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Daily Lodging Report

City Express by Marriott to Expand Into the U.S. and Canada

Marriott International is expanding its City Express by Marriott brand into the U.S. and Canada, entering the affordable midscale segment.

Airlines

Inside the Minds of Four Middle East Airline CEOs: 2025 Plans Revealed

The idea that every airline in the Middle East is a money-making machine is wholly unfounded. We hear from four airline leaders from across the region who share very different metrics for success for 2025 and beyond.

Inside the Minds of Four Middle East Airline CEOs: 2025 Plans Revealed

Experiences

GetYourGuide Releases New Tools for Travel Experience Operators

GetYourGuide is debuting new tools to help operators capitalize on travelers' growing preference for travel experiences.

GetYourGuide Releases New Tools for Travel Experience Operators

Hotels

Marriott to Launch City Express Hotel Brand in U.S. and Canada

Marriott's newest hotel brand in the U.S. targets the "affordable midscale" segment. Expect the hotel equivalent of flying economy but getting a free checked bag and extra legroom, with the hotel group's most no-frills, functional brand yet.

Marriott to Launch City Express Hotel Brand in U.S. and Canada

Tourism

State of Travel 2024: New Growth Phase, India’s Rise, Upping Tech Spend

2024 marks a new era for the travel industry. Skift Research's State of Travel report gives insights on current travel trends, consumer behavior, and different travel sectors.

State of Travel 2024: New Growth Phase, India’s Rise, Upping Tech Spend

Daily Lodging Report

Wyndham and Kamah Sign $70M Multi-Hotel Deal

Kamah Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in a $70 million deal to develop four new hotels in Dubai and India, focusing on luxury and wellness hospitality under the Trademark Collection by Wyndham brand.

Podcasts

Hurricane Milton Prep, Mandarin Oriental’s Plans and Thriving Travel

Today's podcast looks at aviation hurricane prep in Florida, Mandarin Oriental’s expansion plans, and the latest from the Skift Travel Health Index.

Hurricane Milton Prep, Mandarin Oriental’s Plans and Thriving Travel

Tourism

How Thailand Is Using AI to Tap into Gen Z’s Love for Spiritual Tourism

Thailand's move to blend AI with spiritual tourism isn’t just a clever marketing tactic, it’s about reshaping what travel means in a digital world. The real question is, will other destinations jump on this trend, or will Thailand’s unique mix of ancient beliefs and modern tech stay one-of-a-kind?

How Thailand Is Using AI to Tap into Gen Z’s Love for Spiritual Tourism

Tourism

India Gets Another Travel Credit Card – India Report

The new travel credit card by MakeMyTrip and ICICI Bank taps into the growing credit cards segment in India. However, its success will depend on its ability to distinguish itself in a rapidly growing market.

India Gets Another Travel Credit Card – India Report

Podcasts

Can India’s New Tourism Push Close the Gap in Inbound Travel?

India needs to close the gap between its thriving outbound market and untapped inbound potential, along with what the future might hold for the country's place in global tourism.

Can India’s New Tourism Push Close the Gap in Inbound Travel?

Daily Lodging Report

Choice Hotels Introduces Design Package for Hoteliers 

Choice Hotels International is expanding its portfolio of solutions for its extended-stay hotel conversions with the introduction of Lobby in a Box, a modular design package.