AI IS A KEY DRIVER OF BUSINESS TRAVEL

Laura Loss -
Ahead of expectations, the outlook of business travel gains strength - tied closely to advances in artificial intelligence - as revealed by new findings from American Express Global Business Travel. P ...

MOST TRAVELER COMPLAINTS INCLUDE DELAYED FLIGHTS AND CANCELLATIONS

Larry Brain -
Despite growing awareness, issues in aviation continue troubling travelers across Europe. Insights emerge from ECC Germany. Their review of past-year data shows movement and trip-related concerns domi ...

THE AVIATION FUEL COSTS SKYROCKET

Andrew J. Wein -
Early in 2026, violence across the Middle East intensified after repeated U.S. and Israeli strikes targeted Iranian sites, provoking immediate countermeasures. Because of these actions, movement throu ...

E-COMMERCE AND TOURISM RESHAPE ITALIAN CITIES

Tomas Haupt -
A shift is reshaping how commerce functions in Italy’s cities. A study from Confcommercio’s research unit, covering 122 Italian cities, reveals that since 2012 nearly 156,000 small shops and street ve ...

DUBAI TOURISM COLLAPSES UNDER IRANIAN MISSILES

Vanderlei J. Pollack -
A surge in hostilities during the 2026 Iran crisis - marked by Iranian counterattacks against Gulf nations like the UAE - has deeply affected Dubai’s celebrated travel sector. Once hailed for its bust ...