Category Travel & Leisure

Cruising slowly along the Burgundy Canal, connecting the rivers Yonne and Soane, the 12 berth La Belle Epoque, from European Waterways, explores an almost forgotten French idyll.  It is an intimate cruise with many privileged moments: lunch at the chateau…

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said Wednesday that the company would not continue to build aircraft for Chinese carriers after they returned a pair of planes. Ortbeg added that the plane maker is looking for other buyers for Boeing jets if…

“The population of Antalya was 600,000 nine or ten years ago. Today it’s 3 million,” our certified tour guide Ihsan told us on a recent trip to southern Turkey. I blinked – not because I was being blinded by the…

Alaska Airlines said Wednesday that it is expecting an impact to its revenues in the second quarter due to softening demand. The carrier added that it would not release a 2025 outlook due to “recent economic uncertainty and volatility.” Multiple…

Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan said the carrier remained committed to carrying out major changes like the introduction of bag fees, which have been met with customer blowback.  “Looking ahead, we are confident in the initiatives we have outlined and…

America’s Rocky Mountains, thriving national parks, and more than 12,000 miles of coastline have lost some of their shine for adventure travelers, who are now taking their dollars elsewhere amid shifting political landscapes, international tariffs, and uncertainty over border policies.…

When Expedia Group launched its One Key loyalty program in 2023, it aimed to democratize rewards programs by making it easier for everyone — and not just elite travelers — to earn free nights. Even today, it advises users on…

Booking Holdings said in its latest sustainability report that its greenhouse gas emissions fell in 2024.  The company also announced it will scrap a key target: It will no longer aim to have over 50% of bookings from sustainable accommodation…

Skift Global Forum returns for the 12th year as the ultimate gathering for global travel executives, bold thinkers, and rising stars. With unmatched content, influential speakers, and high-value networking, it’s where the future of travel gets shaped — and where…

Virgin Atlantic is returning to Asia-Pacific with a new route to Seoul. The service from its London Heathrow hub will launch on March 29, 2026, and operate daily.  The news will not come as a huge surprise for industry watchers.…