Expansion

Norse Atlantic Airlines saw rising passenger numbers and strong load factors above 90%, yet still reported a Q3 net loss while continuing its strategic ACMI expansion

Hyatt Hotels dramatically expands its operations in Portugal and Southern Europe by choosing attractive destinations to offer luxurious and personalized experiences to guests worldwide

In a special interview with PassportNews during his visit, CEO Varadi clarified that the plan to establish a base of operations in Israel, invest about a billion dollars, and create thousands of jobs has not yet been officially approved, but the direction is positive and negotiations are progressing

FITUR, the global benchmark for driving and promoting tourism, has announced it will expand its Travel Technology area by 50% in 2026, bringing 150+ global firms to the new Knowledge Hub in Hall 12, focused on AI, data, and digital innovation

Hilton’s latest opening in Shanghai blends classic Waldorf style with modern design, setting the tone for a packed 2026 pipeline across multiple regions. Plans include luxury flagships, extended-stay, and lifestyle brands

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has presented a bold €10 billion plan by 2035, including a new terminal, shaft upgrades, a new metro line, advanced working conditions, and a 90% cut of ground activity emissions

British Airways' 2026 schedule grows with new links to Tivat and Guernsey, including the only direct Heathrow service to the Channel Island; the new routes add more flexibility for summer travelers and year-round visitors

Romanian airline AnimaWings expands its network with new direct routes from Timisoara and Cluj-Napoca to Athens and Olbia, now available for online booking; “We continue to develop connections that bring our passengers' favorite destinations closer"

Atlantis Resorts announces "next chapter" in its expansion: a giant hotel in the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, aimed at changing the tourism landscape and lifestyle of the Kingdom

Jet2 will begin operating from Gatwick Airport in March 2026 with six aircraft and 29 routes to holiday destinations across Europe. It is the airline's 14th base in the UK