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“This is an unwanted Valentine’s Day gift”; world mourns the loss of Italy’s iconic Lovers’ Arch - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

“This is an unwanted Valentine’s Day gift”; world mourns the loss of Italy’s iconic Lovers’ Arch - The Times of India

Sad news from Italy. In a dramatic moment on Valentine’s Day 2026, Italy’s iconic Lovers’ Arch collapsed into the waters of the southern coastline, le.

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The Travel Industry's Most Profitable Product Is Your Anxiety skift.com

The Travel Industry's Most Profitable Product Is Your Anxiety

The world is burning all around us, and the pandemic conditioned an entire generation of travelers to expect cancellations as the base case.

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IHG plans AI-compatible hotel content platform | PhocusWire phocuswire.com

IHG plans AI-compatible hotel content platform | PhocusWire

IHG, whose brands include Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza, is grouping AI into three areas: guest acquisition, commercial optimization and cost efficiency. 

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World's Windiest Cities: 5 windiest cities in the world and why tourists love visiting them timesofindia.indiatimes.com

World's Windiest Cities: 5 windiest cities in the world and why tourists love visiting them

Some cities are known for their windy conditions due to their geographical location, ocean currents, mountain passes, or open plains. Notably, the same winds that make these cities what they are also contribute to their attractiveness. While wind can be a

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From Berlin to Tenerife: All the destinations Ryanair won’t fly to anymore in 2026  | Euronews euronews.com

From Berlin to Tenerife: All the destinations Ryanair won’t fly to anymore in 2026 | Euronews

Ryanair has added another French airport to its list of route cuts for 2026, citing aviation taxes.

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Air Canada Cancels All Flights to This Caribbean Destination travelandleisure.com

Air Canada Cancels All Flights to This Caribbean Destination

Travelers are on alert amid flight cancellations to a popular Caribbean island, ahead of the busy spring break travel season.

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The Cheapest Days to Book and Fly in 2026, According to New Expedia Data travelandleisure.com

The Cheapest Days to Book and Fly in 2026, According to New Expedia Data

Travelers are always on the lookout for easy ways to save money when traveling, and a new report reveals that one particular day of the week is cheaper to book flights than others.

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Airbnb's Reserve Now, Pay Later expanded globally | PhocusWire phocuswire.com

Airbnb's Reserve Now, Pay Later expanded globally | PhocusWire

The accommodation platform tested the payment option last summer before extending it to U.S. travelers in August 2025.

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TSA’s $45 fee for travellers without a REAL ID is now in effect: What it means and what IDs are accepted | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

TSA’s $45 fee for travellers without a REAL ID is now in effect: What it means and what IDs are accepted | - The Times of India

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has introduced a new $45 fee for travellers who arrive at airport checkpoints without an acceptable f.

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Sweden is giving away private islands. Billionaires are banned from applying | Euronews euronews.com

Sweden is giving away private islands. Billionaires are banned from applying | Euronews

Visit Sweden has said the initiative is about sharing ‘a very Swedish perspective on freedom and responsibility in nature’.

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Tripadvisor Faces Shakeup as Activist Investor Starboard Seeks Control skift.com

Tripadvisor Faces Shakeup as Activist Investor Starboard Seeks Control

Starboard Value reportedly will seek to nominate a slate of directors to take majority control of Tripadvisor's 8-member board.

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Why Skopelos and Andros are on the must-visit list for 2026 | Euronews euronews.com

Why Skopelos and Andros are on the must-visit list for 2026 | Euronews

The author of an award-winning travel blog has included the two Greek islands on a list of 'adored' destinations.

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‘Real economic consequences’: US warned over ESTA visa changes | Euronews euronews.com

‘Real economic consequences’: US warned over ESTA visa changes | Euronews

Research by the World Travel and Tourism Council reveals that the US risks losing 157,000 jobs and up to 4.7 million international tourists.

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Story from a Japanese Zoo: This little baby macaque was abandoned by his mother and he found comfort is the most unexpected thing - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Story from a Japanese Zoo: This little baby macaque was abandoned by his mother and he found comfort is the most unexpected thing - The Times of India

In a digital world crowded with fleeting trends, it takes something deeply tender to make people pause, and a tiny macaque named Punch has done exactl.

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“I don’t hate India. But I also don’t think it’s my home anymore. The way husbands treat their wives...” Female traveller shares her India experience | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

“I don’t hate India. But I also don’t think it’s my home anymore. The way husbands treat their wives...” Female traveller shares her India experience | - The Times of India

For many in the Indian diaspora, returning home after years abroad is looked upon as an emotional reunion. It’s all about a reconnection with food, fa.

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Fancy pizza with a view when visiting the Vatican? | Euronews euronews.com

Fancy pizza with a view when visiting the Vatican? | Euronews

The Vatican unveils plans to expand the visitor experience to mark the 400th anniversary of St. Peter’s Basilica.

