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Serve, sip, relax: American aces the lounge experience in Miami

Serve, sip, relax: American aces the lounge experience in Miami

Ready to cheer on fan-favorite tennis stars? American Airlines is welcoming customers traveling for one of the country’s largest tennis tournaments with an elevated experience inside its Flagship® and Admirals Club® lounges at Miami International Airport (MIA). The lounges give travelers a calm, premium space to recharge before or after the tournament.

Emerging Travel Group strengthens its global offering though new partnership with Meliá Hotels

Emerging Travel Group strengthens its global offering though new partnership with Meliá Hotels

Emerging Travel Group (ETG), a global travel company operating the RateHawk, ZenHotels, and Roundtrip brands, announces a new direct integration with Meliá Hotels International, one of the largest hotel groups in Europe. This agreement marks an important step in ETG’s global expansion strategy, strengthening its ability to offer professional partners a broader, more diverse, and competitive portfolio.

Trademark Collection by Wyndham Marks Milestone, Surpasses 100 U.S. Hotels

Trademark Collection by Wyndham Marks Milestone, Surpasses 100 U.S. Hotels

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchisor with more than 8,300 hotels spanning approximately 100 countries, is celebrating a major milestone for its Trademark Collection by Wyndham brand: more than 100 hotels now open across the U.S. The achievement highlights a rapid rise for the highly-sought-after soft-brand, which, as the fastest growing in the U.S., has doubled the size of its domestic portfolio in the last five years as independents increasingly turn to Wyndham to help pair their hotels’ unique character and individuality with the reach and revenue driving power of a global hospitality leader. That demand has also helped the brand grow to nearly 350 hotels globally with more than 100 additional hotels in the pipeline.

Ocean Maya Royale Emerges as Riviera Maya's Leading Intimate Five-Star All-Inclusive Sanctuary

Ocean Maya Royale Emerges as Riviera Maya's Leading Intimate Five-Star All-Inclusive Sanctuary

Ocean Maya Royale, a five-star, adults-only all-inclusive resort from Ocean Signature Resorts portfolio, announces its official positioning as the top choice romantic getaway for the U.S. market. Perfectly blending traditional colonial-mediterranean ambiance with romantic modern spaces and a spectacular beach, the property offers an intimate, peaceful escape designed specifically for couples seeking serenity, retirement-style relaxation, and personalized hospitality.

Three Years of TripGenie: How Travellers Around the World are Using AI Differently

Three Years of TripGenie: How Travellers Around the World are Using AI Differently

As AI becomes an everyday part of travel planning, one thing is increasingly clear: while the technology may be global, how travellers use it is anything but uniform. New data from TripGenie, Trip.com's AI travel assistant, reveals that three years of real-world usage have surfaced new patterns in how travellers plan, decide and navigate their journeys.

Air Premia Expands Economy Seat Pitch by Reducing Seat Count

Air Premia Expands Economy Seat Pitch by Reducing Seat Count

Air Premia, Korea's only hybrid airline, has enhanced passenger comfort by reducing the total number of seats while expanding seat pitch to enhance passenger comfort. The airline announced that the economy class seat pitch on aircraft HL8701 has been increased from 31 inches to 33 inches. Following the adjustment, the aircraft's total seat capacity has been reduced from 344 seats to 326 seats, a decrease of 18 seats.

Choice Hotel International's Ascend Collection Surpasses 500 Hotel Openings

Choice Hotel International's Ascend Collection Surpasses 500 Hotel Openings

Ascend Collection, an upscale soft brand of Choice Hotels International, Inc. and the first and largest soft brand in the upscale segment, has surpassed its 500th property milestone with the opening of new hotels including The Harrison Hotel in Downtown Hollywood, Florida and The Gould Hotel in Seneca Falls, New York. Together, these additions underscore Ascend Collection's continued momentum and reflect the brand's commitment to delivering guests one-of-a-kind, locally inspired stays that celebrate the individuality of each destination.

You Will See, the Marca Chile campaign to project global image

You Will See, the Marca Chile campaign to project global image

Marca Chile, the organization responsible for promoting the country's image abroad, has chosen 'You Will See' as the motto for its campaign, aimed at strengthening institutional and business relations, and generating strategic content, while also fostering a positive perception of the country. The initiative 'You Will See' began in São Paulo (Brazil) and has traveled to Madrid, New York and London. 'You Will See' focuses on four main pillars: innovation, tourism, clean energy, and gastronomy.

The New Terminal One at JFK and Ethiopian Airlines Announce Strategic Partnership

The New Terminal One at JFK and Ethiopian Airlines Announce Strategic Partnership

The New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) today announced a strategic partnership with Ethiopian Airlines, the flag carrier of Ethiopia and a member of Star Alliance. Ethiopian will join the New Terminal One's growing community of international carriers, strengthening connectivity between the United States, Africa, and key destinations across the globe.

Maldives emerges as key travel hub as private jet arrivals surge

Maldives emerges as key travel hub as private jet arrivals surge

The Maldives is reinforcing its role as a global tourism hub as rising private jet arrivals and additional airline services offset aviation disruptions linked to unrest in the Middle East. Recent data from Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) shows a sharp rise in private aviation traffic. A total of 128 private jets landed in the Maldives between 28 February and 14 March, a 166 percent increase compared to the same period last year when 70 aircraft arrived. The figures indicate a clear shift in travel patterns among high-end travellers seeking direct access to the island destination.