Berlin records 13.6 million overnight stays in H1 2026

 

BERLIN – Berlin welcomed 5.9 million visitors during the first half of 2026 while accommodation establishments recorded 13.6 million overnight stays, according to the latest figures from the Berlin-Brandenburg Statistical Office.

 

Celebrity Beyond Is Coming Back To Southampton! Celebrity Cruises has unveiled its ambitious 2028 Europe season, featuring 8 world-class ships, 87 unique ports, and 21 countries. Highlights include four Edge Series ships in European waters and Celebrity Beyond homeporting in Southampton for no-fly Northern Europe sailings.

This Time Next Year: August Along the Italian Coast

 

A year from now, August could find you lingering into the evening in Livorno and Monte Carlo, staying overnight in Capri or Porto Montenegro, and dining on deck as the first city lights appear along the shore.

Five ways Emirates is helping customers travel with greater confidence

 

Dubai, UAE, 11 August 2026 — From free date changes to industry-first comprehensive travel insurance, Emirates continues to give customers greater flexibility and more choice, as well as the ability to tailor their travel plans for more peace of mind, from booking to the moment they arrive at their destination.

U.S. hotel results for week ending Aug. 1

 

The U.S. hotel industry reported another week of positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar data through Aug. 1.

Brazil ranks fourth globally in international tourism growth between 2019 and 2025, says OECD

 

Brazil is among the countries that have most significantly increased international tourist arrivals in the post-pandemic period. This information appears in the OECD Tourism Trends and Policies 2026 report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Study: Gen Z trusts online reviews over hotel brand names

 

Online reviews have become a much stronger influence on Gen Z hotel bookings than brand names, according to new research from Rival Technologies. Nearly two-thirds (61%) of Gen Z travelers say online reviews are the biggest influence on where they book, while just 14% cite a hotel’s brand name.

U.S. and Israeli tourism leaders discuss recovery and air connectivity

 ATLANTA – U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee joined senior Israeli tourism officials and industry leaders to discuss measures aimed at expanding travel between the United States and Israel and supporting the recovery of inbound tourism.

Auro Hotels to bring JW Marriott to South Carolina

 Auro Hotels has unveiled plans to bring South Carolina’s first JW Marriott hotel to downtown Greenville as part of the planned Falls Park Conference District, a six-acre, hotel-led mixed-use destination along the Reedy River. The proposed 335-room JW Marriott Greenville will transform the historic Bowater Building into a luxury property inspired by Greenville’s character and story.

Copa Holdings Announces Monthly Traffic Statistics for July 2026

 

Aug 04, 2026  PANAMA CITY, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE: CPA) today released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for July 2026:

Just dropped: The Europe Sale just made Europe easier!

 

Europe was already a good idea. We just made it better. Book an eligible Europe voyage by August 12 to enjoy up to USD $500 in onboard credit, plus free balcony upgrades and 70% off your second Sailor.

Choice opens new Cambria Hotels

 

Choice Hotels International Inc. has opened two new Cambria Hotels: Cambria Hotel Euless – DFW Airport South in Texas and Cambria Hotel Bend – Mt. Bachelor in Oregon.

Minor Hotels reports steady growth in Q2

 

Minor Hotels has reported steady growth in the second quarter of 2026, with core profit of $84.3 million, marking a 2% year-on-year increase, as continued strength in Europe & Americas helped offset disruption in the Middle East.

Apparel Group and Knowledge Economic City Join Forces to Redefine Destination Retail in Madinah

 

Apparel Group, one of the region’s leading fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerates, has entered into a strategic partnership with Knowledge Economic City (KEC) to introduce 24 internationally recognised retail and dining brands at Multaqa AlMadinah Mall, reinforcing both organisations’ shared vision to elevate the retail and lifestyle experience in one of Saudi Arabia’s most significant and fastest-growing cities.

Trinity Investments sells Grande Lakes Orlando Resort for $1.38B

 

Trinity Investments has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the Grande Lakes Orlando Resort, a 409-acre luxury complex anchored by the 582-key The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes and the 1,010-key JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes, for $1.38 billion to Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc.

TUI Care Foundation expands youth and business programmes on Sal Island

 

TUI Care Foundation is expanding its support programmes on Sal Island in Cape Verde, combining vocational education for young people with entrepreneurship initiatives aimed at strengthening local businesses and participation in the island’s tourism economy.

Earn a Free Night Award

 

TURN ONE ESCAPE INTO ANOTHER Earn a Free Night Award with World of Hyatt and Bahia Principe.

2026 commercial aircraft H1 deliveries close to 2018 peak

 

Total commercial aircraft delivery volumes in the first half were the highest since the peak delivery year of 2018 with both Airbus and Boeing seeing sustained increases in shipment rates.

 

India is widely expected to be one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets. Strong demographic fundamentals and relatively low levels of air travel penetration continue to support a favourable long-term outlook.

Booking Holdings: AI visibility is up, but referrals stay under 1% of room nights

 

Artificial intelligence (AI) was front and center yet again during Booking Holdings’ second quarter earnings call Tuesday afternoon.