2025 › January

The move marks another chapter in the evolving Ace Hotel brand story following the 2023 collapse of Sortis Holdings' attempted $85 million acquisition.

Delta is anticipating many of the same trends in premium and international travel to continue into 2025 after reporting a strong fourth quarter.

Today's podcast reveals TikTok's new travel plans, and discusses both Hilton's ambitions in Asia and why hotel rates in India are about to surge.

It’s a gloomy day for our planet and there are no signs of an emission slow down in the tourism sector. There are risks from the direct impacts of climate change on travel such as increasing storms, fires, floods and droughts.

TikTok's move into travel-specific advertising signals its growing influence in the sector and challenges the perception that it's just for Gen Z dance videos.

MakeMyTrip excelled in 2024 with strong growth and Google dominance but faces rising competition in India’s rapidly evolving online travel market.

Wellness travel is evolving into a dynamic, multi-billion-dollar market, driven by diverse traveler profiles and a growing focus on holistic well-being.

With hotel supply struggling to keep up with surging demand in India, room rates will go up. It's simple economics: less availability, higher prices. Get ready for a bump in your next hotel bill!

Thomas Meier has served as Jumeirah's interim CEO on two separate occasions. To execute Jumeirah's 2030 Mission, he would need to open 25 hotels in five years.

Today's briefing tells listeners about Delta's new ride hailing friend, Kerzner's expansion plans, and greener jet fuel in the UK.