Galataport Goes Year-Round with Aroya’s Winter Sailings

Aroya Cruises has added 25 new winter itineraries from Galataport, Istanbul, leading to the port expanding its cruise operations to the entire year. According to a social media update, the addition of Aroya’s new sa…

VIVA Cruises Unveils Last-Minute End of Summer Cruises Await Campaign

VIVA Cruises has launched its “End of Summer Cruises Await” campaign, a curated collection of end-of-season sailings offering a fresh opportunity to book near-term departures on four of its ships before summer end…

The Social Hub appoints Megan Kennedy as COO

Reading Time: 2 minutesNetherlands: The Social Hub has appointed hospitality and membership expert Megan Kennedy as chief operating officer. The post The Social Hub appoints Megan Kennedy as COO appeared first on Bout…

Carnival Tests Later Hours at Guy’s Burger Joint

Carnival Cruise Line is testing later hours at Guy’s Burger Joint onboard the Carnival Conquest, according to Brand Ambassador John Heald. In a recent social media update, Heald said the company is considering keepi…

Otel AI Releases New Product Video: The AI That Gives You Your Morning Back

Otel AI's platform connects PMS, RMS, POS, and other hotel systems to automate reporting and run AI agents, with customers reporting 20+ hours saved weekly and RevPAR gains of 8.6% at The Alex Dublin.

Stop Spending, Start Investing: How Digital Infrastructure Drives Commercial Value

Cogwheel argues hotels should reframe marketing as digital revenue infrastructure spanning the full funnel, reducing OTA reliance and compounding direct booking growth over time.

Air India’s $1.1 Billion Lifeline Comes with Conditions: Reports

Air India's owners haven't run out of money. They've run out of patience.

WTTC to Host More Than 200 Global Travel & Tourism CEOs and Leaders in Malta for Landmark Global Summit

The 26th WTTC Global Summit will convene 200+ travel and tourism CEOs in Valletta, Malta from 7–9 October 2026, with confirmed attendees from Hilton, IHG, Four Seasons, Marriott, and Expedia among others.

UMusic partners with Outernet London to launch hotel on Denmark Street

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle (UMHL), developed in partnership with Universal Music Group, has partnered with immersive entertainment district Outernet London to launch a hotel and curate e…

Kempinski 2040: Can a Luxury Pioneer Lead Again?

A strategic analysis of Kempinski's gradual loss of luxury market position since 2010 and whether new CEO Barbara Muckermann's brand, ownership, and flagship strategy can restore its relevance by 2040.