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The $2.7 billion deal to take members-only club operator Soho House private is in jeopardy after a key investor said it can't come up with the money.

What looked to be a slow year for event tech deals ramped up to a climactic finale with three major deals announced in December. Consolidation, AI upgrades and streamlined versions of all-in-one solutions were some of the trends that emerged and promise to continue into 2026.

For Indians, travel decisions are no longer about what they are missing out. It is about who is valuing their business when they visit.

Marriott International opened two Longer Stays hotels in Florida, while Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica completed a $16 million renovation. Plus, more hotel development news.

Avelo’s CEO acknowledged the flights put it at the center of a “political controversy” but also said the business model wasn’t working.

Amadeus Nevio is anchoring Lufthansa Group’s retail overhaul, putting the travel tech company deeper into airline commerce — a higher-value role as order-based retail shifts from theory to execution.

Expedia’s hiring signals a phase change for AI in travel, where management discipline and ownership matter as much as the technology itself.

Travel to the U.S. is getting harder for people from even more nations, which is the last thing the U.S. travel industry wants in what should be a banner year for tourism.

With aviation still searching for real climate solutions, fewer luxury seats, fuller flights, and faster fleet upgrades have been proposed as ideas to help reduce emissions.

Taken together, these seasonal messages offer a snapshot of how CEOs – or at least their communications teams – are framing their leadership and businesses after a bumpy year.

CES 2026 is the first major showcase of the Las Vegas Convention Center’s $600 million renovation, with the redesigned Grand Lobby reflecting a broader shift toward flexible, revenue-generating space. 

Submissions are now open for the eighth edition of the Skift IDEA Awards, the travel industry’s most coveted achievement. Apply early to secure the best entry rate.