the global AI-first travel distribution platform, today announced a foundational seven-year preferred strategic partnership with HBX Group, a leading global B2B TravelTech marketplace, marking a decisive step in the evolution of travel distribution infrastructure ahead of the next phase of Dida&rsquo;s global growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/dida-holdings-and-hbx-group-establish-foundational-7-year-preferred-strategic-partnership/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/dida-holdings-and-hbx-group-establish-foundational-7-year-preferred-strategic-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SOUTHWEST AIRLINES BRINGS STARLINK ULTRA-FAST WIFI ONBOARD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southwest Airlines Co. is taking inflight connectivity to new heights with Starlink. Engineered by SpaceX, Starlink will deliver next-generation WiFi across Southwest&rsquo;s network of 11 countries, allowing Customers to stream, share, and scroll in the sky at lightning-fast speeds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/southwest-airlines-brings-starlink-ultra-fast-wifi-onboard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/southwest-airlines-brings-starlink-ultra-fast-wifi-onboard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The intimate and the epic’: the best way to understand India is to travel by train]]></title><description><![CDATA[Being a passenger in this vast country is &lsquo;a full-blooded immersion in the local&rsquo;, says the novelist whose latest protagonist is lured by the romance of the railsI carry my train journeys in my bones, the juddering song of the Indian rail. Our first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, famously likened India to a palimpsest, no layer quite effacing the one that went before. That&rsquo;s how I think of Indian railway journeys. They inscribe on the mind our fellow travellers, our ways, ou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-intimate-and-the-epic-the-best-way-to-understand-india-is-to-travel-by-train/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-intimate-and-the-epic-the-best-way-to-understand-india-is-to-travel-by-train/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to elope in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swap family drama for dramatic backdrops, adventure and truly intimate vows]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/where-to-elope-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/where-to-elope-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond Simplicity: Rethinking PMS Usability for Modern Hotels]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today&rsquo;s hospitality landscape, a sleek, intuitive interface is no longer a differentiator. It&rsquo;s a baseline for any property management system. Clean, minimal design helps staff learn quickly, streamline daily tasks, and reduce operational friction. But for hotels juggling complex workflows, multiple departments and interconnected systems, usability requires more than simple aesthetics. True efficiency comes from pairing simplicity with the depth needed to manage day-to-day realiti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/beyond-simplicity-rethinking-pms-usability-for-modern-hotels/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/beyond-simplicity-rethinking-pms-usability-for-modern-hotels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferrari’s Electric Renaissance: From Petrol Power to a New Design Era]]></title><description><![CDATA[For more than 75 years, Ferrari has defined performance through the visceral roar of a petrol engine &mdash; the V8s and V12s that became as synonymous with the brand as the Prancing Horse itself. Now, in one of the most significant transformations in its history, Ferrari is accelerating toward an electric future &mdash; and doing so with the creative vision of legendary designers Sir Jony Ive and Marc Newson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ferraris-electric-renaissance-from-petrol-power-to-a-new-design-era/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ferraris-electric-renaissance-from-petrol-power-to-a-new-design-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FortyGuard honoured as ‘World’s Leading Sustainable Technology Initiative’]]></title><description><![CDATA[FortyGuard, a market leader in urban heat intelligence and mitigation, has been recognised with the title of &lsquo;World&rsquo;s Leading Sustainable Technology Initiative 2025&rsquo; by voters at the World Sustainable Travel &amp; Hospitality Awards.FortyGuard combats extreme urban heat with a hyperlocal climate intelligence platform that maps surface temperatures at a resolution of 10x10 metres using artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and satellite data. In cities like Abu Dhabi, it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/fortyguard-honoured-as-worlds-leading-sustainable-technology-initiative/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/fortyguard-honoured-as-worlds-leading-sustainable-technology-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The most anticipated hotel openings of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[From luxury island villas in the Maldives to an off-grid Australian resort]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-most-anticipated-hotel-openings-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-most-anticipated-hotel-openings-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WIZZ AIR EXPANDS ITS NETWORK CAPABILITIES WITH THE LAUNCH OF WIZZ LINK, POWERED BY DOHOP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wizz Air, one of Europe&rsquo;s leading low-cost airlines1 has launched WIZZ Link, a new digital platform developed in partnership with travel technology company Dohop, enabling passengers to book multi-leg journeys in a single transaction. The new platform marks a milestone in Wizz Air&rsquo;s effort to make multi-city, low-cost travel simpler and more accessible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/wizz-air-expands-its-network-capabilities-with-the-launch-of-wizz-link-powered-by-dohop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/wizz-air-expands-its-network-capabilities-with-the-launch-of-wizz-link-powered-by-dohop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blacklane joins Visa Global Travel Program in Dubai and Abu Dhabi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blacklane, the global chauffeur service, has joined Visa&rsquo;s Global Travel Program in Dubai, expanding access to luxury mobility benefits for international Visa cardholders visiting the UAE.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/blacklane-joins-visa-global-travel-program-in-dubai-and-abu-dhabi/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/blacklane-joins-visa-global-travel-program-in-dubai-and-abu-dhabi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The controversial airport in Peru's Sacred Valley]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will make it easier to reach Machu Picchu &ndash; but is that a good thing?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-controversial-airport-in-perus-sacred-valley/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:26:31 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-controversial-airport-in-perus-sacred-valley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Italy's secretive food confraternities]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Italian gastronomic brotherhoods sworn to protect ancient food traditions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/inside-italys-secretive-food-confraternities/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/inside-italys-secretive-food-confraternities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korean Air launches generative AI chatbot to enhance customer support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Korean Air has launched the &ldquo;Korean Air AI Chatbot,&rdquo; a new generative AI-based service integrated directly into its website and mobile app.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/korean-air-launches-generative-ai-chatbot-to-enhance-customer-support/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/korean-air-launches-generative-ai-chatbot-to-enhance-customer-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The tiny slice of 'America' in England]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's flown the Stars and Stripes and celebrated 4 July]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-tiny-slice-of-america-in-england/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-tiny-slice-of-america-in-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Luxury Chalet Company Issues Industry Statement on AI Adoption in Travel Planning]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Luxury Chalet Company released an industry announcement addressing the expanding presence of artificial intelligence within travel planning and outlining an operational position specific to the luxury ski segment. The statement reflects broader sector movement toward automated tools while documenting structural characteristics associated with mountain-based holidays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-luxury-chalet-company-issues-industry-statement-on-ai-adoption-in-travel-planning/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-luxury-chalet-company-issues-industry-statement-on-ai-adoption-in-travel-planning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifty courses and no leftovers allowed]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's just one rule at this gut-busting Italian feast: you must eat every bite]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/fifty-courses-and-no-leftovers-allowed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/fifty-courses-and-no-leftovers-allowed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Club Hotel Services advances integrated commercial performance expanded Pulse and GEMS platforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Radisson Hotel Group&rsquo;s internal commercial platform, The Club Hotel Services (&ldquo;The Club&rdquo;) brings together Revenue, Sales, Meetings &amp; Events, Web, and Voice Management into a single, global operating model. Designed to serve hotel owners and operators at scale, it combines specialist commercial talent with proprietary technology to improve speed, accuracy, and performance across every revenue stream.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-club-hotel-services-advances-integrated-commercial-performance-expanded-pulse-and-gems-platforms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-club-hotel-services-advances-integrated-commercial-performance-expanded-pulse-and-gems-platforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s dedicated exclusively to female artists, from Frida Kahlo to Tracey Emin’: readers’ favourite unsung museums in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[From ancient Greek bronzes to an unusual take on Donald Trump, readers recommend galleries and collections they&rsquo;ve discovered on their travels<br />
&bull; Tell us about a sunny break in Europe &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherWe visited the Female Artists of the Mougins Museum, in Mougins, a small village on a hill near Cannes. Full of exclusively female artists &ndash; from Berthe Morisot in the 19th century and Frida Kahlo in the early 20th to contemporary figures such as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/its-dedicated-exclusively-to-female-artists-from-frida-kahlo-to-tracey-emin-readers-favourite-unsung-museums-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/its-dedicated-exclusively-to-female-artists-from-frida-kahlo-to-tracey-emin-readers-favourite-unsung-museums-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pan Am partners with Amadeus for scheduled return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pan American World Airways and technology provider Amadeus have signed a letter of agreement to support the return of the iconic carrier to scheduled service]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/pan-am-partners-with-amadeus-for-scheduled-return/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/pan-am-partners-with-amadeus-for-scheduled-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight of New Orleans' best live music venues]]></title><description><![CDATA[NOLA-bred musician Andrew Duhon shares his favourite live music spots]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/eight-of-new-orleans-best-live-music-venues/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/eight-of-new-orleans-best-live-music-venues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can hotels solve the summer childcare crunch?]]></title><description><![CDATA[From kids' clubs to full-day camps, hotels are stepping into a parenting gap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/can-hotels-solve-the-summer-childcare-crunch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/can-hotels-solve-the-summer-childcare-crunch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PKFARE Partners with Trip Affiliates Network to Enhance Connectivity with DMCs and Travel Partners]]></title><description><![CDATA[PKFARE, a global travel wholesaler dedicated to powering partner growth through curated and competitive travel content, today announced a partnership with Trip Affiliates Network (TA Network), a leading travel technology provider for direct supplier connectivity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/pkfare-partners-with-trip-affiliates-network-to-enhance-connectivity-with-dmcs-and-travel-partners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/pkfare-partners-with-trip-affiliates-network-to-enhance-connectivity-with-dmcs-and-travel-partners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Switzerland's extraordinary medieval library]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's regarded as one of Europe's intellectual treasures]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/switzerlands-extraordinary-medieval-library/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/switzerlands-extraordinary-medieval-library/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United Spotlights Starlink Wi-Fi in New Big Game Ad]]></title><description><![CDATA[In less than a year, United has equipped most of its two-cabin regional fleet &ndash; more than 300 aircraft &ndash; with Starlink, the fastest, most reliable high-speed Wi-Fi in the sky*. Over the last 10 months, the airline has flown more than 7 million passengers on Starlink-equipped aircraft across more than 129,000 flights, powering 3.7 million devices &ndash; and Wi-Fi customer satisfaction scores on those airplanes nearly doubled during that time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/united-spotlights-starlink-wi-fi-in-new-big-game-ad/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/united-spotlights-starlink-wi-fi-in-new-big-game-ad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slow train to Turin: a winter journey through the Swiss Alps to Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[By travelling during the day on scenic routes, travellers can soak up spectacular landscapes before taking in Turin&rsquo;s cultural heritageIs there a better sensation for a traveller than when a train speeds out of a tunnel? The sudden flood of light, that howling rush of air. Clearly, it&rsquo;s not just me who thinks trains are the new (old) planes, with 2025 having seen a 7% rise in UK train travel, and more Europeans than ever looking to hit the rails.It&rsquo;s late December, and I&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/slow-train-to-turin-a-winter-journey-through-the-swiss-alps-to-italy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/slow-train-to-turin-a-winter-journey-through-the-swiss-alps-to-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mountain biking the Himalayas in Everest's shadow]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sport's rise is helping travellers experience the Himalayas in a new way]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/mountain-biking-the-himalayas-in-everests-shadow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/mountain-biking-the-himalayas-in-everests-shadow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accor leads hospitality innovation with the launch of its ALL Accor app in ChatGPT]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALL Accor, the powerful booking platform and world-class loyalty program of Accor, has today announced the launch of its ALL Accor app in ChatGPT designed to enrich the experience of its growing customer base.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/accor-leads-hospitality-innovation-with-the-launch-of-its-all-accor-app-in-chatgpt/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/accor-leads-hospitality-innovation-with-the-launch-of-its-all-accor-app-in-chatgpt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My search for the perfect Danish pastry in Copenhagen]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a city packed with bakeries, how do you find the best? I risked tooth decay to track down the quintessential blend of crisp pastry, an oozy centre and sugary cinnamonOpen sandwiches (sm&oslash;rrebr&oslash;d), meatballs (frikadeller), crispy pork belly (stegt fl&aelig;sk) &hellip; There are many must-eat dishes for food lovers visiting Denmark, though perhaps nothing springs to mind as readily as the Danish pastry. But how are you supposed to choose from the countless bakeries on offer? And o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/my-search-for-the-perfect-danish-pastry-in-copenhagen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/my-search-for-the-perfect-danish-pastry-in-copenhagen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Italian city where life is sweetest in winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why February is the perfect time to visit Turin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-italian-city-where-life-is-sweetest-in-winter/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-italian-city-where-life-is-sweetest-in-winter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Island-hopping in Sweden: an enchanted maze of tiny isles – only a bus ride from Gothenburg]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a bioluminescent nightime sea to rare wildlife, natural wonders are on tap in the Gothenburg archipelagoOut on the water, paddling across the straits between two small rocky islands, the&nbsp;dusk fades and the stars appear. Jennie has done her best to coach me in local geography before darkness, showing me the map with its patchwork of islands and bays, and describing the shape of each landmark. All to no avail. I&rsquo;m more than happy to be lost at sea, leaning back in my kayak to gaze]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/island-hopping-in-sweden-an-enchanted-maze-of-tiny-isles-only-a-bus-ride-from-gothenburg/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/island-hopping-in-sweden-an-enchanted-maze-of-tiny-isles-only-a-bus-ride-from-gothenburg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 unexpected places to escape urban noise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where to find calm and reflection &ndash; even in the world&rsquo;s busiest cities]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/10-unexpected-places-to-escape-urban-noise/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/10-unexpected-places-to-escape-urban-noise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What makes Finland the happiest place on Earth?]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the last eight years, Finland has topped the list of the world&rsquo;s happiest countries. Our writer embarks on a tour to discover their secretI&rsquo;ve been visiting the happiest country on Earth every year since I was a baby. At first glance, Finland doesn&rsquo;t seem like an obvious breeding ground for happiness. In midwinter the sun only appears for&nbsp;two to five hours a day and temperatures can plummet to below -20C. (It would seem a warm-year-round, sunny climate is not&nbsp;a pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/what-makes-finland-the-happiest-place-on-earth/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/what-makes-finland-the-happiest-place-on-earth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A 65km hike into Norway's vanishing rural past]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hiking the st&oslash;ls: Inside Norway's centuries-old mountain farming ritual]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-65km-hike-into-norways-vanishing-rural-past/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-65km-hike-into-norways-vanishing-rural-past/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OTA bookings hit surge, direct sales slide across global experiences industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arival, the global research authority for the tours, activities, attractions and experiences sector, today released its Global Operator Landscape 4th Edition: The State of Experiences, the most comprehensive study of the in&#8209;destination experiences industry.&nbsp; Based on more than 5,000 qualified operator responses worldwide, the report shows an industry that has surpassed pre&#8209;pandemic performance but is now navigating a new era of digital disruption, shifting traveler behavior, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ota-bookings-hit-surge-direct-sales-slide-across-global-experiences-industry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ota-bookings-hit-surge-direct-sales-slide-across-global-experiences-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Web in Travel announces WiT Africa 2026 – set to take place in Cape Town this April]]></title><description><![CDATA[Web in Travel (WiT), the leading travel&#8209;technology and innovation platform across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, today announced the return of WiT Africa 2026, taking place on April 9 at Innovation City, Cape Town.&nbsp; The event marks a milestone year for WiT as it celebrates its 20th anniversary with a powerful theme: &ldquo;The Next 20.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/web-in-travel-announces-wit-africa-2026-set-to-take-place-in-cape-town-this-april/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/web-in-travel-announces-wit-africa-2026-set-to-take-place-in-cape-town-this-april/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S4BT responds to client demand for financial operating system for modern corporate travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following demand from clients for a more modern financial operating system for corporate travel, S4BT &ndash; Solutions for Business Travel today announces the launch of Trevium.This next-generation financial solution is designed to modernise how travel-related payments and expenditure are managed across Europe for a market still reliant on fragmented legacy processes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/s4bt-responds-to-client-demand-for-financial-operating-system-for-modern-corporate-travel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/s4bt-responds-to-client-demand-for-financial-operating-system-for-modern-corporate-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics Prompt 146% Nightly Rate Surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics approaches, new data by The Data Appeal Company and Mabrian, both part of Almawave Group, reveals accommodation rates across host destinations are set to more than double during the core days of the event, as an estimated 1 million visitors generate unprecedented pressure on local hospitality capacity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/milano-cortina-2026-olympics-prompt-146-nightly-rate-surge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/milano-cortina-2026-olympics-prompt-146-nightly-rate-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We had Norway’s glacial lakes to ourselves’: readers’ favourite breaks in Scandinavia and Finland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saunas, island-hopping, mountain hikes, great design and cosy cafes abound in our readers&rsquo; treasured memories of the Nordic countries<br />
