Category Travel & Leisure

The Philippines is looking to attract long-term travelers. One solution: digital nomad visas.  In April, the Filipino government signed an executive order for the development of the digital nomad visa program. The plan is to woo quality travelers who respect…

Archer Aviation announced Thursday that it will provide air taxi services for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and for Team USA.  The company said its network plans for Los Angeles already include key venues for the Games, such as the…

Airbnb is betting that standing out in a crowded field of experience platforms comes down to quality. Its strategy is to focus on “unique experiences” and to emphasize local providers that have been vetted. Airbnb has “learned a lot about…

A lack of sustainable-aviation fuel (SAF) could push up the cost of flying and limit travel options for consumers, the World Travel and Tourism Council warned on Thursday. The group said in a report that the current production of SAF…

Wyndham this week announced a plan to open 100 new hotels in Saudi Arabia in the next 10 years. All will be under the group’s Super 8 brand, one of the most budget-friendly options in its portfolio, and a contrast…

Brookfield Asset Management has agreed to acquire Generator Hostels’ European operations for approximately €776 million (about $876 million) from London-based Queensgate Investments. The transaction includes 15 properties and 2,800 keys across 10 countries, in cities such as London, Amsterdam, Berlin,…

Amadeus has acquired travel data analytics firm ForwardKeys, the company confirmed Thursday. ForwardKeys recently updated the logo on its website to include the phrase “An Amadeus company.” “This acquisition will enable our expansion in travel intelligence, thanks to great portfolio…

Airbnb on Tuesday unveiled the much-anticipated relaunch of its experiences offering. Airbnb will add more options for large attractions – particularly through guided tours — though there remains a focus on niche, curated, and locally run experiences.  The company also…

Minor Hotels CEO Dillip Rajakarier said the company’s luxury-first strategy, owner-operator model, and emphasis on direct distribution are helping it compete with larger global brands in a post-pandemic travel environment. Speaking at Skift Asia Forum in Bangkok, Rajakarier outlined how…

GetYourGuide and other leading platforms for travel experiences are facing fresh dose of competition now that Airbnb has relaunched its effort in the space. But GetYourGuide is positioning it as good news: It is a “great validation for the experiences…