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Travel’s next battleground: checkout

​Travelers increasingly expect the same payment flexibility when booking a trip as they do when shopping online, whether that’s paying in installments, using local payment methods, or combining loyalty points with cash. In fact, 60% of travelers are likely to abandon a booking if their preferred payment method isn’t available.

Yet many travel payment systems weren’t built for that level of complexity.
This is what John Lunn, CEO of Gr4vy and former PayPal executive, explores in his latest piece on why traditional payment service providers are struggling to keep up with modern travel commerce.  

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Saudia Ranked First Globally for On-Time Performance in May 2026

​Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has achieved a new global milestone in operational excellence. The airline ranked first among airlines worldwide for on-time performance in both departure and arrival rates in May 2026, according to the latest report by Cirium, the leading global aviation analytics provider.

The airline recorded an on-time departure rate of 92.30% and an on-time arrival rate of 90.12%, operating 13,669 flights across its network of over 100 destinations across four continents.  

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Blue Flags 2026: Calabria’s tally rises to 27

​Calabria is strengthening its position as one of the top seaside destinations in the Mediterranean, having received 27 Blue Flags for 2026. This places it second in Italy, behind only Liguria. This accolade cements the region’s reputation as a coastal destination that successfully combines scenic beauty, environmental quality, tourist facilities, and a commitment to sustainability.  

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FAIRMONT ST ANDREWS APPOINTS KRISTIAN CAMPBELL AS GENERAL MANAGER

​Fairmont St Andrews is delighted to announce the appointment of Kristian Campbell as General Manager. A highly respected hospitality leader with more than two decades of executive experience across luxury hotels, resorts and service-led organisations, Campbell brings extensive expertise in operational excellence, guest experience, commercial performance and people leadership.  

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Cruise Regulations Reshape Santorini

​Under newly tightened cruise ship regulations in Santorini, Canaves Collection is offering a timely perspective on what this shift means for the island, its visitors, and the future of thoughtful tourism in the Cyclades.
After years of concern from local hoteliers and stakeholders around the pressure of daily cruise arrivals, new measures are now in place, including an 8,000-passenger daily cap (down from 17,000)  and a €20 peak-season passenger fee. For a destination long defined by its caldera views, local craft, family-run hospitality, and small-scale island life, the change marks an important step toward a calmer, more considered visitor experience.  

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Cunard hosts first dedicated homeworker fam trip aboard the world’s only ocean liner, Queen Mary 2

​Cunard has hosted its first dedicated fam trip exclusively for homeworkers on board the world’s only ocean liner as it strengthens engagement with the homeworking sector.
21 travel agents embarked on the five-night voyage on board flagship, Queen Mary 2 from Southampton on 5 June, sailing to Le Havre and Cherbourg. 
The fam trip formed part of Cunard’s wider homeworker strategy, designed to immerse agents in the Cunard experience to deepen understanding of the brand, making it easier for agents to confidently bring that story to life for their clients and become long-term brand ambassadors.  

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