Recent reports stated Indian and Bangladeshi citizens can receive a “lifetime” visa for the UAE. It sounded too good to be true, and it was. Read more ›
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In today’s pod we check out Hilton’s extended stay brand, connect with Virgin Atlantic’s onboard Wi-Fi, and keep our shoes on through airport security. Read more ›
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Visa policy is now a front line in the global travel race and Indonesia is finally showing up to compete. But if it truly wants to compete with Thailand or Vietnam, it will need to drop visa barriers for proven tourism source markets. Read more ›
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For Wyndham, India is an unmissable opportunity and the growth is rapid but not indiscriminate. It is still conscious about the markets, locations, and the brand mix it wants to bring here. Read more ›
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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said the change in policy will allow the TSA to streamline security screenings ahead of major events like the World Cup and the Olympics. Read more ›
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It says something about the strong demand for extended stay in the U.S. that Hilton has a 350-hotel pipeline for its new brand LivSmart Studios. Clearly owners want to build more. Read more ›
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The possibility of an expansion of U.S. travel bans has sent corporations and travel management companies scurrying for answers. Read more ›
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Virgin is the latest major airline to opt for Elon Musk’s Starlink as carriers look for new ways to attract more business and premium travelers. Read more ›
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The Skift Travel Health Index reveals a period of balanced growth in global travel, despite challenges in the hotel sector. Read more ›
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Andean is innovating in South America, breaking away from the traditional luxury circuit and bucket list destinations, while feeling hand crafted and soulful. Read more ›
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Raffles and Fairmont, two of Accor's flagship luxury brands, are undergoing thoughtful changes that go beyond marketing. Under Claudia Kozma Kaplan’s leadership, the focus is on preserving each brand’s legacy while embracing a new chapter of storytelling, service, and growth. Read more ›
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India's hotel growth story won't be built on mega-properties alone. Having snapped up boutique chains like Claridges and Tree of Life, IHCL is betting that small hotels in the right places can deliver big returns and faster market reach than legacy five-star sprawl ever could. Read more ›
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On today’s pod we look at Hyatt’s big bet on all-inclusive resorts, the TSA’s shoes experiment, and Tripadvisor’s possible investor-driven changes. Read more ›
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DanCenter's expansion in India is a reflection of Oyo's developing strategy in the country - more diverse options in the premium segment for a more discerning traveler. Read more ›
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The change is a major shift in policy for the TSA. The agency had required passengers to remove their shoes since August 2006. Read more ›
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Will Hospitality Solutions be able to find momentum now that it's independent of Sabre? Increased focus and a new investor certainly won't hurt. Read more ›
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An activist investor might be just what Tripadvisor needs now that its corporate structure has changed. Analysts have plenty of ideas on what that investor might advocate for, although so far Starboard Value hasn't publicly discussed a game plan. Read more ›
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Hyatt has wagered billions on all-inclusive resorts, hoping that its nine luxury brands crack a market dominated by specialist operators. Read more ›
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The hotel, which had become a drag on Allegiant’s profitability, will be sold to Blackstone at a steep discount. Read more ›
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Accor has doubled its premium hotel volume since 2019 and premium now accounts for half its fees from new signings. Yet to grow further in developing markets, it may need to get creative by adding local brands and training local talent. Read more ›
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