2026 Archives

Live translation now works on any smartphone with any earbuds. One of travel's oldest frictions — not speaking the language — is becoming less of a barrier. 

The incident speaks to the ongoing importance of cybersecurity both for your own company and downstream partners.

If the agreement is ratified, it would end years of heated talks between United and the flight attendants’ union.

Singapore's decision to pause its SAF levy reflects the brutal economics of flying in 2026.

Hotels are no longer just competing at booking. As discovery shifts to social platforms, recommendations, and artificial intelligence tools, big groups are trying to shape demand much earlier.

United CEO Scott Kirby is doubling down on premium, banking on high-spend travelers not flinching even if the broader economy softens.

For years, the travel industry has coasted on millennial devotion. When it comes to connecting with Gen Z, brands are going to have to work harder.

Many hotels are seeing soft 2026 World Cup bookings as fans seem to be waiting until the last minute. It seems possible that the event will draw a higher mix of domestic fans than many first expected.

Travel demand is holding steady but shifting to last-minute booking behavior, forcing companies to adapt faster, while IHG argues scale is the best defense against global uncertainty and a new…

The data is clear: food-led hotels only outperform when they're not competing with a vibrant local dining scene. Minor Hotels and a wave of other hotel groups will have to place their new culinary-themed brands carefully.