Global Entry halted, TSA PreCheck

If you rely on TSA PreCheck to easily pass through airport checkpoints, rest easy: the Transportation Security Administration now says the fast-tracked lanes will not be shutting down … at least for now. But travelers who use Global Entry after an international flight back to the U.S. won’t be as fortunate. Shortly after 10 a.m. EST Sunday, a TSA…

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Hilton Ends 2025 with Robust Luxury and Lifestyle Growth

Hilton ended 2025 with record growth across the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA), topping 300 operating hotels in 35 countries and territories and advancing a pipeline of more than 150 properties representing over 21,000 rooms. Fueled by strong demand for luxury and lifestyle resorts and residences as well as continued momentum in focused service brands, Hilton opened more than…

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IHG signs Holiday Inn Express Cockburn, strengthening Western Australia pipeline

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has accelerated its growth in Western Australia by signing Holiday Inn Express Cockburn, in partnership with SKS Group. Scheduled to open later this year, the 170-key franchised property will form part of a new mixed-use development currently under construction, featuring a purpose-built hotel tower and separate residential…

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Meliá recognized in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026 for the ninth consecutive year

Meliá Hotels International has been included for the ninth consecutive year in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026, the industry benchmark publication that recognises companies with the best sustainability performance worldwide.In this edition, the company has been distinguished as the Top 10% of its sector, Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines, a milestone that confirms its international leadership in sustainable…

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IHG Hotels & Resorts expands Luxury & Lifestyle footprint in Egypt

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with JADEER GROUP for Hotel Indigo Cairo New Administrative Capital, further expanding the company’s Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio in Egypt. The 140-key hotel will be located within a mixed-use development in the New Capital in the east of Cairo and is scheduled to…

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Emirates takes a pioneering step toward “Autism-Friendly” travel in Istanbul

Emirates, the world’s first Autism-Certified Airline, brought its vision of accessible travel to Istanbul through its “Travel Rehearsal” programme, hosting autistic children and their families at Istanbul Airport (IGA). The initiative, which is gradually being rolled out across 17 airports in Emirates’ global network, allows participants with disability to experience every stage of the travel journey in a supportive…

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The 13 best places to travel solo in 2026

Solo travel can be very rewarding, whether it’s just a weekend to yourself or a much longer journey of self-discovery. Although planning your first big solo trip may seem daunting, most people find the experience empowering. You’ll have the freedom to plan your trip (or play it by ear) based on your own preferences, without worrying about anyone else….

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I booked a luxury staycation — and somehow came out $1 ahead

The hotel credit on my American Express Platinum Card® stands among my favorite card perks. It’s highly valuable, providing me with up to $600 per calendar year (up to $300 semiannually) in the form of a statement credit on prepaid stays booked with American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts or The Hotel Collection* through American Express Travel®, Amex’s two…

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