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CoStar's STR reports uneven growth across Asia-Pacific markets in 2024, with Japan and Vietnam showing the strongest potential for continued growth.
47 mins ago
Hotels
There is a big gender and diversity gap among hotel developers.
Sean O'Neill | 48 mins ago
Airline Weekly
During 2023 and again in 2024, transatlantic routes shined bright like a diamond. Will they once again, in 2025, be diamonds in the sky?
7 hours ago
Tourism
China’s new visa-free program shows just how eager it is to bring back tourists. It’s already drawing in new visitors, but reaching pre-pandemic numbers is still a challenge. The real question is: can they keep travelers coming back? These relaxed visa rules are a great start, but turning them into long-term success will take more effort.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 9 hours ago
Hyatt Hotels is expanding its select service pipeline by 25% in the Americas, with significant global growth of its Caption by Hyatt and Hyatt Studios brands, while also upgrading its Hyatt House and Hyatt Place brands for better efficiency and guest experience.
18 hours ago
The UAE’s emerging casino industry remains under wraps, but growing investments and behind-the-scenes developments indicate a lucrative future, quietly reshaping the region’s tourism and entertainment landscape for foreign travelers.
Josh Corder | 24 hours ago
It's been a year since the Israel-Hamas conflict started. With no end in sight, the conflict continues to drag down tourism growth in Jordan and Egypt.
Dawit Habtemariam | 1 day ago
Startups
Joby Aviation and Toyota are among multiple transport companies that want to see flying taxis as part of everyday commercial travel. If everything stays on track, that could start becoming a reality in 2026.
Justin Dawes | 2 days ago
Cruises
Even though their ballot measure has been defeated, some Juneau locals sent a message to city and industry leadership more needs to be done to address overtourism.
Dawit Habtemariam | 2 days ago
The re-entry of EaseMyTrip into the Maldives market signals a thaw in the diplomatic frost. But it also raises questions about how travel companies should respond to political tensions. Should they pick sides, or remain neutral, serving the interests of travelers and the economy?
Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 days ago
The gaming authority had previously issued only one license since its creation in 2023 - to a national lottery company in Abu Dhabi.
Josh Corder | 2 days ago
