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Expedia Group reveals 2026 travel trends in new ‘Unpack’ report
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Expedia Group has unveiled Unpack ’26: The Trends in Travel, its latest annual report highlighting the key shifts shaping global tourism next year. Drawing on insights from more than 24,000 global travellers, the report identifies seven core trends from salvaged hotels and farm stays to book club retreats and AI-powered destination stewardship all reflecting […]
STRz spotlight: Your.Rentals CEO Andrew Martyn
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDenmark / Sweden: Your.Rentals CEO Andrew Martyn joins STRz editor Paul Stevens in conversation to discuss the company’s push for sustainable tourism, its innovative funding approach through a Seedrs fundraising campaign, and why he’s looking forward to the upcoming industry events.
Airbnb’s Catherine Powell on safety, AI and sustainable tourism
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorldwide: Catherine Powell, the first-ever global head of hosting at Airbnb, speaks to STRz about enhancing safety and security on the Airbnb platform, prioritising sustainable and responsible tourism, and how AI and machine learning will create a more personalised booking search experience from now on.
Travel firms’ ethical tourism credentials scrutinised in consumer report
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Ethical Consumer has published the first report of its kind assessing the ethical tourism and environmental credentials of travel booking platforms around the world.
GreenGo raises €1.2m to lead way in sustainable tourism
Reading Time: 2 minutesFrance: Eco-friendly booking platform GreenGo has announced that it has raised €1.2 million in its first round of funding to lead the way in sustainable tourism in France.
AB Apartment Barcelona receives sustainable tourism certifications
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSpain: Tourist apartment agency AB Apartment Barcelona has received three sustainable tourism certifications in recognition of its commitment to a sustainable management model.