&bull; Tell us about a romantic break in Europe &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherA week&rsquo;s hiking in Jotunheimen national park (230 miles north of Oslo) last summer brought me tranquillity and peace. During four days of challenging hiking and wild camping through the area we saw hardly anyone else, having entire lush green valleys a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/we-had-norways-glacial-lakes-to-ourselves-readers-favourite-breaks-in-scandinavia-and-finland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/we-had-norways-glacial-lakes-to-ourselves-readers-favourite-breaks-in-scandinavia-and-finland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ireland's mysterious non-boozy football drink]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tiny Donegal town has a delicious secret, and only two people know the recipe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/irelands-mysterious-non-boozy-football-drink/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/irelands-mysterious-non-boozy-football-drink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[flynas launches “Find My View” service, enabling passengers to choose their preferred seat view]]></title><description><![CDATA[flynas, the leading low-cost airline in the world and the best LCC in the Middle East, announced the launch of &lsquo;Find My View&rsquo; service, reinventing the travel experience through giving passengers the ability to choose more than a seat number, but also their view, powered by AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/flynas-launches-find-my-view-service-enabling-passengers-to-choose-their-preferred-seat-view/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/flynas-launches-find-my-view-service-enabling-passengers-to-choose-their-preferred-seat-view/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AlUla first to adopt EarthRanger technology in the Middle East, transforming future of conservation]]></title><description><![CDATA[AlUla today announced the adoption of EarthRanger, a global-standard conservation technology, as part of its commitment to preserving the destination&rsquo;s extraordinary natural heritage. The first in the Middle East to implement this innovative solution, AlUla is strengthening its wildlife monitoring capabilities to support long-term ecological restoration efforts, ensuring its unique landscapes and species thrive for generations to come.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/alula-first-to-adopt-earthranger-technology-in-the-middle-east-transforming-future-of-conservation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/alula-first-to-adopt-earthranger-technology-in-the-middle-east-transforming-future-of-conservation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phocuswright Launches Travel Marketing AI Summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phocuswright announced the launch of Travel Marketing AI Summit, a new one-day executive event designed for senior leaders at the intersection of travel, marketing and artificial intelligence. Taking place March 24, 2026 at Convene 237 Park in New York City, the Summit brings together the industry&rsquo;s most influential marketers, technologists and strategists to focus on real-world application of AI across the traveler journey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/phocuswright-launches-travel-marketing-ai-summit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/phocuswright-launches-travel-marketing-ai-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adalte appoints Diego Di Paolo as Head of Sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adalte, a leader in digital innovation for the distribution of multi-day tours in the travel industry, is proud to announce the appointment of Diego Di Paolo as Head of Sales. Officially introduced during Fitur Madrid, one of the world&rsquo;s leading tourism tradeshows, Di Paolo&rsquo;s arrival marks a decisive new chapter in the company&rsquo;s strategic roadmap.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/adalte-appoints-diego-di-paolo-as-head-of-sales/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/adalte-appoints-diego-di-paolo-as-head-of-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sledges, bears and a hotel with Wes Anderson vibes: Switzerland’s quirkiest family ski resort]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forget flashy St Moritz or Zermatt, the unsung village of Arosa has childlike charm, with animal sanctuaries, cool accommodation and kid-friendly tobogganingOn the approach to Arosa in the Graub&uuml;nden Alps, the road is lined with mountain chapels, their stark spires soaring heavenwards; a portent, perhaps, of the ominous route ahead. The sheer-sided valley is skirted with rugged farmhouses and the road twists, over ravines and round hairpin curves, to a holiday destination that feels like a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sledges-bears-and-a-hotel-with-wes-anderson-vibes-switzerlands-quirkiest-family-ski-resort/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sledges-bears-and-a-hotel-with-wes-anderson-vibes-switzerlands-quirkiest-family-ski-resort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 109km trail opening up the Canadian Rockies]]></title><description><![CDATA[It reveals a seldom-seen corner of Canada that has long been inaccessible]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-109km-trail-opening-up-the-canadian-rockies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-109km-trail-opening-up-the-canadian-rockies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protecting one of Europe’s last wild rivers: a volunteering trip to the Vjosa in Albania]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now a &lsquo;wild river national park&rsquo;, the Vjosa needs more trees to be planted to preserve its fragile ecosystem. And visitors are being asked to help &hellip;Our induction into tree-planting comes from Pietro, an Italian hydromorphologist charged with overseeing our group of 20 or so volunteers for the week. We&rsquo;re standing in a makeshift nursery full of spindly willow and poplar saplings just above the Vjosa River, a graceful, meandering waterway that cuts east to west across sout]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/protecting-one-of-europes-last-wild-rivers-a-volunteering-trip-to-the-vjosa-in-albania/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/protecting-one-of-europes-last-wild-rivers-a-volunteering-trip-to-the-vjosa-in-albania/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brits abroad: Excitement builds ahead of North America World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anticipation is building a of the football World Cup in North America this summer, with new data from Amadeus illustrating positive momentum]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/brits-abroad-excitement-builds-ahead-of-north-america-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/brits-abroad-excitement-builds-ahead-of-north-america-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protect Group targets $10 billion USD in protected booking offers in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Protect Group, a leader in ancillary travel products, has announced a record-breaking year, surpassing its initial target of offering protection to over $7 billion USD in bookings and reaching more than $8 billion USD in protected booking offers.<br />
Building on these strong results, Protect Group expects to grow this figure by 25% in 2026, which will see the company offering protection on more than $10 billion in bookings across all its verticals by the end of the year. These targets reflect the gr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/protect-group-targets-10-billion-usd-in-protected-booking-offers-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/protect-group-targets-10-billion-usd-in-protected-booking-offers-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoning in on Leith, Edinburgh – ‘It’s been a joy to watch the area reinvent itself’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The historic port district &ndash; and setting for Irvine Welsh&rsquo;s Trainspotting &ndash; has evolved into a cultural and culinary hub. In the first of a new series, a local resident visits the venues powering the resurgenceLeith is Edinburgh&rsquo;s port district, where people, goods and new ideas have flowed into the city for centuries. Here, the Water of Leith river meets the sea, and on bright days, when pubs and restaurants spill out to the Shore area, there&rsquo;s nowhere quite like i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/zoning-in-on-leith-edinburgh-its-been-a-joy-to-watch-the-area-reinvent-itself/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/zoning-in-on-leith-edinburgh-its-been-a-joy-to-watch-the-area-reinvent-itself/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite romantic place in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share a tip on a romantic spot &ndash; whether city, hotel or mountain top &ndash; the best wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakValentine&rsquo;s Day may be coming up, but we think romance should be year round! We want to hear about a favourite romantic place you&rsquo;ve discovered on your travels in Europe (including the UK), whether it was a fairytale city, a remote mountain refuge, a beautiful hotel or a romantic restaurant.The best tip of the week, chosen by Tom Hall of Lonely Planet w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tell-us-about-your-favourite-romantic-place-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tell-us-about-your-favourite-romantic-place-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do writing retreats actually work? Reader, I finished my novel in style …]]></title><description><![CDATA[The distractions of daily life can make writing a book a frustrating task, so I sought boltholes offering creative support and solitude in inspiring landscapesThe idea for my novel came in a rush: as I&nbsp;walked over the Thames on the Golden Jubilee Bridge in central London, the scene at the heart of it leapt out of the deep blue dusk and clung on to me until I committed to writing it into existence.A few months later, it became depressingly clear that the half-hour snatches of writing at the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/do-writing-retreats-actually-work-reader-i-finished-my-novel-in-style-/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/do-writing-retreats-actually-work-reader-i-finished-my-novel-in-style-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trip.com Group Highlights Growth in Spain’s Asia Travel Market and Expanding Inbound Demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trip.com Group reports strong growth in travel flows between Spain and Asia in 2025, with rising demand from Spanish travellers to destinations such as Japan, South Korea, Thailand and China, alongside increasing interest in Spain from Asian markets. Hotel bookings are a key driver of this growth, reflecting longer stays and deeper engagement with destinations. Meanwhile, European inbound travel to Spain remains stable, with the UK, France and Germany leading source markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tripcom-group-highlights-growth-in-spains-asia-travel-market-and-expanding-inbound-demand/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tripcom-group-highlights-growth-in-spains-asia-travel-market-and-expanding-inbound-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The year's best travel photos, revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winning images from the Travel Photographer of the Year awards]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-years-best-travel-photos-revealed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-years-best-travel-photos-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 of the best retreats in Europe to soothe mind, body and soul]]></title><description><![CDATA[Change your life &ndash; or just kick back and relax &ndash; by connecting with nature, trying a creative workshop, or taking a yoga course somewhere beautifulPlayfulness is at the heart of the Art and Play holiday, based on a farm outside the Bay of Kotor. A&nbsp;family-friendly retreat designed to reignite joy and reconnect with the inner child, it&rsquo;s one for solo travellers and couples as well as parents with kids. There are creative sessions on everything from dance to painting, as well]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/10-of-the-best-retreats-in-europe-to-soothe-mind-body-and-soul/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/10-of-the-best-retreats-in-europe-to-soothe-mind-body-and-soul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An aurora chaser's guide to the Northern Lights]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's lot to know about tracking the borealis. Our expert tells you how.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/an-aurora-chasers-guide-to-the-northern-lights/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/an-aurora-chasers-guide-to-the-northern-lights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could a surfing retreat in Morocco conquer my fear of the sea?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The process of learning to catch a wave is an all-consuming activity that can prove to be a powerful therapeutic toolI can&rsquo;t remember when my terror of waves began in earnest. Maybe it was a singular incident that triggered it, like that monster wave in Biarritz, France, almost 20 years ago that body-slammed me on to the seabed, taking all the skin off my chin.More likely is that my transition from fearless to frightened had been more of a slow creep, and a perfectly rational one when you]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/could-a-surfing-retreat-in-morocco-conquer-my-fear-of-the-sea/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/could-a-surfing-retreat-in-morocco-conquer-my-fear-of-the-sea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colorado's wildest winter sport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why skijoring is taking travellers off Colorado's ski-resort circuit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/colorados-wildest-winter-sport/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/colorados-wildest-winter-sport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mews Secures $300 million Investment to Cement Position as World’s Leading Hospitality Operating Sys]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mews, the operating system for hospitality, today announced it has raised $300 million in a Series D funding round led by EQT Growth, with new investors Atomico and HarbourVest Partners, and participation from existing investors Kinnevik, Battery Ventures and Tiger Global. This investment marks a defining moment for hospitality technology and values the company at $2.5 billion. Following a year of strong and durable growth, during which SaaS gross profit increased by 55%, this fundraise establis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/mews-secures-300-million-investment-to-cement-position-as-worlds-leading-hospitality-operating-sys/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/mews-secures-300-million-investment-to-cement-position-as-worlds-leading-hospitality-operating-sys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tambourine Launches Tambourine One: Website &amp; Booking Engine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tambourine, the global leader in hotel marketing technology, today announced the launch of Tambourine One, a powerful new all-in-one solution that unifies Tambourine&rsquo;s hotel website technology and booking engine. Designed to help hotels and resorts drive more direct bookings, Tambourine One creates a faster, more intuitive booking experience while eliminating fees that have long burdened hoteliers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tambourine-launches-tambourine-one-website-amp-booking-engine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tambourine-launches-tambourine-one-website-amp-booking-engine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Web in Travel identifies five key travel trends set to shape APAC in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Web in Travel (WiT), Asia&rsquo;s leading travel intelligence and events platform, has unveiled its top five predictions for the year ahead.&nbsp; Editor&#8209;in&#8209;Chief Siew Hoon Yeoh draws on emerging signals across the region &ndash; from shifting traveller behaviour to the rapid adoption of new technologies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/web-in-travel-identifies-five-key-travel-trends-set-to-shape-apac-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/web-in-travel-identifies-five-key-travel-trends-set-to-shape-apac-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Walking in the Lake District drizzle rewired my head’: readers’ life-changing trips]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the jungles of Colombia to sailing in Croatia, our readers reflect on the life lessons travel has taught them<br />
&bull; Send us a tip on a museum or gallery &ndash; the best wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherI did a circuit of the Old Man of Coniston in the Lake District on a grey, drizzly weekday in October and it quietly rewired my head. I&rsquo;d been running on always-on mode, and that climb forces you to slow down and breathe properly. From the Coppermines valley up to the ridge, then alon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/walking-in-the-lake-district-drizzle-rewired-my-head-readers-life-changing-trips/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/walking-in-the-lake-district-drizzle-rewired-my-head-readers-life-changing-trips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The giant reptiles reclaiming Bangkok]]></title><description><![CDATA[They offer a glimpse of the world's most-visited city before people]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-giant-reptiles-reclaiming-bangkok/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-giant-reptiles-reclaiming-bangkok/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is it time to retire 'Venice of the East'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colonial travel nicknames still shape how some see the world]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/is-it-time-to-retire-venice-of-the-east/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/is-it-time-to-retire-venice-of-the-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rock up to London: discovering stones and fossils from around the world on an urban geology tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city&rsquo;s architecture travels through time and continents, incorporating everything from slabs of the Italian Alps to meteorites that hit southern Africa 2bn years agoIn the heart of London&rsquo;s Square Mile, between the windows of a tapas restaurant, a 150m-year-old ammonite stares mutely at passersby. The fossil is embedded in a limestone wall on Plantation Lane, sitting alongside the remnants of ancient nautiloids and squid-like belemnites. It&rsquo;s a mineralised aquarium hiding i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/rock-up-to-london-discovering-stones-and-fossils-from-around-the-world-on-an-urban-geology-tour/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/rock-up-to-london-discovering-stones-and-fossils-from-around-the-world-on-an-urban-geology-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The biggest all-you-can-eat buffet in the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's why the French can't get enough of it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-biggest-all-you-can-eat-buffet-in-the-world/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-biggest-all-you-can-eat-buffet-in-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[roomangel Foundation introduces Assetware, a new intelligence category for hospitality]]></title><description><![CDATA[The roomangel Foundation today announced the introduction of Assetware, a new intelligence category designed to redefine how artificial intelligence is connected, governed, and applied across the hospitality industry.<br />
The announcement was made during the Hotel Revolution Summit Dubai, where industry leaders gathered to examine the structural changes reshaping hotel performance in an increasingly AI-driven world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/roomangel-foundation-introduces-assetware-a-new-intelligence-category-for-hospitality/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/roomangel-foundation-introduces-assetware-a-new-intelligence-category-for-hospitality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Civitatis accelerates its global growth with a 30% increase in Latin America]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the eve of FITUR 2026, Civitatis, the leading curated marketplace for guided tours and activities in Spanish and Portuguese worldwide, and following the recent announcement of its new CEO, announces strong growth momentum for 2026, with Latin America expected to grow by over 30%, alongside the launch of its new App as a key lever to support its global expansion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/civitatis-accelerates-its-global-growth-with-a-30-increase-in-latin-america/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/civitatis-accelerates-its-global-growth-with-a-30-increase-in-latin-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Mingling is part of the adventure’: a family trip to Wales shows why hostels are booming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forget draughty bunk rooms and awkward social encounters, hostels now provide home comforts and a sense of community private rentals will never match&lsquo;Penguins? In Snowdonia?&rdquo; I asked incredulously. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s right!&rdquo; came the enthusiastic reply from our newest hostel companion. We were standing in the large kitchen of The Rocks hostel in Capel Curig, a village in the north-east of Eryri national park (Snowdonia), chatting amiably while waiting for our teas to brew.&ldq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/mingling-is-part-of-the-adventure-a-family-trip-to-wales-shows-why-hostels-are-booming/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/mingling-is-part-of-the-adventure-a-family-trip-to-wales-shows-why-hostels-are-booming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TIME Hotels Accelerates AI Strategy for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI-led digital transformation to power scalable growth, elevate guest experiences, and support TIME Hotels&rsquo; expanding international portfolio through 2026. Technology-driven operations and human-centred innovation underpin TIME Hotels&rsquo; global expansion across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/time-hotels-accelerates-ai-strategy-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/time-hotels-accelerates-ai-strategy-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the secret world of Japanese snack bars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roughly 100,000 of them are hidden in plain sight across Japan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/inside-the-secret-world-of-japanese-snack-bars/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/inside-the-secret-world-of-japanese-snack-bars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on a great gallery or museum in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about a favourite small museum or gallery you&rsquo;ve discovered on your travels &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakWhile Europe&rsquo;s famous museums and galleries draw the crowds with their blockbuster exhibitions, it can be more rewarding to discover wonderful art in out-of-the-way places. Whether it was a museum dedicated to tapestries in France, a quirky gallery in Berlin or an artist&rsquo;s studio in Italy, we&rsquo;d love to hear about your less-known]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/share-a-tip-on-a-great-gallery-or-museum-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/share-a-tip-on-a-great-gallery-or-museum-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wide sandy beaches and amazing seafood in western France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charente-Maritime is a more affordable, less manicured family destination than nearby &Icirc;le de R&eacute;Dinner comes with a&nbsp;spectacle in La Tremblade. Before I sit down to a platter of oysters at La Cabane des Bons Vivants, one of the village&rsquo;s canal-side restaurants, I stand and watch orange flames bellow up from a tangle of long, skinny pine needles inside a large, open oven. They are piled on top of a board of carefully arranged mussels and, by setting fire to the pine needles,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/wide-sandy-beaches-and-amazing-seafood-in-western-france/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/wide-sandy-beaches-and-amazing-seafood-in-western-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 of the US's most sustainable small towns]]></title><description><![CDATA[And why they're worth the trip]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/10-of-the-uss-most-sustainable-small-towns/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/10-of-the-uss-most-sustainable-small-towns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight of the best affordable beach holidays, from Crete to the Costa de la Luz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kick back and dream of summer with our pick of seaside gems, including a stylish Andalucian bolthole and a villa with views of StromboliWild, windswept and wonderfully unspoilt, the Costa de la Luz is the Spanish coastline time forgot; a great swathe of Atlantic drama, fringed with sandy beaches and small seaside villages and resorts. Hotel Madreselva, surrounded by the pine forest, wetlands, dunes and sea cliffs of the Bre&ntilde;a y Marismas de Barbate nature reserve, makes a suitably tranquil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/eight-of-the-best-affordable-beach-holidays-from-crete-to-the-costa-de-la-luz/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/eight-of-the-best-affordable-beach-holidays-from-crete-to-the-costa-de-la-luz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maestro&rsquo;s 2026 Software &amp; Innovation Roadmap Focuses on Intelligent Growth, Elevated Experiences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maestro PMS, the industry&rsquo;s trusted all-in-one hospitality management solution, today reveals its &ldquo;2026 Software &amp; Innovation Roadmap&rdquo; that outlines a bold vision centered on intelligent automation, expanded revenue opportunities, and continued operational excellence. The tech strategy reflects Maestro&rsquo;s long-standing commitment to delivering future-ready solutions shaped by real-world hotel operations and direct client feedback.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/maestrorsquos-2026-software-amp-innovation-roadmap-focuses-on-intelligent-growth-elevated-experiences/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/maestrorsquos-2026-software-amp-innovation-roadmap-focuses-on-intelligent-growth-elevated-experiences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkey as it used to be: the beach resort of Akyaka retains its ramshackle charm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thirty years after she first visited, our writer is relieved to discover that the town has managed to swerve the worst excesses of tourist developmentMy favourite memory of Akyaka? The second evening of our most recent visit: the beach floodlit by the last embers of a flaming sunset, the mountains that stand sentry around the town softening into deep purple hues. Before our eyes, all was transformed: sunloungers stacked away, waiters whisking back and forth&nbsp;with tables, menus and small rech]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/turkey-as-it-used-to-be-the-beach-resort-of-akyaka-retains-its-ramshackle-charm/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/turkey-as-it-used-to-be-the-beach-resort-of-akyaka-retains-its-ramshackle-charm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven wellness traditions to borrow this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Indonesia's herbal tonics to Japan's towel rubdowns]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/seven-wellness-traditions-to-borrow-this-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/seven-wellness-traditions-to-borrow-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Golden sands meld into the clear turquoise sea’: readers’ favourite beaches in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our readers bask in the memory of great beach discoveries, from Latvia to Sicily<br />
