How Indian Travel Tech Bought Its Way Into the West’s Backyard
A billion dollars in acquisitions across three continents, and this is still a story most Western travel executives couldn't summarize.
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Airbnb Tests Loyalty Benefits. Chesky Says Program ‘Could Be a Massive Accelerant’
In 2018, Airbnb had a "superguest" loyalty plan in the works to reward frequent guests with premium benefits, but it never came to be. Might the loyalty benefits being tested resurrect some of those plans?
Japan Posts First Tourism Decline in Four Years as Chinese Arrivals Plunge 61%
Japan is headed for a down year in tourism if tensions with China don’t ease.
Navan to Replace CFO 4 Months After IPO
As Navan navigates stock pressure in its first months as a public company, the board has tapped a finance leader to get the company back on track.
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Marriott Signs Deal to Bring AC Hotels to Sydney
Marriott signed a deal with Deicorp to bring AC Hotels to Sydney's Hyde Metropolitan tower, with 104 rooms opening in late 2027. Plus, more deal and development news.
Minor Hotels to Target the U.S. in Growth Push: ‘The Final Frontier’
Minor Hotels talks a persuasive game about breaking into the U.S., even though that market is notoriously difficult for foreign entrants.
Here’s How U.S. Airlines Say They’re Using AI
Airlines are saying that AI is becoming an edge in running day-to-day operations — and a new source of risk that could quickly erode trust if it goes wrong.
Bahrain’s Tourism Makeover: Diversifying Beyond Saudi Visitors and Short-Stay Weekends
Can AirAsia X’s new Middle East hub and Bahrain’s ambitious aviation strategy deliver a meaningful boost in tourist arrivals?
South Africa Wants 100,000 Indian Travelers — Here’s the Plan
The goal from South African Tourism is ambitious given the recent declines in visitors from India.
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Hyatt Chair Steps Down Over Epstein Ties
IHG launched its 21st brand, Noted Collection, while Hyatt's Thomas Pritzker resigned over ties to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Plus, deal and development news.
Airbnb’s Hotel Strategy Is Now ‘Much Bigger’
There is absolutely no doubt that eventually Airbnb will take on Booking.com head-on in homes and hotels. But then what will set the two rivals apart?
Travel Leaders in the Epstein Files: What the Documents Show
The Epstein files reveal his efforts to connect with some of the travel industry’s most high-profile executives.