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UK Visa Ballot: India Young Professionals Scheme 2026: UK Visa ballot opens today; 3,000 spots available | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

UK Visa Ballot: India Young Professionals Scheme 2026: UK Visa ballot opens today; 3,000 spots available | - The Times of India

If you are planning to apply for a visa under the India Young Professionals Scheme in 2026, the first step is not the visa application itself, it is e.

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Thwaites Glacier: Where is 'Doomsday Glacier', and what's the story behind this ominous nickname? | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Thwaites Glacier: Where is 'Doomsday Glacier', and what's the story behind this ominous nickname? | - The Times of India

The Thwaites Glacier, nicknamed the 'Doomsday Glacier,' is a massive Antarctic ice body crucial for global sea levels. Its position on descending bedrock makes it vulnerable to marine ice sheet instability, with warm ocean water accelerating its

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Crete, Algarve, Sardinia: Where to find Europe’s best beaches for 2026, according to travellers | Euronews euronews.com

Crete, Algarve, Sardinia: Where to find Europe’s best beaches for 2026, according to travellers | Euronews

There is also a new ‘one of a kind’ category for beaches with extra-special features.

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Corner rooms in hotels are often bigger than others, and usually cost the same: Travel blogger shares hotel secrets you should know timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Corner rooms in hotels are often bigger than others, and usually cost the same: Travel blogger shares hotel secrets you should know

Stayed in hotels? Yes. Booked rooms that gave you the best views? Yes. But did you know most hotel stays follow a predictable rhythm? Hear this out. You check in, take the room you’re given, and assume that every guest paying the same rate receives roughl

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Enjoy a five-star stay at these award-winning European hotels | Euronews euronews.com

Enjoy a five-star stay at these award-winning European hotels | Euronews

Hotels in Barcelona, Zurich, Montenegro and the French Riviera were new five-star winners in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star Awards.

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H-2B Visa cap reached for first FY 2026 allocation, USCIS confirms | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

H-2B Visa cap reached for first FY 2026 allocation, USCIS confirms | - The Times of India

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it has received enough petitions to reach the cap for the first allocation of suppl.

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Chief AI officer or CTO? Travel’s evolving executive playbook | PhocusWire phocuswire.com

Chief AI officer or CTO? Travel’s evolving executive playbook | PhocusWire

Amex GBT, Kayak, Expedia Group and Airbnb have adjusted their leadership teams to account for AI evolution.

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5 reasons why you must plan a trip to Pushkar in March timesofindia.indiatimes.com

5 reasons why you must plan a trip to Pushkar in March

Pushkar, which lies on the edge of the Thar Desert, is one of the most unique destinations in Rajasthan, a religious pilgrimage center, as well as a tourist destination for desert scenery and street life. March is an excellent time to visit Pushkar, as th

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5 animals that thrive on both land and water, and where to spot them timesofindia.indiatimes.com

5 animals that thrive on both land and water, and where to spot them

The animal kingdom is fascinating and beyond human imagination. There are some animals which have evolved and they live comfortably both on land and in water. These animals can live easily between rivers, wetlands and forests. These amphibious or semi-aqu

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“They can't take no for an answer," Foreign tourist shares his Agra experience and why it is a lesson for everyone | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

“They can't take no for an answer," Foreign tourist shares his Agra experience and why it is a lesson for everyone | - The Times of India

For many travellers, the Taj Mahal represents a once-in-a-lifetime milestone, which is also one of the most beautiful structures in the world. For man.

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Expedia’s Layoff Filing Signals Where Its Restructuring Is Biting skift.com

Expedia’s Layoff Filing Signals Where Its Restructuring Is Biting

Following Expedia Group’s layoffs announced Monday, the company filed a WARN notice Wednesday detailing plans to permanently lay off 162 employees in

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Clara Awuse Archives - Skift skift.com

Clara Awuse Archives - Skift

For a tournament billed as a once-in-a-lifetime business travel moment, friction over U.S. border rules poses a real threat to revenue and the experience.

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Ugandan Startup Roamio Aims to Use AI to Connect Travelers With Local Operators skift.com

Ugandan Startup Roamio Aims to Use AI to Connect Travelers With Local Operators

Africa-based Tripesa has launched Roamio, a marketplace focusing on traveler preferences rather than pre-packaged inventory. 

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Kayak CEO Steve Hafner Exits Post After 22 Years skift.com

Kayak CEO Steve Hafner Exits Post After 22 Years

Kayak co-founder Steve Hafner, who took the company public in 2012 and sold it to Booking Holdings for $2.1 billion in 2013, is out as CEO.

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Steve Hafner’s 22-Year Run at Kayak: Skift Timeline skift.com

Steve Hafner’s 22-Year Run at Kayak: Skift Timeline

Over a 22-year career as CEO of Kayak, Steve Hafner helped spearhead the evolution of online travel and wasn't afraid of taking risks.

