Trump vs. Harris: What Each Administration Would Mean for the Travel Industry

President Joe Biden’s decision to leave the 2024 U.S. presidential race put an unprecedented twist on what was always going to be an unconventional election. But one thing is clear: Each potential administration’s policies will be wildly different – and have significant implications on the global travel industry.
-Sarah Kopit

Delta CEO Apologizes for Ongoing Flight Disruptions Caused by IT Outage

Since Friday's outage, Delta has struggled to bounce back. CEO Ed Bastian said an issue with Delta's crew scheduling tool caused the continued flight disruptions. -Meghna Maharishi

Vacation Rentals and Luxury Trips: Travel Startups Raise $106 Million

Niche vacation rental platforms are still raising money, just not quite as often as during pandemic times. -Justin Dawes

10 of the best beaches and islands in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland

With miles of dune-backed beaches and charming seaside towns, Scandinavia and Finland make great destinations for a beach holiday. Here’s our pick

Sun-seekers and sea-dippers have been heading to Søndervig – known as the Gateway to the North Sea – for more than a century, drawn to its silver-gold sand and grass-tufted dunes. There are good facilities – mini-golf, tennis, trampolines and Segways are all available close to the beach, with a clutch of excellent fish restaurants in the town. The town’s biggest draw is the extraordinary sand sculpture festival, which runs from May until October, with a wild animal theme this year. Stay at Fjordgaarden, a stylish spa hotel 10 minutes’ drive (or a regular bus connection) from the beach.
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Taj-Parent IHCL Ventures Into Branded Residences with Chennai Launch

As more people in India are seeking upscale living options that blend luxury with convenience, IHCL is leveraging its strong brand and hospitality expertise, to step into this space to meet these evolving demands. -Peden Doma Bhutia

The other Dordogne: exploring France’s unspoiled Périgord region

The department’s sleepy capital and historic market towns offer a snapshot of an old-fashioned rural way of life far removed from the tourist trail

It’s always good to be back in Périgueux. Though the administrative capital of the Dordogne lies in one of the French regions best known to British holidaymakers, it manages to remain relatively innocent of tourism. Yet this sleepy flâneur of a town, built on limestone quays above the River Isle, is full of charm.

It is, after all, at the heart of a proudly gastronomic region. Tourism contributes almost a quarter of the department’s income. But call the area by its regional name, Périgord, and the lens shifts. This is the country of truffles and cèpes, walnuts, poultry, confit duck and (like it or not) foie gras; of cheeses and sunflowers; figs and freshwater fish; buttery tartines and heady vin de noix. Continue reading...

AI vs. Travel Advisors: When Humans Win

Chatbots are relying on 20 years of bad travel writing, while travel advisors can be a real source of truth. -Lex Haris