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E-arrival cards save passengers from having to do paperwork just after disembarking a plane. But the initiative will only make a tiny dent to the bigger problem India faces. Read more ›
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Accor loses ownership stake in these hotels but keeps its name on the buildings and continues to collect fees. This is the shift toward an asset-light, franchise-heavy model CEO Sébastien Bazin has long sought. Read more ›
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