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Wizz Air CEO Warns Ryanair’s O’Leary to ‘Think Twice’ as Rivalry Escalates
21+ hour, 9+ min ago (174+ words) Europe's low-cost airline rivalries can resemble a soap opera, with familiar characters and recurring insults. But beneath the theatrics lies a very real battle for market dominance and relevance. A war of words between the CEOs of Ryanair and Wizz…...
Short-Term Rental Demand Climbing Ahead of World Cup
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (170+ words) It's not yet clear where most teams will be playing during the World Cup, but AirDNA is already tracking a surge in short-term rental demand in host cities like Guadalajara and Seattle. Short-term rental booking demand for next summer's World…...
Skift Transatlantic Summit 2025 Video: How Connectivity Powers Responsible Tourism
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (196+ words) In this video from Skift Transatlantic Summit 2025, Wendy Olson Killion, CEO of Rome2Rio, explains how pairing inspiration with access helps destinations encourage travel to lesser-known places and distribute tourism more sustainably. Today's travelers increasingly seek experiences that feel authentic and unexpected....
EU Lawmaker Wants Housing Rules to Tackle Short-Term Rentals
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (156+ words) Member states of the European Union have little in the way of coordinated short-term rental policies other than a data-sharing pact. It's premature to predict whether a proposed affordable housing plan will have any answers. A European Union policymaker tasked…...
U.S. and Spain Look to Live Tourism to Drive Travel in 2026
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (190+ words) International tourism to the U.S. has taken a hit this year. Brand USA is leaning into new technologies, marketing strategies, and live events to boost future travel. International travel to the U.S. and Spain are trending in different directions this year, with…...
Ibiza Floods: Impact on Travel and Tourism
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (137+ words) The floods in Ibiza are a reminder that even world-class tourist destinations can see their infrastructure buckle under extreme weather. Two properties used by tour operators in Ibiza have been damaged in the severe floods that struck the island on…...
France's Record Summer: 4 Drivers of a Tourism Boom
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (157+ words) France managed to turn a post-Olympics travel surge into something more lasting. France turned a challenging post-Olympics year into another record-breaking summer by minimizing the overtourism pitfalls that have plagued other destinations. While final numbers are still being counted, French…...
Which Hotels Are Truly Green? Travalyst Launches Hub to Compare Sustainability
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (191+ words) The fragmented landscape of hotel sustainability data has long hindered both consumers and operators. By centralizing disclosures, Travalyst and its partners could make environmental transparency a baseline expectation, and redefine how travelers choose where to stay. Travelers booking a hotel…...
Why Turkish Airlines Is Buying Into Air Europa as Rivals Retreat
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (197+ words) Turkish Airlines doesn't need full control of Air Europa to gain a foothold in Latin America " just a well-timed minority stake with fewer regulatory headaches than its European rivals. "Turkish Airlines is making a calculated bet on Europe's southern gateway....
Spain's 2026 Solar Eclipse Sparks Tourism Rush
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (211+ words) The real tourism winners? Those who bet early on celestial tourism while others are still looking skyward wondering if anyone would actually travel for a 100-second show. (Hint: Many people will.) In less than a year, Spain will become a…...