Navan Says Rivals’ Mergers Are Sending It More Clients
Navan is winning large enterprise clients, picking them up when customers reevaluate their vendors in the face of protracted mergers.
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8 Places to Find Inspiration for Your Events
Creativity is rarely a straight line — it’s an exploration. This is where planners get fresh ideas for their events.
Kerten CEO Says First India Property by Year-End, Pipeline Likely to Exceed 1,000-Key Target: Exclusive
India's hotel market doesn't need another global chain pretending to be local. Kerten Hospitality's entire bet is that developers have finally figured that out too.
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The U.S. Sells Waldorf Astoria in Washington, D.C., for $80 Million
The federal government sold Washington, D.C.,'s former Old Post Office building, now a Waldorf Astoria hotel, to BDT & MSD Partners. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
Travelport Launches TripServices to Power AI Travel Booking
AI agents can already help travelers dream up trips. Booking them is harder. Travelport is betting that cleaner access to flights, hotels, and extras will keep travel sellers from looking elsewhere.
Aven’s New Booking Engine Targets Hotel Direct Booking Conversions
Aven, the former Sabre hospitality business, is taking direct aim at a core hotel tech problem: how much legacy infrastructure can still support modern direct booking. Its new booking engine shows what a cleaner rebuild could look like.
Canadian Tourists Bailed On the U.S. — Canadian Airlines Still See Growth
As one of the largest travel markets continues to shrink due to political tensions, Canadian carriers told Skift that U.S. travel is still producing healthy margins.
Hotels Are Hoping For a Last-Minute World Cup Surge. Will It Come?
Operators are banking on spur-of-the-moment travel from soccer fans who want to see their favorite teams play in the World Cup. Data suggests there are reasons to be optimistic, but it’s still not clear how big of a surge last-minute bookings will bring.
Canadian Travel to the U.S. Rebounds, But Still Far Below 2024 Levels
Two months of gains is progress — but Canadian trips to the U.S. are still down nearly 29% from two years ago.
The Most Disciplined New Amenity in Hospitality Isn’t a Spa. It’s a Sandbag
Hyatt’s reading of the fitness zeitgeist with its alignment with Hyrox is spot-on. It’s only a matter of time until competitors take notice of the surging sport.
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Conference Ejections Trigger ADA Leadership Shake-Up and Internal Review
The issue wasn't whether the ADA could enforce its rules. It was whether the organization's response, including the involvement of law enforcement, became a bigger story than the violation itself.
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Marriott Reaches 10,000-Property Milestone with India Opening
The JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa in India marks Marriott’s 10,000th property worldwide. Plus, more hotel deal and development news from APAC.