WTTC Warns Uncapped UK Tourist Taxes Could Lead to Fewer Jobs in the Sector and Drive Visitors and Spending to Competing Destinations

WTTC warns uncapped overnight visitor levies in England could cut international visitor spending by up to £14.4bn in 2027, with 29% of key-market travellers considering alternative destinations.

Global Branded Residence Awards shortlists revealed

Reading Time: 3 minutesWorldwide: The shortlists for the 2026 Global Branded Residence Awards have been revealed ahead of the virtual ceremony on 2nd October. The post Global Branded Residence Awards shortlists reveal…

See the Confirmed Speakers for Skift Creator Summit 2026

Creator-led demand moves across every seat in travel and sits fully inside none of them. The confirmed Creator Summit roster puts the operators who each own a piece of that path in one closed room on September 22.

What Should Hotel Leaders Know About Google’s New AI Booking Capability? Insights from Natalie Kimball

Shiji Horizon's Natalie Kimball breaks down Google's AI Mode booking launch and what it means for hotel distribution, direct booking strategy, and content accuracy.

Scenic Discovery Yachts Showcases 2027 Chile and Patagonia Voyages

Scenic Discovery Yachts will operate a series of discovery voyages through Chile and Patagonia’s fjords aboard the Scenic Eclipse in 2027. The cruise line said in a press release that guests can expect helicopter fl…

Princess Cays Removed from Upcoming Sun Princess’ Itinerary

Princess Cruises adjusted the itinerary of the November 22, 2026, cruise onboard the Sun Princess to remove a planned visit to Princess Cays. According to a statement sent to booked passengers, the ship will no longer…

Explora Journeys Showcases 2027 Caribbean Season

Explora Journeys has announced that from mid-October 2026 through March 2027, the company will offer its Caribbean season on two of its ships. “There is no single Caribbean,” said Anna Nash, president of Explora J…

Disney Celebrates Environmental Impact Milestones

Disney Cruise Line announced that it eliminated more than 99 percent of all guest-facing, non-essential, single-use plastics on its ships and island destinations as of the end of fiscal 2025. The company has credited…

Hydrogen-Powered Viking Astrea Launched at Fincantieri

Viking’s latest ocean ship, the Viking Astrea, was launched at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard. With a propulsion system partially powered by liquid hydrogen and fuel cells, the vessel is said to represent a further…

UnCruise Increases Capacity, Opens 2028 Bookings for Aleutian Islands

UnCruise Adventures has announced that it is more than doubling capacity on its “Aleutian Islands Adventure with Dutch Harbor & Kodiak” itinerary in 2028, shifting from the 36-guest Safari Explorer to the 74-guest…