Lex Haris

Hotels have been warning of soft demand in general, but when it comes to meetings and events, it's "very, very strong" (to quote Hilton's CEO). One travel management firm told us they've doubled staff to capture the business.

Travel groups that specialize in corporate retreats are reporting plenty of demand, but convincing some customers of the ROI can be tough.

Unemployment is still at historically low levels and financial markets have only been selling off for a few days after strong gains. But the sentiment has shifted.

President Joe Biden’s decision to leave the 2024 U.S. presidential race put an unprecedented twist on what was always going to be an unconventional election. But one thing is clear: Each potential administration’s policies will be wildly different – and have significant implications on the global travel industry.

Companies say their employees are embracing business travel, but they're also trying to rein in costs.

The summer travel season is highlighting the increasing wealth divide between the haves and have-nots.

The rebound in business travel is real, but companies still say they're worried about higher prices.

Mastercard found that nine in 10 travel decision-makers plan on investing in AI and machine learning to improve processes and personalize travel for employees.

Skift reported last week that hotel rates in NYC were up 6.7% in the first quarter. And Airbnb says that's one sign regulations aren't helping.

"The more we can put people attached to a property and give it a personality and a story, the better we perform in reviews and just the better the overall experience,” one executive told us.