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May 2026

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Lyca Mobile now supports WiFi Calling across all mobile plans in the UK

By Andrea Thompson · May 1, 2026
 Chicago-based group lifts gross fees 8.6% to $333m and grows pipeline to a record 151,000 rooms, as upscale demand and the Playa all-inclusive deal underpin a confident 2026 outlook.
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Hyatt rides high-end travel wave as RevPAR climbs 5.4% in first quarter

By Ana Ives · May 1, 2026
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Kimpton Ashbel New York – Park Avenue opens in Historic Midtown Manhattan Landmark

By Andrea Thompson · May 1, 2026
 A musical stretch of carriageway in Missouri marks 100 years of America’s Mother Road, and adds a fresh draw for travellers planning centennial itineraries.
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Route 66 finds its voice as Springfield unveils singing highway for centennial

By Andrea Thompson · May 1, 2026
 Turkish Airlines is to withdraw from 18 international destinations spanning Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia, in one of the most significant network contractions ever undertaken by the Istanbul‑based carrier.
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Turkish Airlines axes 18 international routes as conflict and costs reshape network

By Andrea Thompson · May 1, 2026
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Lee County to ‘Light Up Lee’ for National Travel & Tourism Week

By Andrea Thompson · May 1, 2026
 Bookings have opened at 1 Hotel Austin, the latest outpost of Barry Sternlicht's nature-led luxury brand, which will occupy the lower floors of Waterline, at 74 storeys, the tallest tower in Texas, when it lifts the shutters in August 2026.
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1 Hotels prepares to anchor Texas’s tallest tower with Austin debut

By Andrea Thompson · May 1, 2026
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Baba Beach Club Natai: A hidden gem offering an exclusive, music-driven twist to Phuket’s vibrant beach scene.

By Andrea Thompson · May 1, 2026
 Accor and Uber unveil a multi-market loyalty partnership letting ALL Accor members earn points on Uber rides and Uber Eats, with reciprocal status perks rolling out from H2 2026.
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Accor and Uber forge multi-market loyalty tie-up to bridge hotels, rides and deliveries

By Andrea Thompson · May 1, 2026
 The luxury cruise sector gained a new flagship on Thursday as Orient Express and the French shipbuilder Chantiers de l'Atlantique formally named Orient Express Corinthian, the world's largest sailing yacht, at the historic Joubert graving dock in Saint-Nazaire.
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Orient Express names Corinthian, the world’s largest sailing yacht, at Saint-Nazaire

By Andrea Thompson · May 1, 2026
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GO–GET 2026: One app for everything

By Andrea Thompson · May 1, 2026
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Tivoli President Milano Opens, Bringing New Five‑Star Luxury to the Heart of the City

By Andrea Thompson · May 1, 2026