2024 › September

Qatar is the 42nd country to make the list, but its inclusion is more to do with the country's politics than its tourism sector.

Today's podcast looks at Skift's latest step to empower underrepresented voices, Meta's new translation tech, and a lowdown on the state of Choice and Wyndham hotel brands.

The hotel tech market is ripe for consolidation, and Mews wants to take advantage.

Goa had decided to increase its permission fee as it was receiving a large number of applications. However, the high cost could have proved a deterrent for events business.

We haven't been able to test Meta's live translation, so we can't say how seamless it will be. But development of these products is coming fast.

Choice Hotels' attempt to merge with Wyndham fell through this year. Now we're left with two slightly bruised contenders circling each other in the ring.

With two partners having big B2B ambitions, something had to give.

Just one day before its investor day, Southwest announced it would cut some of its Atlanta service, impacting around 300 pilot and flight attendant positions.

Travelers combining business and leisure trips are still hitting the road in large numbers, but blended travel is evolving as it continues its post-pandemic boom.

Managing agency commissions through a centralized funding structure can help hotels speed up payments and reduce errors, leading to fewer inquiries. This streamlined process not only improves how efficiently hotels operate but also helps build stronger relationships with agencies.