ASTA Publishes Hotel Watch List; Commission Recoveries Top $45,000

 

WHAT:                As part of ASTA’s ongoing quarterly public release of its Hotel Watch List, today, the association is making the list publicly available for a two-week period to increase transparency around unpaid hotel commissions and encourage broader industry accountability.

EU agrees 'landmark' reforms to air passenger rights amid industry pushback

 The European Parliament and European Council on Monday (15 June) reached a provisional agreement to reform the EU’s air passenger rights after years of debate

Emirates launches world's most comprehensive travel insurance

 

• irst airline in the world to offer this level of comprehensive travel cover
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• Robust conflict-related medical expense protection and free 30-day trip extension
• Airline-managed hotel stays and extended-stay support during disruption
• Complimentary rebooking on other airlines during conflict-related cancellations

• Cover that stands, regardless of government travel advice

The Emotional Economy of Travel

 

Across the country, people are changing their habits to save money. They’re delaying big-ticket purchases on home goods and cutting back on spending in retail categories like apparel and electronics. Everyday discretionary spending is taking a hit as people try to make their budgets work. But travel is playing by a different set of rules.

APAC leads MICE market set to approach US$3.1tn by 2034

 

The global MICE market is forecast to grow from US$1.23 trillion in 2025 to US$1.34 trillion, and onward to US$3.1 trillion by 2034, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%, according to a new report by Straits Research.

Marriott Introduces AI-powered search platform Ask Bonvoy

 

Marriott International Inc. has announced the beta launch of Ask Bonvoy, a new conversational, natural-language, AI-powered search experience designed to help travelers more intuitively discover destinations across the company’s portfolio.

Game, Set and Summer: Perfect your Tennis at Pine Cliffs Resort

 

As the height of the tennis season approaches, with global anticipation building ahead of Wimbledon (29 June – 12 July), Pine Cliffs, a Luxury Collection Resort in the Algarve, invites guests to enjoy the thrill of the game first-hand at its Annabel Croft Tennis and Padel Academy.

ITB Berlin launches Travel & Tourism in Motion campaign for 2027

 

ITB Berlin has launched its new campaign for the 2027 edition of the event under the slogan “Travel & Tourism in Motion”, placing the focus on the developments shaping global tourism, including changing travel habits, innovative mobility solutions and evolving technological, economic and social conditions.

Serenity now: Why the best hospitality technology goes completely unnoticed

 

Walk into some of the best hotel rooms in the world, and it feels like nothing’s happening.

Wheelock, HEI acquire The Cavalier Resort in Virginia Beach

 Wheelock Street Capital has acquired The Cavalier Resort in Virginia Beach in partnership with HEI Hotels & Resorts.