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Australia and the United Arab Emirates are on a growing list of countries warning that travel to the UK may be a safety risk.

A year ago, in the second quarter of 2023, Airbnb could boast 18% revenue growth. Its gross booking value climbed 13%, and room nights and experiences jumped 11%.

Airbnb plans to relaunch its experiences business next year with some twists: They will need to be cheaper than they currently are to attract Gen Zers, they must be more exclusive to Airbnb, and they'll be marketed through video.

Qatar Airways has gone back and forth on what to do with its Airbus A380s.

Explora Journeys is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its ship Explora I this month with a special offer for travelers.

Aug 6, 2024 • 9 min read

Love them or hate them, but the hop-on, hop-off bus remains a packed commodity this summer travel season.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation celebrated three new records when it shared its second quarter economic statement, with record fee revenue, development pipeline and World of Hyatt loyalty rewards members. 

WHY IT RATES: The announcement of Federico Greppi as Chief Operations Officer for Marriott International in the Caribbean and Latin America underscores Marriott's strategic leadership and commitment to operational excellence in the region, which directly impacts the guest experience across nearly 500 properties. — Laurie Baratti, TravelPulse Contributing Editor

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MSC Cruises is launching a new route optimization tool that’s poised to cut ships’ emissions by up to 15 percent in 2026.

The International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) has adopted the American Society of Travel Advisors’ (ASTA) Verified Travel Advisor (VTA) certification as an officially recommended option within its agency accreditation process. 

Sleeping under the stars is one of summer’s greatest pleasures. But you don’t have to rough it to enjoy some much needed R&R in the Catskills.

Three fliers who were impacted by CrowdStrike’s global computer outage last month have filed a proposed class action lawsuit in Austin, Texas, blaming the company for negligence and asking CrowdStrike to pay impacted air travelers compensatory and punitive damages. 

One of the biggest Royal Caribbean ships at sea is about to get a major glow-up.

Update: August 6, 2024, at 8:05 a.m. ET

Oceania Cruises is launching a new tool for travel advisors.

WHY IT RATES: Nayarit experienced significant tourism growth and sustainability achievements in 2024, with robust infrastructure improvements, new hotel developments, and a strong commitment to environmental conservation. —Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Managing Editor

United States Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg issued a letter to the chief executive officers of the nation’s 10 largest airlines to reinforce the need to provide customers with cash refunds when appropriate.

Airplanes are designed to withstand a lightning strike, but this one sounds like it was pretty bad.