South of Scotland Thistle Awards Open for 2026 Entries
Nominations have opened for the 2026 South of Scotland Thistle Awards, spotlighting tourism and hospitality excellence across Dumfries and Galloway and the wider region.
William R. Martin
William R Martin writes about travel from the ground up. His work focuses on remote routes, working ports, border crossings, ferry lines, and the landscapes that shape how people move across regions.
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How Fliggy’s FlyAI Is Rewiring Global Travel Tech
Alibaba’s Fliggy is turning its FlyAI stack into a travel-wide engine, powering smart devices, agentic assistants and partnerships that go far beyond basic productivity gains.
ETC Unveils 2026 Sustainable Cultural Tourism Awards
The European Travel Commission is backing new 2026 Sustainable Cultural Tourism Awards, spotlighting regenerative, smart and resilient tourism strategies in destinations across Europe.
Travel Alert: High Winds Disrupt Trips to Barcelona and Girona
Catalonia faces powerful northerly winds and coastal hazards, prompting travel advisories for visitors to Barcelona, Girona and the Costa Brava over the weekend.
Deadly LaGuardia Runway Collision: What We Know Now
An Air Canada Express jet collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia, killing two pilots, injuring dozens, and disrupting days of flights as investigators probe the cause.
Flight Chaos Hits UK, France and Switzerland Hubs
Hundreds of cancellations and thousands of delays at London, Paris and Zurich have stranded travelers and exposed Europe’s fragile air travel infrastructure.
German Market Strategy Fuels Crete’s 2026 Luxury Hotel Boom
German demand, rising spending and early bookings are reshaping Crete’s high-end hotel scene as Alexander Beach Resort pivots to transparency and quality for 2026.
France Powers Morocco’s Record Tourism Surge in Early 2026
Morocco opens 2026 with over one million visitors in January, as France joins the UK, Italy, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Brazil and Canada in fueling record growth.
Crete’s Alexander Beach Resort sharpens focus on UK, Swiss and long‑haul guests
Crete’s Alexander Beach Resort is stepping up its international push, targeting the UK, Switzerland and new long-haul markets as the island’s tourism influence grows.
Middle East Conflict Ripples Hit Thai and Global Hotel Bookings
Hotel bookings in Thailand, the Mediterranean and parts of Africa are softening as Middle East conflict, flight disruptions and safety worries reshape global travel demand.
DHS Shutdown Snarls U.S. Airports Ahead of Spring Break
A prolonged DHS funding lapse is forcing tens of thousands of TSA officers to work without pay, fueling long lines, flight delays and uncertainty for spring break travelers.
UK Joins Europe’s Visitor Tax Wave To Tackle Overtourism
From Scotland’s new levies to stricter caps in Italy and Greece, European nations are turning to visitor taxes to manage crowds and fund sustainable tourism.