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Daily Lodging Report

Choice Hotels Expands Upscale Portfolio

Choice Hotels expanded its upscale Cambria brand by introducing a conversion model that helped overcome financing challenges and spurred growth, with 74 properties now open and 62 more in development.

3 hours ago

Tourism

Americans Tourists Plan Fewer Trips to Europe This Fall

As Americans cut back on international travel this fall, Europe is going to have to depend more on China to keep up its growth in inbound tourism.

Dawit Habtemariam | 6 hours ago

Americans Tourists Plan Fewer Trips to Europe This Fall

Hotels

Marriott Faces FTC Scrutiny of Data Security, Pays $52 Million to Settle Charges

Marriott will now allow U.S. customers to request the deletion of their personal information and review loyalty accounts and restore any stolen points.

Sean O'Neill | 7 hours ago

Marriott Faces FTC Scrutiny of Data Security, Pays $52 Million to Settle Charges

Tourism

Washington to Refresh ‘There’s Only One DC’ as City Prepares for World Cup Buzz

Destination DC has been putting the $20 million budget to work. How much it's done for the city's tourism recovery in terms of visitor numbers is too early to tell.

Dawit Habtemariam | 7 hours ago

Washington to Refresh ‘There’s Only One DC’ as City Prepares for World Cup Buzz

Airlines

Airlines Say They Capped Fares During Hurricane Milton as Price Gouging Claims Go Viral

Nearly all flights out of Orlando, Tampa and Sarasota were canceled as airports in the area closed due to Hurricane Milton.

Meghna Maharishi | 10 hours ago

Airlines Say They Capped Fares During Hurricane Milton as Price Gouging Claims Go Viral

Airlines

Hyatt Hotels and American Airlines Expand Loyalty Partnership

Hyatt and American are adjusting the collaboration between their loyalty programs. Next year they'll boost redemption options and status opportunities for their most frequent travelers.

Sean O'Neill | 11 hours ago

Hyatt Hotels and American Airlines Expand Loyalty Partnership

Skift Research

Regenerative Tourism: Feedback Report

Skift Take: Regenerative tourism represents an opportunity for the industry to respond to clear market demand and develop new approaches to sustainability and innovative business models. But it suffers from a lack of defined methodologies and demonstrable impact.

11 hours ago
Regenerative Tourism: Feedback Report

Online Travel

Airbnb, Booking and Expedia: Expect More Stock Buybacks, Not Much M&A in 2025

Slow growth and not much merger and acquisition activity. Welcome to online travel's not "terribly exciting" period, according to BTIG.

Dennis Schaal | 12 hours ago

Airbnb, Booking and Expedia: Expect More Stock Buybacks, Not Much M&A in 2025

Daily Lodging Report

China’s Golden Week May Exceed Expectations

Golden Week saw a significant boost in tourism in China, with passenger trips and travel orders surpassing pre-pandemic levels, reflecting growing confidence in the economy.

13 hours ago

Airlines

Fresh Blow for Airlines as Boeing Withdraws Pay Offer to Striking Staff

It’s an unwelcome return to the gate for everyone onboard these high-stakes union talks. With Boeing taking its ‘best and final’ offer off the negotiating table, the prospect of an extended dispute affecting plane deliveries is increasing by the day.

Gordon Smith | 14 hours ago

Fresh Blow for Airlines as Boeing Withdraws Pay Offer to Striking Staff

Tourism

Why All Eyes Are on China and India to Shape the Future of Global Tourism

In travel, India and China are markets you can’t afford to ignore. Two high-profile representatives from each country make a strong case for why.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 18 hours ago

Why All Eyes Are on China and India to Shape the Future of Global Tourism