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The 20 Most Beautiful Towns in the World for Every Type of Traveler
From fourth-century temple ruins to UNESCO-listed neighborhoods, these quaint getaways prove that bigger isn’t always better.
How to Retire in Portugal: What Americans Need to Know About the D7 Visa
Portugal is consistently ranked as one of the best places for Americans to retire abroad. Here's how to do it.
P.F. Chang's dangles digital fortunes for loyalty signups
The promotion celebrates National Fortune Cookie Day and is part of a larger Good Fortune campaign for the chain.
International Hotel Industry Coalition Calls for Long-Term United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Extension
An international coalition representing the hotel industry has publicly urged policymakers to pursue a long-term extension of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, citing the agreement's importan…
Peachtree Group Originates $150 Million Bridge Loan for Four-Hotel Portfolio Near Walt Disney World
Peachtree Group originated a $150 million bridge loan to refinance a four-hotel portfolio totaling 997 keys in Flamingo Crossings Town Center, adjacent to Walt Disney World Resort in Winter Garden, Fl…
Japanese Travelers Drive Surge in European Tourism as Sector Grows in 2026
Europe’s travel sector experienced growth in 2026, with increased passenger traffic, hotel occupancy, and average daily rates, driven by demand from travelers aged 46 to 65 and a notable rise in booki…
How Much Are Hotels in Spain and Iceland Charging Along the Path of the 2026 Solar Eclipse? - By Joe Hanly
Room prices are set to eclipse average annual rates by wide margins in Spain and Iceland this August.
North America Sees Stable International Travel, Adds Nearly 3,000 New Routes
Passenger traffic in North America remained steady from May 2025 to April 2026, with a 0.8% increase across the Americas and significant growth in new international routes, according to a report by Am…
ABTA Discussions with MPs and Lords Top 250 for the Parliamentary Year
ABTA reported holding over 250 meetings with Members of Parliament and Lords during the Parliamentary year, reflecting intensified efforts to influence legislative and regulatory decisions affecting t…
Cambria Hotel Milwaukee Downtown Sold
First Investors has acquired the Cambria Hotel Milwaukee Downtown from a financial institution and plans to renovate and reposition the property over the next year.
Surfing in Indonesia Helped Me Conquer My Fear of the Ocean
An experience which gave me a confidence boost to apply to all areas of life
These Are the Only Shoes I Need to Pack on a Trip—And They're Under $75
Finally, the plain white sneaker has a worthy opponent.
JetBlue Wins Spirit’s LaGuardia Slots for $58.5 Million — Below Spirit’s Own Estimate
Skift Take: JetBlue’s winning bid comes in well below Spirit's $86.7 million valuation of its LaGuardia slots. Read the Complete Story On Skift
Cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to Taco Bell lettuce, restaurant bankruptcies surge, and a new marketing blitz
Plus, Chipotle’s first location in Mexico
SiteMinder: Total Solar Eclipse Drives Up to 76% Growth in Bookings for Spain’s Hotels
SiteMinder reports that Spain's hotels experienced up to a 76% increase in bookings driven by the total solar eclipse, underscoring the operational and revenue opportunities presented by event-driven…
Travelocity Coupon: 40% Off | July 2026 | Condé Nast Traveler
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Jersey Mike’s launches IPO, seeking to raise up to $1B
The stock is expected to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “JMKE” and was priced between $21 and $25.
Unpacking with Jennifer Garner: How 'Five-Star Weekend' Turned Into a Monthlong Love Fest With Nantucket
Still, the star is not quite partial to the island's preppy stylings.
Topgolf, Wonder, Bouchon
Get all the headlines in today’s Restaurant Daily podcast.
Hotel Brands Circle Student Housing: 4 Income Streams
Skift Take: The appeal is in diversifying across multiple income streams: students, extended-stay, traditional brief hotel stays, and coworking. Read the Complete Story On Skift
Domino’s gets a boost from order count growth in Q2
The fast-food pizza chain reported U.S. same-store sales growth of 0.1%.
Travel Marketing’s Next KPI Is Economic Impact, Not Impressions
Skift Take: Travel marketers have become experts at measuring campaign activity. The challenge now is connecting that activity to visitation, traveler value, and economic impact while campaigns are st…
How Thailand Is Trying to Win Back Chinese Tourists
Skift Take: Thailand is shifting from reassurance to access, betting that easier travel and deeper ties with China's interior will restore Chinese arrivals before rivals like Malaysia turn their gains…
Where Is the Next World Cup? Plus Everything Else We Know So Far
With the 2026 World Cup just barely wrapped, our eyes are already on 2030.
The Best Things to Do in Barbados, and Where to Stay and Eat While You're There
Including scuba diving, horseback riding, and boat trips to Rihanna's supposed top dining spot.
Cozy Earth Coupon Code: Save 45%
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Where to Watch the World Cup Final in New York City
From boisterous Fan Fests to sports bars where Argentina and Spain supporters will be with their team until the end.
