May 26, 2026

News to Know

Why Are Some Airlines Slashing Flight Prices Amid the War in the Middle East?
SOURCE: EURO NEWS, 5/26

The war in Iran has sent energy and fuel prices through the roof, but another interesting trend, which could in fact benefit travellers, has developed.

According to analysis by flight comparison website FlightsFinder.com, certain budget airlines appear to have slashed their fares by 10 to 30%, namely Ryanair, WizzAir and EasyJet.

AVIATION

AI Is Learning to Fly Airplanes — And Aviation Is Starting to Embrace It (CNN, 5/25)

China Confirms Order For 200 Boeing Planes, Calls Aviation Key Area for U.S. Cooperation (CNBC, 5/20)

Vietjet Launches First Long-Haul Budget Flights Into Europe (AIRLINE RATINGS, 5/26)

HOSPITALITY

Rates Continue to Drive US Hotel Performance (COSTAR, 5/22)

Hospitality in the GCC: Hotel Owner and Investor Sentiment On The Us-Iran Conflict (4HOTELIERS, 5/22)

SUSTAINABILITY

Gen Z and Millennials Are Pushing Hotels Toward a New Sustainability Standard (HOSPITALITY TODAY, 5/25)

From Coffee Grounds to Animal Fat, Korea Turns to Organic Waste to Power Airplanes (THE KOREA TIMES, 5/26)

OTHER SECTORS

The Expense Squeeze: Navigating Tighter Business Travel Budgets (BUSINESS TRAVELLER, FEATURES GBTA, 5/26)

Fragmented Policies and Data Gaps Challenge Event Duty of Care: GBTA Panel (TTG MICE, FEATURES GBTA, 5/25)

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