&bull; Send us a tip on Scandinavia or Finland &ndash; the best wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherForty miles east of Palermo, the magnificent Sicilian resort town of Cefal&ugrave; juts out beneath dramatic cliffs. The town has a perfect half-moon beach of golden sands melding into the gorgeous clear turquoise sea. Medieval lanes of stones in a diamond pattern lead up to a lively square offering great Italian food. I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/golden-sands-meld-into-the-clear-turquoise-sea-readers-favourite-beaches-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/golden-sands-meld-into-the-clear-turquoise-sea-readers-favourite-beaches-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biometric thriller in Manila: Ninoy Aquino International Airport to implement Amadeus biometric]]></title><description><![CDATA[Combining biometric identity validation, document authentication and real-time monitoring the complete solution ensures that only fully verified travellers proceed with their journey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/biometric-thriller-in-manila-ninoy-aquino-international-airport-to-implement-amadeus-biometric/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/biometric-thriller-in-manila-ninoy-aquino-international-airport-to-implement-amadeus-biometric/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five US national parks only reached by sea or sky]]></title><description><![CDATA[These far-flung destinations are stunning, largely crowd-free and truly wild]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/five-us-national-parks-only-reached-by-sea-or-sky/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/five-us-national-parks-only-reached-by-sea-or-sky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ireckonu expands hotel portfolio to strengthen access to higher-value customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ireckonu, the leading provider of middleware solutions and customer data platforms for the hospitality industry, today shared its 2025 milestones, highlighting its strengthened leadership position and significant growth within the luxury segment. After several years supporting the operations of premium hotel brands, Ireckonu has continued to expand its global portfolio over the past year, adding Aman, Dorchester Collection, and other luxury groups to its client portfolio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ireckonu-expands-hotel-portfolio-to-strengthen-access-to-higher-value-customers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ireckonu-expands-hotel-portfolio-to-strengthen-access-to-higher-value-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’ve never felt such a skin-zinging feeling of being alive’: my year of swimming in Nordic seas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dipping in the freezing waters of Scandinavia, Greenland and Finland was life-changing &ndash; and full of warmth thanks to saunas, hot springs and like-minded peopleWarm lights shine from the houses that dot the wintry slopes of Mount Fl&oslash;yen and a cold wind blows as I stand in a swimming costume trying to talk myself into joining my friends in Bergen harbour. Stars are already appearing in the inky mid-afternoon sky.Life-changing moments are easy to spot in retrospect, but at the time th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ive-never-felt-such-a-skin-zinging-feeling-of-being-alive-my-year-of-swimming-in-nordic-seas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ive-never-felt-such-a-skin-zinging-feeling-of-being-alive-my-year-of-swimming-in-nordic-seas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italy's strangest art town gets a second chance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rebuilt as an open-air art experiment, Gibellina is being transformed in 2026]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/italys-strangest-art-town-gets-a-second-chance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/italys-strangest-art-town-gets-a-second-chance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palladium Palladium Hotel Group and BookinGuru join forces to personalize guest experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[BookinGuru, the platform that connects guests with curated local experiences and car/VTC rental services within a single branded ecosystem, and Palladium Hotel Group have launched a pilot program at the hotel group&rsquo;s Ibiza properties with the aim of elevating the level of stay personalization.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/palladium-palladium-hotel-group-and-bookinguru-join-forces-to-personalize-guest-experience/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/palladium-palladium-hotel-group-and-bookinguru-join-forces-to-personalize-guest-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Bless you, Alfred Wainwright … and you, Rishi Sunak’: England’s Coast to Coast walk gets an upgrade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The multi-day trail between the Cumbria and North Yorkshire coasts is one of Britain&rsquo;s most popular, and now upgrades, path repairs and trail officers aim to preserve it for future generationsA soft breeze tickled the waters of Innominate Tarn, sending ripples dashing across the pool, bogbean and tussock grass dancing at its fringes. From my rocky perch atop Haystacks, I gazed down on Buttermere and Crummock Water glistening to the north, the round-shouldered hulks of Pillar and Great Gabl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/bless-you-alfred-wainwright-and-you-rishi-sunak-englands-coast-to-coast-walk-gets-an-upgrade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/bless-you-alfred-wainwright-and-you-rishi-sunak-englands-coast-to-coast-walk-gets-an-upgrade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europe's new steamy, semi-nude wellness trend]]></title><description><![CDATA[It mixes traditional sauna culture with hypnotic towel-twirling]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/europes-new-steamy-semi-nude-wellness-trend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/europes-new-steamy-semi-nude-wellness-trend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pop Culture Trips, Increased AI Use and the Social Media Influence – HBX’s 2026 Travel Trends Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[HBX Group (HBX.SM), the leading B2B travel technology marketplace, has released its Travel Trends Report for 2026. While in 2025 travellers prioritised wellness breaks and digital detoxes, &lsquo;maximalisation&rsquo;, involving luxury stays, modular itineraries, and creative escapes, will take centre stage in 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/pop-culture-trips-increased-ai-use-and-the-social-media-influence-hbxs-2026-travel-trends-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/pop-culture-trips-increased-ai-use-and-the-social-media-influence-hbxs-2026-travel-trends-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI-Powered visibility and full-funnel integration emerge as key drivers of travel brand success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Propellic, the travel-focused performance marketing agency managing global digital initiatives for leading brands, unveils the AI Travel Megatrends 2025 and 2026 playbook, a comprehensive look at how AI is transforming travel businesses across the entire funnel, from search to paid media. The analysis highlights five major trends shaping travel marketing strategies in 2025, along with an outlook on what to expect in 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ai-powered-visibility-and-full-funnel-integration-emerge-as-key-drivers-of-travel-brand-success/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ai-powered-visibility-and-full-funnel-integration-emerge-as-key-drivers-of-travel-brand-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to have a sustainable family ski holiday: take the train and head high]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cut out flying and you shred skiing&rsquo;s carbon footprint. And opting for a high-altitude resort that needs less artificial snow makes it even greener. Les Arcs in the French Alps ticks both boxesI&rsquo;ve always wanted to try skiing, but it&rsquo;s not a cheap holiday and I have always had a lingering suspicion that some resorts are like Las Vegas in the mountains, with artificial snow, damaging infrastructure, annihilated vegetation and air-freighted fine dining &ndash; in short, profoundl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-to-have-a-sustainable-family-ski-holiday-take-the-train-and-head-high/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-to-have-a-sustainable-family-ski-holiday-take-the-train-and-head-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a travel tip on a holiday in Scandinavia or Finland]]></title><description><![CDATA[From beautiful cities to dune-backed beaches and spectacular Arctic landscapes, tell us about a memorable trip to Denmark, Sweden, Norway or Finland &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakScandinavia and Finland regularly top polls for the world&rsquo;s happiest countries. So what&rsquo;s their secret? We&rsquo;d love to hear about your best travel experiences in the Nordic countries, whether it was designer shopping in Helsinki, soaking up the sun on a Danish beach, escap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/share-a-travel-tip-on-a-holiday-in-scandinavia-or-finland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/share-a-travel-tip-on-a-holiday-in-scandinavia-or-finland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How US politics is affecting international travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some travellers are second-guessing their plans to places Trump has threatened]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-us-politics-is-affecting-international-travel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-us-politics-is-affecting-international-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Waves break right on to the bus windscreen’: a car-free trip along County Antrim’s dramatic coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three trains, two buses and a ferry take our writer from Essex to Northern Ireland, to enjoy wild swims, whiskey, sandy beaches and the Giant&rsquo;s CausewayOystercatchers fly off as I step through stalks of storm-racked kelp for an icy dip in the winter-grey sea. Actually, the water feels unexpectedly warm, perhaps in contrast to the freezing wind. But it&rsquo;s cold enough to do its job: every nerve is singing and I feel euphoric. I&rsquo;m exploring the Antrim coast, which has some of the U]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/waves-break-right-on-to-the-bus-windscreen-a-car-free-trip-along-county-antrims-dramatic-coast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/waves-break-right-on-to-the-bus-windscreen-a-car-free-trip-along-county-antrims-dramatic-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50 inspiring travel ideas for 2026, chosen by readers: beaches, city breaks, family holidays and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our popular readers&rsquo; tips column has been running for 20 years. We&rsquo;ve selected some highlights from the past 12 months to help you plan your 2026 adventures<br />
&bull; Enter this week&rsquo;s competition, on life-changing holidays Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/50-inspiring-travel-ideas-for-2026-chosen-by-readers-beaches-city-breaks-family-holidays-and-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/50-inspiring-travel-ideas-for-2026-chosen-by-readers-beaches-city-breaks-family-holidays-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel in Motion: Why Tourism Is Central to a Net-Positive World]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 convenes global leaders under the theme The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go, one reality is becoming unavoidable. Travel and tourism is no longer a peripheral sustainability challenge. It is one of the most powerful system integrators we have.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travel-in-motion-why-tourism-is-central-to-a-net-positive-world/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travel-in-motion-why-tourism-is-central-to-a-net-positive-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italy's new nun-mapped pilgrim trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's an 11-mile journey through the country's spiritual hinterland]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/italys-new-nun-mapped-pilgrim-trail/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/italys-new-nun-mapped-pilgrim-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We were as stuffed as the dumplings’: a tour of Warsaw’s top vegan restaurants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poland&rsquo;s capital is now rated above cities like San Francisco and Copenhagen for its vegan options. We sample plant-based schnitzel, ramen and, of course,pierogi Pinny on, hands dusted with flour, I rolled out dough, cut it into circles, added a spoonful of filling and sealed it into little parcels. I was getting stuck into a dumpling cooking class in one of the most vegan-friendly cities in the world. Making gyoza in Tokyo, perhaps? Wontons in Singapore? Potstickers in Taipei?In fact, I w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/we-were-as-stuffed-as-the-dumplings-a-tour-of-warsaws-top-vegan-restaurants/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/we-were-as-stuffed-as-the-dumplings-a-tour-of-warsaws-top-vegan-restaurants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Caribbean isle that can't access its beaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Less than 1% of this nation's shoreline is accessible to local residents]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-caribbean-isle-that-cant-access-its-beaches/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-caribbean-isle-that-cant-access-its-beaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qatar Airways Launches World’s First Starlink-Equipped Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 Starlink Rollout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qatar Airways, the operator of the world&rsquo;s first and largest Starlink-equipped widebody fleet, has become the first carrier globally to enable Boeing 787-8 with Starlink. The airline has also equipped its entire Airbus A350 fleet within record-breaking eight months in December 2025. To date, Qatar Airways is operating three Dreamliners with the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky, bringing the total of its Starlink-connected widebody aircraft to nearly 120.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/qatar-airways-launches-worlds-first-starlink-equipped-boeing-787-and-airbus-a350-starlink-rollout/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/qatar-airways-launches-worlds-first-starlink-equipped-boeing-787-and-airbus-a350-starlink-rollout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RateGain Announces Exclusive Partnership with Aztech Digital to Accelerate UNO VIVA’s Expansion Acro]]></title><description><![CDATA[RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (NSE: RATEGAIN), a global leader of AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced an exclusive reseller partnership with Aztech Digital, an adtech solution provider and trusted advisor to hotels across Greece and Cyprus. This partnership will expand the reach of UNO VIVA, the first CRS-integrated AI voice agent built for hotels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/rategain-announces-exclusive-partnership-with-aztech-digital-to-accelerate-uno-vivas-expansion-acro/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/rategain-announces-exclusive-partnership-with-aztech-digital-to-accelerate-uno-vivas-expansion-acro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travelsoft announces the acquisition of .BOSYS Software GmbH]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travelsoft, leading global technology provider for the travel industry, announces the acquisition of .BOSYS Software GmbH, a German travel technology software editor specializing in CRM, mid-office and back-office solutions for travel distribution organizations and touristic call-centers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travelsoft-announces-the-acquisition-of-bosys-software-gmbh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travelsoft-announces-the-acquisition-of-bosys-software-gmbh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maya registers a record x5 revenue growth and prepares to scale its agentic AI solution globally]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maya, a technology platform specializing in agentic AI solutions for the travel industry, today reported a record year, achieving x5 year-over-year revenue growth and x3 its client base. This performance reinforces the company&rsquo;s momentum, driven by a technology designed to turn every traveler interaction into a tangible business opportunity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/maya-registers-a-record-x5-revenue-growth-and-prepares-to-scale-its-agentic-ai-solution-globally/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/maya-registers-a-record-x5-revenue-growth-and-prepares-to-scale-its-agentic-ai-solution-globally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amadeus joins ICAO No Country Left Behind initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[The partnership seeks to enhance the capacity of States to adopt advanced digital technologies that improve the efficiency, safety and sustainability of international air transport systems]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/amadeus-joins-icao-no-country-left-behind-initiative/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/amadeus-joins-icao-no-country-left-behind-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a TV interior designer is helping revive a remote Scottish island]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Ulva, in the Inner Hebrides, Banjo Beale and his husband are transforming a rundown mansion into their dream hotel, while another adventurous couple have created a charming bothy for hardier folkUlva House is a building site. There are workmen up ladders, hammering, plastering, but I leave my muddy walking boots by the door. There&rsquo;s no central heating or hot water and Banjo Beale and his husband, Ro, have been camping out here for weeks, but he greets me, dazzlingly debonair, in a burnt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-a-tv-interior-designer-is-helping-revive-a-remote-scottish-island/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-a-tv-interior-designer-is-helping-revive-a-remote-scottish-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paddling the dramatic 'Grand Canyon of Canada']]></title><description><![CDATA[It's an unforgettable bucket list item that few travellers ever experience]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/paddling-the-dramatic-grand-canyon-of-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/paddling-the-dramatic-grand-canyon-of-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lufthansa Group selects Amadeus for retailing transformation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amadeus Nevio, a next-generation modular solution, will provide nine airlines &ndash; including Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, and Swiss &ndash; with flexible core technology, supporting them to transform at their own pace]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/lufthansa-group-selects-amadeus-for-retailing-transformation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/lufthansa-group-selects-amadeus-for-retailing-transformation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six of the best affordable UK country house hotels to beat the January blues]]></title><description><![CDATA[The festive season can stretch waistbands and wallets to breaking point. Here&rsquo;s our pick of boltholes for a new year reset &ndash; each with a spa and rooms for under &pound;160 a nightVirginia Woolf described the South Downs as &ldquo;too much for one pair of eyes, enough to float a whole population in happiness&rdquo;. So where better to head at this time of year, when our happiness levels are traditionally at their lowest ebb? Striding across the rolling chalkland towards the teetering]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/six-of-the-best-affordable-uk-country-house-hotels-to-beat-the-january-blues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/six-of-the-best-affordable-uk-country-house-hotels-to-beat-the-january-blues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dubai, the UAE’s Award-Winning Emirate: What’s New and Coming in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dubai&rsquo;s 2026 calendar is set to be one of its most ambitious yet, marked by major milestones, global recognition and forward-looking innovation. The year will see landmark anniversaries for flagship events such as the Dubai World Cup, Dubai Marathon, Art Dubai and Global Village, alongside international acclaim from Lonely Planet for Old Dubai&rsquo;s cultural food tours. Dubai will also strengthen its position as a global hub for business, technology and sustainability, with major trade s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/dubai-the-uaes-award-winning-emirate-whats-new-and-coming-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/dubai-the-uaes-award-winning-emirate-whats-new-and-coming-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boeing Continues Platinum Level Sponsorship of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boeing announced the continuation of its Platinum Level sponsorship with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), particularly for its annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in convention. This renewed partnership underscores Boeing&rsquo;s commitment to supporting aviation enthusiasts and the next generation of aviation professionals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/boeing-continues-platinum-level-sponsorship-of-eaa-airventure-oshkosh/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/boeing-continues-platinum-level-sponsorship-of-eaa-airventure-oshkosh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tokyo Metropolitan Government Launches “GO TOKYO Gourmet” Website to Showcase Tokyo’s Diverse Food]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has launched the website &ldquo;GO TOKYO Gourmet&rdquo; to showcase Tokyo&rsquo;s diverse food attractions in Japan and overseas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tokyo-metropolitan-government-launches-go-tokyo-gourmet-website-to-showcase-tokyos-diverse-food/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tokyo-metropolitan-government-launches-go-tokyo-gourmet-website-to-showcase-tokyos-diverse-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A perfect winter walk between two great pubs in Cheshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[This 14-mile section of the Sandstone Trail crosses an ancient landscape of hills, woods and ridges, bookended by two fine old inns Deep in the heartland of rural Cheshire, there&rsquo;s a wind-scoured ridge of sandstone that hides a two-storey cave known as Mad Allen&rsquo;s Hole. Here, on the flanks of Bickerton Hill, it is said that in the 18th century a heartbroken man called John Harris of Handley lived as a hermit for several decades.As locations to weather the storm of romantic trauma go,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-perfect-winter-walk-between-two-great-pubs-in-cheshire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-perfect-winter-walk-between-two-great-pubs-in-cheshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on a life-changing holiday or adventure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether it was learning mindfulness or surfing for the first time, tell us about a trip that changed your life &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakTravel can affect our lives in many positive ways &ndash; and some holidays really can be life-changing. We&rsquo;d love to hear about trips that have changed you &ndash; perhaps it was a wellbeing retreat, a learning or yoga holiday, going fishing or sailing for the first time, or a long-distance hike or kayaking adventure,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/share-a-tip-on-a-life-changing-holiday-or-adventure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/share-a-tip-on-a-life-changing-holiday-or-adventure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethiopian Airlines Partners with Nucore Technologies to Advance Digital Transformation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa&rsquo;s leading airline, signed a strategic agreement with Nucore Technologies, a company that specialized in providing software solutions for advanced back-office automation, integration, reporting and analytics capabilities to travel agencies, OTAs, aggregators, and corporate customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ethiopian-airlines-partners-with-nucore-technologies-to-advance-digital-transformation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ethiopian-airlines-partners-with-nucore-technologies-to-advance-digital-transformation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I ran 1,400 miles around Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a running pilgrimage in the land of my forebears I was blown away by the scenery &ndash; and even more so by the warmth of the people As a long-distance runner, I had always wanted to use running as a means of travel, a&nbsp;way to traverse a&nbsp;landscape. I&rsquo;d heard of people running across Africa, or the&nbsp;length of New Zealand, and the idea of embarking on an epic journey propelled only by my own two legs was compelling. I had just turned 50,&nbsp;and some might have said I was h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/i-ran-1400-miles-around-ireland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/i-ran-1400-miles-around-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swim, run, ride and row for charity: 10 challenges for 2026 in the UK, Europe and beyond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Climbing, skiing and paddleboarding also feature in our round-up of this year&rsquo;scharity challengesSwimQuest&rsquo;s annual Isles of Scilly challenge is a 15km island-hopping swim, broken into five sessions with walks in between. The longest swim is the 6km leg from St Agnes to Bryher; the shortest is 600 metres from Bryher to Tresco; and the island walks in between are no longer than 45 minutes. Swimmers can opt to complete the challenge in one tough day, or space it out over two &ndash; th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/swim-run-ride-and-row-for-charity-10-challenges-for-2026-in-the-uk-europe-and-beyond/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/swim-run-ride-and-row-for-charity-10-challenges-for-2026-in-the-uk-europe-and-beyond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hebridean high: joy, tears and camaraderie on a 100km trek for charity across the Isle of Skye]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 100km hike to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer proves uplifting and challenging in equal measure, with friends made for lifeThe day starts with a&nbsp;gentle trek. We clamber up from Flodigarry to circle under the black cliffs of the Quiraing where clouds flood around the bizarre rock formations. At&nbsp;the pass, we meet a&nbsp;howling wind and force our way down with shrieks of laughter.I&rsquo;m walking on the Isle of Skye, specifically a section of the Trotternish Ridge for Copp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hebridean-high-joy-tears-and-camaraderie-on-a-100km-trek-for-charity-across-the-isle-of-skye/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hebridean-high-joy-tears-and-camaraderie-on-a-100km-trek-for-charity-across-the-isle-of-skye/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beat the winter blues with these escapes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight getaways that offer warmth and cultural connection]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/beat-the-winter-blues-with-these-escapes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/beat-the-winter-blues-with-these-escapes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China Daily Launches “China Bound”—An English-Language Smart-Tourism Service Platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy a smart journey, and discover China! On Jan 1, China Daily officially launched &ldquo;China Bound,&rdquo; an English-language smart-tourism service platform for international tourists. It offers one-stop services from &ldquo;travel inspiration&rdquo; to &ldquo;personalized itineraries, enjoying intelligent Q&amp;A, convenient ticket booking, and sharing travel stories.&rdquo; With just one click, travelers can unlock the wonders of China. It&rsquo;s an invitation to friends from all over t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/china-daily-launches-china-boundan-english-language-smart-tourism-service-platform/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/china-daily-launches-china-boundan-english-language-smart-tourism-service-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From climbing Kilimanjaro to cycling the Tour de France route … readers’ favourite organised challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether it&rsquo;s for the satisfaction of completing a tough physical challenge or to raise money for charity, our readers select their most memorable adventures<br />