Ari Emanuel Is Assembling a Live Tourism Conglomerate
Skift Take: The companies that originate trips do not need to call themselves travel companies to capture travel's economics, and Ari Emanuel is demonstrating it across three of them.Read the Complete…
AI Hospitality Alliance Launches Eight Workstream Committees to Advance Industry Roadmap
54 contributors representing 32 companies will collaborate on shared frameworks, standards, and technical blueprints for hospitality AI.
Airbnb Partners With CarTrawler for Car Rentals in 5 Countries: Scoop
Skift Take: Airbnb's partnership with CarTrawler on car rentals is Airbnb's latest step toward becoming a traditional online travel agency. CarTrawler is poised to become an Expedia company, which wil…
NBA’s Silver backs proposal for US sports betting czar as integrity cases take centre stage
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver took the stage on Tuesday in Las Vegas at a disconcerting period for sports integrity, as a spate of gambling scandals have left the public clamouring for widespread refor…
The Travel Industry Was Banking on a World Cup Windfall. Here’s What the Numbers Show.
Skift Take: The World Cup delivered real, rate-driven gains for hotels and short-term rentals. But the impact was barely noticed by U.S. airlines, and the international visitor boom is falling short o…
Europe May Finally Charge International Flights for Emissions — U.S. and China Get a Pass
Skift Take: Associations are unhappy with Europe’s plans to make the aviation industry pay more for its international emissions — for different reasons. One side argues proposals don’t go far enough,…
Why Non-Hotel Brands Are Launching Hotels—and What It Means for Hospitality
Fashion houses, automotive brands, retailers and lifestyle companies are increasingly entering the hotel business—not to compete directly with established hotel operators, but to extend their brands i…
The World Cup Travel Matrix
Skift Take: Who lifted the trophy for the travel industry's World Cup? Behold Skift's winners, losers, floppers, and the freeloaders.Read the Complete Story On Skift
New on the Menu: Nashville hot falafel and ‘bananas in a box’
Plus Mediterranean mushrooms, a summery lamb dish, and a cocktail inspired by a 19th-century dinner club.
Thomas Keller Restaurant Group to pay $2M to settle sexual harassment case
Filed in 2018, the lawsuit alleges that both female and male workers were subjected to unwanted advances, offensive comments, and retaliation at Bouchon in Las Vegas.
Topgolf launches a retail media network
The new division will turn Topgolf’s gaming-and-dining centers into an advertising channel for brands.
Why restaurant loyalty programs fail
Disconnected systems and generic offers are costing restaurants millions.
Entain to cut 500 roles globally but stresses it’s not a reaction to UK tax hike
Entain, parent company of Ladbrokes and Coral, has confirmed plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 500 roles globally, in an efficiency drive led by new CFO Michael Snape. The cuts, first rep…
Chipotle, Wonder, and climbing restaurant operating expenses
Get all the headlines in today’s Restaurant Daily podcast.
Allegiant, Long an OTA Holdout, Signs an Exclusive Deal With Expedia
Skift Take: A shrinking number of airlines shun online travel agency distribution. Allegiant's deal with Expedia Group means it abandoned its direct-distribution-only strategy — one that it touted as…
New Zealand opens EOI process for iGaming licences as liberalisation process gathers steam
New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has formally launched the first phase of its iGaming licensing process this week, inviting companies to submit expressions of interest (EOIs) f…
LatAm becomes Betsson’s biggest market in Q2 as it eyes further M&A in the region
Betsson reported on Friday that Latin America had become its biggest market in Q2, accounting for 36% of the operator’s €310.2 million revenue for the period. With regional revenue growing 32% y…
Evolution UK operations won’t change following Gambling Commission settlement
Following a Gambling Commission investigation stretching back to December 2024, Evolution was this week ordered to pay £4.75 million ($6.4 million) after the regulator found the supplier giant’s conte…
Virgin Bet targeting market share gains as South Africa launch gathers pace
Odgers previously held senior marketing roles with Sportpesa, Sportingbet and Greatodds before joining Virgin Bet as its head of marketing in July 2025. With the Livescore Group-operated Virgin Bet br…
ANJ fines unnamed operator €500,000 for not identifying high-risk players
The French gambling regulator, Autorité nationale des jeux (ANJ), has imposed a €500,000 ($572,797) fine on an unnamed online betting operator, referred to as Company X, for not adequately identifying…
DCMS extends unlicensed gambling sponsorship ban to include non-sport deals
The UK government is seeking to ban sponsorship and advertising by unlicensed gambling operators in the UK, which would extend to including non-sport deals. In a Wednesday announcement the Department…
Greece saw a modest revenue rise with land-based dominance in 2025, EEEP reports
On Tuesday, in its published annual report, the Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP) announced a moderate increase in the nation’s gambling revenue alongside intensified regulatory and technical measures…
Winners’ taxes struggle to stick across Africa
Across Africa, taxes on gambling winnings are following a familiar cycle. Introduced as revenue-raising and harm-reduction measures, they have frequently encountered enforcement challenges, industry o…
Articles sourced from Hotel News Resource, Nation's Restaurant News, iGB, Skift, and Condé Nast Traveler. All content belongs to the respective publishers.