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In Uganda, The Gorillas Are Only Part of The Appeal
On a new bespoke trip through the East African country with legendary travel company Abercrombie & Kent, Mary Holland visits the bustling capital of Kampala, hikes past waterfalls and chattering chimps, and has a life-changing encounter with a family of mountain gorillas.
New 14-Hour US Route: Royal Jordanian Launches First-Ever Flight To Dallas
Its jets are now seen in seven North American cities. Find out all about the new Dallas service here!
New 14-Hour US Route: Royal Jordanian Launches First-Ever Flight To Dallas - Simple Flying
New 14-Hour US Route: Royal Jordanian Launches First-Ever Flight To Dallas Simple Flying
Making the future happen now: Delta wraps Earth Month with innovation in action
While Earth Month offers a yearly moment to spotlight environmental progress, Delta’s work to build a more sustainable future for travel is a constant, year-round commitment. By looking back at the momentum built through several recent breakthroughs, Delta is also looking ahead to how it will contin
El Al starts selling tickets to Buenos Aires: here’s the price for its new route - ynetnews
El Al starts selling tickets to Buenos Aires: here’s the price for its new route ynetnews
Hilton Guest Throws Creamer On Tesla, Sentry Mode Catches It — Hotel Shrugs It Off
Tesla Sentry Mode caught a Hilton guest throwing something onto another guest’s car in the hotel parking lot. The hotel’s response, according to the Tesla owner, was to shrug it off as “half & half creamer” — which rather misses the point.
Top 5 Revolutionary Jet Aircraft
Boeing has boasted an outsized role in developing revolutionary commercial jet aircraft, although only time will tell if that trend will continue.
What 1,000+ Travel Executives Really Think About Conferences
We surveyed over 1,000 people across the travel industry. Founders, heads of commercial, product leads, the people who either approve event budgets or end up defending them later.
Egypt and Morocco Dominate Africa’s Hotel Pipeline
Egypt’s hotel pipeline looks extraordinary on paper — the real story is whether financing, construction, and demand can keep pace with ambition.
Points Battle: 2 trips, 150,000 points, 1 card — who will win?
How we used the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card plus 100,000 Ultimate Rewards points to plan two epic trips, one to New Zealand and one to Morocco for a chance to win even more points.
No More Air France-KLM: Group To Scrap 22-Year-Old Name Amid SAS & TAP Moves
A significant rebranding could be on the cards for one of Europe's biggest airline groups.
Da Nang Travel Boom Is Transforming Vietnam Into The Ultimate Luxury Escape And Fast-Rising Summer Destination Across Asia - Travel And Tour World
Da Nang Travel Boom Is Transforming Vietnam Into The Ultimate Luxury Escape And Fast-Rising Summer Destination Across Asia Travel And Tour World
Need points for holiday season travel this fall and winter? Apply for a new credit card now
Applying for a new credit card now can earn you bonus rewards to help you make your holiday travel bookings early, saving you money and stress.
Your United Miles Can Help Someone Reach A Dying Loved One In Time — Here’s How
Miles are usually about getting more value for yourself. But United miles can also do something far more urgent: help someone get on a plane in time to say goodbye to a dying loved one.
AI Is Rewriting the Rules for Travel Distribution
Generative AI platforms now shape travel shortlists at the inspiration stage. With 94% of hotels invisible in AI search results, only a narrow set makes it into consideration. Brands not present in the media sources informing these tools risk being filtered out before booking even begins.
American Airlines Wants To Be Premium — But Flight Attendants Won’t Even Say Hello
American Airlines can spend money on seats, lounges, food, and drinks, but it cannot buy a premium experience if the people delivering it do not act like hospitality matters. The failure to consistently greet passengers is small — until you understand what it says about culture, incentives, and mana
I finally flew ANA’s The Room business-class product to see if it lives up to the hype
I finally flew ANA’s The Room business class on a 12-hour flight. Here’s what stood out, and what fell short, on my long-haul flight from Tokyo.
Bags Before Safety: Frontier Evacuation Faces NTSB Probe Over Carry-On Chaos
Passengers reportedly ignored crew instructions and took their carry-on bags.
10 Years From Now, This Is What Premium Economy Will Look Like
From wider seats and better dining to smarter tech and expanded long-haul routes.
Expedia and CarTrawler May Be Close to a Deal Following a Meeting in Dublin: Scoop
Is Expedia reverting to the deal appetite it displayed in 2015 when it acquired Travelocity, Orbitz and Homeaway? After acquiring Tiqets in February, Expedia could be looking to make another B2B move.