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Venture capital investment in the travel industry has decreased substantially in recent years.

Argentines are going to be out in droves to see their team play for the championship. It'll be a boost for international tourism to the U.S.

The Lufthansa Group lowered its outlook for 2024 due to negative market trends — particularly in Asia — and aircraft delivery delays that have afflicted most of the industry.

Spain's tourism strategy is shifting from volume to value as the country prioritizes ecological and social integrity over visitor numbers to maintain its competitive edge. Turespaña is facilitating this shift by launching a new series to spark a global conversation on sustainable tourism practices.

The continent offers a bright future for investors. And with waning demand for offices, alternative accommodation brands claim they stand out as a safe political bet.

An upbeat assessment for summer 2024 came with a warning for 2025, as Boeing 737 Max delivery problems continue to impact plans for further growth.

Banyan Group, the Singapore-based luxury hotel operator, is on a growth spree. It is also going asset-light faster than you can say "fee-based income."

Delta, which has consistently been one of the most profitable U.S. airlines, slightly underperformed in the second quarter, partly due to an oversupply of domestic seats. That could signal trouble for domestic carriers this summer.

Travel startups raised roughly $2.8 billion during the first half of 2024. They had raised only $1.3 billion during the same period in 2023.

As Saudi Arabia raises its tourism targets, its DMOs must integrate a diverse travel ecosystem to deliver its ambitious vision. Establishing long-term public-private partnerships is one strategy needed to achieve these goals.