Nobody will say how much money any of this is making or saving. "Experiments," they call it. "Early days." But many of the AI examples remain quite promising. Read more ›
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RateGain aims to acquire U.S.-based martech company Sojern in a deal set to make it a $310+ million company. Read more ›
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Well, now here’s something President Trump can take credit for. The new round of tariffs on Indian imports may be nudging Delhi and Beijing a little closer together and direct flights are back on the map. Read more ›
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Engines aren’t the only things revving in Singapore this weekend, so are hotel rates, loyalty redemptions, and travelers’ appetite for the extras beyond the race. Read more ›
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The IPO space in India is heating up as more travel players are looking to raise funds to support their ambitious expansion plans. Read more ›
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Airbnb will launch some type of membership program to give guests a reason to book a hotel on Airbnb rather than earn points elsewhere. It certainly won't be a clone of hotel group loyalty programs — that's not Airbnb's style. Read more ›
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It’s been a weak summer for international travel. A government shutdown could add more bottlenecks to inbound tourism's recovery. Read more ›
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Iberostar’s family ownership lets it make bold, long-term bets on guest experience and ocean health that many public hotel groups can’t. Read more ›
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The floods in Ibiza are a reminder that even world-class tourist destinations can see their infrastructure buckle under extreme weather. Read more ›
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The hotel industry will need to plan ways to test AI agents to streamline services, personalize luxury, boost revenue, and reimagine guest trips. Read more ›
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Currently the impact to travel is minimal, but if the shutdown stretches for weeks, travelers may start to see long lines at the airport, flight delays, and litter all over national parks. Read more ›
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Festivals for Indians are no longer about staying at home, but about combining celebrations with exploration. And now, luxury is becoming an active, subconscious part of this journey. Read more ›
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Capital One Travel landed an experienced travel B2B exec in Sarah Kaplan Moore, who hails from the online travel agency side of the ledger. Capital One's Discover acquisition potentially provides it with ammunition to better compete against leaders Chase Travel and American Express Travel. Read more ›
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Frontier CEO Barry Biffle pressed Senators to "level the playing field" for ultra-low-cost carriers as several lawmakers expressed alarm about industry consolidation squeezing out ultra-low-cost carriers. Read more ›
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Hydrogen isn’t cost-effective yet, but Viking’s bet signals where cruise shipping could be headed. For the industry, it underscores a growing split: LNG may buy time, but the long-term pressure to go zero-emissions is already reshaping investment decisions Read more ›
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Trip.com’s Key Travel deal shows its ambition to challenge Western TMCs, but breaking into entrenched markets will test its mix of tech and and human touch. Read more ›
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Europe is looking to rail to cut travel emissions, yet airlines still enjoy the tax breaks that help keep flights cheap. Rail, by contrast, is taxed and charged to use tracks, despite being the greener option. For the industry, that imbalance means airlines may keep winning on price until policymakers put climate goals above cheap tickets. Read more ›
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Marriott is pivoting hard to hotel conversions across Europe as tight credit squeezes new-build economics. It has been adding conversion-friendly brands and relaxing standards for operators to be more locally relevant. Read more ›
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Vrbo's expanded distribution across Expedia platforms, integration into the One Key, and experiments with AI-powered reviews show how the brand is evolving inside its parent’s ecosystem. The challenge: balancing consistency for operators with new demands from a global marketplace. Read more ›
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The airline industry said that there could be a slowdown in operations if the government shuts down. However, it so far seems unlikely that Congress will have a deal before midnight. Read more ›
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