&bull; Tell us about your favourite beach in Europe &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherWhen tackling a big cycling challenge, choose an event with strong support &ndash; it makes all the difference. Riding the full Tour de France route with Ride Le Loop was tough, but the incredible staff turned it into an unforgetta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/from-climbing-kilimanjaro-to-cycling-the-tour-de-france-route-readers-favourite-organised-challenges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/from-climbing-kilimanjaro-to-cycling-the-tour-de-france-route-readers-favourite-organised-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull’s maritime history thrusts city into world’s top places to visit in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Historic trawler and floating lighthouse among East Yorkshire city&rsquo;s attractions as it gears up for tourism boostA combination of a world record-breaking trawler, a floating lighthouse and a dizzying array of maritime objects that include a stuffed polar bear called Erik are all helping to make Hull one of the top 25 places in the world to visit in 2026.The East Yorkshire city is on the verge of completing an ambitious &pound;70m transformation, which, supporters believe, will propel it in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hulls-maritime-history-thrusts-city-into-worlds-top-places-to-visit-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hulls-maritime-history-thrusts-city-into-worlds-top-places-to-visit-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Green Horizon: Travel and Tourism Trends for 2026 and Sustainable Journeys]]></title><description><![CDATA[As 2026 dawns, the travel industry stands at the threshold of a new era&mdash;one where adventure meets awareness, and exploration is guided by responsibility. Travelers are no longer just seeking new landscapes; they want to connect deeply with destinations while minimizing their impact on the planet. Welcome to the age of sustainable journeys, where the horizon is greener, the experiences richer, and the footprint lighter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-green-horizon-travel-and-tourism-trends-for-2026-and-sustainable-journeys/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-green-horizon-travel-and-tourism-trends-for-2026-and-sustainable-journeys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 of the best learning holidays in Europe for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[From rock climbing in the Peak District to honing your creative writing skills in Crete, why not take a break with like minds and fellow learners this year?Even complete beginners will soon be scaling sheltered Peak District crags on this two-day course with Pure Outdoor. Participants will master tying in, belaying and several climbing techniques, as well as abseiling down. With a maximum of six learners to one instructor, there is a lot individual attention and personalised targets. The course]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/10-of-the-best-learning-holidays-in-europe-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/10-of-the-best-learning-holidays-in-europe-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy New Year to all our readers.]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we welcome in 2026, all of us at Breaking Travel News would like to extend our warmest wishes to our readers around the world. Whether you are travelling for business, leisure, or returning home to loved ones, we wish you safe travels and a very happy New Year.The past year has once again demonstrated the resilience, creativity, and global spirit of the travel industry. Across aviation, hospitality, tourism, cruise, and destination management, we have seen innovation accelerate, sustainabilit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/happy-new-year-to-all-our-readers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/happy-new-year-to-all-our-readers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s bigger than Hogmanay’: Shetland’s Up Helly Aa Viking fire festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The raucous celebration of the new year and the islands&rsquo; Nordic heritage culminates in the ritual burning of a longship &ndash; and much drinkingBeyond a misty veil, dawn breaks above Shetland &ndash; sort of. The days feel as if they never quite get going here at this time of year, and it&rsquo;s important, as the long nights of winter drag on, to have a hobby. Here in Lerwick, the capital of the archipelago, the locals have divined a unique way of passing the time, while honouring the de]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/its-bigger-than-hogmanay-shetlands-up-helly-aa-viking-fire-festival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/its-bigger-than-hogmanay-shetlands-up-helly-aa-viking-fire-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dubai introduces contactless hotel check-in technology]]></title><description><![CDATA[His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has announced the citywide introduction of a one-time contactless hotel guest check-in solution. This initiative sets a new global benchmark for guest convenience, safety, and innovation in the hospitality sector, and will allow guests to bypass in-person check-in procedures once implemented at the city&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/dubai-introduces-contactless-hotel-check-in-technology/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 07:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/dubai-introduces-contactless-hotel-check-in-technology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to plan your first trip to Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where to go, stay, eat and more across Mexico right now]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-to-plan-your-first-trip-to-mexico/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-to-plan-your-first-trip-to-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saunas, electronica and air guitar: Oulu, Finland’s tech city, is European Capital of Culture 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Nordic city and digital hub is having its moment in the (midnight) sun, offering cultural, arty events and pleasingly eclectic sillinessA floating community sauna on the frozen Oulu River seemed as good a place as any to ask Finnish locals what they think of the European Capital of Culture bandwagon that will be rolling into their city in 2026. Two women sweltering on the top bench seemed to sweat more over my question than over the clouds of sauna steam &ndash; the result of a beefy Finn l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/saunas-electronica-and-air-guitar-oulu-finlands-tech-city-is-european-capital-of-culture-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/saunas-electronica-and-air-guitar-oulu-finlands-tech-city-is-european-capital-of-culture-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkey's ancient, caffeine-free coffee alternative]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's made with wild pistachios harvested here since prehistoric times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/turkeys-ancient-caffeine-free-coffee-alternative/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/turkeys-ancient-caffeine-free-coffee-alternative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aeroflot successfully tested biometric boarding service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aeroflot, in partnership with Pulkovo Airport and the Biometric Technology Center, successfully tested the &ldquo;Migom&rdquo; service in December. The service enables passengers to pass pre-flight checks using biometric identification without presenting a passport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/aeroflot-successfully-tested-biometric-boarding-service/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 08:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/aeroflot-successfully-tested-biometric-boarding-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[flydubai and Amazon Web Services (AWS) announce collaboration]]></title><description><![CDATA[flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced a new collaboration to advance the airline&rsquo;s digital capabilities and enhance its customer journey through AWS&rsquo;s cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) services, reinforcing the airline&rsquo;s commitment to driving innovation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/flydubai-and-amazon-web-services-aws-announce-collaboration/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 08:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/flydubai-and-amazon-web-services-aws-announce-collaboration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A watery gold sunrise lights the turbulent water’: the wild beauty of the Suffolk coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coastal erosion may threaten the area around Southwold, but a new &lsquo;movable&rsquo; cabin makes a great base for exploring its windswept beaches, remote marshes and welcoming innsThe crumbling cliff edge is just metres away. An automatic blind, which I can operate without getting out of bed, rises to reveal an ocean view: the dramatic storm-surging North Sea with great black-backed gulls circling nearby and a distant ship on the horizon. A watery gold sunrise lights the clouds and turbulent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-watery-gold-sunrise-lights-the-turbulent-water-the-wild-beauty-of-the-suffolk-coast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-watery-gold-sunrise-lights-the-turbulent-water-the-wild-beauty-of-the-suffolk-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven global live music experiences for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where to go and what to hear in the year ahead]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/seven-global-live-music-experiences-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 14:20:43 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/seven-global-live-music-experiences-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virgin Atlantic launches the future of travel planning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virgin Atlantic recently unveiled the full rollout of its innovative Virgin Atlantic Concierge across both the Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Atlantic Holidays websites, giving every guest access to an intelligent, always-on travel companion that redefines how journeys are planned and booked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/virgin-atlantic-launches-the-future-of-travel-planning/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 08:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/virgin-atlantic-launches-the-future-of-travel-planning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[11 of the UK’s best winter walks – all ending at a cosy pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Too much turkey and Baileys? Blow away the Christmas cobwebs on one of our rambles. And if that doesn&rsquo;t work, they all end at a pub for a hair of the dogDistance 7 miles<br />
Duration 5 hours<br />
Start/finish Ditchling village car park Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/11-of-the-uks-best-winter-walks-all-ending-at-a-cosy-pub/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/11-of-the-uks-best-winter-walks-all-ending-at-a-cosy-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A local's guide to visiting Paris]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ideal way to eat, bike and see art throughout the city]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-locals-guide-to-visiting-paris/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-locals-guide-to-visiting-paris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Emerge from misty woods above a sea of clouds’: readers’ favourite UK winter walks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Readers revel in winter light, wildlife spectacles and cosy pubs from Norfolk to Northumberland<br />
&bull; Tell us about your favourite European beach &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherWho needs the Swiss Alps when you have Macclesfield Forest on your doorstep? Walking from Trentabank car park, the 506-metre peak of Shutlingsloe is the gift that keeps on giving. The panoramic views from its summit, dubbed Cheshire&rsquo;s mini Matterhorn, are breathtaking at any time of year. But]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/emerge-from-misty-woods-above-a-sea-of-clouds-readers-favourite-uk-winter-walks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/emerge-from-misty-woods-above-a-sea-of-clouds-readers-favourite-uk-winter-walks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The travel images that transported us in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our photo editors share the shots that brought their favourite stories to life]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-travel-images-that-transported-us-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-travel-images-that-transported-us-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Around the world in 50 countries: the globe-trotting Christmas travel quiz]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World to Donald Trump&rsquo;s territorial wishlist, test your travel knowledge. Every answer is the name of a countryName the six countries or territories Donald Trump has said or suggested he would like to annex, acquire or take control of. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/around-the-world-in-50-countries-the-globe-trotting-christmas-travel-quiz/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/around-the-world-in-50-countries-the-globe-trotting-christmas-travel-quiz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mexican beer you can only buy at Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's historically only been available in the nation for a few weeks each year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-mexican-beer-you-can-only-buy-at-christmas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-mexican-beer-you-can-only-buy-at-christmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Festive occupancy holds steady worldwide while room rates rise year-on-year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hoteliers are gearing up for a flurry of travellers on the hunt for snowy escapes this holiday season, though beach retreats remain on the itinerary for some]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/festive-occupancy-holds-steady-worldwide-while-room-rates-rise-year-on-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/festive-occupancy-holds-steady-worldwide-while-room-rates-rise-year-on-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s a social hub more than a pub’: Scottish community reopens its local inn just in time for Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[As pubs nationwide buckle under soaring costs, one Argyll village spent three years buying and restoring theirs &ndash; and has ambitious plans for the futureIt&rsquo;s opening night at Scotland&rsquo;s newest community pub, Oakbank Inn, which sits on the Holy Loch in the village of Sandbank, Argyll. It&rsquo;s a clear, cold night, and the inn couldn&rsquo;t look more welcoming: a cosy glow from within the historic building, the Cowal hills beyond. The Christmas lights are twinkling, the glasses]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/its-a-social-hub-more-than-a-pub-scottish-community-reopens-its-local-inn-just-in-time-for-christmas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/its-a-social-hub-more-than-a-pub-scottish-community-reopens-its-local-inn-just-in-time-for-christmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Season’s Greetings from Breaking Travel News]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the festive season unfolds, everyone at Breaking Travel News would like to extend our warmest wishes to all our readers, viewers, and followers across our affiliated social media platforms.Christmas is a time for reflection, celebration, and connection&mdash;moments shared with loved ones, whether close to home or across the globe. It is also a season that highlights the true spirit of travel: bringing people together, fostering understanding, and creating memories that last a lifetime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/seasons-greetings-from-breaking-travel-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/seasons-greetings-from-breaking-travel-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dida recognized as a leading Globalisation Investment Brand by Forbes China]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a leading enterprise in the global travel distribution eco-system, Dida has been ranked in the &ldquo;High-Value Globalisation Investment Brands 2025&rdquo; list, part of the Forbes China 30&amp;30 Go-International Series, co-published with the LinkedIn Economic Graph.The Forbes China 30&amp;30 Go-International Series shines a spotlight on Chinese-origin brands that have achieved robust growth paths and championed cutting-edge innovation on the global stage. The series recognises enterprises]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/dida-recognized-as-a-leading-globalisation-investment-brand-by-forbes-china/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/dida-recognized-as-a-leading-globalisation-investment-brand-by-forbes-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘An unsung alternative to the Cotswolds‘: exploring Leicestershire’s Welland valley]]></title><description><![CDATA[This hidden gem has country inns, canalside walks, a stunning viaduct, the historic town of Market Harborough &ndash; and not a tour bus in sightIt was a chilly Sunday in November 2000 when the gods chose to smile on Ken Wallace. The retired teacher was sweeping his metal detector across a hillside in Leicestershire&rsquo;s Welland valley when a series of beeps brought him up short. Digging down, he found a cache of buried coins almost two millennia old. He had chanced upon one of the UK&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/an-unsung-alternative-to-the-cotswolds-exploring-leicestershires-welland-valley/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/an-unsung-alternative-to-the-cotswolds-exploring-leicestershires-welland-valley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Travel in 2025: A Year of Reawakening and Reinvention]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we near the end of this year, 2025, we look back at what was a defining moment for the global travel industry. After years of upheaval and transformation, travel returned with renewed energy, driven by shifting consumer expectations, technological innovation, and a deeper focus on sustainability. Across continents and sectors&mdash;from aviation to hospitality, and from digital platforms to local communities&mdash;the industry underwent meaningful change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/global-travel-in-2025-a-year-of-reawakening-and-reinvention/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/global-travel-in-2025-a-year-of-reawakening-and-reinvention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC Travel's favourite stories of 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[These are the 10 stories we couldn't stop talking about this year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/bbc-travels-favourite-stories-of-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/bbc-travels-favourite-stories-of-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel industry shifts from conversational to operational AI in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The year 2025 marked a turning point for artificial intelligence in the travel industry. AI solutions moved beyond demos and pilots to deliver real impact across every customer touchpoint, from initial interaction to final booking. Platforms such as Maya have shown that a well-integrated AI agent can turn interactions into measurable opportunities, enhance the customer experience, and free human teams from repetitive tasks. In 2025, it became clear that AI does more than support the customer jou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travel-industry-shifts-from-conversational-to-operational-ai-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travel-industry-shifts-from-conversational-to-operational-ai-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Civitatis Founder Alberto Gutiérrez Passes CEO Baton to CPTO Andrés Spitzer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Civitatis, the leading curated online marketplace for guided tours and activities for Spanish and Portuguese speaking consumers, today announces a planned leadership transition. Founder and CEO Alberto Guti&eacute;rrez will step down from his executive role and name Andr&eacute;s Spitzer, currently Chief Product and Technology Officer, as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1st.Alberto will remain on the Board of Directors, lending his extensive technology experience, industry kno]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/civitatis-founder-alberto-gutirrez-passes-ceo-baton-to-cpto-andrs-spitzer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/civitatis-founder-alberto-gutirrez-passes-ceo-baton-to-cpto-andrs-spitzer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stargazing in the Lake District: a new forest observatory opens in Grizedale]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s no shortage of stunning scenery and daytime activities in the Lakes. Now, an observatory is offering stellar nocturnal events tooA tawny owl screeches nearby in the dark and&nbsp;her mate replies, hooting eerily from the forest below. A white dome floats in the gloaming above a plain black doorway outlined with red light, like a portal to another dimension. I&rsquo;m in Grizedale Forest, far from any light-polluting cities, to visit the Lake District&rsquo;s first public observator]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/stargazing-in-the-lake-district-a-new-forest-observatory-opens-in-grizedale/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/stargazing-in-the-lake-district-a-new-forest-observatory-opens-in-grizedale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why passport stamps may be a thing of the past]]></title><description><![CDATA[New digital entry systems may soon replace collecting passport stamps]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-passport-stamps-may-be-a-thing-of-the-past/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-passport-stamps-may-be-a-thing-of-the-past/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Come on in, all ye faithful: 18 of the UK’s best mass swims for Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festive sea swims are pure joy &ndash; and also blow away the cobwebs, unite communities and raise money for charity. Here are some old (and new) favouritesFelixstowe, Suffolk<br />
A proper community affair, with hundreds of participants resplendent in festive finery racing into the North Sea at 10am sharp while much of the town gathers along the promenade to watch. The event raises funds for St Elizabeth Hospice, and every year brings new tales of heroics and even romance (there&rsquo;s been the odd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/come-on-in-all-ye-faithful-18-of-the-uks-best-mass-swims-for-christmas-boxing-day-and-new-years-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/come-on-in-all-ye-faithful-18-of-the-uks-best-mass-swims-for-christmas-boxing-day-and-new-years-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpiceJet Partners with Natilus - The Airplane of the Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Natilus, a U.S. aerospace manufacturer of blended-wing-body (BWB) aircraft founded in 2016, today announced that it has entered the Indian market in partnership with SpiceJet. In keeping with its ethos of encouraging sustainability and innovation in the aviation space, SpiceJet has committed to work with Natilus in helping it to get certified for India. Once certified, SpiceJet plans to purchase 100 aircraft. Natilus&rsquo;s newly established subsidiary - Natilus India - will be headquartered in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/spicejet-partners-with-natilus-the-airplane-of-the-future/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/spicejet-partners-with-natilus-the-airplane-of-the-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The six best places to ski in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our experts round up this season's trending ski areas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-six-best-places-to-ski-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-six-best-places-to-ski-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I took my kids to Lapland on the Santa Claus Express – but would the big man deliver?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If meeting Santa is on your family wishlist, this trip on a festive sleeper train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi, with reindeer and huskies thrown in, is Christmas with jingle bells onChristmas was only a few days away and the Finnish capital of Helsinki was ringing with festive cheer as we explored the Tuomaan Markkinat in Senate Square, sipping from mugs of hot, spicy gl&ouml;gi (mulled wine), and biting into joulutorttu (jam-filled puff pastries shaped like catherine wheels). A cold front had bro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/i-took-my-kids-to-lapland-on-the-santa-claus-express-but-would-the-big-man-deliver/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/i-took-my-kids-to-lapland-on-the-santa-claus-express-but-would-the-big-man-deliver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ireckonu- 2025 year in review: What had happenend in the hospitality technology industry?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2025, the hotel technology industry continued to see profound change, marked by a big uplift in the use of artificial intelligence and the growing importance of centralized data to improve the guest experience. Ireckonu, a provider of middleware solutions and customer data platforms (CDPs) for hotels, analyzes the trends that are redefining loyalty and revenue management in the sector. From real-time personalization and guest recognition to the emergence of AI agents capable of booking trips]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ireckonu-2025-year-in-review-what-had-happenend-in-the-hospitality-technology-industry/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 06:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ireckonu-2025-year-in-review-what-had-happenend-in-the-hospitality-technology-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkey's ornate Ottoman-era 'bird palaces']]></title><description><![CDATA[They largely go unnoticed but are some of the city's most dazzling relics]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/turkeys-ornate-ottoman-era-bird-palaces/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/turkeys-ornate-ottoman-era-bird-palaces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘You can’t beat a wintry walk on a crisp, bright day’: readers’ favourite UK winter activities]]></title><description><![CDATA[From rockpooling in Somerset to stargazing in Northumberland, our readers share their favourite seasonal outdoor activities<br />
&bull; Tell us about a beach holiday &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherArrive at Fowlmere RSPB reserve, 10 miles south-west of Cambridge, an hour before nightfall to allow yourself time to find a good vantage point to enjoy the spectacle of the murmuration. Starlings gather and swirl in fluid Spirograph shapes, framed by shadowy trees against sunset reds]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/you-cant-beat-a-wintry-walk-on-a-crisp-bright-day-readers-favourite-uk-winter-activities/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/you-cant-beat-a-wintry-walk-on-a-crisp-bright-day-readers-favourite-uk-winter-activities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a single meme can jeopardise your trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's what global travellers need to know]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-a-single-meme-can-jeopardise-your-trip/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-a-single-meme-can-jeopardise-your-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riyadh Air and Huawei Sign an MoU to Advance Digital Capabilities for a New Future of Air Travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Riyadh Air and Huawei have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which brings together the former&rsquo;s global growth vision and the latter&rsquo;s technological expertise to elevate how guests discover, book and experience travel with the Kingdom&rsquo;s new national carrier.<br />
