2026 Archives

New York City's move signals growing local-government appetite to go beyond federal standards.

Travel's share of consumer wallets shows spending has returned to normal. The binge is over.

Moral of the story: companies don’t have to own hotels to run them well anymore.

Hilton’s new brand is a long-delayed acknowledgment that a certain type of traveler wants the space of a residential apartment along with the consistency, on-site staff, and loyalty points of a hotel.

India's current tourism revenue makes one thing crystal clear: Just talking about the importance of tourism without an actionable strategy is a short-sighted move, and the country doesn't seem to get beyond rhetoric.

The world may be looking to get more Indian travelers, but not every country is keen on it, even if India is a low-hanging fruit sitting right beside it.

Better late than never: Soho House has secured $200 million in alternative financing after an earlier effort failed. It aims to close its go-private deal by January 31.

While competitors cite AI efficiency as a reason to cut staff, Brian Chesky argues that faster growth will absorb the gains. At least for now.

Entering the U.S. continues to get harder for people from much of the world.

Saudi Arabia’s tourism ambitions won’t be won by trophy hotels. Marriott’s midscale-heavy deal shows a belief that filling rooms, not adding gold bling, will determine whether the kingdom's tourism development goals succeed.