Biggest Innovators in Travel and Hospitality: Summer 2025
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What’s Next for Accor if Ennismore IPOs and Orient Express Is Sold?
Accor has had at least 3 big re-orgs in a decade. Now it's fine-tuning strategy. Selling stakes in Ennismore and Orient Express could free up resources to more effectively battle the Marriotts of the world.
Global Airlines Say U.S. Immigration Policy Is Hitting Demand
Several international carriers reported during the second quarter that the Trump administration’s hardline approach to immigration was starting to cause a dip in bookings to and from the U.S.
Grocery Store Tourism Is One of Travel’s Most Overlooked Cultural Experiences
Travelers are making a point to hit grocery stores abroad, where local snack hauls, often inspired by TikTok and YouTube, offer an authentic taste of place and culture.
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There’s a Need For Mental Health Training for Event Planners. Some Companies are Stepping Up.
Employers are getting proactive about the stress that event planners face in their daily jobs, and providing mental health training. Will industry associations be next?
The Rise of Last-Minute Bookings
Don't panic and start discounting just yet. Travelers may be booking later in the process, but are showing a willingness to pay higher rates closer to arrival.
Oberoi Bets on Asset-Light Model With 25 New Hotels in the Pipeline
The Oberoi Group is certainly taking advantage of the upward momentum of the hotel industry in India, but with the Oberoi touch - premium services call for premium prices and EIH Limited is not shying away from charging for it.
Hyatt’s Hotel Sale, Expedia’s Good Quarter and Europe’s Scorching Heat
To end the week we look at Hyatt's renewed focus on asset-light strategies, Expedia's standout earnings, and Europe's long-term heat problems.
Air France, KLM Confirm Data Breach at Third-Party Platform
More and more companies are using outside platforms to handle customer service, but that comes with a tradeoff - it opens the door to new risks.
Inside Intrepid’s Growth Strategy: Purpose, Product Expansion, and Resilience
Intrepid CEO James Thornton shares how purpose-led strategy, human-centered experiences, and bold expansion plans can drive growth and resilience for travel companies in a time of disruption.
Australia Courts Indian Travelers With Cricket Campaigns and Easier Visas
Australia is going all in on India, betting on cricket, culture, and seamless travel to court one of its fastest-growing tourism markets.
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IHG Hits 1 Million Rooms
IHG Hotels & Resorts has surpassed one million open rooms across the globe, and reported earnings. Hyatt and Apple Hospitality also reported earnings. Accor might run an IPO for Ennismore. And other news.