The partners have already explored new opportunities in smart aviation and digital innovation, and this MoU marks the next significant step in the airline&rsquo;s ambition to become one of the world&rsquo;s most dig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/riyadh-air-and-huawei-sign-an-mou-to-advance-digital-capabilities-for-a-new-future-of-air-travel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/riyadh-air-and-huawei-sign-an-mou-to-advance-digital-capabilities-for-a-new-future-of-air-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Silent Revolution: How Every Hotel Website is Becoming an Actionable Endpoint for AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[For decades, the web has been held together by a chaotic and brittle system of custom APIs. This fragmented landscape of bespoke integrations is more than just a developer headache; it is the primary bottleneck preventing the next generation of AI from reaching its potential.How can an intelligent agent act on our behalf when it must first learn a unique, proprietary language for every business on the internet?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-silent-revolution-how-every-hotel-website-is-becoming-an-actionable-endpoint-for-ai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-silent-revolution-how-every-hotel-website-is-becoming-an-actionable-endpoint-for-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a Rockette spends Christmas in New York City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Her picks, from the city's top hot cocoas to its most beautiful Christmas tree]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-a-rockette-spends-christmas-in-new-york-city/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-a-rockette-spends-christmas-in-new-york-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK government unveils £750,000 funding boost to inspire the next generation of aviation talent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young people across the UK are being encouraged to reach for the sky following a new &pound;750,000 government funding announcement designed to inspire the next generation of aviation professionals and open up access to highly skilled careers across the sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/uk-government-unveils-750000-funding-boost-to-inspire-the-next-generation-of-aviation-talent/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/uk-government-unveils-750000-funding-boost-to-inspire-the-next-generation-of-aviation-talent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[hostAI reaches 5,000 properties as it scales AI-Powered direct distribution]]></title><description><![CDATA[hostAI, an artificial intelligence&ndash;based software company specializing in direct distribution for vacation rental managers, today announced that it has surpassed 5,000 active properties on its platform, a major milestone driven by the expansion of its integrations with property management systems (PMS).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hostai-reaches-5000-properties-as-it-scales-ai-powered-direct-distribution/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hostai-reaches-5000-properties-as-it-scales-ai-powered-direct-distribution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GoNexus Group and Peregrino redefine customer journey efficiency]]></title><description><![CDATA[GoNexus Group, a leading experiences and mobility travel group, and Peregrino, a digital transformation consultancy that helps companies adopt and scale technology with measurable business impact, have announced breakthrough results after deploying their next-generation omnichannel and automation-driven service platform for six months.The performance metrics released today correspond to a 90-day continuous measurement period (August&ndash;October 2025) in which the solution operated at full scal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/gonexus-group-and-peregrino-redefine-customer-journey-efficiency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/gonexus-group-and-peregrino-redefine-customer-journey-efficiency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experience-lead and agentic destination management emerge as key trends for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Data Appeal Company and Mabrian, both part of Almawave Group, unveil Travel Megatrends 2026, a comprehensive look at the behaviours, motivations and spending patterns transforming tourism across Europe and beyond. The report highlights 7 major megatrends, led by the rise of experiential tourism, directly shaping destination management strategies for 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/experience-lead-and-agentic-destination-management-emerge-as-key-trends-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/experience-lead-and-agentic-destination-management-emerge-as-key-trends-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United Adds New Features to Award-Winning Mobile App Like Virtual Gate, Club Recommendation Tool]]></title><description><![CDATA[United today launched new features to its award-winning mobile app to save customers even more time and further improve the overall travel experience on the world&rsquo;s largest airline*:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/united-adds-new-features-to-award-winning-mobile-app-like-virtual-gate-club-recommendation-tool/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/united-adds-new-features-to-award-winning-mobile-app-like-virtual-gate-club-recommendation-tool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tazizi announces partnership initiative supporting local UAE F&amp;B start-ups]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tazizi, Dubai&rsquo;s innovative smart food and beverage platform has announced a new initiative focused on collaborating with local, UAE-based F&amp;B start-up brands.This move reinforces Tazizi&rsquo;s commitment to supporting homegrown businesses while expanding access to healthier, high-quality food options across the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tazizi-announces-partnership-initiative-supporting-local-uae-fampb-start-ups/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tazizi-announces-partnership-initiative-supporting-local-uae-fampb-start-ups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lafayette Hotels transforms operations with RMS and boosts direct bookings by 70%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lafayette Hotels, an independent hotel group with 26 properties across New England, has boosted efficiency and more than doubled direct online bookings since adopting RMS, a long-established property management platform built to streamline hospitality operations and elevate the guest experience.Before partnering with RMS, the group relied on six separate property management systems, three channel managers, and even paper trails, with no integration across platforms. This created inefficiencies,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/lafayette-hotels-transforms-operations-with-rms-and-boosts-direct-bookings-by-70/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/lafayette-hotels-transforms-operations-with-rms-and-boosts-direct-bookings-by-70/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Swiss ski resort reinventing winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The revolutionary "Uber of the Alps" is just one of many ambitious projects]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-swiss-ski-resort-reinventing-winter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-swiss-ski-resort-reinventing-winter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Launches “Al Khail Square”]]></title><description><![CDATA[His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Supreme Chairman of Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, has launched Al Khail Square, an integrated development project at Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club designed to elevate the equestrian sector and celebrate its deep-rooted heritage within a contemporary urban setting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/his-highness-sheikh-mansour-bin-zayed-al-nahyan-launches-al-khail-square/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/his-highness-sheikh-mansour-bin-zayed-al-nahyan-launches-al-khail-square/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BTN Exclusive interview with Alex Mifsud, co-founder and CEO of embedded finance platform Weavr]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Mifsud, co-founder and CEO of embedded finance platform Weavr, discusses the state of the industry, some of 2025&rsquo;s key themes and predictions for 2026.Prior to founding Weavr, Alex co-founded Entropay, launching Europe&rsquo;s first consumer virtual prepaid card.<br />
Later, Alex co-founded Ixaris, a B2B payments technology company that pioneered the use of virtual cards in the Insurance and Travel value chains.<br />
Some of Alex&rsquo;s biggest achievements as Weavr CEO have included raising a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/btn-exclusive-interview-with-alex-mifsud-co-founder-and-ceo-of-embedded-finance-platform-weavr/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/btn-exclusive-interview-with-alex-mifsud-co-founder-and-ceo-of-embedded-finance-platform-weavr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The store that sells your lost luggage]]></title><description><![CDATA[It receives more than 7,000 "new" items each day]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-store-that-sells-your-lost-luggage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-store-that-sells-your-lost-luggage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How your lost bag ended up for sale in Alabama]]></title><description><![CDATA[From wedding dresses to flip-flops, it gets more than 7,000 "new" items daily]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-your-lost-bag-ended-up-for-sale-in-alabama/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-your-lost-bag-ended-up-for-sale-in-alabama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All I want for Christmas … is to escape and go travelling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Going away for the festive season has left me with unforgettable memories, from a boat trip with Bangladeshi fishermen to exploring Castro&rsquo;s Cuban hideoutI have made a point of escaping Christmas for as long as I can remember. Not escaping for Christmas, but avoiding it altogether &ndash; the stressful buildup, consumer chaos, panic buying, the enforced jollity and parties. When the first festive gifts start appearing in the shops in September, it&rsquo;s time to confirm my travel plans, i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-to-escape-and-go-travelling/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-to-escape-and-go-travelling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brazil's astonishing, lagoon-filled desert]]></title><description><![CDATA[A barefoot journey through one of Brazil's most extraordinary landscapes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/brazils-astonishing-lagoon-filled-desert/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/brazils-astonishing-lagoon-filled-desert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where are all the Canadians going?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As many Canadians continue to boycott US travel, they're heading here instead]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/where-are-all-the-canadians-going/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/where-are-all-the-canadians-going/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our 25 favourite European travel discoveries of 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The most exciting places our writers came across this year, from untouched islands in Finland to an affordable ski resort in Bulgaria and the perfect Parisian bistroOn a midsummer trip to Ireland, I saw dolphins in the Irish Sea, sunset by the Liffey, and misty views of the Galtee Mountains. The half-hour train journey to Cobh (&ldquo;cove&rdquo;), through Cork&rsquo;s island-studded harbour, was especially lovely. As the railway crossed Lough Mahon, home to thousands of seabirds, there was wate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/our-25-favourite-european-travel-discoveries-of-2025/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/our-25-favourite-european-travel-discoveries-of-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South African Tourism and GuideGeek launch new AI travel genius, ‘Siyanda’]]></title><description><![CDATA[North American travelers considering a trip to South Africa can now get expert advice from &ldquo;Siyanda,&rdquo; a cutting-edge AI travel assistant that provides instant answers to any travel or tourism-related questions about the country. Siyanda is built on Matador Network&rsquo;s industry-leading GuideGeek chat platform and is tailored to support travelers seeking authentic, vibrant, and joy-filled journeys across South Africa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/south-african-tourism-and-guidegeek-launch-new-ai-travel-genius-siyanda/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 06:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/south-african-tourism-and-guidegeek-launch-new-ai-travel-genius-siyanda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pop art, folk festivals and grape crushing: Australian summer events worth travelling for]]></title><description><![CDATA[From contemporary art exhibitions to eccentric festivals, regional Australia has no shortage of big events over the summer of 2025-2026Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailIcons of Pop Art: Warhol and Lichtenstein, Mudgee<br />
Two of the 20th century&rsquo;s most influential artists, Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein have works on display at Mudgee Arts Precinct. Visitors can take a look at Warhol&rsquo;s iconic Campbell&rsquo;s soup cans up close, or get comically existential with Lichtenstein&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/pop-art-folk-festivals-and-grape-crushing-australian-summer-events-worth-travelling-for/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/pop-art-folk-festivals-and-grape-crushing-australian-summer-events-worth-travelling-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can we save travel's most beloved tradition?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet the travellers who are preserving the treasured custom of postcard-sending]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/can-we-save-travels-most-beloved-tradition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/can-we-save-travels-most-beloved-tradition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phocuswright releases &lsquo;Travel Forward: Data, Insights &amp; Trends for 2026&rsquo;, sponsored by Travel Guard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phocuswright today released Travel Forward: Data, Insights &amp; Trends for 2026, sponsored by Travel Guard, its annual year-end and year-ahead report that provides a clear, data-driven view of the $1.67 trillion global travel market. The free report brings together the company&rsquo;s most insightful analysis and presents it through interactive charts and visuals that reveal the forces shaping the year ahead.The global travel industry enters 2026 with steady momentum. Total gross bookings are p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/phocuswright-releases-lsquotravel-forward-data-insights-amp-trends-for-2026rsquo-sponsored-by-travel-guard/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/phocuswright-releases-lsquotravel-forward-data-insights-amp-trends-for-2026rsquo-sponsored-by-travel-guard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We walked in awe, gazing across the sea’: readers’ favourite travel discoveries of 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Essex to Istanbul, and from a soul music bar to a dramatic mountain pass, our tipsters share their personal travel highlights of the yearMoments after stepping off the bus, I wanted to text my friend: &ldquo;What have I done to you, why did you tell me to come here?&rdquo; As I weaved my way through coach-party day trippers, my initial suspicions dissipated. I came to swim, but Piran offered so much more. Venetian squares provided a delicately ornate backdrop, while cobbled passageways hous]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/we-walked-in-awe-gazing-across-the-sea-readers-favourite-travel-discoveries-of-2025/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/we-walked-in-awe-gazing-across-the-sea-readers-favourite-travel-discoveries-of-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 20 best places to travel in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC journalists' top destinations this year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-20-best-places-to-travel-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-20-best-places-to-travel-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Celebrates 15 Years with Star-Studded Anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi celebrated its 15th anniversary on December 3, 2025, in the presence of Charles Leclerc, Scuderia Ferrari HP Formula 1 Driver, Ferrari executives including Maria Carla Liuni, Ferrari&rsquo;s Chief Brand Officer, Julien Kauffmann, CEO of Miral Experiences, tier 1 media outlets, and the park&rsquo;s dedicated annual pass holders and VIP guests. The milestone event brought together partners, fans and long-time supporters to honor 15 years of record-breaking rides]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ferrari-world-abu-dhabi-celebrates-15-years-with-star-studded-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ferrari-world-abu-dhabi-celebrates-15-years-with-star-studded-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WorldTicket by GO7 expands IATA BSP network to Armenia, completing its Caucasus coverage]]></title><description><![CDATA[WorldTicket by GO7, which gives travel agents access to 150+ airline partners through its W2 ticket stock, has today gone live in IATA&rsquo;s Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) in Armenia.This enables IATA-accredited travel agents in the country to sell, issue, and settle W2 tickets in Armenian dram through their existing BSP setup &ndash; with instant ticketing and no additional configuration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/worldticket-by-go7-expands-iata-bsp-network-to-armenia-completing-its-caucasus-coverage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/worldticket-by-go7-expands-iata-bsp-network-to-armenia-completing-its-caucasus-coverage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunrise Airways and Protect Group join forces to offer hassle-free refunds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Protect Group, a leader in ancillary travel products, has today announced a strategic agreement with Sunrise Airways. This partnership now offers the airline&rsquo;s passengers a simple and reliable way to secure refunds should they not be able to travel.Going forward, Sunrise Airways customers can book their flights with greater peace of mind, knowing they are protected against any unforeseen events thanks to Protect Group&rsquo;s flagship service, Refund Protect. This will allow all travellers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sunrise-airways-and-protect-group-join-forces-to-offer-hassle-free-refunds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sunrise-airways-and-protect-group-join-forces-to-offer-hassle-free-refunds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Multi-Day Tours emerge as travel’s next big growth opportunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[The multi-day online tour segment is growing rapidly, with an annual growth rate of 26.6% over the last three years, reaching &pound;12.1 billion in revenue in 2024, according to recent research by Arival. This trend is expected to continue in 2025, positioning multi-day tours as a key driver of growth for the travel experience industry.<br />
Adalte, the leading B2B hub for the distribution of multi-day tours and package tours, points out that the main challenge in this sector has historically been t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/online-multi-day-tours-emerge-as-travels-next-big-growth-opportunity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/online-multi-day-tours-emerge-as-travels-next-big-growth-opportunity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Stay Connected While Backpacking: eSIM Tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Backpacking has become one of the most fulfilling ways to explore the world. Whether you&rsquo;re traversing jungles in Southeast Asia, hiking across South America, or wandering through quiet European villages, the freedom, flexibility, and adventure of backpacking create memories that last a lifetime. But staying connected while on the move&mdash;without overspending or worrying about unpredictable network access&mdash;can be a real challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-to-stay-connected-while-backpacking-esim-tips/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-to-stay-connected-while-backpacking-esim-tips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Underground art: exploring the unique designs of London’s tube seats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most metros use plastic or metal, but the distinctive fabrics on London&rsquo;s network are full of clues to its historyWhen I first came to London from Yorkshire in the late 1980s, I found the tube replete with bizarre novelties. Among them was the way most trains required me to sit sideways to the direction of travel, as on a fairground waltzer. Directly opposite me was another person or an empty seat, and while I knew not to stare at people, I did stare at the seats &ndash; at their woollen c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/underground-art-exploring-the-unique-designs-of-londons-tube-seats/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/underground-art-exploring-the-unique-designs-of-londons-tube-seats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the cult of Japan's convenience-store socks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why travellers are stuffing their suitcases with &yen;390 conbini socks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/inside-the-cult-of-japans-convenience-store-socks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/inside-the-cult-of-japans-convenience-store-socks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I love Portscatho in Cornwall – especially in winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s a far cry from the sun-kissed beaches of Cape Town where she grew up, but the simple pleasures of a seaside village in Cornwall draw the author back year after yearThe idea of the sea that I grew up with was associated with sundowners and souped-up cars and skipping classes to sunbathe with the models who took over Cape Town&rsquo;s beaches each summer. As a student, long nights would end, not infrequently, with a swim at sunrise (until, one morning, the police arrived to remind us th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-i-love-portscatho-in-cornwall-especially-in-winter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-i-love-portscatho-in-cornwall-especially-in-winter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas traditions that swap gifts for meaning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven of the world&rsquo;s most wholesome Christmas traditions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/christmas-traditions-that-swap-gifts-for-meaning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/christmas-traditions-that-swap-gifts-for-meaning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melbourne transforms bag drop with Amadeus seamless solution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passengers at Melbourne Airport will benefit from a unique side-loading design that makes it easier to load bags and manoeuvre large items like wheelchairs, pushchairs and trollies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/melbourne-transforms-bag-drop-with-amadeus-seamless-solution/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/melbourne-transforms-bag-drop-with-amadeus-seamless-solution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIRGIN ATLANTIC LAUNCHES THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL PLANNING: YOUR PERSONAL CONCIERGE IS HERE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virgin Atlantic has today unveiled the full rollout of its innovative Virgin Atlantic Concierge across both the Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Atlantic Holidays websites, giving every guest access to an intelligent, always-on travel companion that redefines how journeys are planned and booked.<br />
