Saudi Arabia Scraps Tourism Funding In Vision 2030 Shake-Up
This was going to be a new frontier of tourism and a pillar of Saudi’s future income outside of oil. It’s officially being scaled back.
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Lufthansa Is Shutting Down an Entire Airline — With Immediate Effect
Lufthansa had CityLine marked for eventual closure before the Iran war. Soaring fuel prices and labor unrest just ripped away any remaining patience for a gradual wind-down.
The Case for Smarter Global Advocacy For Travel — Not More Cheerleading
The travel industry's instinct to declare victory regardless of what the numbers say is not just outdated, it is the reason policymakers don't take the sector seriously.
How Cartels, Conflict, and Live Tourism Are Redrawing the American Travel Map
In 2026, the American traveler has traded the pursuit of the best deal for the stable experience, as geopolitical shockwaves transform predictability into the ultimate luxury.
Why United Is Talking Merger While Everyone Else Plays Defense
Travelers are using AI to plan trips but stopping short of letting it book, hotel owners are getting squeezed while brands post record profits, and a potential United and American…
How Viral Content Built a $120M Private Aviation Brand
What does it really take to break into one of the most exclusive industries in the world?
Akasa Heads to Hanoi as Iran War Freezes Gulf Expansion Plans
Akasa built five of six international routes into the Middle East. With the Gulf in conflict, Southeast Asia has now become the Indian carrier’s viable growth corridor.
SiteMinder Wants Hotels to Show Up When AI Does the Booking
AI is shaking up modern hotel distribution at the infrastructure level — and one of the latest signs comes from SiteMinder, which is now linking it to live data from its vast hotel inventory.
Spirit Could Liquidate This Week as Trustee Seeks to Delay Bankruptcy Exit
Other airlines — including United and JetBlue — could benefit in markets like Fort Lauderdale.
No Merger Talk for Delta: ‘We’re Successful on Our Own’
Amid wide speculation that United may want to do a mega-merger with American, Delta says it sees more consolidation happening among struggling carriers.