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Trivago Shifts Ad Focus to Streaming, Podcasts and Social Media skift.com

Trivago Shifts Ad Focus to Streaming, Podcasts and Social Media

Trivago, which became a household name brand based on its Trivago Guy TV ads, has reduced its reliance on linear TV.

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Marriott, Hilton Filings Reveal AI Platform Risks to Direct Bookings skift.com

Marriott, Hilton Filings Reveal AI Platform Risks to Direct Bookings

In a first, Hilton and Marriott warned that AI platforms like ChatGPT could shift bookings to commission-charging online travel agencies.

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Tripadvisor Sees Traffic Decline from AI Overviews, Considers 'Strategic Alternatives' (Again) skift.com

Tripadvisor Sees Traffic Decline from AI Overviews, Considers 'Strategic Alternatives' (Again)

Tripadvisor CEO Matt Goldberg said it's seeing ongoing traffic declines by "the changing search landscape and the rise of AI overviews."

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Chesky Disses Rivals' Chatbots — Calls Airbnb’s AI 'Impossible to Replicate' skift.com

Chesky Disses Rivals' Chatbots — Calls Airbnb’s AI 'Impossible to Replicate'

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said then company's building of a AI native experience is "our strongest defense against disintermediation."

Feb 16, 2026 Read more →
Adriana Lee Archives - Skift skift.com

Adriana Lee Archives - Skift

Expedia's B2B division is growing nearly five times faster than its consumer brands. That gap buys time for the Vrbo and Hotels.com turnaround — but 2026 will test whether efficiency gains can translate into sustained momentum.

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Expedia’s B2B Surge Buys Time for Vrbo and Hotels.com skift.com

Expedia’s B2B Surge Buys Time for Vrbo and Hotels.com

Expedia’s B2B business is doing the heavy lifting while its consumer brands try to rebuild momentum in a cautious U.S. market.

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Online Travel Archives - Skift skift.com

Online Travel Archives - Skift

Agentic AI will likely access APIs to compare pricing. But those queries would have severe limitations and will ultimately require more rigorous solutions to ensure a deal is really a deal.

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Will AI Kill Travel Metasearch? skift.com

Will AI Kill Travel Metasearch?

Is travel metasearch, such as we know it today in Google Flights and Hotels, Kayak, Skyscanner and Trivago, dead in the agentic AI era?

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Airport strikes in Italy postponed to avoid travel chaos during Winter Olympics. Here's the new date | Euronews euronews.com

Airport strikes in Italy postponed to avoid travel chaos during Winter Olympics. Here's the new date | Euronews

The industrial action could impact tens of thousands of air passengers.

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Avalanche Derailes Train: Train struck by avalanche in Swiss Alps; several feared wounded: What we know so far | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Avalanche Derailes Train: Train struck by avalanche in Swiss Alps; several feared wounded: What we know so far | - The Times of India

A passenger train was derailed early Monday morning after being struck by an avalanche near the Swiss village of Goppenstein in the canton of Valais, .

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The top twin-city breaks in Europe linked by ferry | Euronews euronews.com

The top twin-city breaks in Europe linked by ferry | Euronews

From city hopping in the Nordics to beach escapes along the Adriatic coast, these are the multi-destination trips you should book in 2026.

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US Do Not Travel Advisory: 22 countries currently under US Level 4 ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory: Full list and what travellers should know | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

US Do Not Travel Advisory: 22 countries currently under US Level 4 ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory: Full list and what travellers should know | - The Times of India

The US Department of State releases travel advisories at regular intervals to recommend precautions for its citizens. As per the Department of State, .

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Bali: Top Travel Destination for 2026 has been announced and it is.... | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Bali: Top Travel Destination for 2026 has been announced and it is.... | - The Times of India

Now this is an announcement which fills travellers and travel experts with happiness. Bali, the tropical Indonesian paradise has been crowned the Worl.

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Milos: Greek island threatened by overdevelopment and a lack of protection | Euronews euronews.com

Milos: Greek island threatened by overdevelopment and a lack of protection | Euronews

Experts warn that ongoing coastal construction could permanently scar the island’s unique volcanic terrain.

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10 tiger reserves in India with exceptional sighting records timesofindia.indiatimes.com

10 tiger reserves in India with exceptional sighting records

As we all know that spotting a tiger in the wild is never truly guaranteed, it’s nature, after all, but that won’t stop our will to try again. Across India, there are reserves where sightings have been, reportedly, frequent and where your chances are exce

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Kerala witnesses record of over 2.58 cr tourist arrivals in 2025, says Minister Riyas | Travel hindustantimes.com

Kerala witnesses record of over 2.58 cr tourist arrivals in 2025, says Minister Riyas | Travel

Kerala witnesses record of over 2.58 cr tourist arrivals in 2025, says Minister Riyas | Travel

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AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi: Traffic advisory, diversions and routes to avoid | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi: Traffic advisory, diversions and routes to avoid | - The Times of India

The AI Impact Summit 2026 is currently being held at Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Organised by the Ministry of Information and Broadc.

Feb 16, 2026 Read more →

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