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Japan’s 35 Million Tourist Bonanza in 2024: Great for Business, Not So Much for Overtourism

The weak yen has definitely boosted Japan's tourism industry, but as the country rides this wave of visitors, it’s going to be a tightrope walk — balancing the economic gains with the realities of overtourism.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 53 mins ago

Japan’s 35 Million Tourist Bonanza in 2024: Great for Business, Not So Much for Overtourism

Daily Lodging Report

U.S. Hotel Construction Reaches 16-Month High

The U.S. hotel construction pipeline has reached a 16-month high with significant growth in midscale and economy segments, driven by newer brands and extended-stay projects.

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Airline Weekly

Hong Kong’s Many Maybes

Five years ago, it was the world’s 12th busiest airport by seats. Today, it’s number 30. Why is Hong Kong’s airline market so slow to recover? Will it ever be the dynamic market it once was?

6 hours ago
Hong Kong’s Many Maybes

Tourism

Trump vs. Harris: What Each Administration Would Mean for the Travel Industry

President Joe Biden’s decision to leave the 2024 U.S. presidential race put an unprecedented twist on what was always going to be an unconventional election. But one thing is clear: Each potential administration’s policies will be wildly different – and have significant implications on the global travel industry.

Sarah Kopit, Dawit Habtemariam, Meghna Maharishi, Skift | 11 hours ago

Trump vs. Harris: What Each Administration Would Mean for the Travel Industry

Airlines

Delta CEO Apologizes for Ongoing Flight Disruptions Caused by IT Outage

Since Friday's outage, Delta has struggled to bounce back. CEO Ed Bastian said an issue with Delta's crew scheduling tool caused the continued flight disruptions.

Meghna Maharishi | 13 hours ago

Delta CEO Apologizes for Ongoing Flight Disruptions Caused by IT Outage

Startups

Vacation Rentals and Luxury Trips: Travel Startups Raise $106 Million

Niche vacation rental platforms are still raising money, just not quite as often as during pandemic times.

Justin Dawes | 23 hours ago

Vacation Rentals and Luxury Trips: Travel Startups Raise $106 Million

Hotels

Hyatt Pursues Standard Hotels: What’s Behind the Luxury Lifestyle Play

Hyatt sees adding luxury lifestyle hotels like Standard Hotels as creating a virtuous cycle of growth in its loyalty program and pipeline.

Sean O'Neill | 2 days ago

Hyatt Pursues Standard Hotels: What’s Behind the Luxury Lifestyle Play

Hotels

Taj-Parent IHCL Ventures Into Branded Residences with Chennai Launch

As more people in India are seeking upscale living options that blend luxury with convenience, IHCL is leveraging its strong brand and hospitality expertise, to step into this space to meet these evolving demands.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 days ago

Taj-Parent IHCL Ventures Into Branded Residences with Chennai Launch

Airlines

American Airlines Reaches Deal With Flight Attendants, Ending Years of Tense Negotiations

Negotiations between American and its flight attendants became so tense that their union told members to be prepared to strike this summer. The tentative deal now makes it unlikely that flight attendants could stage a summer strike.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 days ago

American Airlines Reaches Deal With Flight Attendants, Ending Years of Tense Negotiations

Airlines

One Software Update, a Global Airline Meltdown

An IT outage early Friday morning sent the world reeling as it affected banks, healthcare and airlines. The airline industry is currently experiencing thousands of disruptions, and it could take days for carriers to bounce back.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 days ago

One Software Update, a Global Airline Meltdown

Luxury

AI vs. Travel Advisors: When Humans Win

Chatbots are relying on 20 years of bad travel writing, while travel advisors can be a real source of truth.

Colin Nagy | 3 days ago

AI vs. Travel Advisors: When Humans Win