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As travel’s center of gravity shifts eastward, Accor’s Deputy CEO Jean-Jacques Morin sees the next phase of growth rooted in demographic power, experience-led travel, and talent-driven innovation.

ITC’s so-called “asset-right” strategy is actually a pivot to asset-light growth. By relying more on management and franchise deals, the company is looking to expand faster, reduce capital exposure, and align with the economics driving India’s hotel boom.

The expanded use of facial recognition technology is the latest step toward tighter border controls from the Trump administration.

Whether subscription economics can work in travel at scale remains unproven. Wyndham is betting its new paid tier of its loyalty program will provide an answer, but questions remain.

Once synonymous with excess, luxury has now become an expression of intention: the choice to spend time well. Today's affluent travelers value privacy, space, and emotional connection over status and…

International travel to the U.S. is expected to surge in 2026 thanks to major events like the World Cup. With an estimated $100 billion on the line over the next four years, a new coalition aims to make sure America is prepared to deliver.

Delta’s flights to Saudi Arabia come as the country has sought to bolster international tourism.

Sotherly Hotels has been acquired in a deal involving affiliates of Apollo and Ascendant, providing debt financing commitments of $350 million to the joint venture. Plus more hotel news.

HVS Anarock issued a report on Northeast India, saying the region is poised for significant hospitality growth. Plus more hotel deal and development news.

After five years of frozen routes, IndiGo’s return to China signals progress in political and business ties, the real test will be whether travelers follow.

Southwest Airlines is changing faster than at any time in its history. Assigned seating, bag fees, even talk of first-class cabins and airport lounges. But are its bold moves starting to pay off? Not quite yet. Southwest's latest results were rough once again, with margins barely positive and far from the glory days that made it a Wall Street darling. Still, there are signs that better times are on the horizon, as we discuss in this week's feature story.

Hotel pricing by gut instinct and Excel spreadsheets is out. Operators are finally getting serious about revenue management.