Category Travel & Leisure

Choice Hotels has selected cloud-based provider Mews as a property management system (PMS) for its franchisees outside the U.S., a move that could help the hotel chain capture more non-room revenue and reduce errors when setting rates. The partnership integrates Mews’s software with…

Egypt’s tourism ambitions are being held back by a shortage of hotel rooms — and the foreign investment needed to build them. That’s according to Sherif Fathi, Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, who says the country’s long-term tourism goals…

The world’s farthest frontiers continue to be reimagined with this month’s round-up of luxury travel news including Aman’s ultra-elegant yacht and The Ritz-Carlton’s treetop sanctuaries in the Masai Mara. Meanwhile, cruise terminals are reaching incredible new scales and PONANT are…

United Airlines said Friday it is canceling 35 round-trip flights out of Newark Liberty International Airport a day following a walkout of air traffic controllers  “It’s disappointing to make further cuts to an already reduced schedule at Newark, but since…

The Mother City continues to shine after being named Time Out’s annual ‘Best Cities in the World’. With countless attractions available, I share a few of my favourite new highlights from Cape Town. Wellness: One & Only Spa Have you…

National parks around the U.S. are already feeling the impact of layoffs, with longer queues, full parking lots, and some reduced services expected to continue into the peak season this year. Parks are facing significant staffing cuts and resignations, with hundreds of…

“Uncertainty” was the word that captured the latest round of airline earnings. Carriers scrapped their 2025 forecasts and said they would cut capacity in response to declining consumer confidence spurred by the Trump administration’s economic policies.  Delta Air Lines and…

Planning your trip to Switzerland? Fantastic choice! Switzerland is easily one of the most beautiful countries we’ve ever visited. From breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps to charming lakeside towns, every corner offers something magical. We’ve explored this beautiful country…

Vacation rental management platform Hospitable says smart thermostat controls are helping hosts reduce energy use, lower bills, and cut carbon emissions.  The company, which provides tools for short-term rental hosts to manage bookings, budgets, cleaning, and energy, has integrated smart…

This episode of the Skift Travel Podcast featured a conversation with Philip Jones, CEO of AlUla. Jones discussed his ambitious plans for transforming AlUla — a location rich in history — into a popular tourist destination in Saudi Arabia, the…