Powered by OpenAI and built in partnership with Tomoro&#8203; teams&#8203;, Virgin Atlantic&rsquo;s digital Concierge combines the warmth and personality of Virgin Atlantic with cutting-edge AI technology. Whe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/virgin-atlantic-launches-the-future-of-travel-planning-your-personal-concierge-is-here/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/virgin-atlantic-launches-the-future-of-travel-planning-your-personal-concierge-is-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘This is the real Santa’s workshop’: a trip to Germany’s toy village]]></title><description><![CDATA[You don&rsquo;t have to be a child to enjoy Seiffen, the magical &lsquo;home of Christmas&rsquo; where they&rsquo;ve been making traditional wooden toys for hundreds of yearsI feel terrible &hellip; I&rsquo;ve left the children at home and Seiffen, nicknamed Spielzeugdorf (The Toy Village), is literally a Christmas wonderland. Every street is alive with sparkling fairy lights and soft candlelight. There are thousands of tiny wooden figurines, train sets and toy animals displayed in shop windows,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/this-is-the-real-santas-workshop-a-trip-to-germanys-toy-village/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/this-is-the-real-santas-workshop-a-trip-to-germanys-toy-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sorry, France: The world's best bubbly is British]]></title><description><![CDATA[The international chefs dominating French culinary awards]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sorry-france-the-worlds-best-bubbly-is-british/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/sorry-france-the-worlds-best-bubbly-is-british/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘When the church door opens, it’s like a miracle’: the phone app that’s a key to Italy’s religious art]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cultural initiative in Piedmont is unlocking a trove of priceless medieval frescoes in rural churchesThe Santa Maria di Missione chapel in Villafranca Piemonte, northern Italy, stands at&nbsp;the end of a long cornfield. Behind it, the mountains rise gently, their outlines caressed by the sun. The colours of autumn frame the 15th-century frescoes that embellish the structure&rsquo;s interior, painted by Italian artist Aimone Duce, of the Lombard school. The chapel is the municipality&rsquo;s o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/when-the-church-door-opens-its-like-a-miracle-the-phone-app-thats-a-key-to-italys-religious-art/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/when-the-church-door-opens-its-like-a-miracle-the-phone-app-thats-a-key-to-italys-religious-art/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Switchblade Flying Car Exhibits at Sand &amp; Fun Airshow in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Middle East&rsquo;s largest general aviation event, Sand &amp; Fun Airshow 2025, recently held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, welcomed a new exhibitor from the U.S., Oregon-based Samson Sky, makers of the Switchblade Flying Car.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/switchblade-flying-car-exhibits-at-sand-amp-fun-airshow-in-riyadh-saudi-arabia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/switchblade-flying-car-exhibits-at-sand-amp-fun-airshow-in-riyadh-saudi-arabia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riyadh Air and IBM Partner to Launch World’s First AI-Native Airline]]></title><description><![CDATA[At IBM Think Riyadh 2025, IBMand Riyadh Air announced a major milestone in their collaboration, unveiling Riyadh Air as the world&rsquo;s first AI-native airline. Designed from the ground up without legacy patch work, these AI-driven operations provide the foundation to transform guest and employee experiences and set a new benchmark for innovation in the aviation industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/riyadh-air-and-ibm-partner-to-launch-worlds-first-ai-native-airline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/riyadh-air-and-ibm-partner-to-launch-worlds-first-ai-native-airline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Asian region where 'the guest is god']]></title><description><![CDATA[An innovative homestay network is opening up a corner of Nepal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-asian-region-where-the-guest-is-god/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-asian-region-where-the-guest-is-god/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supermarché sweep: the treats we love to buy on holiday in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Italian sweets, Irish smoked fish, honey cakes in Belgium &hellip; travel writers choose the stores and local delicacies they make a beeline for when travellingI fell in love with Belgian snacks when cycling the amateur version of the Tour of Flanders some years ago. The feed stations along the route were crammed with packets of Meli honey waffles and Meli honey cake. I ate so many that I suffered withdrawal symptoms after finishing the last of them at the end of the 167-mile route. Continue rea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/supermarch-sweep-the-treats-we-love-to-buy-on-holiday-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/supermarch-sweep-the-treats-we-love-to-buy-on-holiday-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Travel Awards honours global innovators in the Kingdom of Bahrain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tourism royalty from across the globe convened in the Kingdom of Bahrain for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2025to recognise the travel organisations pushing the boundaries of excellence and innovation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/world-travel-awards-honours-global-innovators-in-the-kingdom-of-bahrain/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 21:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/world-travel-awards-honours-global-innovators-in-the-kingdom-of-bahrain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why travellers keep queueing for viral food]]></title><description><![CDATA[What the world's longest food lines reveal about social status and FOMO]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-travellers-keep-queueing-for-viral-food/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-travellers-keep-queueing-for-viral-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Travel Tech Awards reveals 2025 winners at Kingdom of Bahrain ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Travel Tech Awards &ndash; the global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in the travel tech sector &ndash; has unveiled the winners of its 2025 programme at a glittering gala reception held in the Kingdom of Bahrain.The finest travel technology brands from around the world attended the 5th annual World Travel Tech Awards Gala Ceremony for a night of celebration and industry recognition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/world-travel-tech-awards-reveals-2025-winners-at-kingdom-of-bahrain-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 09:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/world-travel-tech-awards-reveals-2025-winners-at-kingdom-of-bahrain-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korean Air and Hanjin Group airlines to introduce in-flight Wi-Fi powered by Starlink fleetwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Korean Air, alongside Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air Busan and Air Seoul, will introduce Starlink high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi to its entire fleet.This marks the first time a South Korean airline will adopt Starlink for in-flight connectivity, an initiative that aims to significantly elevate the passenger and crew experience ahead of the airlines&rsquo; full integration.Starlink, SpaceX&rsquo;s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet service, delivers peak broadband speeds of up to 500 Mbps, enabl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/korean-air-and-hanjin-group-airlines-to-introduce-in-flight-wi-fi-powered-by-starlink-fleetwide/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 09:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/korean-air-and-hanjin-group-airlines-to-introduce-in-flight-wi-fi-powered-by-starlink-fleetwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where the real Rudolph lives: reindeer herding with the Sami people in Sweden’s wild west]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the snowy mountains of Gr&ouml;velsj&ouml;n, visitors can get a rare glimpse into alittle-known traditional way of life &ndash; and sleep in a tipi under the starsOn the summit of a snow-covered hill, two men sit on a patch of lichen, their backs against their snowmobiles. They are wearing thick padded clothing and hats with ear covers. One is scanning the valley with binoculars, the other is checking their drone. &ldquo;We&rsquo;ve got a speaker on it to play various calls. Thermal imaging h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/where-the-real-rudolph-lives-reindeer-herding-with-the-sami-people-in-swedens-wild-west/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/where-the-real-rudolph-lives-reindeer-herding-with-the-sami-people-in-swedens-wild-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The surprising joy of going back to the same place]]></title><description><![CDATA[More travellers are ditching bucket lists in favour of familiar routines]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-surprising-joy-of-going-back-to-the-same-place/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-surprising-joy-of-going-back-to-the-same-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘One of the most breathtaking cathedrals in the world’: readers’ favourite churches in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wonderful art, amazing design and beautiful locations have drawn our tipsters to chapels, churches and cathedrals from Norway to Bulgaria&bull; Tell us about a great charity challenge you&rsquo;ve taken part in &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherThe Troms&oslash;ysund parish church, commonly called the Arctic Cathedral, in Troms&oslash; is a modernist delight. The simple, elegant exterior that reflects the surrounding scenery and evokes traditional Sami dwellings is matched by]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/one-of-the-most-breathtaking-cathedrals-in-the-world-readers-favourite-churches-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/one-of-the-most-breathtaking-cathedrals-in-the-world-readers-favourite-churches-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Report Reveals the Rise of the ‘Social Flex’ Holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[New global travel data from Polarsteps shows Brits travelling faster, further and more adventurously than ever, and posting more of it publicly than any other major European nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/new-report-reveals-the-rise-of-the-social-flex-holiday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/new-report-reveals-the-rise-of-the-social-flex-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A stylist's guide to New York City shopping]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celeb stylist Erin Walsh is passionate about shopping &ndash; and NYC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-stylists-guide-to-new-york-city-shopping/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-stylists-guide-to-new-york-city-shopping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We tested Europe’s luxurious new ‘business-class’ sleeper bus between Amsterdam and Zurich]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new overnight bus service in the Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland offers comfort and sustainabilityI feel my travel-scrunched spine start to straighten as I stretch out on the plump mattress, a quilted blanket wrapped around me and a pillow beneath my head. As bedtime routines go, however, this one involves a novel step &ndash; placing my lower legs in a mesh bag and clipping it into seatbelt-style buckles on either side; the bed will be travelling at around 50mph for the next 12 hours and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/we-tested-europes-luxurious-new-business-class-sleeper-bus-between-amsterdam-and-zurich/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/we-tested-europes-luxurious-new-business-class-sleeper-bus-between-amsterdam-and-zurich/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many hoteliers with properties in China are unwittingly breaking Chinese data laws, warns Ireckon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Any international hotel chains with properties in China, along with the global tech vendors they rely on, may be unknowingly violating Chinese data privacy laws, warns Ireckonu. At the heart of the issue are China&rsquo;s data residency requirements, which mandate that guest data collected within the country must remain there. According to Ireckonu, a middleware and guest data platform provider for hotels, a significant number of global hotel tech providers are still storing or processing this d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/many-hoteliers-with-properties-in-china-are-unwittingly-breaking-chinese-data-laws-warns-ireckon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/many-hoteliers-with-properties-in-china-are-unwittingly-breaking-chinese-data-laws-warns-ireckon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We found the authentic Liguria: an off-season road trip through north-west Italy’s brilliant villages and cuisine]]></title><description><![CDATA[By avoiding the famous hotspots and travelling in December, we enjoy culinary delights and historic charms without the summer crowdsThe copper pot is filled with a custard so golden it looks like liquid sunshine. Our waiter carefully ladles the sugary, egg-yolk elixir, zabaglione, into two bowls for dunking warm pansarole doughnuts. Our conversation stops, a silent competition to nab the last one. We are literally living la dolce vita.This dessert is a tradition in Apricale, a fairytale-like vil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/we-found-the-authentic-liguria-an-off-season-road-trip-through-north-west-italys-brilliant-villages-and-cuisine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/we-found-the-authentic-liguria-an-off-season-road-trip-through-north-west-italys-brilliant-villages-and-cuisine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[William A. Gibbs Joins roomangel Foundation to drive global expansion of ‘hive’ AI Platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[The roomangel Foundation, a pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing transparency and fairness in the hospitality industry, today announces the appointment of William A. Gibbs as Senior Advisor - Strategy &amp; Growth.<br />
Gibbs joins the Foundation to spearhead the global expansion of hive, the organization&rsquo;s flagship AI platform. Functioning as a connected intelligence layer, hive enables hotels to leverage complex data to optimize yield, reduce reliance on intermediaries, an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/william-a-gibbs-joins-roomangel-foundation-to-drive-global-expansion-of-hive-ai-platform/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/william-a-gibbs-joins-roomangel-foundation-to-drive-global-expansion-of-hive-ai-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travelsoft and Gekko Group join forces to expand global hotel distribution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travelsoft, a provider of technology solutions for the travel industry, and Gekko Group, a leading player in B2B hotel distribution, announce the launch of a strategic partnership.The agreement enables the integration of the hotel inventories of Teldar Travel and Infinite, two brands of the Gekko Group, into Travelgate and Travel Compositor, two platforms within the Travelsoft portfolio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travelsoft-and-gekko-group-join-forces-to-expand-global-hotel-distribution/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travelsoft-and-gekko-group-join-forces-to-expand-global-hotel-distribution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven travel trends that will define 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts reveal what's shaping where we'll go next year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/seven-travel-trends-that-will-define-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/seven-travel-trends-that-will-define-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 of the best pop-up ice rinks in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[From city rooftops to seafront winter wonderlands, these are some of the best places to slide into ChristmasLeicester Square in the West End of London has its first ice rink, encircling the statue of Shakespeare that has stood on the spot since 1874. Unusually for a London pop-up rink, there are tickets available every day for walk-up visitors, with skating sessions starting every 15 minutes from 10am to 10pm. A bar serves hot chocolate, mulled wine and mulled cider, and Christmas market stalls]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/10-of-the-best-pop-up-ice-rinks-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/10-of-the-best-pop-up-ice-rinks-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on taking part in an organised challenge in the UK or overseas]]></title><description><![CDATA[From charity treks to open water swims and urban trail runs, tell us about a trip based around a physical challenge &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakForget the sun lounger, more of us than ever before are signing up for trips which involve completing a tough physical challenge, whether it&rsquo;s to raise money for charity or just to put ourselves to the test. From taking part in the UK&rsquo;s Three Peak Challenge, a sponsored open-water swim or charity trek, to com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/share-a-tip-on-taking-part-in-an-organised-challenge-in-the-uk-or-overseas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/share-a-tip-on-taking-part-in-an-organised-challenge-in-the-uk-or-overseas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Maldives became (surprisingly) affordable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local-island stays and mid-range resorts are widening access to paradise]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-the-maldives-became-surprisingly-affordable/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/how-the-maldives-became-surprisingly-affordable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkish Airlines Partners with Samsung to Launch Smart Tagged Baggage Service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other, has entered into a partnership with Samsung, marking yet another milestone towards its digital transformation efforts aimed at enhancing the travel comfort of its guests. Beginning on December 1, passengers will be able to seamlessly track their baggage using Smart Tagged Baggage Service, powered by SmartThings Find, which enables faster and more efficient tracking of misplaced or delayed baggage that is equipped with Galaxy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/turkish-airlines-partners-with-samsung-to-launch-smart-tagged-baggage-service/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/turkish-airlines-partners-with-samsung-to-launch-smart-tagged-baggage-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s like striding across the top of the world’: the Pennines’ new Roof of England walk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The route showcases the North Pennines&rsquo; unsung landscapes. We road test a 50-mile section that takes in golden forests, high moors and pretty villagesUp on Langley Common the wind is rising. The tussocks under my boots cover the Maiden Way, perhaps the highest Roman road in Britain, but the sense of being close to&nbsp;the sky &ndash; today a simmering grey &ndash; remains as palpable as it would have been 2,000 years ago. Looking north, a&nbsp;rainbow arcs across the horizon, the full rea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/its-like-striding-across-the-top-of-the-world-the-pennines-new-roof-of-england-walk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/its-like-striding-across-the-top-of-the-world-the-pennines-new-roof-of-england-walk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I was hooked’: the rise of the intrepid female solo traveller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women of all ages, especially older ones, are actively choosing to travel alone. What&rsquo;s behind the trend?UK travel companies have reported an increase in bookings for solo travellers, primarily older women, often leaving partners behind to &ldquo;explore on their own terms&rdquo;.Last month, the tour operator Jules Verne said solo travellers accounted for 46% of bookings for its trips departing next year, up from 40% in 2023. Just under 70% of its current solo bookings are made by women. C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/i-was-hooked-the-rise-of-the-intrepid-female-solo-traveller/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/i-was-hooked-the-rise-of-the-intrepid-female-solo-traveller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bhutan's long-secluded 'hidden paradise']]></title><description><![CDATA[It was the last district to open in the historically secluded nation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/bhutans-long-secluded-hidden-paradise/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/bhutans-long-secluded-hidden-paradise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter warmer in the woods: a sizzling sauna and cool, cosy cabin deep in a Sussex forest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Architect-built cabins and a sauna blend seamlessly into the High Weald landscape and make the most of its magnificent viewsI sat stock-still on a bench fashioned from a fallen silver birch, scanning the woods for a sudden movement or a flash of blue. Deer and kingfisher visit this secluded copse and its stream, and I hoped to spot at least one of them. There was a rustle in the undergrowth, but it was only a more familiar winter visitor: a cheery robin.It was a chilly day for wildlife-watching,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/winter-warmer-in-the-woods-a-sizzling-sauna-and-cool-cosy-cabin-deep-in-a-sussex-forest/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/winter-warmer-in-the-woods-a-sizzling-sauna-and-cool-cosy-cabin-deep-in-a-sussex-forest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Captain Pugwash Comes Home to Rye Via New GuideGeek AI Tool for Visitors]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a long time at sea, Captain Pugwash and the crew of the Black Pig have dropped anchor in Rye to take on their latest adventure. Thrust into the 21st century, Pugwash will headline Rye&rsquo;s new tourist information service thanks to a new AI tool that visitors can access via their mobiles. The AI is built on Matador Network&rsquo;s GuideGeek platform and trained on extensive data from Rye Chamber of Commerce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/captain-pugwash-comes-home-to-rye-via-new-guidegeek-ai-tool-for-visitors/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 07:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/captain-pugwash-comes-home-to-rye-via-new-guidegeek-ai-tool-for-visitors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Irish pub expert's top five in Dublin]]></title><description><![CDATA[He's visiting every Irish pub in the world but we forced him to choose just five]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/an-irish-pub-experts-top-five-in-dublin/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/an-irish-pub-experts-top-five-in-dublin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pete’s Eats, north Wales’ famous climbers’ cafe, reopens its doors]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Eryri refuge for hillwalkers and climbers has been reborn, breathing new life into the once-struggling mountain village of LlanberisPete&rsquo;s Eats, the famous climbers&rsquo; cafe in the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia), reopened this summer after almost three years of being shuttered. The newly minted version is a swish affair, with a copper-topped bar, distressed wood panels, local craft beers, tacos and a handsome crew of young locals in branded T-shirts. A lot of money has clearly been spe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/petes-eats-north-wales-famous-climbers-cafe-reopens-its-doors/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/petes-eats-north-wales-famous-climbers-cafe-reopens-its-doors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The controversial sweet that fuels Norwegians]]></title><description><![CDATA[Known as 'the trip chocolate', it's synonymous with outdoor exploration]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-controversial-sweet-that-fuels-norwegians/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-controversial-sweet-that-fuels-norwegians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We awoke to find the Peak District under a blanket of snow’: readers’ favourite rural winter UK breaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[From an ancient castle in Easter Ross to a cosy cabin on Lough Erne, our tipsters share their favourite country boltholes for an active winter escape<br />
&bull; Tell us about a UK winter walk &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherAfter a beautiful wintry walk along the Roaches in Staffordshire (having been fuelled with Staffordshire oatcakes), we stayed at the historic YHA Hartington Hall youth hostel, a period drama setting for a cosy bunk. We woke up to find the Peak District under]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/we-awoke-to-find-the-peak-district-under-a-blanket-of-snow-readers-favourite-rural-winter-uk-breaks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/we-awoke-to-find-the-peak-district-under-a-blanket-of-snow-readers-favourite-rural-winter-uk-breaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HSMAI Middle East and Africa wraps up 8th Commercial Strategy Conference in Dubai]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Middle East and Africa (MEA) has successfully wrapped up its 8th annual Commercial Strategy Conference in Dubai. 400+ delegates, 83 speakers, 55 different discussions across 9 formats, 39 ROCKSTAR award submissions and a 15 percent increase in attendance compared to last year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hsmai-middle-east-and-africa-wraps-up-8th-commercial-strategy-conference-in-dubai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/hsmai-middle-east-and-africa-wraps-up-8th-commercial-strategy-conference-in-dubai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Authentic Algarve: exploring Portugal beyond the beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[A series of walking festivals and cultural programmes aim to lure visitors to the Algarve&rsquo;s woodland interiors and pretty villages to help boost tourism year round&lsquo;I never mind doing the same walk over and over again,&rdquo; said our guide, Joana Almeida, crouching beside a cluster of flowers. &ldquo;Each time, there are new things &ndash; these weren&rsquo;t here yesterday.&rdquo; Standing on stems at least two centimetres tall and starring the dirt with white petals, the fact these]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/authentic-algarve-exploring-portugal-beyond-the-beach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/authentic-algarve-exploring-portugal-beyond-the-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about a great winter walk in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share a tip on your favourite route at this time of year &ndash; the best entry wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakThe crunch of frost underfoot, lungfuls of crisp fresh air, landscapes sparkling in shafts of sunlight; a good winter walk is one of life&rsquo;s simple pleasures. We want to hear about where you love to walk at this time of year in the UK. Perhaps it&rsquo;s a bracing coastal path, a meandering woodland hike or a riverside trail. If there&rsquo;s a lovely pub or cafe on the r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tell-us-about-a-great-winter-walk-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tell-us-about-a-great-winter-walk-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The hidden history of a classic American dish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mac and cheese may trace its US origins to an enslaved chef]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-hidden-history-of-a-classic-american-dish/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-hidden-history-of-a-classic-american-dish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maestro PMS Launches Enhanced Online Gift Card Module to Help Hotels Strengthen Loyalty, Branding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maestro PMS has recently enhanced its Online Gift Card module, giving independent hotels, luxury resorts, and multi-property groups new tools to grow guest loyalty, increase brand visibility, and drive repeat bookings throughout the year. With consumer demand for personalized digital gifting at an all-time high, this upgraded module empowers hoteliers to use gift cards as more than a point-of-sale transaction. Now, they serve as powerful tools for marketing, engagement, and revenue growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/maestro-pms-launches-enhanced-online-gift-card-module-to-help-hotels-strengthen-loyalty-branding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/maestro-pms-launches-enhanced-online-gift-card-module-to-help-hotels-strengthen-loyalty-branding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RelocateU wins Sustainability Initiative of the Year award]]></title><description><![CDATA[RelocateU, the corporate housing provider redefining sustainability in global relocation, has been honoured with the Sustainability Initiative of the Year award at the Forum for Expatriate Management (FEM) Awards 2025, winning across all three regions: EMEA, APAC and the Americas.&nbsp; This rare triple recognition underscores RelocateU&rsquo;s leadership in aligning profit with purpose and delivering measurable environmental and social impact worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/relocateu-wins-sustainability-initiative-of-the-year-award/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/relocateu-wins-sustainability-initiative-of-the-year-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travelsoft launches “AI Search for tourism”, a dedicated AI offer to make travel companies AI-ready.