Omio CFO on Rail Europe and what's next for M&A

With its acquisition of Rail Europe complete, Omio is eyeing further deals as it looks to expand its ground transportation business.

Extended-stay projects account for 40% of the U.S. hotel construction pipeline

 

PORTSMOUTH, NH – Extended-stay properties account for 40% of projects in the U.S. hotel construction pipeline, which reached 5,901 projects and 692,999 rooms at the close of the third quarter of 2026, according to Lodging Econometrics (LE).

TAP RESUMES DIRECT FLIGHTS BETWEEN LISBON AND CARACAS ON 27 OCTOBER

 

The airline is once again operating direct flights between the capitals of Portugal and Venezuela, with two flights a week

Meta's Muse launches in Japan, partners with Klook

 

Meta's Muse has launched in Japan, its first market outside of North America.

The artificial intelligence agent is now available in Japan on iOS, Android and online at muse.ai.

UFI elects new Board of Directors with Greek representation for 2026-2029

 

PARIS – UFI – The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry has announced the election of its new Board of Directors for 2026–2029.

Startup Stage: SkySpot wants to simplify airport arrival planning

 

Atlanta-based SkySpot uses predictive analytics to help travelers determine when to leave for the airport. The startup combines traffic, flight and security data to provide personalized recommendations, with plans to improve accuracy using outcomes from completed trips.

India to Showcase Tourism Opportunities at World Travel Market London 2026

 India is set to showcase its diverse tourism experiences and growing opportunities for international travel partnerships at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026, taking place at ExCeL London from 3–5 November.

Avianca begins operating the Barcelona–Abu Dhabi route with Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft

 

Avianca, part of Grupo Abra, will operate the Barcelona–Abu Dhabi route on behalf of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, using Boeing 787 aircraft.

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