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Here it comes… Steve Glenn’s travel industry predictions for 2026
Here it comes… Steve Glenn’s travel industry predictions for 2026 During the past 23 years over 70% of my predictions have come true. Over the next four weeks, I will provide you with 60 of my travel industry crystal ball predictions. Here is week 1 of what I think...
10 Megatrends That Will Redefine Travel in the Next 2–3 Years
10 Megatrends That Will Redefine Travel in the Next 2–3 Years - The travel industry is in the midst of one of the most transformative periods in modern history. Over the next 24–36 months, these ten megatrends will shape how we travel, how companies manage travel, and...
Why We Built AmoreItaly.com — And Why Americans Have Been Asking for This Trip for Years
Why We Built AmoreItaly.com — And Why Americans Have Been Asking for This Trip for Years - For the past six months I have been working on a dynamic new tour concept to set a new horizon for people who want to visit Italy. This week, Executive Travel is officially...
Here are 8 Reasons I Think Staff-Free Hotels are Coming Sooner Than You Think –
Here are 8 Reasons I Think Staff-Free Hotels are Coming Sooner Than You Think - A surprising trend is emerging in the hotel industry for 2026, and it may catch many travelers off guard: A small but growing number of hotels are preparing to operate almost entirely...
Steve’s Sneak Peek at 2026 Travel Predictions –
Steve’s Sneak Peek at 2026 Travel Predictions - Every January, I release my annual list of 60 travel predictions, and 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most transformative years I’ve ever forecasted. AI disruption, loyalty program upheavals, new fees, new freedoms,...
“Three-Napkin Thank-You”
“Three-Napkin Thank-You” Today, I’m excited to share something that means a lot to me personally — our new “Three-Napkin Thank-You” initiative. Every Thanksgiving, millions of us travel to be with the people we love. And every year, thousands of dedicated travel...
Travel Week in Review
Record travel expected for Christmas and New Year’s. Here are the days to avoid
Record travel expected for Christmas and New Year's. Here are the days to avoid Americans are getting ready to hit the road in record numbers this holiday season. More than 122 million people are expected to travel during the year-end period stretching from Dec. 20 to...
DOT, FAA Terminate Mandated Air Capacity Cuts
DOT, FAA Terminate Mandated Air Capacity Cuts The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration have terminated the mandated capacity cuts at 40 high-traffic airports as of 6 a.m. Eastern time Monday, the agencies announced Sunday, so...
Hilton Unveils New Top Loyalty Tier
Hilton Unveils New Top Loyalty Tier Hilton Worldwide in January will introduce a new top tier to its Honors rewards program and will lower the number of room nights required to attain membership in some of its lower tiers, the company announced Tuesday. Beginning in...
As shutdown ends, FAA says flight cuts will stay at 6%
As shutdown ends, FAA says flight cuts will stay at 6% Flight reductions at 40 major U.S. airports will remain at 6% instead of rising to 10% by the end of the week because more air traffic controllers are coming to work, officials said Wednesday. The announcement was...
What Airports Are Cutting Flights Amid the Government Shutdown? See the FAA’s List
What Airports Are Cutting Flights Amid the Government Shutdown? See the FAA’s List In a move that will affect travel nationwide, the Federal Aviation Administration has announced that 40 of the busiest airports in the country will see their traffic reduced to...
Jamaica Minister of Tourism: Visitors Are A ‘Priority’ During Hurricane
Jamaica Minister of Tourism: Visitors Are A 'Priority' During Hurricane As Hurricane Melissa slammed the island of Jamaica, the Jamaica Tourist Board said that safety of visitors on the island remained "the top priority." Edmund Bartlett, the minister of tourism,...
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