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Kimpton and Extell announced Kimpton Era Midtown New York, a 33-story hotel with 529 rooms opening March 2026. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

The U.S. passport is losing clout as the country tightens its travel restrictions.

Revolut’s latest acquisition, Swifty, an AI startup bred from Lufthansa’s incubator, extends the fintech business’s reach into travel.

Renewed takeover chatter around easyJet comes during a slow-motion consolidation of Europe’s airline market.

Some coastal resorts are in a unique position to help protect the marine life that draws so many visitors in the first place.

MGM Grand's convention customers asked for more suites with space for entertaining in addition to sleeping rooms — and they delivered with 111 new suites coming online by December, in addition to a complete remodel.

What happens when the fundamental assumptions underlying the travel industry's business models stop being true? Who has agency: who makes decisions, who controls discovery, who influences choice, and critically, who gets left behind when those power dynamics shift in an AI age.

True luxury isn't about what you see — it’s what you don’t hear. Silence is the most underrated amenity in hospitality.

A sneak peek into what could be a front-row seat to the conversations and debates that will define the road ahead for travel.

India’s homegrown hotel brands are no longer content to play only on home turf. As travel demand rises and global hospitality markets diversify, they’re stepping onto the world stage.

MENA travelers are redefining global tourism — blending faith, family, and cultural identity with digital fluency and a growing appetite for authentic, experience-led travel.

Loyalty programs are more important than ever – but travelers are moving beyond status tiers and points to seek relevance, reassurance, and value. As expectations rise, credit cards have emerged as a key force in the loyalty ecosystem, offering the flexibility, personalization, and protection travelers now demand.