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Daily Lodging Report

Philippine Hotel Pipeline Reaches 40,000 Rooms

The 2024 Philippines Accommodation Pipeline Report reveals 158 accommodation projects with 40,084 rooms in development, with Luzon leading, followed by Visayas and Mindanao, which is noted as an underserved market.

14 mins ago

Podcasts

Online Passport Renewal, Booking Vs. Airbnb and Tripadvisor and Direct Bookings

Today's podcast looks at easier U.S. passport renewals, Booking's growing short-term rental business, and Tripadvisor's rethink of that same sector.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 hours ago

Cruises

Goa to Get New Cruise Terminal – India Report

Goa has witnessed a 40% increase in cruise tourism, and a new terminal is coming soon. But there are more problems in the state that need to be solved to attract international tourists.

Bulbul Dhawan | 9 hours ago

Online Travel

Booking Holdings CEO: Competition with Airbnb and Growing Short-Term Rentals

Booking Holdings now has 7.8 million short-term rental listings worldwide, but not many in the U.S. That's an opportunity, the CEO said.

Justin Dawes | 11 hours ago

Business Travel

State Department Sees ‘Off the Charts’ Demand for U.S. Visas

Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma said at the Skift Global Forum that the State Department is still working to reduce wait times in countries like Mexico, Brazil, Colombia and India.

Meghna Maharishi | 12 hours ago

Business Travel

Online Passport Renewal to Go Live Wednesday, State Department Says

Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma unveiled at the Skift Global Forum Tuesday that the State Department plans to roll out its online passport renewal option on September 18.

Meghna Maharishi | 13 hours ago

Daily Lodging Report

Barclays and STR Predict Modest RevPAR Growth for 2025

Barclays and STR forecast modest RevPAR growth of around 2% through 2025, with some softening due to GDP and mixed short-term performance.

14 hours ago

Airlines

U.S. to Allow Alaska-Hawaiian Merger to Proceed With Consumer Protections

The Alaska-Hawaiian merger cleared another major hurdle after receiving the green light from the DOT.

Meghna Maharishi | 17 hours ago

Podcasts

Air India-Vistara Merger: Strategic Win or Tata’s Gamble?

While the merger is a necessary step to consolidate Tata Group’s airline assets, Air India faces stiff competition on both the international and domestic fronts. Its ability to overhaul operations, modernize services, and win back market share will determine whether it can compete effectively against heavyweights like Emirates and the ever-dominant Indigo.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 18 hours ago

Short-Term Rentals

Tripadvisor Shutters Vacation Rental Direct Bookings in Favor of Third-Party Providers

Vacation rentals is another area where Tripadvisor dropped the ball over the past decade. Reviving such a hot category makes sense.

Dennis Schaal | 22 hours ago

Travel Technology

Mindtrip Raises $12 Million in Tough Funding Environment for AI Trip Planners

There’s no question that travel search is changing with generative AI, but the jury is out on who the big winners will be. Mindtrip is jumping onboard as travel companies attempt to seize the opportunity.

Justin Dawes | 23 hours ago