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Riyadh Air hasn’t officially opened for business yet, but its loyalty program already has a hotel partner, a lounge, and a marketing strategy.

The new Boeing commitments give Emirates flexibility, but also lock it deeper into a program with a long and still uncertain path to entry into service.

First Oberoi’s Asmi, now Indian Hotels' Atmantan. India’s hotel brands clearly want a (large) slice of the wellness pie. The question is: how many travelers want a retreat, and how many just want a clean room?

Emirates remains financially strong and is buoyed by Dubai’s global appeal, but complacency isn’t an option. In this week’s feature story, we explore how the airline may choose to adapt as challenges mount.

The government shutdown was a big risk, but air travel is slowly getting back to normal in time for the holidays. Amtrak is getting a bump too.

Lodging stocks fall; Starwood modifies loan; Quadrum explores Arlo Hotels sale; and Holiday travelers plan to cut spending 18% and take fewer trips as financial concerns rise, Deloitte survey finds, including high-income Americans.

Since 1859, the Pullman name has been synonymous with a pioneering spirit. This month, Accor is officially relaunching the Pullman brand, rejuvenating that historic legacy to serve the modern blended traveler and redefine the possibilities of premium hospitality.

Personalization is now a core driver of revenue in travel — but most brands still struggle to deliver it at scale. Despite vast amounts of customer data, many organizations lack…

CoStar and Tourism Economics downgraded their U.S. hotel performance forecasts for 2025 and 2026. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

The dopamine culture, built on short-burst stimulation and positive reinforcement, has infiltrated B2B events, especially trade shows. But has it gone too far? 

Minor International plans to float an real estate investment trust (REIT) in mid-2026. That will be a key way for the hospitality group to slash its hotel ownership.

Singapore’s new passenger levy sends a message to the aviation world: Sustainable fuels are no longer optional. But can a tax alone jumpstart a struggling green fuel market?