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travelsoft, a global travel technology group has unveiled AI Search for Tourism, a comprehensive and modular AI offer designed to take the travel industry from AI experimentation to measurable business impact. As SEO traffic gradually declines, giving way to Search Generative Experience (SGE), players in the travel industry must find their way to adapt. Designed for global use and natively multilingual, the offer is adaptable to companies of any size and all travel players (including non-merchan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travelsoft-launches-ai-search-for-tourism-a-dedicated-ai-offer-to-make-travel-companies-ai-ready/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/travelsoft-launches-ai-search-for-tourism-a-dedicated-ai-offer-to-make-travel-companies-ai-ready/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empty beaches guaranteed: a wintry weekend break in north Devon]]></title><description><![CDATA[With stunning beaches, cosy cafes and a lot fewer people, the unspoilt surfing village of Croyde has just as much to offer out of seasonIt&rsquo;s been a while since I&rsquo;ve struggled into damp neoprene of a morning. It&rsquo;s the second day of a wintry weekend in Croyde, north-west Devon; I&rsquo;m stiff from an hour in the sea the previous afternoon, and the upper part of the super-thick wetsuit won&rsquo;t budge past my elbows. Together, my husband, Mark, and I jiggle and pull and yank it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/empty-beaches-guaranteed-a-wintry-weekend-break-in-north-devon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/empty-beaches-guaranteed-a-wintry-weekend-break-in-north-devon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four of the best Caribbean island getaways]]></title><description><![CDATA[These often-overlooked islands offer something for everyone]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/four-of-the-best-caribbean-island-getaways/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/four-of-the-best-caribbean-island-getaways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Alicante cuisine epitomises the Mediterranean’: a gastronomic journey in south-east Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alicante region is renowned for its rice and seafood dishes. Less well known is that its restaurant scene has a wealth of talented female chefs, a rarity in SpainI&rsquo;m on a quest in buzzy, beachy Alicante on the Costa Blanca to investigate the rice dishes the Valencian province is famed for, as well as explore the vast palm grove of nearby Elche. I start with a pilgrimage to a restaurant featured in my book on tapas, New Tapas, a mere 25 years ago. Mes&oacute;n de Labradores in the pedes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/alicante-cuisine-epitomises-the-mediterranean-a-gastronomic-journey-in-south-east-spain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/alicante-cuisine-epitomises-the-mediterranean-a-gastronomic-journey-in-south-east-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on your favourite outdoor winter activities in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[From stargazing to swimming, we&rsquo;d love to hear how you beat the winter blues by getting out into nature &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakWith the days getting shorter (and colder), it&rsquo;s tempting to go into hibernation mode. But winter can feel like a special time of year if you get out and embrace it. We&rsquo;d love to hear about your favourite UK-based outdoor winter activity, whether it&rsquo;s cold-water swimming, stargazing, birdwatching or simply wr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/share-a-tip-on-your-favourite-outdoor-winter-activities-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/share-a-tip-on-your-favourite-outdoor-winter-activities-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GO7 reintroduces IATA-compliant PSS with new airline customer on board]]></title><description><![CDATA[GO7, the growth platform for airlines, has today announced that Sell-more-seats&copy; (SMS), its IATA-compliant passenger service system (PSS), has re-entered the market. This follows a strategic pause in new airline onboardings while SMS was integrated into GO7&rsquo;s refracted architecture.The system, which holds the IATA two-letter code &ldquo;W1,&rdquo; is designed to streamline inventory management, reservation, and ticketing processes while facilitating codeshare with full-service carrier]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/go7-reintroduces-iata-compliant-pss-with-new-airline-customer-on-board/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/go7-reintroduces-iata-compliant-pss-with-new-airline-customer-on-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mindtrip partners with the bahamas to unlock unique adventures through AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[From exploring its treasure trove of pink sand beaches to immersing oneself in the area&rsquo;s vibrant culture, Mindtrip&rsquo;s AI transforms The Bahamas&rsquo; 16 uniquely captivating and distinct islands into personalized travel recommendations for singles, couples, and families alike.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/mindtrip-partners-with-the-bahamas-to-unlock-unique-adventures-through-ai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/mindtrip-partners-with-the-bahamas-to-unlock-unique-adventures-through-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Phocuswright Conference 2025 – Part 1 highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[San Diego set the stage for a lively opening to The Phocuswright Conference 2025, where more than 600 travel leaders debated the industry&rsquo;s next chapter.&nbsp; Across sessions, one theme rang clear: AI is no longer a future disruptor, it&rsquo;s a present reality &ndash; but loyalty, trust, and human connection remain the anchors.&nbsp; From OTAs morphing into financial institutions, to TikTok and Reddit defending the value of authentic recommendations, to hoteliers wrestling with fragment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-phocuswright-conference-2025-part-1-highlights/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-phocuswright-conference-2025-part-1-highlights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TransFuture Aviation Unveils Vision for the Future of Urban Air Mobility at Dubai Airshow 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid the pavilions of the Dubai Airshow, TransFuture Aviation CEO Bai Zhiliang, China&rsquo;s eVTOL pioneer, presented a bold vision for the next era of flight. With the unveiling of its Honghu fully tilt-rotor eVTOL and a comprehensive roadmap for global urban air mobility, the company positioned itself at the forefront of the emerging low-altitude economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/transfuture-aviation-unveils-vision-for-the-future-of-urban-air-mobility-at-dubai-airshow-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/transfuture-aviation-unveils-vision-for-the-future-of-urban-air-mobility-at-dubai-airshow-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KAYAK Data Shows Searches Up 10% and Airfares Trending Down as Travelers Turn to AI tools]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to data from KAYAK, the world&rsquo;s leading travel search engine, holiday travel interest is up 10% year-over-year. Despite higher interest, prices across major travel categories are stable or down, giving travelers more opportunities to find affordable trips this holiday season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/kayak-data-shows-searches-up-10-and-airfares-trending-down-as-travelers-turn-to-ai-tools/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/kayak-data-shows-searches-up-10-and-airfares-trending-down-as-travelers-turn-to-ai-tools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 of the UK’s best town and country hotels – chosen by the Good Hotel Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[From stylish townhouses to characterful country piles, this selection of inns, B&amp;Bs and hotels offer delicious food and a touch of luxury for &pound;150 a night or lessDrakes, BrightonKeep an eye out for deals at this glamorous Regency seafront hotel (a November 30% discount won&rsquo;t be a one-off). A sea-view balcony room, of course, will cost a bit, but even the snuggest, city-facing bedrooms have air conditioning, a king-size bed, wet room, bathtub and Green &amp; Spring toiletries. For]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/20-of-the-uks-best-town-and-country-hotels-chosen-by-the-good-hotel-guide/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/20-of-the-uks-best-town-and-country-hotels-chosen-by-the-good-hotel-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AutoFlight Aviation Technology Unveils Zero-Carbon eVTOL Water Vertiport]]></title><description><![CDATA[AutoFlight Aviation Technology, a global leader in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) innovation, has unveiled the world&rsquo;s first integrated sea&ndash;air solution for low-altitude mobility, combining a zero-carbon water vertiport with eVTOL aircraft to expand advanced air mobility infrastructure across rivers, lakes, and coastal zones. The solution helps move low-altitude aviation from concept to real-world deployment and supports five priority use cases: energy platform mainte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/autoflight-aviation-technology-unveils-zero-carbon-evtol-water-vertiport/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 07:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/autoflight-aviation-technology-unveils-zero-carbon-evtol-water-vertiport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Try this mixologist's favourite cocktails in Miami]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mixologist shares his top bars where the drinks tell the story of Miami itself]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/try-this-mixologists-favourite-cocktails-in-miami/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/try-this-mixologists-favourite-cocktails-in-miami/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SriLankan Airport and Ground Services Rolls Out Self-Check-In Service for Customer Airlines]]></title><description><![CDATA[SriLankan Airlines&rsquo; Airport and Ground Services, the sole ground services provider at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA)&sbquo; is rolling out its self-check-in service for passengers of customer airlines ahead of the winter travel high season, which is expected to bring over 300,000 tourists to the island in December alone. The initiative, made possible by the airline&rsquo;s IT team, follows the installation of 20 new self-check-in kiosks at the departure terminal last month, bring]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/srilankan-airport-and-ground-services-rolls-out-self-check-in-service-for-customer-airlines/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 08:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/srilankan-airport-and-ground-services-rolls-out-self-check-in-service-for-customer-airlines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I’m hiking in the Dolomites, Italy’s magical mountains – if only I could see them!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poor weather couldn&rsquo;t spoil my high-altitude walking trip amid these stunning peaks, especially with delicious, hearty Tyrolean cuisine to keep me goingWhen you come to the Dolomites for winter walking, it&rsquo;s with the intention of having spellbinding snow-streaked peaks that are unlike anything else in the Alps as your constant companion. But with impenetrable cloud and heavy rain forecast, it was hard not to feel deflated.Then again, this was Italy, where it&rsquo;s&nbsp;easy to make]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/im-hiking-in-the-dolomites-italys-magical-mountains-if-only-i-could-see-them/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/im-hiking-in-the-dolomites-italys-magical-mountains-if-only-i-could-see-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costa Rica's rainforest reborn by butterflies]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a country of eco-lodges, this off-the-beaten-path destination is different]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/costa-ricas-rainforest-reborn-by-butterflies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/costa-ricas-rainforest-reborn-by-butterflies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘So unchanged it is almost otherworldly’: the oasis town of Skoura, Morocco]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the explorer and author, the desert outpost, irrigated by water from the Atlas mountains, is the perfect place to decompressThe first thing I notice when I walk into the oasis is the temperature drop. Then, I hear the birdsong and the rustling of the palm trees. The harsh sun dims and there&rsquo;s water and the smell of damp earth. It&rsquo;s easy to understand why desert travellers yearned to reach these havens and why they have become synonymous with peace. I&rsquo;m an explorer who&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/so-unchanged-it-is-almost-otherworldly-the-oasis-town-of-skoura-morocco/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/so-unchanged-it-is-almost-otherworldly-the-oasis-town-of-skoura-morocco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Immersive Social Gaming Experience to Launch in Three London Locations Before Xmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the phenomenal success of its debut site at The O2, which has welcomed over 125,000 visitors since opening last December, Activate will open at Oxford Street, Vauxhall (Albert Embankment), and Westfield White City over the coming weeks.Blending the thrill of video games with real-world physical activity, Activate offers a completely new kind of competitive socialising experience. Groups of two to five players can jump, climb, and problem-solve their way through high-energy, interactive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/immersive-social-gaming-experience-to-launch-in-three-london-locations-before-xmas/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 07:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/immersive-social-gaming-experience-to-launch-in-three-london-locations-before-xmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data Appeal Redefines Destination Intelligence Introducing a New Agentic Management Tool]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Data Appeal Company announced the launch of a new feature that turns large volumes of travel signals into clear insights, scenario analyses, and actionable recommendations and outputs through a contextual intelligence interface.Built specifically for Destination Management Organizations (DMOs), tourism boards, and travel authorities, this revolutionary tool addresses one of the sector&rsquo;s most significant challenges: while tourism demand and data have grown exponentially, many destinatio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/data-appeal-redefines-destination-intelligence-introducing-a-new-agentic-management-tool/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 07:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/data-appeal-redefines-destination-intelligence-introducing-a-new-agentic-management-tool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A 300-year-old luxury hotel powered by trees]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has become one of Austria's most remarkable Alpine escapes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-300-year-old-luxury-hotel-powered-by-trees/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/a-300-year-old-luxury-hotel-powered-by-trees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emirates Group collaborates with OpenAI to accelerate AI adoption and innovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emirates and OpenAI have entered into a strategic collaboration to advance AI adoption and innovation across the airline.<br />
The collaboration will entail enterprise-wide deployment of ChatGPT Enterprise, supported by tailored AI literacy programmes, technical exploration, and executive strategic alignment designed to embed AI capabilities across the organisation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/emirates-group-collaborates-with-openai-to-accelerate-ai-adoption-and-innovation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/emirates-group-collaborates-with-openai-to-accelerate-ai-adoption-and-innovation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FortyGuard honoured with World’s Leading Sustainable Technology Initiative title at WSTHA]]></title><description><![CDATA[FortyGuard, a market leader for urban heat intelligence and mitigation, has been recognised with the title of World&rsquo;s Leading Sustainable Technology Initiative 2025 by voters at the World Sustainable Travel &amp; Hospitality Awards (WSTHA).<br />
The prize was revealed in front of hundreds of global leaders of sustainable tourism gathered in Dubai for the World Sustainable Travel &amp; Hospitality Awards 2025. The VIP ceremony was held at Terra, Expo City Dubai and recognised the individuals and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/fortyguard-honoured-with-worlds-leading-sustainable-technology-initiative-title-at-wstha/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/fortyguard-honoured-with-worlds-leading-sustainable-technology-initiative-title-at-wstha/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s like stepping into a Renaissance masterpiece’: readers’ favourite unsung places in Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The country has so many cultural and historical treasures that relatively few are known to tourists. Our tipsters share their discoveries, from ancient hill towns to a mini Venice&bull; Tell us about your favourite travel discoveries of the year &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherApproaching the town of Brisighella in Emilia-Romagna, it feels as though you are rapidly incorporating yourself in the backdrop of a Renaissance masterpiece, with dramatic rocky hills with singular t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/its-like-stepping-into-a-renaissance-masterpiece-readers-favourite-unsung-places-in-italy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/its-like-stepping-into-a-renaissance-masterpiece-readers-favourite-unsung-places-in-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi unveils UAE’s largest thermodynamic solar system]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal continues to set new benchmarks in sustainable luxury, unveiling the UAE&rsquo;s largest thermodynamic solar system, a milestone that reaffirms the resort&rsquo;s position as a leader in responsible hospitality and innovation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ritz-carlton-abu-dhabi-unveils-uaes-largest-thermodynamic-solar-system/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/ritz-carlton-abu-dhabi-unveils-uaes-largest-thermodynamic-solar-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US overcomes shutdown blues to report Thanksgiving travel growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travellers in the United States are expected to holiday in a variety of popular hotspots this coming Thanksgiving, gathering in warmer climates, flying into regional airports and choosing direct routes that make each trip smoother]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/us-overcomes-shutdown-blues-to-report-thanksgiving-travel-growth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/us-overcomes-shutdown-blues-to-report-thanksgiving-travel-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Thanksgiving travel be worse than usual?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts weigh in on what to expect]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/will-thanksgiving-travel-be-worse-than-usual/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/will-thanksgiving-travel-be-worse-than-usual/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Commercial Strategy Shift: AI&rsquo;s Influence on Revenue, Loyalty &amp; Demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the hospitality industry accelerates into an era defined by intelligent innovation, few forces loom larger than artificial intelligence (AI). Once a distant concept, AI has rapidly become an everyday catalyst reshaping how hotels engage guests, optimise operations, and drive commercial success. With adoption moving from experimentation to strategic integration, the industry enters a pivotal moment, one that will take centre stage at next week&rsquo;s HSMAI Middle East &amp; Africa Commercial]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-commercial-strategy-shift-airsquos-influence-on-revenue-loyalty-amp-demand/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-commercial-strategy-shift-airsquos-influence-on-revenue-loyalty-amp-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[flydubai selects GE Aerospace digital solutions to elevate flight safety and pilot performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, and GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) announced at the Dubai Airshow an agreement to deploy GE Aerospace&rsquo;s SaaS advanced flight operations software solutions, Safety Insight and FlightPulse, across its entire fleet. The integration will enable flydubai to improve operations by leveraging advanced analytics to enhance flight safety and efficiency]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/flydubai-selects-ge-aerospace-digital-solutions-to-elevate-flight-safety-and-pilot-performance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/flydubai-selects-ge-aerospace-digital-solutions-to-elevate-flight-safety-and-pilot-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All wrapped up: the 10 best British towns and cities for Christmas shopping with a local flavour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where better to source what you need for the season than the places with a reputation for making it? From fizz and food to fine art, here&rsquo;s our festive shopping guideStock up on festive fizz with a trip to the heart of Kent&rsquo;s flourishing wine region. Start the tastings at Simpsons&rsquo; wine estate, 10 minutes&rsquo; drive from Canterbury, then head to Domaine Evremond, Taittinger&rsquo;s UK vineyard, where its first release, Classic Cuv&eacute;e Edition I, is available at the Cella]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/all-wrapped-up-the-10-best-british-towns-and-cities-for-christmas-shopping-with-a-local-flavour/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/all-wrapped-up-the-10-best-british-towns-and-cities-for-christmas-shopping-with-a-local-flavour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arival report reveals young travelers are planning trips around concerts, matches and performances]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest report from Arival &ndash; the leading authority for the tours, activities and experiences industry &ndash; reveals a major shift in how younger travelers plan and spend.&nbsp; Events &ndash; from music festivals and cultural performances to live sports &ndash; are no longer add-ons; they&rsquo;re the reason for the trip.Arival&rsquo;s Event-Driven Traveler report, which was based on an online survey of 2,400 US and European travelers (France, Germany, Spain, and the UK) was conducted]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/arival-report-reveals-young-travelers-are-planning-trips-around-concerts-matches-and-performances/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 07:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/arival-report-reveals-young-travelers-are-planning-trips-around-concerts-matches-and-performances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Katanox and Selfbook partner to power intelligent, AI-driven hospitality commerce]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katanox, the hospitality industry&rsquo;s financial infrastructure for direct distribution and payments, and Selfbook, the AI-native booking and payments platform powering the industry&rsquo;s fastest-growing Direct Distribution Network (DDN), today announced a strategic partnership designed to unify how hotels manage bookings, payments, and settlements in an increasingly agentic world.By combining Selfbook&rsquo;s modern payment and booking experience with Katanox&rsquo;s real-time financial an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/katanox-and-selfbook-partner-to-power-intelligent-ai-driven-hospitality-commerce/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 07:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/katanox-and-selfbook-partner-to-power-intelligent-ai-driven-hospitality-commerce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billion-dollar foreign exchange opportunity spotlit by Amadeus]]></title><description><![CDATA[A handful of pioneering airlines have already taken control of FX on their websites, improving the booking experience by enabling passengers to choose to pay in their preferred currency]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/billion-dollar-foreign-exchange-opportunity-spotlit-by-amadeus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/billion-dollar-foreign-exchange-opportunity-spotlit-by-amadeus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Africa’s Oldest Family-Run Safari Company Launches ‘Mara’ AI Assistant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cottar&rsquo;s Safaris, Africa&rsquo;s oldest family-run safari company, is proud to announce the launch of Mara, an AI-powered Safari Travel Assistant designed to support both guests and trade partners, alongside the launch of its new website &ndash; together bringing a century of safari heritage to life and making it easier, smarter, and more engaging to plan journeys to Cottar&rsquo;s 1920s Camp and Cottar&rsquo;s Bush Villa in Kenya&rsquo;s Maasai Mara.