Isaac Carey

This week in aviation, the approval process of the grounded Boeing jets might might not be so seamless, the nationalism of European politics shows signs of spilling over into its airlines, and Delta CEO Ed Bastian discusses his long-term China plan.

Lola clearly made a good choice with this partnership, but it raises some questions. As the startup works with increasingly larger companies, in locations all around the world, how will its core product change?

This week in hospitality, Airbnb begins to alter its business model to be more competitive, wellness brand Six Senses emphasizes that it's not just a spa company, and a hospitality exec explores how artificial intelligence. can make the guest experience more personalized.

This week in aviation, some airlines are experimenting with unconventional routes and the CEO of Singapore Airlines talks about the difficulties of the Southeast Asia market. Plus, we explore the complex issue of lightweight plastics in airplane catering.

This week in digital news, Travelport embarks on its next stage of growth, Amadeus discusses its goals surrounding disruptive technology, and a French startup uses self-learning tech to improve on the chatbot model.

This week in tourism, some destinations in Mexico see a decline in visitors; South Africa hopes Muslim travelers will contribute to a strong winter season; and Fosun's CEO discusses its new resort strategy.

This week in digital news, Amadeus has suffered a data breach, which is becoming increasingly common across all industries. Plus, the Travelperk CEO discusses his strategy in Europe and Ctrip's global push starts to pay off.

This week in hospitality, Booking.com takes a bold new step; Hyatt invests further in the lifestyle sector; and Agoda's CEO discusses instant booking, competitors, and its new Grab partnership.

This week in aviation, a struggling Thomas Cook may drop one of its main airlines; an aviation entrepreneur leaves behind a 40-year legacy; and American Airlines deals with ongoing setbacks amid union issues.

CEO Luis Cabrera has big plans to invest in digital opportunities, but right now the company is still in the experimental stage.