Airlines
EasyJet CEO Johan Lundgren to Step Down as 'Orderly Succession' Begins
After seven years overseeing one of Europe’s biggest budget carriers, Lundgren is leaving the business in good shape.
Tour Operators
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Tour Operators
TUI Faces 'Significant' Costs Due to Boeing Delays
TUI is grappling with operational challenges due to ongoing delays in Boeing aircraft deliveries. But the European tourism giant still produced record revenue for its hotels, resorts, and cruises.
Experiences
Dubai Gains Ground In The Tours And Activities Market
Dubai is skyrocketing in popularity as a destination for tours and activities and operators are quickly hopping on the trend.
Experiences
Dubai’s Extreme Weather: Travel Firms Face Higher Costs
Dubai's floods seemed freakish. But the climate emergency could make weather more volatile in other places, too. Expect rising costs for insurance, disaster preparedness, and recovery.
Cruises
Tour Expedition Leader Lindblad Buys Thomson Adventures For $30 Million
The new partnership is just the latest in Lindblad's recent acquisition spree.
Experiences
Canary Island Protests: Is It Tourism or Housing? TUI's CEO Weighs In
A big part of the protests is about stopping the rise in short-term rentals. But that is far from the only area where activists want to see change.
Online Travel
Klook Plans Partnership with Thailand as the Country Skyrockets in Popularity
Thailand remains a strong destination post Covid. Tour operators are flocking to the country and playing a significant role in how travel evolves.
Experiences
The Great Barrier Reef's Mass Bleaching Disaster: Can Ecotourism Help?
The Great Barrier Reef is experiencing its fifth coral bleaching event in eight years. Surprisingly, tour operators are crucial in providing the research the government needs to save the treasure.
Experiences
Nevada Says Ditch the Dice, Come for the Outdoors
Nevada wants people to know that it has more than casinos and entertainment attractions like The Sphere. The state is investing in tourism that supports its local communities outside of Las Vegas.
Experiences
Surge in Adventure Tourism: Four Big Trends in 2024
New data shows that experiences are the leading factor when choosing a destination.