Sarah Enelow-Snyder

This week in digital news, we analyzed the implications of Booking Holdings' $200 million investment in Grab, as well as Google's new hotel search. Google is making competitive strides, but there's still work to be done.

In tourism news this past week, we looked at how the traditional American vacation to Mexico is changing because of recent tumult, and how Brand USA is using the NFL's London Games to woo visitors back to the U.S.

In hospitality news this past week, Marriott's labor unrest may be a precursor for more widespread strife across the industry, and Accor's latest earnings show its struggle with making two investments pay off.

In aviation news this week, United raises ticket prices to help offset rising fuel costs, while Qatar Airway's CEO claims he's ready to pull out of the Oneworld airline alliance for good.

In digital news this week, Expedia CEO Mark Okerstrom says a good deal is never off the table, and Expedia Chairman Barry Diller calls for Google to be regulated, while Beijing-based Shiji shares its plans for business beyond China.

The relationship between American tourists and Mexico is nearly a century old and has weathered ups and downs. Today's drug-related violence, mounting border tension, and political rhetoric won't stop these trips, but are clearly disrupting them.

This week in digital news, Expedia expands its voice-based offerings, and don't miss the on-stage videos from Skift Global Forum, featuring executives from Booking Holdings, TripAdvisor, Google, and more.

This week in aviation, we looked at the long-term development of low-cost carrier Air Baltic, and don't miss the on-stage videos from Skift Global Forum, featuring executives from Delta, American, JetBlue, and more.

This week in hospitality, Hyatt announced its intent to acquire Two Roads Hospitality for $480 million, and don't miss the on-stage videos from Skift Global Forum, featuring CEOs from Hyatt, Marriott, Four Seasons, and more.

This week in tourism, we analyzed the latest international arrivals report from the United Nations, with Southern Europe and Southeast Asia leading growth. Then we released the on-stage videos from Skift Global Forum, featuring executives from Carnival Cruise Line, Puerto Rico Tourism Company, and more.