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/africas-oldest-family-run-safari-company-launches-mara-ai-assistant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/africas-oldest-family-run-safari-company-launches-mara-ai-assistant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catstanbul: The city where cats rule the streets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Istanbul's bond with its cats runs centuries deep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/catstanbul-the-city-where-cats-rule-the-streets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/catstanbul-the-city-where-cats-rule-the-streets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring the home town of the artist Joseph Wright of Derby]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a new exhibition of his work at the National Gallery in London, a visit to the artist&rsquo;s home town reveals the landscapes and industry that inspired himThe river rushes white around each of the large, flattish rocks as I tread tentatively over the stepping stones that Dovedale is famous for. This limestone valley on the border between Derbyshire and Staffordshire is a popular spot for day trips and hiking. Thankfully, it&rsquo;s quiet on this brisk November morning, and I&rsquo;m able]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/exploring-the-home-town-of-the-artist-joseph-wright-of-derby/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/exploring-the-home-town-of-the-artist-joseph-wright-of-derby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The European region with a 'split personality']]></title><description><![CDATA[Inside the mountains that are Italian, Austrian and something in between]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-european-region-with-a-split-personality/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-european-region-with-a-split-personality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wetlands and wildlife in the Netherlands: slowing down and connecting with nature in Friesland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cosy cabins, bike rides and serenity of De Alde Feanen national park make it the perfect place to switch off and unwind in winterIf there are times when the sights, smells and sounds of a new destination are best downed in a single, heady, flaming sambuca of a weekend, there are others when a more slow-drip pace is called for. Such is the case with De Alde Feanen, in Friesland. One of the most peaceful national parks in the Netherlands, this 4,000-hectare wetland slows down naturally after t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/wetlands-and-wildlife-in-the-netherlands-slowing-down-and-connecting-with-nature-in-friesland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/wetlands-and-wildlife-in-the-netherlands-slowing-down-and-connecting-with-nature-in-friesland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Angotti joins Casago as Chief Digital Officer to drive next phase of digital innovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Casago, a premier vacation rental property management company known for its locally owned and operated franchise model, has obtained top-tier talent by welcoming David Angotti as Chief Digital Officer, a key leadership move that reinforces Casago&rsquo;s commitment to digital innovation in the short-term rental industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/david-angotti-joins-casago-as-chief-digital-officer-to-drive-next-phase-of-digital-innovation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 06:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/david-angotti-joins-casago-as-chief-digital-officer-to-drive-next-phase-of-digital-innovation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qatar Airways Sets New Benchmark with Over 100 Starlink-Enabled Widebody Aircraft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qatar Airways, operator of the largest number of Starlink-equipped widebody aircraft, has achieved a major milestone in its Starlink rollout programme and equipped over 100 widebody aircraft with the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky. This achievement represents one of the most rapid and ambitious Starlink installation programmes in the aviation industry, that&rsquo;s being implemented ahead of the initially expected schedule, to bring the service to passengers even sooner.With more than 50 percent of it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/qatar-airways-sets-new-benchmark-with-over-100-starlink-enabled-widebody-aircraft/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/qatar-airways-sets-new-benchmark-with-over-100-starlink-enabled-widebody-aircraft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emirates set to operate the world’s largest Starlink-enabled international wide-body fleet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emirates will deploy Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire in-service fleet, beginning with Boeing 777 aircraft in November 2025 and completing the rollout by mid-2027. The complimentary, ultra-fast service delivers ground-quality internet at cruising altitude, reinforcing the airline&rsquo;s long-standing commitment to industry-leading inflight connectivity.Starlink connectivity will enable Emirates customers to stream content, game, make calls, work, and browse social media throughout their journey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/emirates-set-to-operate-the-worlds-largest-starlink-enabled-international-wide-body-fleet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/emirates-set-to-operate-the-worlds-largest-starlink-enabled-international-wide-body-fleet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It just blew me away’: the new Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk in northern NSW follows ancient trails]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bundjalung man Ashley Moran has a personal connection to the track and says the multiday hike will give walkers a new appreciation of the area&rsquo;s significanceGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailAshley Moran clearly remembers the first time he completed the new four-day Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk in northern New South Wales, long before it opened to the public in April this year.It was 2020 and the newest NSW Great Walk wasn&rsquo;t even a track. &ldquo;It had been pink-tagged by the trail]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/it-just-blew-me-away-the-new-gidjuum-gulganyi-walk-in-northern-nsw-follows-ancient-trails/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/it-just-blew-me-away-the-new-gidjuum-gulganyi-walk-in-northern-nsw-follows-ancient-trails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The search for Europe's best Christmas market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven countries, eight cities, one standout]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-search-for-europes-best-christmas-market/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-search-for-europes-best-christmas-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Personalized experiences can boost hotel revenue by 30% in APAC, says Ireckonu]]></title><description><![CDATA[New data on personalization trends in the hospitality industry in Asia-Pacific shows that 70% of travelers in the region would pay up to 30% for an upgrade tailored to their needs. The same study highlights that 68% of APAC travelers would spend extra for personalized experiences, signaling a significant opportunity for hotels to increase revenue through personalization and foster long-term guest loyalty.However, personalization goes far beyond points programs or accommodating simple dietary req]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/personalized-experiences-can-boost-hotel-revenue-by-30-in-apac-says-ireckonu/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/personalized-experiences-can-boost-hotel-revenue-by-30-in-apac-says-ireckonu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TRYBE and IRECKONU join forces to create more personalised and memorable guest experiences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cloud-native spa and leisure business management and bookings platform TRYBE has announced its integration with Customer Data Platform (CDP) and hotel middleware provider IRECKONU, setting a new standard for creating seamless, personalised, and memorable guest experiences across the hospitality industry.<br />
This powerful integration connects spa, leisure, and activity booking and customer data from TRYBE directly into IRECKONU&rsquo;s platform, enriching centralized guest profiles by unifying custo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/trybe-and-ireckonu-join-forces-to-create-more-personalised-and-memorable-guest-experiences/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/trybe-and-ireckonu-join-forces-to-create-more-personalised-and-memorable-guest-experiences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[11 ways travel leaders are using AI to transform their day-to-day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence isn&rsquo;t just reshaping travel technology, it&rsquo;s reshaping the way travel leaders think, work, and create.&nbsp; From using AI to communicate more clearly to embedding it into enterprise platforms that forecast demand and personalize experiences, executives across the industry are finding new ways to collaborate with machines.Some embrace AI as an everyday assistant; others approach it with caution, mindful of preserving human creativity and judgment.&nbsp; Yet al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/11-ways-travel-leaders-are-using-ai-to-transform-their-day-to-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/11-ways-travel-leaders-are-using-ai-to-transform-their-day-to-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Herefordshire was the perfect stand-in for Shakespeare’s Stratford in the new film of Hamnet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crooked buildings, welcoming inns, ancient woodlands &hellip; it&rsquo;s easy to see why the location scouts chose this idyllic corner of EnglandThe door creaks as I push it back and move forward into the gloom. The ceiling is vaulted and dark, but light falls in shafts of gold from the upper windows, revealing ancient stone carvings and tombs. It&rsquo;s the right atmosphere for a ghost-hunt. I take a few steps and the door clicks, making me jump. Must be the wind.Exploring old English churches]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-herefordshire-was-the-perfect-stand-in-for-shakespeares-stratford-in-the-new-film-of-hamnet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/why-herefordshire-was-the-perfect-stand-in-for-shakespeares-stratford-in-the-new-film-of-hamnet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four hotels that capture the romance of the rails]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of the world's most beautiful hotels are train stations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/four-hotels-that-capture-the-romance-of-the-rails/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/four-hotels-that-capture-the-romance-of-the-rails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 hotels that recall the golden age of rail travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four stays that capture the romance of rail travel's golden age]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/4-hotels-that-recall-the-golden-age-of-rail-travel/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/4-hotels-that-recall-the-golden-age-of-rail-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[History comes alive at a new hotel-museum in the ancient Italian city of Matera]]></title><description><![CDATA[The past lives again at an unusual immersive hotel housed in the cave dwellings of Italy&rsquo;s oldest city, once ruled by ancient GreeceDiners fall silent as the haunting sound of the aulos &ndash; a double-piped wind instrument from ancient Greece &ndash; echoes through the vaulted breakfast room. The musician, Davide, wears a chiton (tunic), as do the guests; the mosaic floor, decorated vases and flicker of flames from the sconces add to the sense that we&rsquo;ve stepped back in time.This i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/history-comes-alive-at-a-new-hotel-museum-in-the-ancient-italian-city-of-matera/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/history-comes-alive-at-a-new-hotel-museum-in-the-ancient-italian-city-of-matera/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The divisive US autumnal drink with a shady past]]></title><description><![CDATA[How a colonial flavour palette became a US national obsession]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-divisive-us-autumnal-drink-with-a-shady-past/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-divisive-us-autumnal-drink-with-a-shady-past/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The divisive autumnal drink with a shady past]]></title><description><![CDATA[How a colonial flavour palette became a US national obsession]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-divisive-autumnal-drink-with-a-shady-past/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/the-divisive-autumnal-drink-with-a-shady-past/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TOURISE Destination Initiative Calls for Global Action for Urban Tourism Safety through AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Launched today at the TOURISE Summit, the TOURISE Destination Initiative (TDI) brings together global leaders from government, international organizations, academia, and the private sector, to transform destinations into living laboratories for tourism innovation. Guided by its Declaration of Principles, TDI champions safety, environmental stewardship, cultural preservation, and community-centered development through responsible technology and multi-sector collaboration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tourise-destination-initiative-calls-for-global-action-for-urban-tourism-safety-through-ai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tourise-destination-initiative-calls-for-global-action-for-urban-tourism-safety-through-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TOURISE, The Future Laboratory, and Together Group Reimagine Luxury Hospitality Through AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Launched today at the inaugural TOURISE Summit, the &lsquo;New Codes of Luxury: Elevating the Hospitality Guest Experience with AI&rsquo;&nbsp; white paper, produced by The Future Laboratory in partnership with Together Group, reveals how AI will redefine service, personalization, and the very meaning of luxury for a new generation of global travelers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tourise-the-future-laboratory-and-together-group-reimagine-luxury-hospitality-through-ai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tourise-the-future-laboratory-and-together-group-reimagine-luxury-hospitality-through-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TOURISE 2025 Debuts Agentic Tourism Initiative, Pioneering the Protocol for Intelligent Travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Agentic Tourism Initiative was unveiled today at the inaugural TOURISE Summit, introducing the world&rsquo;s first Agentic Protocol for Tourism, a universal digital framework set to transform every stage of the traveler&rsquo;s journey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tourise-2025-debuts-agentic-tourism-initiative-pioneering-the-protocol-for-intelligent-travel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tourise-2025-debuts-agentic-tourism-initiative-pioneering-the-protocol-for-intelligent-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agentic AI for Hotels: Mews outlines the future of intelligent hospitality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mews, the leading operating system for hospitality and shared spaces, has launched a new report exploring how intelligent agents will reshape hotel operations. Hospitality is entering a new stage of digital maturity, driven by agentic AI. According to the new report, Agentic AI for Hotels: The Mews Vision for AI in Hospitality, the shift from assistive to autonomous intelligence will redefine how hotels operate, learn, and deliver experiences in the decade ahead.Building on the connected ecosyst]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/agentic-ai-for-hotels-mews-outlines-the-future-of-intelligent-hospitality/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/agentic-ai-for-hotels-mews-outlines-the-future-of-intelligent-hospitality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All-in-One PMS: The Gift that Keeps On Giving]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we prepare for 2026, hotels embracing unified, all-in-one property-management platforms are redefining efficiency, enhancing guest engagement, and building the foundation for the AI-driven future]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/all-in-one-pms-the-gift-that-keeps-on-giving/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/all-in-one-pms-the-gift-that-keeps-on-giving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We stayed in a 500-year-old palazzo for €100’: readers’ favourite historic places to stay in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travel back in time at a folly in Scotland, a parador in Spain and a German castleMy husband and I stayed in a beautiful 500-year-old Venetian palazzo for just &euro;100 for a double room. The exterior of Palazzo Abadessa, tucked away in the sleepy backstreets of the Cannaregio district, is low key enough, but the grandeur and opulence begin to hit your senses as you explore. First we strolled through the lush ornamental garden, then the huge entrance hall decorated with frescoes and Renaissance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/we-stayed-in-a-500-year-old-palazzo-for-100-readers-favourite-historic-places-to-stay-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/we-stayed-in-a-500-year-old-palazzo-for-100-readers-favourite-historic-places-to-stay-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DerbySoft Partners with CTM to Deliver Smarter Hotel Connectivity for Business Travelers]]></title><description><![CDATA[DerbySoft, a global leader in high-performance connectivity and distribution solutions for the travel industry, partnered with Corporate Travel Management (CTM) earlier this year to power real-time hotel connectivity within CTM&rsquo;s Sleep Space platform, enhancing the corporate hotel booking and post-booking experience.At the center of this collaboration is the integration of CTM&rsquo;s Sleep Space hotel commerce platform with DerbySoft&rsquo;s Business Travel Solutions, delivering live acce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/derbysoft-partners-with-ctm-to-deliver-smarter-hotel-connectivity-for-business-travelers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/derbysoft-partners-with-ctm-to-deliver-smarter-hotel-connectivity-for-business-travelers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the movement to make flying fairer]]></title><description><![CDATA[From new flight levies to climate-minded pilots, change is coming to the skies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/inside-the-movement-to-make-flying-fairer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/inside-the-movement-to-make-flying-fairer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fastjet and WorldTicket by GO7 forge strategic partnership to expand global distribution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fastjet, the Zimbabwean multi-award-winning regional airline, and WorldTicket by GO7, a leading global airline distribution solutions provider, today announced a strategic partnership to enhance ticketing, connectivity, and international visibility across Southern Africa.Through this collaboration, fastjet&rsquo;s flights are now available for booking via WorldTicket&rsquo;s W2-365 platform, giving travel agents worldwide access to the airline&rsquo;s domestic and regional services. The partners]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/fastjet-and-worldticket-by-go7-forge-strategic-partnership-to-expand-global-distribution/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/fastjet-and-worldticket-by-go7-forge-strategic-partnership-to-expand-global-distribution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatsworth estate in Derbyshire opens a new family-friendly hotel]]></title><description><![CDATA[With affordable rooms, the Hide hotel makes a great base to explore one of England&rsquo;s most famous stately homes, as well as the glorious Peak District national parkNothing quite prepares you for your first glimpse of Chatsworth. As we turn into the drive, the house reveals itself, a handsome limestone edifice framed by a steep ridge of wooded hills, ablaze with autumn colours, and fronted by rolling parkland where sheep graze on the riverbanks. Despite its bucolic aspect, this is a landscap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/chatsworth-estate-in-derbyshire-opens-a-new-family-friendly-hotel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/chatsworth-estate-in-derbyshire-opens-a-new-family-friendly-hotel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HALO space unveils 10-year plan to launch near-space tourism from saudi arabia]]></title><description><![CDATA[HALO Space, a global pioneer in near-space tourism, has unveiled an ambitious 10-year roadmap to make commercial near-space flights a reality&mdash;beginning with the first-ever launches from Saudi Arabia. The announcement was made at the inaugural TOURISE Summit in Riyadh, a global platform redefining the future of tourism through innovation and cross-sector collaboration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/halo-space-unveils-10-year-plan-to-launch-near-space-tourism-from-saudi-arabia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/halo-space-unveils-10-year-plan-to-launch-near-space-tourism-from-saudi-arabia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top UK university teams win Dida’s ‘Future of Travel Innovation’ Challenge at the Shangri-La, London]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dida, a global AI-first travel technology group, has announced the winners of its inaugural Future of Travel Innovation Challenge, held at the iconic Shangri-La Hotel in The Shard, London in partnership with Headstart Global. The competition brought together the brightest student innovators from leading UK universities to reimagine the future of global travel through technology, creativity, and sustainability.<br />
The nine finalist teams pitched their groundbreaking ideas live to a panel of judges f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/top-uk-university-teams-win-didas-future-of-travel-innovation-challenge-at-the-shangri-la-london/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/top-uk-university-teams-win-didas-future-of-travel-innovation-challenge-at-the-shangri-la-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s leading online travel platform, Alibaba-owned Fliggy, prepares for ‘omni-intelligent travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chinese online travel platform Fliggy &ndash; the travel division of Alibaba Group &ndash; is leading the way as the first Chinese online travel player to adopt a multi-agent approach to building AI-powered products in order to prepare for the shift from &lsquo;online travel agencies&rsquo; to &lsquo;omni-intelligent travel agents&rsquo;.<br />
To deliver this vision for customers everywhere, Fliggy has consistently launched new AI-powered products throughout the year, in both consumer-facing and B2B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/chinas-leading-online-travel-platform-alibaba-owned-fliggy-prepares-for-omni-intelligent-travel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/chinas-leading-online-travel-platform-alibaba-owned-fliggy-prepares-for-omni-intelligent-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New sleeper service will run from Paris to Berlin next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[European Sleeper will operate the new service from March 2026, replacing the Nightjet train that is being axed next monthThe resurgence of sleeper trains on the continent hit a kink in the tracks in September, when the Austrian state operator &Ouml;BB announced that it would be axing its two Nightjet services &ndash; Paris to Vienna and Paris to Berlin &ndash; from 14 December. &Ouml;BB cited the French government&rsquo;s ending of subsidies, dealing a blow to the night-train renaissance.However]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/new-sleeper-service-will-run-from-paris-to-berlin-next-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/new-sleeper-service-will-run-from-paris-to-berlin-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi Investment Office announces launch of vertiport network to activate air taxi operations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), in collaboration with the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA); the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT); and Abu Dhabi Airports (ADA), has launched the first vertiport network to support the launch of advanced air mobility across the emirate. The initiative marks a major milestone in Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s global leadership in smart and sustainable mobility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/abu-dhabi-investment-office-announces-launch-of-vertiport-network-to-activate-air-taxi-operations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 06:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/abu-dhabi-investment-office-announces-launch-of-vertiport-network-to-activate-air-taxi-operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TOURISE announces USD 113BN in portfolio investments to accelerate the future of tourism]]></title><description><![CDATA[TOURISE, the bold global platform shaping a new horizon for tourism, announced today that it has catalyzed investment portfolios totaling USD 113BN at the inaugural TOURISE Summit in Riyadh. The milestone reflects TOURISE&rsquo;s mission to unlock high&#8209;value deal flow by convening public and private sector leaders across tourism, technology, investment, and sustainability to set a shared roadmap for the next 50 years of global tourism]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tourise-announces-usd-113bn-in-portfolio-investments-to-accelerate-the-future-of-tourism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/tourise-announces-usd-113bn-in-portfolio-investments-to-accelerate-the-future-of-tourism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riyadh Declaration Sets a Global Roadmap for Tourism’s AI-Powered Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Riyadh has once again placed itself at the heart of the global tourism conversation. As host of the 26th UN Tourism General Assembly, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia welcomed ministers, CEOs, and industry leaders from around the world for a defining moment in travel policy: the adoption of the Riyadh Declaration on the Future of Tourism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/riyadh-declaration-sets-a-global-roadmap-for-tourisms-ai-powered-future/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/riyadh-declaration-sets-a-global-roadmap-for-tourisms-ai-powered-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UN Tourism General Assembly 2025 Wrap-Up: Riyadh Charts a Bold AI-Powered Future for Global Tourism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Riyadh has concluded the 26th UN Tourism General Assembly &mdash; the largest and most transformative gathering in the organization&rsquo;s 50-year history &mdash; setting a bold global agenda for the future of tourism powered by artificial intelligence, innovation, and sustainability. The assembly, held from 7&ndash;11 November 2025, brought together delegates from 148 Member States, including 90 Ministers of Tourism and 70 Ambassadors. Hosted at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Hotel, it mar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/un-tourism-general-assembly-2025-wrap-up-riyadh-charts-a-bold-ai-powered-future-for-global-tourism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/un-tourism-general-assembly-2025-wrap-up-riyadh-charts-a-bold-ai-powered-future-for-global-tourism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adeera signs new deal to deploy Amadeus Digital Media in Saudi Arabia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Through advanced omni-channel advertising strategies, Adeera&rsquo;s brands will be able to better target travellers at the moments they are most likely to book, across paid search, display, and social media]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/adeera-signs-new-deal-to-deploy-amadeus-digital-media-in-saudi-arabia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/adeera-signs-new-deal-to-deploy-amadeus-digital-media-in-saudi-arabia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From the Andes to the Amazon: a six-week riverboat adventure to Belém, Brazil’s gateway to the river]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visiting the city hosting the Cop30 conference brings with it questions about farming, tourism and sustainabilityIn an open-air market in the Brazilian city of Bel&eacute;m, I had a problem. It was breakfast time and I wanted a drink, but the long menu of fruit juices was baffling. Apart from pineapple (abacaxi) and mango (manga), I&rsquo;d never heard of any of the drinks. What are bacuri, buriti and muruci? And what about mangaba, tucum&atilde; and uxi? Even my phone was confused. Uxi, it info]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/from-the-andes-to-the-amazon-a-six-week-riverboat-adventure-to-belm-brazils-gateway-to-the-river/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/travel/from-the-andes-to-the-amazon-a-six-week-riverboat-adventure-to-belm-brazils-gateway-to-the-river/</guid></item></channel></rss>