Women Leaders Discuss Hospitality and Tourism at Los Angeles Forum
A forum in Los Angeles brought together women leaders in hospitality and tourism to discuss industry challenges, opportunities, and the advancement of women in executive roles.
Antigua and Barbuda Elected Chair of Caribbean Tourism Organization
Antigua and Barbuda has been elected chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO). Tourism Minister Charles “Max” Fernandez will lead the CTO Council of Ministers and Commissioners of Tourism as it advances the region’s tourism development agenda.
ACI EUROPE Launches Sustainability Strategy for Airports 2.0
ACI EUROPE has launched its Sustainability Strategy for Airports 2.0, providing updated guidance and frameworks for European airport operators to advance environmental, social, and governance objectives in line with evolving industry standards and regulatory expectations.
Holland America Line to Add Arcadia in 2029
Holland America Line will expand its fleet to 12 ships in 2029 when P&O Cruises transfers the Vista Class vessel Arcadia.
Silversea Cruises Schedules 103 Voyages for 2028-29
Silversea has announced 103 voyages across 219 destinations in 56 countries between September 2028 and May 2029, with general sales opening Oct. 8, 2026.
Five Chef-Hosted Windstar Voyages Set for 2027
Windstar Cruises has scheduled five James Beard Foundation chef-hosted sailings in 2027 across Greece, Türkiye, French Polynesia, Italy, Croatia and East Asia.
The Leadership Bottleneck Behind Luxury Hospitality’s Next Growth Cycle – By Margy Mommertz
Margy Mommertz writes that the next phase of growth in luxury hospitality is being limited by a lack of experienced leaders, emphasizing the need for hotels and brands to prioritize executive recruitment, training, and retention strategies to sustain competitive performance.
Amex GBT Names Drew Crawley Chief Executive Officer
American Express Global Business Travel appointed President Drew Crawley as chief executive officer, succeeding Paul Abbott, who moved to an operating partner role with Long Lake.
World Cup Lifted U.S. Hotels in July, but Broader Inbound Travel Remained Weak
International arrivals were virtually flat as growth from Canada and Mexico offset a 7% decline in overseas visitors. For host-city hotels, however, higher room rates translated into substantial revenue gains.
Delta and LATAM Mark Four Years of Joint Venture with 31% Increase in Capacity and 17.4 Million Customers Carried Between North and South America
The partnership has expanded connectivity across the two regions, with 83,000 flights operated, 20.8 million seats offered and 28 joint routes. The agreement also provides reciprocal benefits through the SkyMiles and LATAM Pass programs, along with additional travel experience benefits.