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EasyJet finally embraces Castlelake's $7 billion takeover proposal
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EasyJet finally embraces Castlelake's $7 billion takeover proposal

EasyJet has taken a significant step toward a possible takeover after reaching an agreement in principle with US investment firm Castlelake on a proposed acquisition valued at about £5.2 billion ($7.1 billion).The airline's board said it would be prepared to recommend the offer to shareholders if Castlelake submits a formal...

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Global Muslim Travel Index 2026: Mastercard and CrescentRating reveal the importance of AI in selecting destinations

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Global Muslim Travel Index 2026: Mastercard and CrescentRating reveal the importance of AI in selecting destinations

Ryanair flags worst EU airports for queues due to EES failure

14h ago

Ryanair flags worst EU airports for queues due to EES failure

United Kingdom and Greece in a landmark tourism cooperation agreement

14h ago

Residents flee Santorini as seismic activity continues

Cathay Pacific to resume Middle East routes from September

Yesterday

Cathay Pacific to resume Middle East routes from September

Airlines and airports worried about EES bottlenecks in an open letter to EU Commission

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Airlines and airports worried about EES bottlenecks in an open letter to EU Commission
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Editor's Picks

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Grumbly Ryanair CEO forced to follow EU family seating policy rules

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Visa moves beyond payments with new consumer travel platform

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Amsterdam shows increasingly open hostility to visitors

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World Hospitality Symposium to celebrate the world of hospitality on November 17, at The Boca Raton, Florida

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Russia closes border crossings with Baltic States, Finland

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Vietjet targets Australia's domestic skies in bold challenge to Qantas and Virgin

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RAILWAY NEWS

Wallonia, Belgium, rolls out 12 car-free rail itineraries for slow travel

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Wallonia, Belgium, rolls out 12 car-free rail itineraries for slow travel

Wallonia is making it easier than ever for travelers to swap four wheels for two feet—or two wheels—with the launch of 12 new car-free travel itineraries designed to showcase the best of southern Belgium by rail.The initiative promotes sustainable tourism by encouraging visitors to explore the region using trains combined...

Thailand’s airports/Pattaya rail dream turns to nightmare

4d ago

Thailand’s airports/Pattaya rail dream turns to nightmare

Etihad Rail Set to Launch Passenger Services Across the UAE

25 Jun

Etihad Rail Set to Launch Passenger Services Across the UAE

Ireland commits €228 million to boost cross-border rail links

24 Jun

Ireland commits €228 million to boost cross-border rail links
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PARTNER NEWS
Singapore Airlines Celebrates 40 Years of Flying from Manchester Airport

Singapore Airlines Celebrates 40 Years of Flying from Manchester Airport

31 Mar

Alabama Celebrates the Year of Trails

Alabama Celebrates the Year of Trails

11 Mar
Singapore Airlines flies from Manchester: South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand have never been closer.

Singapore Airlines flies from Manchester: South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand have never been closer.

12 Jan
Travel Outlook Launches Strong Voices: A Specialized Off-Site Contact Center for Casino Operations

Travel Outlook Launches Strong Voices: A Specialized Off-Site Contact Center for Casino Operations

2 Oct
Visit Florida's New CEO Bryan Griffin Shares His Vision for State Tourism with Graham

Visit Florida's New CEO Bryan Griffin Shares His Vision for State Tourism with Graham

24 Sept
HOTELS
Radisson Hotel Group launches hospitality AI-powered real-time price matching technology

Radisson Hotel Group launches hospitality AI-powered real-time price matching technology

14h ago

Accor accelerates Pullman global brand transformation

Accor accelerates Pullman global brand transformation

4d ago
The Lux Collective celebrates the launch of two exclusive properties in Rwanda

The Lux Collective celebrates the launch of two exclusive properties in Rwanda

4d ago
Accor Handwritten Collection reaches 50 hotels worldwide

Accor Handwritten Collection reaches 50 hotels worldwide

29 Jun
China to open the world's first hotel exclusively staffed...with robots

China to open the world's first hotel exclusively staffed...with robots

28 Jun
CRUISE
WTTC Gloria Guevara concerned about Barcelona's tourist tax increase on short-stay cruise passengers

WTTC Gloria Guevara concerned about Barcelona's tourist tax increase on short-stay cruise passengers

26 Jun

Oceania Cruises spotlights 2027 Northern Europe itineraries

Oceania Cruises spotlights 2027 Northern Europe itineraries

12 Jun
Seabourn Quest emerges from drydock with new spaces and onboard experience

Seabourn Quest emerges from drydock with new spaces and onboard experience

7 Jun
Carnival data breach exposes information of nearly 6 million customers

Carnival data breach exposes information of nearly 6 million customers

4 Jun
Widgety launches AI cruise assistant to help agents sell smarter

Widgety launches AI cruise assistant to help agents sell smarter

2 Jun
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Specials

Crystal Launches Sell Three, Sail Free UK Booking Incentive

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Crystal Launches Sell Three, Sail Free UK Booking Incentive

Crystal, the leader in exceptional cruise experiences, has announced details of its returning Sell Three, Sail Free UK booking incentive which rewards travel advisors with a complimentary cruise. To take advantage of this limited time offer, all advisors need to do is book three qualifying cruises between 1st July and...

