Expedia acquired Tiquets, not Airbnb, but Airbnb seems to have made a solid return on Tiqets when it cashed out. Read more ›
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Indians are avid deal hunters. A dedicated day for travel discounts isn’t just a promotion — it’s a surefire way to capture their attention and drive bookings. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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As direct competition from hotels and airlines in the consumer business increases, online travel companies in India are rapidly expanding their presence in the "more profitable" corporate travel segment. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›
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Amex GBT has spent much of the year establishing strategy and working on experiments. Now it's time for deployment. -Justin Dawes Read more ›
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A hefty tax on cruise passengers docking in Mexico could hurt the country's tourism industry, a point cruise executives are hammering home. But is Mexico's government listening to them? -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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Investors, owners, and brands always look for fresh ways to get hotels to market quickly and efficiently. -Ben Walker Read more ›
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There is a subset of luxury travelers who are taking to the water to find remote, interesting areas that aren’t mobbed. And increasingly, they aren’t opting for hyper-luxe, large scale cruises. -Colin Nagy Read more ›
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Will the Western travel industry rethink its approach to serving families rather than offering mere lip service? -Rafat Ali Read more ›
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December 1 became the busiest day ever in TSA history as the agency processed 3.09 million travelers, capping off one of the busiest Thanksgiving travel periods on record. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›
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More than four years after it was first proposed, the final destination for this ultra long-haul transaction appears in sight. What follows next could prove very interesting indeed. -Gordon Smith Read more ›
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Indians are traveling more for sporting events, with cricket being a top draw. Saudi Arabia hosting the IPL auction highlights its push to attract Indian travelers by linking with the country’s favorite sport. Could this also signal Saudi's interest in hosting future IPL tournaments? -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›
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Thailand thrives on tourism, and direct flights to the U.S. could be a game-changer. They’d attract more long-staying American travelers, boosting tourism revenues and giving a solid lift to Thailand’s tourism-reliant economy. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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Travel tech leaders are uncertain exactly where they fall on the list of Trump's priorities, but they believe his policies will be good for innovation. -Justin Dawes Read more ›
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Western destinations need a full reset of cultural values that prioritizes empathy and human connection. That’s the only way to compete with regions where hospitality is woven deeply into the fabric of their societies. -Aleix RodrÃguez Brunsoms Read more ›
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Hotel legend Richard Kessler is still willing to take risks when creating hotels. Think putting dinosaur fossils in hotel lobbies, or displaying modern art in a converted power plant. So far, travelers and Marriott like it. -Debbie Carlson Read more ›
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The U.S. travel and tourism industry is falling behind others because the leaders that run it operate in the clouds, while the need is to be on the ground level, day in and day out. Time to change and here's why. -Rafat Ali Read more ›
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Tamara Lohan, who founded Mr & Mrs Smith, says Hyatt kept its word so far not to mess with the brand's "curation standards." She also says listings growth is ramping up. -Ben Walker Read more ›
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The nearly $1 billion in fundraises in November has been driven by startups for hotel tech and flying taxis. -Justin Dawes Read more ›
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It is fascinating to see what outdoor recreation activities say about American society at large, and how Covid changed some activities for a while, while some reverted back to mean. -Rafat Ali Read more ›
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As the Maldives grapples with economic challenges, travelers may begin questioning if the beauty of its overwater villas and turquoise waters still outweigh the growing price tag. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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Times are changing in the Middle East. If it wants to be a market for all, it needs hotel products to match. -Josh Corder Read more ›
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