The Relentless Pursuit of Speed: How Science Transformed Competitive Swimming
Competitive swimming stands apart from most sports. While incremental improvements define progress in many disciplines, swimming has seen dramatic leaps in performance driven by...
Trump Administration Disrupts Air Travel with Unpredictable Policies
The Trump administration's erratic policies are injecting chaos into the U.S. aviation system, marked by sudden flight restrictions, unexplained airspace closures, and last-minute reversals....
Marriott Bonvoy Launches New Points & Elite Night Promotion
Marriott Bonvoy has announced its first global promotion of the year, offering members 2,500 bonus points per stay and one bonus elite night credit...
Travel Industry Braces for AI Disruption: From Bookings to Gatekeepers
The travel sector is undergoing a rapid shift as companies like Marriott and airlines begin integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into core operations—not just as...
EgyptAir Begins Receiving Next-Generation Airbus A350 Aircraft
EgyptAir has initiated the phased delivery of its new Airbus A350-900 fleet, marking a significant upgrade to its long-haul capabilities. The airline secured a...
Travel Tech Shift: AI, Payments, and Platform Risk
The travel industry is undergoing rapid change, driven by artificial intelligence (AI), shifting payment landscapes, and evolving platform dynamics. While many brands rush to...
Riviera Nayarit: Mexico’s Emerging Pacific Coast Destination
Riviera Nayarit, a 40-mile stretch along Highway 200 between Sayulita and La Peñita de Jaltemba, offers a distinct alternative to Mexico's more crowded resort...
Snow Drought Claims Another Victim: Idaho Sled Dog Challenge Ends
A historic snow drought plaguing the Western United States has forced the permanent closure of the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge, a key qualifying race...
The High Cost of Loyalty: Spending $800 to Game Airline Rewards
Many frequent travelers will go to extreme lengths to maximize airline rewards. One such tactic, as demonstrated by a recent experience, involves strategically booking...
Chase Travel Portal Overcharges Hyatt Globalists for Resort Fees – And...
Chase’s travel booking platform, The Edit, is systematically charging resort fees to Hyatt’s most elite members – Globalists – despite their elite status entitling...
Luxury, Conservation, and the Economics of a Vanishing Atoll
The stark reality of climate change isn't felt equally everywhere. On remote, low-lying islands – atolls – the consequences are immediate and visible. Tetiaroa,...
The “Hang Up, Call Back” Hack: Why It Still Works With...
A recent case demonstrates a simple but effective strategy for navigating airline customer service failures: when you get stonewalled, disconnect and call back. An...
Delta’s ‘Comfort Basic’ Is a Trick: Airlines Play Mind Games With...
Delta Air Lines has introduced a new fare class called 'Comfort Basic,' but it's not designed to attract customers. Instead, it seems deliberately unappealing...
Choice Hotels Aims for Rapid Expansion in Africa: 100 Properties by...
Choice Hotels, a leading U.S.-based hospitality group, is aggressively pursuing expansion across Africa, setting a goal to operate 100 hotels throughout sub-Saharan and southern...
Limited-Time Boosts: Delta Amex Cards Offer Up to 125,000 SkyMiles
Delta Air Lines and American Express are running limited-time welcome offers on their co-branded credit cards. These promotions, available through April 1, 2026, provide...
