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• Geopolitical tension taking toll on global business travel

  Global business travel is continuing at a steady pace into 2026, but with significantly more caution, less confidence and more operational complexity than at the beginning of the year.

  Published: Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:43:47 +0000

• Zion White Bison Resort Unifies Glamping and RV Operations with Mews

  Mews, the operating system for hospitality, has been selected by Zion White Bison Resort, an award-winning luxury glamping and recreational vehicle destination near Utah’s Zion National Park, to unify operations, deliver a seamless guest experience and support continued growth. In just five years, Zion White Bison has become one of the leading glamping resorts in the United States, offering luxury teepees, covered wagons and cliff dwellings alongside more than 150 full-hookup RV sites. However, managing two distinct accommodation types meant operating two separate property management systems, creating operational complexity and a fragmented guest experience.

  Published: Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:15:44 +0000

• Signia by Hilton Indianapolis Now Accepting Reservations for February 2027

  The new-build, 800-room Signia by Hilton Indianapolis, the city’s tallest hotel and the Indiana Convention Center’s newest headquarters hotel, is now accepting reservations for stays beginning February 1, 2027. Once open, it will mark the approachable luxury brand’s first property in both the Midwest and Indiana. Owned by the City of Indianapolis with operations led by the Capital Improvement Board of Managers of Marion County, a municipal corporation of Marion County, the hotel will be located along the Georgia Street pedestrian promenade in the Wholesale District, with direct access via skywalk to the Indiana Convention Center. The property will also offer convenient access to Lucas Oil Stadium and Gainbridge Fieldhouse, placing guests at the center of the city’s premier sports, entertainment, and convention destinations, bringing Signia by Hilton’s vibrant atmosphere, sophisticated amenities plus the world’s best meetings and events to the heart of downtown Indianapolis.

  Published: Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:44:27 +0000

• The New Terminal One at JFK Welcomes Saudia as Newest Airline Partner

  The New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport will serve as the future home of Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, when the new terminal opens in 2026, marking a bold new chapter for the airline at the United States’ largest international gateway.

  Published: Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:48:54 +0000

• The Mediterranean remains the most popular destination for UK & Ireland cruisers

  Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has today (April 22, 2026) revealed holidaymakers from the UK and Ireland took 2.54 million ocean cruises last year, surpassing the previous highest total of 2.4 million in 2024. 34.5% of passengers sailed in the Mediterranean, 27.2% Northern Europe and 13.7% the Caribbean. The Caribbean saw year-on-year passenger growth of 12%.

  Published: Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:41:29 +0000

• A New Era Begins at Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus

  Hilton unveils the reimagined Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus, marking a bold step forward for Istanbul’s most iconic hotel overlooking the Bosphorus. As the longest serving Hilton hotel outside of the Americas, the hotel’s transformation reflects how Hilton is redefining hospitality for today’s traveller and builds on seven decades of history as Istanbul’s original international host.

  Published: Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:38:35 +0000

• Hilton and Olive Hospitality Sign India’s First 10 Spark by Hilton Hotels

  Hilton and Olive Hospitality today announced the signing of their first 10 Spark by Hilton hotels in India, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s India mid-market growth journey. The signings advance the strategic agreement signed in 2024 to sign and open 150 Spark by Hilton franchised hotels across the country. Set to open across key business and leisure corridors including Bengaluru, Goa, Jaipur, Nashik, Mathura, Pune, Rajkot and Hyderabad, the expansion reflects Hilton’s strategy to deepen its presence beyond metros into the country’s next wave of growth cities, where rising mobility, infrastructure investment and expanding commercial hubs are driving sustained demand for reliable, branded accommodation at accessible price points.

  Published: Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:20:50 +0000

• (CHTA) AND (CAST) JOIN INTERNATIONAL EARTH DAY FOCUS ON “OUR POWER, OUR PLANET”

  As we reflect on this year’s Earth Day theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) and the Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism (CAST) reaffirm their commitment to protecting the region’s natural and human resources. The sister organizations recognize the important role that regional and local stakeholders play in supporting both individual and collective action to preserve and strengthen the Caribbean’s environment.

  Published: Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:16:14 +0000

• Ethiopian Airlines Converts Options of Six Boeing 787 Dreamliner Airplanes into Firm Orders

  Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced today the purchase of six 787 Dreamliner jets as the airline fully exercises commitments from its 2023 landmark order. Ethiopian Airlines will use the 787-9 jets to expand its intercontinental network from Addis Ababa and increase cargo capacity as demand for long-haul travel continues to rise.

  Published: Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:50:35 +0000

• Why regional, in-person trade engagement matters more than ever

  Across the cruise sector and wider travel industry, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: in a world of digital tools, virtual training and AI-powered content, face-to-face connection still drives the strongest commercial results. Travel remains a relationship business, and nowhere is that more evident than in how we support and engage our agent partners - or as we call them at Virgin Voyages, our First Mates.

  Published: Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:14:27 +0000