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Cruises are carrying TUI’s results, but distribution is moving away from the web and toward apps and artificial intelligence.

As villa rentals become increasingly standardized through platforms, a small cohort of high-end operators is pushing back and competing on high-touch service and long-term owner relationships.

With U.S. room demand staying subdued, Marriott may find its 2026 profit growth in a higher-margin place: credit card swipes on its co-branded cards.

Travel brands are racing to adopt AI, but real progress comes from rebuilding foundations rather than layering tech onto legacy systems. Airlines that take an AI-first approach can operate proactively, personalize at scale, and deliver smoother experiences.

How do you measure the value of an organic cultural moment you can’t buy? Puerto Rico’s DMO just ran the experiment.

Lemon Tree said it is ready to take its brand abroad, but it's sticking with Indian travelers.

El Al’s dominance delivered bumper profits – now it’s triggering a rare antitrust test of how far airlines can push pricing power during a crisis.

When a travel company announces a “Chief Spring Officer,” it sounds like a gimmick, but Klook’s experiment reflects how platforms are trying close the gap between inspiration and booking. If this works, similar seasonal roles could emerge around major events.

In India’s big cities, hotels are increasingly being designed around ballrooms rather than beds. Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels’ decision to cut room count in Kolkata to expand banqueting and conference space shows how weddings and corporate events are becoming the primary drivers of profitability.

Westbrook Partners is selling Ritz-Carlton hotels in New York and Washington, D.C. Plus more hotel deal and development news.

A major cycling industry trade show is the latest gathering to be canceled in the Minneapolis area as federal immigration enforcement actions continue to disrupt the region’s meetings, tourism, and hospitality sectors.