State of the Cruise industry report 2026, Radisson accelerates global growth, signing and opening 160 hotels in H1, 2026 and more...

State of the Cruise industry report 2026
Tuesday, 14th July 2026

Global cruise passenger volume reached a historic high of 37 million+ in 2025, according to the 2026 State of the Global Cruise Industry report.

The report also points to the continued strength and resilience of the industry, with nearly 90% of cruisers indicating they intend to sail again >>

Radisson accelerates global growth, signing and opening 160 hotels in H1, 2026
14 Jul 2026 : Activity continues to be driven by a diversified portfolio spanning luxury, lifestyle, upscale, resort, conversion, and mixed-use opportunities >>

Southeast Asia tourism update
14 Jul 2026 : Typhoon Bavi triggers flight cancellations across the region, results in at least 15 deaths across the Philippines >>

Navan and Hilton to co‑create hotel–TMC direct connect
14 Jul 2026 : API‑led integration to bring real‑time booking, rich content, and modern retailing to corporate hotel travel Navan will be the first TMC to integrate directly with Hilton’s Central Reservation System (CRS) and content services >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

The rise of 'Active Luxury'
Tuesday, 14th July 2026

Today's luxury guest doesn't want to be served – they want to be part of it, and that single shift is rewriting the rules of the market.

For most of the twentieth century, the poolside lounger was the symbol of a vacation well spent. Luxury was measured by the ability to do nothing at all. That image still sells postcards, but it barely describes what guests are looking for today >>

AI in Action: Reshaping Travel
The shift is already here and accelerating fast. 10 key takeaways from a presentation at WiT Japan by Amy Wei, Senior Product Director, Trip-com Group >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of July 06, 2026
Dusit expands ASAI Hotels pipeline in Thailand with new lifestyle hotels in Hat Yai and Phuket, investment outlook for Antigua & Barbados (2026) and more >>