Travel Rumors of a United–American merger: what Trump’s “America First” approach could mean for passengers Find out what’s behind rumors of a possible mega-merger between United Airlines and American Airlines and why DOJ and DOT regulators, ticket prices, competition, and flight availability for smaller communities are in focus. Apr 16, 2026 at 12:43 PM · Business Editorial Department
Travel Summer vacation in Croatia 2026: 74 percent of citizens stay in the country, and average spending rises to 1,404 euros Find out what the new MasterIndex survey shows about summer vacations in Croatia in 2026: how many citizens are planning a holiday in the country, how much they will spend on average, why interest in higher-quality accommodation is growing, and what the main obstacles are when deciding to travel. Apr 16, 2026 at 9:53 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Greece records tourism growth, but finds it increasingly hard to find workers: staff shortages raise the question of the sector’s sustainability Find out why record tourism results in Greece are increasingly clearly revealing a shortage of workers in hotels and hospitality. We bring an overview of the causes, reliance on foreign workers, and comparisons with Spain, Italy and Germany, where it becomes clear that migration alone is not a sufficient solution. Apr 16, 2026 at 7:11 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Malta strengthens its position as a superyacht hub in the Mediterranean thanks to its registry, ports, and global visibility Find out why Malta is increasingly asserting itself as one of the key addresses of the Mediterranean superyacht scene. We bring an overview of the development of ports in Valletta, the strength of the Maltese registry, the sector’s economic impact, and the reasons why the island attracts yacht owners, crews, and luxury travellers. Apr 16, 2026 at 7:01 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Aviation is investing a record 50.8 billion dollars, but fragmented data are still holding back efficiency Find out why record technology investments in aviation are not delivering their full effect. We bring an overview of findings from an industry report on how disconnected systems, flight delays, artificial intelligence, and global disruptions are shaping the work of airlines and airports. Apr 15, 2026 at 8:35 PM · Business Editorial Department
Travel Lika-Senj County presented in Brussels as an example of sustainable development and European development opportunities Find out why Lika-Senj County was presented in the European Parliament as an area of sustainable development, preserved nature and new investment opportunities. We bring an overview of the meetings in Brussels, the role of European funds, and priorities such as the green transition and sustainable tourism. Apr 15, 2026 at 7:22 PM · Tourism desk
Travel How American sanctions and Trump’s America First policy are emptying Cuban beaches and destroying tourism Find out how American sanctions, fuel shortages, flight disruptions, and the energy crisis have further hit Cuban tourism. We bring an overview of the decline in visitor numbers, the consequences for workers, and the reasons why ordinary Cubans are paying the highest price of political pressure. Apr 15, 2026 at 7:19 PM · Tourism desk
Travel Berlin introduces BerlinPay: tourists receive perks instead of money for cleaning riverbanks and city waters Find out how Berlin is launching BerlinPay this summer, a pilot project that encourages visitors and residents to clean public spaces along the city’s waters. We bring you an overview of the reward model, a comparison with Copenhagen’s CopenPay, and the broader context of sustainable tourism in the German capital. Apr 15, 2026 at 7:11 PM · Tourism desk
Travel Krk among the best at Simply the Best 2026: awards for Krk Winter Trails, Magriž, and Creative Krk Find out why the Simply the Best 2026 awards are important for the town of Krk and the island of Krk. We bring an overview of the awarded projects, from Krk Winter Trails to Magriž Tasting Room and the Creative Krk Association, and explain how active tourism, gastronomy, and creativity strengthen the island offer and extend the season. Apr 15, 2026 at 12:06 PM · Tourism desk
Travel How the war in the Middle East is hitting tourism in Georgia and emptying hotels in Tbilisi and Batumi Find out why the war in the Middle East is changing tourist flows toward Georgia, how canceled flights and a sense of insecurity are affecting Tbilisi and Batumi, and why the decline in guests from Israel, Iran, and the Gulf countries raises the question of a broader economic risk for the country. Apr 15, 2026 at 11:05 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Letsfly unified AeroHub and HiBeds and announced a new strategy for global travel distribution Find out how Letsfly is changing its brand strategy on its 12th anniversary and connecting AeroHub and HiBeds under one identity. We bring an overview of what this means for airlines, hotels, agencies, and the broader global travel-tech sector. Apr 15, 2026 at 6:51 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Marrakech Call to Action: 22 countries backed ICAO’s plan for safer and greener aviation by 2050 Find out what the Marrakech Call to Action adopted at ICAO’s GISS 2026 gathering in Marrakech brings. We provide an overview of the goals relating to flight safety, net-zero emissions by 2050, stronger international cooperation, and aviation development without leaving individual states behind. Apr 15, 2026 at 6:10 AM · Business Editorial Department