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Expedia Cuts Eight Executives as It Reorganizes Around AI

Expedia Group has removed eight executives from its roster, restructuring its leadership hierarchy to accelerate product development and technology in…

Aug 21, 2026
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Travelodge CEO Exits After Mishandling of Guest’s Sexual Assault Case

Travelodge's chief executive Peter Boydell has stepped down following the budget hotel chain's handling of a guest's sexual assault case. The departur…

Aug 21, 2026
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The Next Dollar: Three Competing Strategies at Lindblad, Intrepid, and Travelopia

Lindblad Expeditions, Intrepid Travel, and Travelopia are pursuing fundamentally different strategies to capture growth in the adventure and small-gro…

Aug 21, 2026
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Taj Starts Bringing Staff Back to Dubai Hotels, Others Cautious on Q4 Recovery

Taj Hotels is recalling staff to its Dubai properties as the hotel chain bets on fourth-quarter recovery, but competitors remain cautious about year-e…

Aug 21, 2026
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The best pubs with rooms in the Lake District

The Lake District's pub accommodation scene offers travellers an authentic alternative to traditional hotels. These establishments blend historic char…

Aug 21, 2026
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The best aparthotels in London

# The Best Aparthotels in London London's aparthotels deliver the hybrid comfort that modern travellers demand. These serviced apartments blend hotel…

Aug 20, 2026
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The best pubs with rooms in the Cotswolds

# The Best Pubs with Rooms in the Cotswolds The Cotswolds offers a distinctive accommodation category that blends traditional English hospitality wit…

Aug 20, 2026
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The best shopping in the Cotswolds

# Shopping in the Cotswolds: Where to Find England's Finest High Streets and Boutiques The Cotswolds has emerged as a premier shopping destination fo…

Aug 20, 2026
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Matador Network’s Ultimate Guide to Where to Travel This Fall

Fall travel stretches far beyond autumn foliage chasing. Travelers seeking to maximize shoulder-season advantages should consider destinations where w…

Aug 20, 2026
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The Best Places to Visit for Autumn Wildlife Adventures

Autumn transforms wildlife viewing across North America and Europe, as migratory birds converge on staging grounds and mammals prepare for winter. Thi…

Aug 20, 2026
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Travel Has Started Weighing AI’s Worth

Travel companies have shifted from blanket AI enthusiasm to a harder-edged assessment of what actually delivers value. The industry now distinguishes …

Aug 19, 2026
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Can Tweaking Plane Routes Cut Aviation’s Climate Impact? An Airspace-Wide Contrail Trial Will Test It

# Aviation Tests Contrail-Avoidance Across Atlantic Airspace A groundbreaking trial across the Shanwick Oceanic Control Area will test whether adjust…

Aug 19, 2026
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The most luxurious hotels in Sicily

Sicily's luxury hotel market reflects the island's intoxicating blend of Mediterranean glamour and ancient history. From the clifftop villages of Taor…

Aug 19, 2026
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The best family hotels in the Canary Islands

# Family Hotels Transform Canary Islands into Playground for All Ages The Canary Islands deliver world-class family accommodations spanning everythin…

Aug 19, 2026
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Thai Well-Being 2 Ways: What Restorative Travel Looks Like in Bangkok Vs. Koh Samui

# Thai Well-Being: Two Contrasting Routes to Restoration Thailand attracts wellness travelers seeking more than traditional Thai massage. Bangkok and…

Aug 19, 2026
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The Skift State of Travel 2026 Is Out. Here’s What Stood Out.

Skift released its State of Travel 2026 report, revealing critical shifts in how travelers are moving around the world. Brandreth Canaley, Michael Gol…

Aug 18, 2026
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The Substack Renaissance in Travel Media Comes With a Catch

Independent travel writers are flocking to Substack, building loyal audiences hungry for perspective rather than breaking news. Unlike traditional tra…

Aug 18, 2026
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The best boutique hotels in Ibiza

Ibiza's boutique hotel scene delivers authentic Balearic charm without the sprawling resort experience. These properties trade mass-market amenities f…

Aug 18, 2026
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Four rules behind Japan's most liveable cities

# Four Rules Behind Japan's Most Liveable Cities Japan has perfected the art of urban living. Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto consistently rank among the wor…

Aug 18, 2026
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Inside Estonia's beloved home cafe tradition

# Estonia's Hidden Coffee Culture: Home Cafes Reveal Local Life Estonia's most authentic hospitality happens behind closed doors. Home cafes, a belov…

Aug 18, 2026
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The 13 best castle hotels in England

England's castle hotels transport guests into centuries past, combining authentic medieval architecture with luxury hospitality. These properties rang…

Aug 17, 2026
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The best bars and nightlife in Lyon

# The Best Bars and Nightlife in Lyon Lyon's drinking scene spans from sun-soaked rooftop terraces to intimate wine cellars and inventive cocktail lo…

Aug 17, 2026
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The 16 best things to do in Lyon

# The 16 Best Things to Do in Lyon Lyon, France's gastronomic capital and third-largest city, offers travellers a compelling blend of culinary excell…

Aug 17, 2026
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The unseen price of travelling safely as a woman

Women travelers face a persistent safety tax that inflates travel costs by up to 30 percent, forcing them to make expensive choices that men rarely co…

Aug 17, 2026
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The five meals Andrew Zimmern will never forget

# The Five Meals That Shaped Andrew Zimmern's Travel Philosophy Andrew Zimmern, host of the long-running series "Bizarre Foods," has consumed thousan…

Aug 17, 2026
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The best boutique hotels in Majorca

# The Best Boutique Hotels in Majorca Majorca's boutique hotel scene delivers sophisticated design without pretension. These small-scale properties a…

Aug 16, 2026
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Literary escapes: your favourite trips inspired by books

Readers across the globe are transforming beloved books into real-world journeys, turning literary worlds into passport stamps. Works like Dervla Murp…

Aug 16, 2026
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10 of Britain’s best piers for dining, nightlife and good old seaside fun

Britain's seaside piers have evolved far beyond their arcade-and-fish-and-chips reputation. Worthing Pier in West Sussex now hosts Ebb, a fine-dining …

Aug 16, 2026
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The world's best countries for expats in 2026

# The World's Best Countries for Expats in 2026 Global rankings released this year identify the top destinations where expatriates thrive, based on f…

Aug 16, 2026
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Travellers are obsessed with foreign supermarkets

Grocery shopping has become a legitimate travel experience. Tourists now flock to supermarkets in Paris, Tokyo, Barcelona, and beyond, treating ordina…

Aug 16, 2026

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