Isaac Carey

This week in tourism, SeaWorld adds new roller coasters as it climbs back from the Blackfish scandal, the trade war with China hurts U.S. tourism, and destinations emphasize their health-oriented attractions as wellness tourism takes over.

This week in aviation, American Airlines plans to use a new batch of Dreamliners to expand its routes, Delta and other U.S. airlines jostle for spots in Tokyo's very profitable Haneda airport, and Star Alliance may bulk up its loyalty program with non-airline perks.

All is well at Wingstop, even if it is a relatively unknown brand. The company plans to change its low profile — and the new strategy just might work.

It used to be food that created the buzz that lured travelers to all sorts of destinations. Now, wellness is taking over as travelers seek out healthier, more active vacations. Food is still a draw, of course, but it better satisfy a wellness craving.

This week in tourism, the Olympics could exacerbate Indonesia's problems with poverty, and the dissolution of Mexico's tourism board has widespread ramifications.

This week in aviation, make sure to check out our deep dive into the challenges women face trying to rise through the ranks of the airline industry. Also, United and Expedia continue their standoff.

This week in digital news, marketers are still experimenting with different types of social media ads, and the United-Expedia standoff persists. Plus, we take a look at Travelport's strengths and weaknesses ahead of its plan to go private by June.

This week in hospitality, Accor undergoes a rebrand, Oyo and Yahoo partner up for home rentals in Japan, and Best Western buys luxury brand WorldHotels.

The hotel giants are harnessing the world's favorite sport to get the word out about their new loyalty programs. This is a smart move which should give the brands lots of visibility, and entice soccer fans.

This week in hospitality, Choice Hotels flaunts its tech partnerships, InterContinental makes a move into the Asia luxury scene, and independent meeting planners are getting creative after Marriott slashed commissions.