Europe maintains long-haul travel share as Autumn bookings hold steady

 

BRUSSELS – The European Travel Commission (ETC) and Interrail have published their Long-Haul Travel Barometer 3/2026, examining travel intentions, preferences and barriers for September to December 2026. The study covers seven overseas markets: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Japan, South Korea and the United States.

SINGAPORE AIRLINES INTRODUCES NEW RANGE OF IN-FLIGHT AMENITIES ACROSS ALL CABIN CLASSES

 

Settle in to greater comfort with Singapore Airlines' (SIA) new amenity kits across all cabin classes, complemented by new sleeper suits for Suites and First Class, and for the first time, Business Class.

The EU cannot afford a smaller transport budget

 Brussels, 14 October 2026 IRU regrets the Irish Presidency’s intention to cut transport funding under the Connecting Europe Facility. Europe’s competitiveness, climate and security ambitions depend on stronger infrastructure investment.

Korean Air wins eight awards at 2026 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

 

(Seoul, October 14, 2026) – Korean Air has received eight awards—including five Gold Awards and three Silver Awards—at the 2026 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards, securing honors across its passenger service operations, technological initiatives, and corporate sustainability programs.

ICAO Joins Supporting Alliance for CORSIA EEU Supply

 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced at its World Sustainability Symposium that the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has joined the Supporting Alliance for CORSIA EEU Supply (the Alliance).

Two New World Cruises Are Here

 Two new 2029 World Cruises aboard Azamara Quest are now open for booking. Choose 179 or 139 nights of immersive exploration, with extended time ashore, more opportunities to experience each destination,

APF report: Developers turn to conversions, PIPs over new construction

 

Access Point Financial (APF) has released a hotel industry report targeting the construction loan sector. Titled “I Will Gladly Pay You Tuesday for a Hamburger Today: The State of Hotel Construction Loans,” the document provides a historic overview of hotel construction loans before delving into the current situation and outlining paths APF sees on the rise.

TKO Hotels proposes to acquire SVC hotel portfolio for $2B

TKO LLC has submitted a formal written offer to acquire the entire hospitality portfolio of Service Properties Trust (SVC) for $2 billion in cash.

Carnival Corporation supports young tourism leaders at SOTIC 2026

 

Carnival Corporation the world’s largest cruise company, strengthened its support of Caribbean tourism and young people as the lead sponsor of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Regional Tourism Youth Congress.

These Are 2027’s Biggest Travel Trends

 

What trends will shape travel in 2027? 

Flight and hotel booking site Skyscanner has tapped into its annual survey of travelers to answer that question.

Next year, expect to see the next stage of ongoing trends like active and wellness travel and music tourism progress in totally new ways. Journeys based on visiting historical sites are also becoming more popular, as is traveling for hyper-local souvenirs.