Daily Archives: September 1, 2026

US Airline Baggage Data Shows Wide Gap in Mishandling Rates as Overall Performance Improves

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American Airlines recorded the highest first-half 2026 mishandling rate among reporting operating carriers, while Allegiant posted the lowest as the industry-wide rate fell year on year. KEY TAKEAWAYS US reporting operating carriers mishandled 1,052,493 checked bags from 213,072,877 enplaned between January and June 2026. The overall mishandling rate improved to 0.49 per 100 bags from… Read the full news article

Vrbo expands paid visibility, flexible pricing and Expedia package distribution in major partner update

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Expedia Group is rolling out 12 Vrbo and Escapia products through 2027, spanning sponsored search placement, same-day bookings, guest messaging, payments and a redesigned reservation workspace. KEY TAKEAWAYS Expedia Group is introducing 12 Vrbo and Escapia products and functionalities, with several already live and further releases planned through 2027. Vrbo Sponsored Listings is now available… Read the full news article

Canadian business travellers put convenience, breakfast and bleisure ahead of hotel upgrades

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Hotels.com research finds 53% adopt a different work persona on business trips as the platform launches new tools for self-booking corporate travellers. KEY TAKEAWAYS 53% of Canadian business travellers surveyed by Hotels.com say their work personality differs from who they are at home, rising to 73% among Gen Z. Among travellers with defined employer limits,… Read the full news article

NBAA-BACE 2026 brings expanded aircraft showcase and new Horizon Stage to Las Vegas

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The Oct. 20-22 business aviation gathering will combine major OEM displays with more than 70 education sessions, career programming and a redesigned main-stage experience. KEY TAKEAWAYS NBAA-BACE 2026 will run Oct. 20-22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, with Aircraft Connection at Henderson Executive Airport operating Oct. 20-21. The announced manufacturer lineup spans major business… Read the full news article

Été 2026 en France : la dépense touristique résiste, mais les hôtels et restaurants voient leurs marges se resserrer

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Une enquête de l’Umih auprès de 1 300 professionnels montre que 63,7 % des établissements ont subi une baisse de chiffre d’affaires en juillet-août, sur fond de budgets clients plus serrés, de canicules et de réservations tardives. KEY TAKEAWAYS 63,7 % des 1 300 professionnels interrogés par l’Umih déclarent un chiffre d’affaires en baisse sur… Read the full news article

IATA Takes Aviation’s Net-Zero Policy Debate to Brussels for 2026 Sustainability Symposium

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The 13–14 October gathering will put sustainable aviation fuel, finance, market design and emerging technologies before airline leaders and policymakers, with Wings of Change Europe following on 15 October KEY TAKEAWAYS IATA’s fourth World Sustainability Symposium will take place in Brussels on 13–14 October 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Brussels City. The agenda will… Read the full news article

Travel Promoters expands portfolio into Botswana and Mozambique with Kaelo Destinations

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London, United Kingdom, 2026-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Sussex based Travel Promoters, one of the UK’s leading luxury representation companies specialising in Africa and the Indian Ocean, is delighted to share its appointment by Kaelo Destinations from 1 September 2026, including the iconic Mashatu Game Reserve in Botswana’s Tuli Block and the Pambele Beach House… Read the full news article

Mapito Safari Camp wins Tanzania luxury tented camp title at 2026 World Travel Awards

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The Serengeti Autograph Collection property was recognised in Zanzibar as Tanzania and Serengeti also collected major honours at the Africa Gala. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mapito Safari Camp won Tanzania’s Leading Luxury Tented Safari Camp 2026 at the World Travel Awards. The award was presented during the Africa Gala Ceremony at Diamonds Bijoux in Zanzibar on 28… Read the full news article

Limitless Travel Adds Accessible Tenerife and Netherlands Holidays for 2027

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Two new European fly-to itineraries broaden the specialist’s programme, while four December 2026 UK festive breaks receive a £200 discount. KEY TAKEAWAYS Limitless Travel is adding an eight-day Tenerife itinerary for April and September 2027, priced from £2,499. A new five-day Netherlands break will combine Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Volendam in May, August and October 2027,… Read the full news article

Venice Leads New Global Cultural City Ranking as Italy Takes Seven Top-10 Places

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Pettitts Travel graphic showing the top 10 culturally rich destinations, led by Venice, New Delhi and Florence

Pettitts Travel’s 70-city index places New Delhi and Florence next, using museums, heritage, religious sites, languages, UNESCO listings and food markets to score cultural depth. KEY TAKEAWAYS Venice ranks first with a perfect 10/10 in Pettitts Travel’s current 70-city cultural destinations index, ahead of New Delhi and Florence. Seven Italian cities appear in the top… Read the full news article