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Tourism

Travel Gains Despite Recession Concerns: Skift Travel Health Index

The global travel industry continues to thrive, with Asia Pacific and North America leading the charge.

Saniya Zanpure | 1 hour ago

Travel Gains Despite Recession Concerns: Skift Travel Health Index

Airlines

Gulf Air CEO Teases U.S. Launch as Expansion Plans Gather Pace

Decades before Emirates and Etihad graced the skies, Gulf Air leveraged its location to bridge east and west. Outclassed by the new(ish) kids on the block, Bahrain's national carrier is back on the offensive and hoping to grow its way back to profitability and global relevance.

Gordon Smith | 1 hour ago

Gulf Air CEO Teases U.S. Launch as Expansion Plans Gather Pace

Hotels

Mandarin Oriental’s New CEO: His Plan to Double the Size of the Luxury Hotel Brand

New CEO Laurent Kleitman thinks there's room to grow. The question is: Can he do it without sacrificing the details that make Mandarin Oriental special?

Sean O'Neill | 3 hours ago

Mandarin Oriental’s New CEO: His Plan to Double the Size of the Luxury Hotel Brand

Daily Lodging Report

Growth Disparity in Asia-Pacific Hotel Markets

CoStar's STR reports uneven growth across Asia-Pacific markets in 2024, with Japan and Vietnam showing the strongest potential for continued growth.

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Hotels

Wyndham Launches Peer-Based Program to Boost Diversity in Hotel Ownership

There is a big gender and diversity gap among hotel developers.

Sean O'Neill | 5 hours ago

Wyndham Launches Peer-Based Program to Boost Diversity in Hotel Ownership

Airline Weekly

Diamonds in the Sky: Will the Transatlantic Boom Continue? 

During 2023 and again in 2024, transatlantic routes shined bright like a diamond. Will they once again, in 2025, be diamonds in the sky?

11 hours ago
Diamonds in the Sky: Will the Transatlantic Boom Continue? 

Tourism

China Further Expands Visa-Free List to Include 5 More Countries

China’s new visa-free program shows just how eager it is to bring back tourists. It’s already drawing in new visitors, but reaching pre-pandemic numbers is still a challenge. The real question is: can they keep travelers coming back? These relaxed visa rules are a great start, but turning them into long-term success will take more effort.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 13 hours ago

China Further Expands Visa-Free List to Include 5 More Countries

Daily Lodging Report

Hyatt Expands Select Service Pipeline in Americas

Hyatt Hotels is expanding its select service pipeline by 25% in the Americas, with significant global growth of its Caption by Hyatt and Hyatt Studios brands, while also upgrading its Hyatt House and Hyatt Place brands for better efficiency and guest experience.

22 hours ago

Hotels

The United Arab Emirates Is Building Its Own Las Vegas

The UAE’s emerging casino industry remains under wraps, but growing investments and behind-the-scenes developments indicate a lucrative future, quietly reshaping the region’s tourism and entertainment landscape for foreign travelers.

Josh Corder | 1 day ago

The United Arab Emirates Is Building Its Own Las Vegas

Tourism

One Year Later: How October 7 Impacted Tourism in the Middle East

It's been a year since the Israel-Hamas conflict started. With no end in sight, the conflict continues to drag down tourism growth in Jordan and Egypt.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 day ago

One Year Later: How October 7 Impacted Tourism in the Middle East

Startups

Joby Aviation Raises $500 Million from Toyota for Flying Taxis: Startup Funding Roundup

Joby Aviation and Toyota are among multiple transport companies that want to see flying taxis as part of everyday commercial travel. If everything stays on track, that could start becoming a reality in 2026.

Justin Dawes | 2 days ago

Joby Aviation Raises $500 Million from Toyota for Flying Taxis: Startup Funding Roundup