GHA research shows loyalty programmes influence hotel choice and travel priorities

 

DUBAI, UAE – New research from Global Hotel Alliance, supported by independent agency Bond Brand Loyalty, shows that hotel loyalty programmes are playing an increasingly important role in traveller decision-making, while broader demand is also shifting towards more meaningful and transformative travel experiences.

Emirates completes more than 40 Travel Rehearsals for youth with autism globally, easing travel anxiety for more than 250 families

 

Dubai, UAE, 20 April 2026: Emirates has continued its commitment to making travel more accessible for all, by successfully arranging bespoke Emirates Travel Rehearsals across more than 40 cities globally over the past year.

Lisbon to San Juan: A Different Kind of Journey

 

As we make our way across the Atlantic this season, life on board settles into its most effortless rhythm. Days stretch open, unhurried and uninterrupted, shaped only by the sea.

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Takes Action to Prevent Endless Delays, Cancellations at Chicago O’Hare

 

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced a new action to prevent widespread flight delays this summer at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), where less than 60% of arrivals and departures were on time last summer.

Radisson Hotel Group introduces Radisson RED Izmir Point Bornova

 

Radisson RED Izmir Point Bornova opens as the first Radisson RED hotel in Türkiye, marking the brand’s debut in the Turkish market. Located in the lively Bornova district, the new hotel introduces Radisson RED’s bold, design-driven and social-forward hospitality concept to İzmir, with a fresh lifestyle experience that blends creativity, community, and contemporary comfort.

Air India enters into interline partnership with Westjet

 Air India announced a new interline partnership with WestJet, Canada’s leading leisure carrier, to boost connectivity between India and North America beyond Toronto and Vancouver.

IATA Statement on Potential Jet Fuel Shortages

 “The IEA's assessment of potential jet fuel shortages is sobering. We have also estimated that by the end of May we could start to see some cancellations in Europe for lack of jet fuel.

GISS 2026 Concludes with Global Commitments to Strengthen Aviation Implementation and Capacity

 

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS 2026) concluded today in Marrakech, bringing together 1,450 participants from 101 States to strengthen global aviation systems in accordance with ICAO’s strategic plan for 2050, which includes a commitment to “No Country Left Behind” and envisions air transport for all, with zero fatalities and net zero carbon emissions.

Study finds 67% of corporate ground travel remains untracked

 

ACCRINGTON, UK – New independent research from CMAC Group indicates that 67% of corporate ground transport activity remains untracked by travel managers, increasing exposure to both financial risk and traveller safety concerns.

Korean Air secures 13 awards at WTCE 2026

 (Seoul, April 20, 2026) — Korean Air has officially completed a comprehensive 42-month infrastructure overhaul of its lounges at Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 with the unveiling of its renovated flagship First and Prestige Class West Lounges, opening April 17 and 16, respectively.