2026 Archives

Conversions are giving hotel groups a faster way to expand midscale, especially in higher-cost markets where new builds are harder to justify.

E-arrival cards save passengers from having to do paperwork just after disembarking a plane. But the initiative will only make a tiny dent to the bigger problem India faces.

The U.S. is gearing up for a summer of marquee events, but new fees and restrictions could keep certain tourists at bay.

This follows recent decisions by CEOs of Air Canada and Indigo.

Now that IndiGo has significantly hiked its fuel surcharges, will Air India follow suit? Air India’s still-unannounced Phase 3 Far East surcharge will likely reflect the new, higher benchmark.

A group of 11 hotels and travel companies have pledged to halve food waste in support of a UN campaign.

The new Chinese traveler is more intrepid than ever. And H World wants to go on that journey with them.

Recency bias is the most expensive cognitive error in travel business. And right now, it’s mispricing Dubai.

Accor loses ownership stake in these hotels but keeps its name on the buildings and continues to collect fees. This is the shift toward an asset-light, franchise-heavy model CEO Sébastien Bazin has long sought.

Food ordering is Amazon's dress rehearsal for voice-driven travel planning and booking — a move that could put Alexa between travelers and travel suppliers.