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Uber Launches Loyalty Program With Air France-KLM

Uber is adding new features, some temporary, to take advantage of increased tourists in Paris for the Olympics starting later this month.

Uber Launches Loyalty Program With Air France-KLM

Tourism

Thailand Reveals 2025 Tourism Targets After Visa-Free Expansion

In the fiercely competitive tourism landscape, where every destination is racing to attract more visitors, Thailand knows it has to move quickly and decisively. That's why it's no surprise the country is already set with its tourism strategy for 2025, looking to get ahead of the curve.

Thailand Reveals 2025 Tourism Targets After Visa-Free Expansion

Airlines

Air India-Vistara Merger Progress: What We Know So Far – India Report

Air India's merger with Vistara is expected to be completed next year. With this, the merged entity would become India's largest international carrier and second-largest domestic airline.

Air India-Vistara Merger Progress: What We Know So Far – India Report

Travel Technology

Amadeus Execs on the AI Evolution with Microsoft 

Amadeus is working on several generative AI pilots in partnership with Microsoft.

Amadeus Execs on the AI Evolution with Microsoft 

Short-Term Rentals

Last-Minute Short-Term Rentals Could Help in Soft Markets

Discount travel sites tend to do well during times when vacation rentals and hotels aren't selling well on more traditional travel sites. Expedia/Vrbo's deal with Whimstay may reflect those market dynamics.

Last-Minute Short-Term Rentals Could Help in Soft Markets

Daily Lodging Report

Marriott and IHG Announce Openings and Renovations in Key U.S. Markets

Marriott unveils renovations at Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Downtown and new Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa, while Kimpton celebrates the grand opening of its first hotel in Budapest.

Hotels

Roadside Hotels Expect Boom From Infrastructure and AI Spending

Blue-collar workers need more places to sleep while traveling for jobs. That's because the U.S. government wants to fix bridges and other infrastructure, while Amazon and other tech giants want to build data centers to support AI usage. Hotel companies stand to gain.

Roadside Hotels Expect Boom From Infrastructure and AI Spending

Airlines

The Recovery in Air Travel from China Is Happening… But It’s Super Slow

The travel industry has been counting on the return of visitors from China. But getting back to 2019 levels is taking much longer than expected.

The Recovery in Air Travel from China Is Happening… But It’s Super Slow

Skift Meetings

Why Australia Is Attracting Global Appeal Among Meeting Planners

Australia's incredible scenery, boom in state-of-the-art meeting venues and accommodation, and commitment to sustainability have placed it top of mind for incentive trip and association meeting planners.

Why Australia Is Attracting Global Appeal Among Meeting Planners

Online Travel

Viator Launches New Campaign: ‘Regret Less. Do More.’

Viator's "Regret Less. Do More." campaign uses data-driven insights and highlights travel planning pitfalls.

Viator Launches New Campaign: ‘Regret Less. Do More.’

Daily Lodging Report

Sri Lankan Billionaire Plans Two Luxury Hotels by 2025

Sri Lankan billionaire Dhammika Perera plans to open two luxury hotels, a JW Marriott in Negombo and a Ritz-Carlton in Mirissa, by the end of 2025 after delays due to economic downturn.