​Expedia Group announced at its Explore 2026 event an important expansion of its artificial intelligence strategy, including new AI-powered travel experiences, ecosystem partnerships and a new philanthropy initiative focused on sustainable and inclusive travel.  

​Saudi Arabia is set to deliver 358,000 new hotel rooms to meet rising tourism demand and prepare for major upcoming global events, unleashing a wealth of hospitality investment opportunities in the Kingdom.  

​For the second consecutive year, Antigua and Barbuda proudly served as the host destination for the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM) 2026, welcoming travel trade professionals, tour operators, and media from across the globe during Antigua and Barbuda Culinary Month in May. The event provided an immersive showcase of the destination’s world-class tourism offering, bringing together industry leaders against the backdrop of one of the Caribbean’s most naturally beautiful and culturally energetic nations.  

​New research from Hurtigruten, the leader in iconic Norwegian coastal voyages, has reveal that almost 60% of Brits struggle to disconnect whilst on holiday, despite 74% knowing the importance of being able to unwind when they are away.

The study of 2,000 UK adults found that not being able to relax on holiday had ruined their trip (45%) and many would go out of their way by trading convenience to travel to somewhere quieter (55%) if it meant they could fully disconnect.  

​TravelDaily has announced the return of its flagship industry event, the TravelDaily Conference 2026, taking place at the Shanghai International Convention Center, on September 22-23.

The TravelDaily Conference is one of the most influential events in the global travel industry. As a global leader in travel business and technology event and content platforms, TravelDaily aims to empower the industry with insights into emerging trends in the global travel sector.