Market Pulse · London
England’s Museums Stay Free, Forever
The government has ruled out charging overseas visitors at England's national museums. Inbound leaders now want the 28 October Budget to match it on tax-free shopping.
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Jeff Cameron is a chief operating officer who writes about the business of travel: operations, pricing, loyalty and the decisions behind the trips, seen through an executive lens.
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Market Pulse · St. Louis
Icelandair Bets on St. Louis
Icelandair adds St. Louis as its 16th US city from 14 May 2027, giving a mid-sized Midwest market a one-stop path to Europe and a free Iceland stopover.
Market Pulse · Mexico City
Volaris Sells a Paid Delay Safety Net
Volaris now sells Disruption Assistance, an HTS-powered add-on that pays for rebooking on any airline or refunds the trip. What it adds, and what it doesn't.
Market Pulse · Denver
Choice Opens Its 600th Long-Stay Hotel
Choice Hotels has opened its 600th extended-stay hotel, an Everhome Suites by Denver airport, after 12 straight quarters of double-digit room growth in the segment.
Trend Analysis · Rouen
River Cruising Is Getting Younger
At least 25 new river ships arrive in 2027, and Celebrity and Explora are entering the market. A large US agency says the clients calling are younger.
Market Pulse · Atlanta
Delta’s Premium Cabins Pay for Fuel
Delta posted record September-quarter revenue as premium sales rose 18% and fuel costs jumped 60%. Expect firm fares and fewer Main Cabin seats into the holidays.
Market Pulse · Newark
Amex Bets Bigger on Lounges
American Express will open Centurion Lounges at Newark and Heathrow T5 and triple Houston. Philadelphia closes from 16 October, so check clients' lounge plans.
Market Pulse · Heathrow
BA Turns the A380 Premium
British Airways' retrofitted A380s will carry 106 Club Suites across the whole upper deck and a new 12-seat First. The first aircraft enters service in the coming months.
Market Pulse · Kilimanjaro
BA Flies Back to Tanzania
From 29 May 2027, BA flies three times a week from Gatwick to Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar. Safari-and-beach itineraries no longer need a Gulf or European connection.
Market Pulse · West Palm Beach
The Palm Beaches Court Canada Again
Discover The Palm Beaches has added Canadian PR to VoX's trade mandate. Canadian visits to the county fell sharply in 2025, so expect more trade incentives this winter.
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