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Hotel loyalty programs are evolving from points systems into commercial engines that influence booking behavior, guest spend, and brand choice. New data shows travelers want simplicity, relevance, and meaningful value, not complexity or novelty.
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A PG&E Corp. unit has bought a San Jose building in a move to bolster the utility's South Bay operations. Read more ›
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After announcing tests of premium subscriptions for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp earlier this year, TechCrunch and Bloomberg report that Meta is launching a global rollout over the next few weeks and is also starting to test subscriptions for Meta AI. With the new offerings, Meta joins many other tech companies in changing up its subscription plans […] Read more ›
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Veteran "60 Minutes" correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi, who clashed with CBS News top editor Bari Weiss, is leaving the program. Read more ›
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Choice Hotels said Tuesday that Patrick Pacious is stepping down as president and CEO after nearly nine years running the franchising giant, with Chief Growth & Strategy Officer Dominic Dragisich taking over on an interim basis effective immediately. A leadership swap at one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, with no permanent successor named and […] Read more ›
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On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline sits down with Grace Gudenkauf and Amelia McGee, co-founders of WIIRE (Women Invest in Real Estate), the fast-growing community helping women pursue financial and time freedom through real estate investing and entrepreneurship. What started with a cold Instagram DM between two strangers in Iowa has since […] Read more ›
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Booking Holdings' brands are giving up a little of their independence when a single team handles ads across all three OTAs. Read more ›
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Capella’s pitch under its new president: scarce, personalized, and aiming for the top tier of ultra-luxury. The growth job goes to Patina. Read more ›
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The Gulf travel story isn’t a demand collapse — it’s a demand deferral. The key question is when hesitation converts back to commitment. Read more ›
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Airlines may be underestimating payments. As distribution grows more complex, payment infrastructure is becoming a bottleneck that shapes growth, partnerships, and the ability to deliver modern retail experiences. Read more ›
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Canadian visitation to the U.S. took a nosedive in 2025, but Brand USA sees plenty of opportunity to convince “movable” Canadian travelers to book their next trip. Read more ›
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Dominic Dragisich knows Choice Hotels’ numbers, brands, and growth strategy as well as anyone. The question is whether knowing the playbook is the same as writing a new one. Read more ›
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Emirates and flydubai are making the most of every day European rivals sit on the ground. Read more ›
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Expedia hasn’t said much publicly about when its B2B MCP server will arrive. Now an executive says it’s expected in months — a key step toward letting partners’ AI agents connect directly to Expedia’s travel inventory. Read more ›
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