Three Distinct “Skillcations” by Four Seasons Resorts of Thailand

 A new era of luxury travel is emerging in Thailand—one that prioritises purpose alongside relaxation. Shaped by centuries of cultural exchange and regional diversity, Thailand offers a natural foundation for experiential travel, where traditional knowledge systems continue to inform modern-day learning.

KAYAK Launches Ask AI to Simplify Travel Planning Just in Time for the World Cup

 

KAYAK today introduced Ask AI, a new conversational travel planning experience designed to help travelers search, compare and book trips more easily, as interest surges ahead of this summer’s World Cup.

IFALPA Opens 80th Conference in Istanbul

 The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) has opened its 80th Conference in Istanbul, Türkiye, marking a milestone gathering of pilot representatives and aviation stakeholders from around the world.

Airbus completes first A350F Freighter main deck cargo door in Spain

 

Airbus has completed the manufacturing and assembly of the first main deck cargo door for the A350F freighter at its facility in Illescas, Spain. The component has been delivered to the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, where it will be integrated into the fuselage of the first test aircraft and undergo testing in the coming weeks. Airbus is manufacturing two A350F aircraft for flight testing from 2026 to 2027. 

Booking.com faces antitrust probe over commercial practices in Italy

 

The Italian Competition Authority has launched a new antitrust investigation into Booking.com, scrutinizing its hotel ranking practices on the platform.

From Cartagena to Kythnos: Mediterranean Moments That Stay

 

Iconic coastlines draw you in, but it is the moments within them that stay with you. The kind you imagine long before you arrive, and return to long after you’ve left.   An evening as a historic town settles into quiet in Spain, a stretch of coastline in France that feels entirely yours, an arrival along Italy’s shores that feels both anticipated and unexpected.

News in Beief

 

Creator Lab: Niche creators and AI are shaping the future   On the “State of the Creator Economy” panel (left to right): Drew Baldwin, Tubefilter; Pierre-Loïc Assayag, Traackr; Alessandro Bogliari, The Influencer Marketing Factory; and moderator Natalie Jarvey, Ankler Media. (NAB Show) The "State of the Creator Economy” discussion at NAB Show's Creator Lab spotlighted the rise of innovative content styles, such as clipping and microdramas. These new formats are enabling creators to forge deeper partnerships with brands and experiment with storytelling. "The creator economy is a people business," Alessandro Bogliari, co-founder and CEO of The Influencer Marketing Factory, stated during the panel.

A More Responsible Way to Travel Starts Here 🌱

 

Caring for the planet is part of who we are, and on this Earth Day, we're celebrating the everyday actions that make a lasting impact across all our resorts. Together, we're building a more responsible way to travel led by local communities who know their land best. Read on to see how that commitment comes to life within our resorts in the Dominican Republic.

Korean Air hosts global predictive maintenance workshop

 (Seoul, April 23, 2026) — Korean Air hosted the "2026 Predictive Maintenance Airline Workshop" from April 22 to 23 at its headquarters in Seoul. The workshop convened approximately 70 representatives from 20 global carriers, including Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, WestJet, All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Swiss International Air Lines, to establish a global network for predictive maintenance operations and expertise.

Become Our Next Face of the Future! ✨ Guess Where We're Heading to for PAS 2027?

 

Tourism professionals from over 30 destinations will join PATA Annual Summit 2026 in Gyeongju and Pohang, Korea (ROK) this May! Looking to make your brand known and connect with key industry stakeholders? Become an Event Sponsor Already registered? Check your inbox to learn how to set up the PATA Events Hub app, powered by Jublia.