Golf travellers seek food, culture and wellness alongside golf experiences

 LONDON – Golf travellers are increasingly seeking destinations that combine golf with food, culture, wellness and family-friendly experiences, according to new research released by 18Players in partnership with International Golf Travel Market (IGTM).

ASTA Opens 2026 Travel Advisor Conference in San Diego

 

The American Society of Travel Advisors Opens 2026 Travel Advisor Conference in San Diego  

New Open Resources, New Webinar, New Report for Tourism Professionals

 

nhanced PATAmPower Revealed This upgraded version of the  This upgraded version of the PATAmPOWER platform now has improved filtering, visualisation, and export capabilities that enables more instantaneous access to the insights needed for decision makers.

St. Barths, Sint Maarten & the Caribbean's Most Iconic Beaches

 

As the days grow shorter and the first chill of winter settles in, the Caribbean awakens into its most peaceful season. Uncrowded shores, crystalline waters and the unhurried warmth of early winter make this the perfect moment to discover the beaches that SeaDream has spent 25 years returning to.

Airbnb leads $58M investment in WeRoad

 

Adventure travel specialist WeRoad has raised Series C funding of $58 million in a round led by Airbnb.

Existing investors in the Italy-based platform also participated in the round, which brings the company’s total funding to $100 million. WeRoad announced Series B funding of €18 million in late 2023.

Why hoteliers should not vibe code their own software

 

Over the past year, a new message has been reaching hotel owners from LinkedIn, X, conference stages and software podcasts: If you are not using artificial intelligence (AI) to build your own tools and hotel tech stack, you are falling behind. 

ECI announces investment in Helio Intelligence

 

We're delighted to announce our investment in Helio Intelligence (previously DeHavilland), a provider of AI-enabled political intelligence and public affairs monitoring services. Helio provides expert-led insights to organisations tracking political, regulatory and policy developments across the UK and Europe.

Long Lake's Transformation Plan for Amex GBT Will Take Years

 

Once Long Lake's $6.3 billion acquisition of  American Express Global Business Travel is complete, which is expected in the second half of 2026, it may only take a couple of weeks for the business to begin to feel the margin lift that comes from its initial integration with Long Lake's Nexus AI platform, Long Lake co-founder and CEO Alex Taubman recently said on a podcast.

News 04 | AI, trust and the human factor: a transformative journey

 

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The way people plan and book travel is changing faster than the industry can adapt. AI, social platforms, and new purchasing behaviors are reshaping every stage of the customer journey. What emerges from the dialogue among experts is clear: technology does not replace human value in travel, it concentrates it in the moments that truly matter.

ANA and Los Angeles Dodgers Celebrate Championship Season with Exclusive In-Flight Collectibles

 

All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline and SKYTRAX 5-Star recipient for 13 consecutive years, today announced a new series of exclusive ANA and Los Angeles Dodgers collectibles for passengers on select flights departing from Los Angeles. The promotion celebrates the Dodgers’ back-to-back World Championship titles and ANA’s long-standing connection with the city.