Intrepid to host its largest-ever agent training event

22 Jun

Intrepid to host its largest-ever agent training event

VIVA Cruises launches ‘Sell Three, Sail Free’ trade incentive

9 Jun

VIVA Cruises launches ‘Sell Three, Sail Free’ trade incentive

Virgin Voyages unveils free balcony upgrade offer

9 Jun

Virgin Voyages unveils free balcony upgrade offer

Holland America Line launches ‘Anniversary Sale’ promotion

6 Apr

Holland America Line launches ‘Anniversary Sale’ promotion
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Travel Intelligence

The future of Singapore tourism is called Sentosa Island

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The future of Singapore tourism is called Sentosa Island

Welcoming more than 16 million visitors annually, Singapore's Sentosa Island is preparing for its most ambitious makeover since opening as a leisure destination more than 50 years ago.Under the newly unveiled Greater Sentosa Master Plan (GSMP), the island will expand to include neighboring Brani Island, creating a larger tourism and...

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Boardroom Reads

Breaking

EasyJet finally embraces Castlelake's $7 billion takeover proposal

EasyJet has taken a significant step toward a possible takeover after reaching an agreement in principle with US investment firm Castlelake on a proposed acquisition valued at about £5.2 billion ($7.1 billion).The airline's board said it would be prepared to recommend the offer to shareholders if Castlelake submits a formal...

14h ago

Hotel

Radisson Hotel Group launches hospitality AI-powered real-time price matching technology

Radisson Hotel Group has launched a leading AI-powered real-time hotel price matching technology, redefining how travelers book direct online.The new feature automatically detects lower publicly available rates for Radisson Hotel Group properties on third-party booking platforms and instantly matches them on RadissonHotels.com—removing the need for guests to submit claims, screenshots,...

14h ago

Breaking

Ryanair flags worst EU airports for queues due to EES failure

Ryanair has identified seven European airports where passengers are facing the longest delays following the introduction of the European Union's new Entry/Exit System (EES), saying some border control points remain unprepared for peak summer traffic.The low-cost carrier said shortages of border staff, biometric kiosks and technical readiness are creating lengthy...

14h ago

Other News

Russia’s jet fuel crisis spreads to Central Asia aviation

Russia’s deepening fuel crisis is beginning to affect aviation and travel across Central Asia, with airlines reducing services, fuel prices rising and governments scrambling to secure supplies as shortages spread beyond the country’s borders.In a striking reversal for one of the world’s largest oil producers, Russia is preparing to import...

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Destinations Radar

Leipzig in Germany unveils new city harbor after 25 years of planning

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Leipzig in Germany unveils new city harbor after 25 years of planning

14h ago

VisitScotland rebrands EventScotland to strengthen strategy

Destination

VisitScotland rebrands EventScotland to strengthen strategy

14h ago

Global Muslim Travel Index 2026: Mastercard and CrescentRating reveal the importance of AI in selecting destinations

Breaking

Global Muslim Travel Index 2026: Mastercard and CrescentRating reveal the importance of AI in selecting destinations

14h ago

Residents flee Santorini as seismic activity continues

Breaking

United Kingdom and Greece in a landmark tourism cooperation agreement

14h ago

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Executive Briefing

Travel Moves

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Beachcomber Resorts & Hotels launches inaugural Nations Golf Cup in Mauritius

1d ago

Breaking

Visa moves beyond payments with new consumer travel platform

3d ago

Air

Air China with two new European cities from September

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Strategy Watch

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Cathay Pacific to resume Middle East routes from September

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Washington D.C. National Geographic Museum of Exploration now opened

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Airlines and airports worried about EES bottlenecks in an open letter to EU Commission

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Newsroom Notebook

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Destination

Strasbourg : unusual MICE venues in the shadow of its famous cathedral

With its rich history and architectural heritage, its gastronomy and strong traditional life style, Strasbourg in Eastern France is one of Europe's most distinctive meeting destinations. As the seat of major European institutions and home to modern convention and exhibition infrastructures, Strasbourg has long attracted international congresses and corporate meetings.Yet...

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Breaking

Grumbly Ryanair CEO forced to follow EU family seating policy rules

Following the new EU rule fixing family seating policy, Ryanair confirmed that its own rules fully complies with all relevant laws and regulations. Ryanair does not charge any fee for children to sit beside their parent or accompanying adult.Like all adults who select a reserved seat, adults traveling with children...

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Destination

Opodo provides insights into UK music tourism

With Glastonbury on pause in 2026 for its traditional fallow year, Opodo has looked at incoming search travel data to see which UK festivals music fans are heading to instead. According to Opodo's latest travel data, music tourism remains popular this summer, with fans set to travel from across Europe and the US to the UK...

Air Austral revamps MyCapricorne frequent flyer program with more rewards

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Air Austral revamps MyCapricorne frequent flyer program with more rewards

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New Southern California CityPASS bundles top theme parks and attractions

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Other News

Irregular border crossings into the EU down 40% in the first five months of 2026

4d ago

Hotel

Accor accelerates Pullman global brand transformation

4d ago

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