Jun 02, 2026SITA acquired Big Blue Analytics, adding an AI-powered disruption management and recovery platform to its airline operations business. The financial terms were not disclosed. Big Blue Analytics is known for OCCam, a tool that helps airline operations control centers respond when delays, crew
Jun 02, 2026We asked 17 experts from different travel sectors to identify the most critical developments and explain how they will impact strategy, operations, and innovation in the following year. The result is a clear snapshot of where the industry is truly heading. AI Adoption: Everything, Everywhere, All
Jun 02, 2026EasyJet became the focus of takeover speculation after US investment firm Castlelake said it was considering a possible offer for the British low-cost airline. EasyJet responded on June 1, 2026, by calling the timing “highly opportunistic,” because its share price has been weakened by the Middle
Jun 02, 2026US airlines and travel groups are warning that a DHS proposal could disrupt international travel at some of the country’s busiest airports. In late May 2026, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the administration was considering removing Customs and Border Protection officers from
Jun 02, 2026Saudi Arabia reopened Umrah visa applications, marking the start of the new 1448 AH season for international pilgrims. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah’s calendar says pilgrims can begin entering the Kingdom from May 31, while access to Makkah and Umrah permits through the Nusuk app started on June
Jun 02, 2026eDreams ODIGEO, a Spain-based online travel company and one of Europe’s largest OTA groups, ended its fiscal year with stronger-than-expected results. The Barcelona-based online travel company reported adjusted net income of €72.9 million ($84.6 million) , up 42 percent from the previous year. Net
Jun 02, 2026Expedia Group named Bill Watkins as senior vice president and general manager of global advertising. He will report to Chief Marketing Officer Jochen Koedijk and lead Expedia Group Advertising as the company tries to grow its travel media network. Watkins previously worked at Pinterest, where he
Jun 02, 2026Barry Diller’s People Inc has proposed taking majority control of MGM Resorts International, one of the largest hotel and resort operators in Las Vegas. The offer was announced on June 1, 2026, and values MGM at more than $18 billion. People Inc is offering $48.30 per share in cash for the MGM
Jun 02, 2026IndiGo, India’s largest airline, reported a loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, after higher costs outweighed weak revenue growth. The carrier posted a net loss of INR 26.62 billion ($280.2 million). A year earlier, it had made a profit of INR 30.73 billion ($323.5 million). The result
Jun 02, 2026Puerto Rico’s tourism industry is entering 2026 with strong momentum. The island welcomed 8.1 million visitors in 2025 and generated about $8.2 billion in economic impact, according to Discover Puerto Rico. Early 2026 lodging bookings are also ahead of last year’s pace, which suggests demand is
Jun 01, 2026Sébastien Bazin plans to step down as chairman and CEO of Accor by May 2028. He announced the decision at the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting in May 2026 and said his current term would be his last. The handover could happen earlier if Accor’s board finds the right successor before then.
Jun 01, 2026European border authorities are temporarily easing some biometric checks under the new Entry/Exit System (EES), when queues become too long. The latest major disruption happened at the Port of Dover on May 23, 2026, when French border police paused extra EES data collection after long waits during