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Chase Travel Has What the Other Cards and Online Travel Agencies Don’t — Southwest Flights

Online travel agencies and credit card companies — other than Chase — have Southwest-envy. Not having Southwest flights is a major hole in their travel offerings.

Dennis Schaal | 1 hour ago

Hotels

How Saudi Sees Luxury: Just ‘20% Will Be in 4- And 5-Star Hotels’

Saudi Arabia says its "real business" will come from mass-market travel, not ultra-luxury stays.

Josh Corder | 3 hours ago

Airlines

EasyJet CEO Johan Lundgren to Step Down as ‘Orderly Succession’ Begins

After seven years overseeing one of Europe’s biggest budget carriers, Lundgren is leaving the business in good shape.

Gordon Smith | 5 hours ago

Announcements

Gen Z Travelers Boost Hotel Revenue

Today's podcast looks at Paris' new bookings, Gen Z's new bookings, and TUI's new challenges.

Rashaad Jorden | 8 hours ago

Online Travel

TBO Tek Has IPO Money Now, Acquisitions Could Come Next

TBO Tek had a strong debut with its IPO, with plenty of interest in its shares. Now it needs to execute.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 12 hours ago

Online Travel

TBO Tek Makes Strong Stock Market Debut – India Report

The TBO Tek shares made a strong debut on the Indian stock exchanges. This indicates a positive investor sentiment towards the travel and tourism segment.

Bulbul Dhawan | 12 hours ago

Tourism

San Francisco’s Tourism Boss Resigns After 7 Months

San Francisco Travel is going to need a new champion if it's going to get out of its 'doom loop' narrative.

Dawit Habtemariam | 15 hours ago

Daily Lodging Report

Waldorf Astoria Washington D.C. Faces Foreclosure

Two years after buying the Old Post Office building from the Trump Organization, owner GCI has defaulted on its loan payments.

18 hours ago

Airlines

FAA Bill Passes Congress: Automatic Refunds, Biometrics and More Flights From D.C.

After much debate on certain policies, the FAA Reauthorization Bill passed Congress on Tuesday, extending the federal agency’s authority for the next five years.

Meghna Maharishi | 18 hours ago

Online Travel

Expedia Lets Influencers Cash In, Announces AI Product Updates

Expedia can't compete with TikTok or Instagram in audience numbers, so we'll see how much traction Travel Shops can gain.

Dennis Schaal | 18 hours ago

Hotels

Gen Z Gives Surprising Boost to Some Hotels

Some hoteliers that cater to Gen Z see many of today's young people spending a larger share of their discretionary income on travel than Millennials did.

Sean O'Neill | 20 hours ago