Passport Group concludes a transformative year, celebrating 30 years of innovation, and outlines a strategic vision for leading the travel and aviation industry with a focus on digitalization
Turkish airline Pegasus Airlines, which recently acquired Czech Airlines and Smartwings, has signed another strategic move, becoming the official airline of Chelsea Football Club. The transaction amounts were not disclosed
MSC Magnifica has completed a fast-track refurbishment in Malta, preparing the ship for Mediteranean cruises and a 2026 world voyage; the 15-year-old ship has completed one of MSC’s biggest recent refurbishments, with new dining options and premium spaces debuting this winter
The US authorities have issued a "blue" winter storm warning on the East Coast, which is expected to bring snow and sub-zero temperatures just before Christmas. Airports are warning of delays during the busiest days of the year
Ethiopian Airlines has inaugurated a new 5,500-square-meter lounge at its home port in Addis Ababa, showing "unwavering commitment to deliver an end-to-end, world-class hospitality". The company is also running a year-end sale to a variety of global destinations
Biometric tourism is expanding: Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism has developed hotel check-in technology that allows guests to bypass the front desk and unlock their rooms with a smartphone. Are digital car rentals coming next?
The EU has reached a deal to slash net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040, updating its Climate Law and long-term targets; what does this mean for cruise lines, airlines, and hotels?
UAE-based airline Emirates is introducing a series of innovations for first-class passengers to improve sleep, along with new luxury toiletries and an upgraded audio system
Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air continues to expand its operations, announcing 10 new routes in Europe; most will open for the 2026 summer season
Google is rolling out Gemini-powered translations that better handle idioms and context, along with live speech translation through headphones and expanded language learning tools; travelers can enjoy mixed-language conversations in real-time
