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Podcasts

The Growth in Demand for Alternative Stays in India

India has a significant deficit of hotels and the vacation-rental market in the country is filling up this gap while catering to the growing interest in off-the-beaten-path destinations.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 hour ago

Daily Lodging Report

Two New Casino Resorts Planned for Manila

Tycoon Manuel Villar Jr. plans to open his first casino in Manila by 2025, investing $1 billion in two integrated casino resorts, with the first located at Vista Mall Global South in Las Pinas and the second in the Villar City development.

2 hours ago

Airlines

Allegiant Air Defies Florida Overcapacity Fears with 8 New Routes

The low-cost airline is hoping that its unusual business model will help it dodge intense competition for flights to the Sunshine State.

Gordon Smith | 2 hours ago

Online Travel

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.

Justin Dawes | 3 hours ago

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.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 hours ago

Podcasts

Last-Minute Bookings, Viator’s New Ads and China’s Air Recovery

Today's podcast looks at last-minute bookings, Viator's new campaigns, and the slow return of international flights to China.

Rashaad Jorden | 5 hours ago

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.

Bulbul Dhawan | 10 hours ago

Travel Technology

Amadeus Execs on the AI Evolution with Microsoft

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

Justin Dawes | 16 hours ago

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.

Dennis Schaal | 16 hours ago

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.

17 hours ago

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.

Sean O'Neill | 18 hours ago