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Wyndham holds about 30% of all U.S. branded economy hotels. CEO Geoff Ballotti said in an exclusive Skift interview that he's optimistic for the budget segment, despite the recent cost and demand pressures it's faced.
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The recent request goes against decades of precedent, and puts noncitizens at further risk of immigration enforcement actions. Read more âș
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User reviews on Steam may get more informative after a Steam Client Beta update released on Thursday, which adds an option for users to attach their hardware specs to game reviews. Steam users have always been able to share their specs in the text of their reviews, but the option to automatically include that data [âŠ] Read more âș
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A closer look at the planets around a star called LHS 1903 may just flip our understanding of how planetary systems form. Read more âș
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Google's first Android 17 beta focuses on large-screen app adaptability, under-the-hood performance improvements, and more. Read more âș
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One developer is struggling with the social implications of a drive-by AI character attack. Read more âș
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Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem was the chair of DP World, the firm that operates Dubai's major ports, since 2007, and its CEO since 2016. Read more âș
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Sony has introduced a new subscription-based way for consumers to get the PlayStation 5 without purchasing the console outright. The service, called Flex, is designed for users who prefer a lower monthly cost instead of paying the full retail price upfront. It debuted in the United Kingdom and represents an alternative distribution model aimed at expanding access to current-generation gaming hardware. Under the new plan, customers can rent different PlayStation... Read more âș
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If you like how well AirPods work with iPhones but want something more colorful and flexible, the Beats Studio Buds Plus are a nice middle ground. Theyâre platform-agnostic and are on sale for $99.95 ($70 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart for Presidents Day. The deal includes the eye-catching translucent option and is [âŠ] Read more âș
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A little over a year into his second presidency, President Donald Trump has yet to turn America into a pure, uncut authoritarian nightmare â but not for lack of trying. Back in January 2025, if you asked a liberal what the new Trump administration would do in the worst case scenario, they would probably have [âŠ] Read more âș
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Flight attendants had been calling on American CEO Robert Isom to step down following the carrierâs fourth-quarter earnings, which were weaker than its competitors. Read more âș
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For decades, the travel industry has been an economy of excess â of eating more, drinking more, spending more. But blockbuster weight-loss drugs are now reshaping consumer behavior at a population level, and with it, how travel dollars flow. Read more âș
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When a travel company announces a âChief Spring Officer,â it sounds like a gimmick, but Klookâs experiment reflects how platforms are trying close the gap between inspiration and booking. If this works, similar seasonal roles could emerge around major events. Read more âș
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Cruises are carrying TUIâs results, but distribution is moving away from the web and toward apps and artificial intelligence. Read more âș
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The Classic Vacations acquisition hands TBO a new distribution footprint. It brings higher-value bookings and deep industry relationships. But that also means that TBOâs numbers will look messy until the integration is done. Read more âș
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Issues we're watching: When will rates come down and will weight restrictions that limit luggage keep potential customers away? Read more âș
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Lemon Tree said it is ready to take its brand abroad, but itâs sticking with Indian travelers. âWe now feel we are at a point where our brand is exportable⊠it has high recognition, trust and reliability for the mid to upper mid-market Indians traveling globally,â said Patu Keswani, founder and chairman of Lemon Tree [âŠ] Read more âș
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MGMâs Las Vegasâ solar deal shows how rapidly improving solar tech and long-term power contracts are turning renewables from a sustainability upgrade into a mainstream tool for cost control and risk management. Read more âș
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Wyndham holds about 30% of all U.S. branded economy hotels. CEO Geoff Ballotti said in an exclusive Skift interview that he's optimistic for the budget segment, despite the recent cost and demand pressures it's faced. Read more âș
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El Alâs dominance delivered bumper profits â now itâs triggering a rare antitrust test of how far airlines can push pricing power during a crisis. Read more âș
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