Articles tagged “travel trends”

This week in aviation, United cracks down on pilots' alcohol consumption, Cathay sees complications from the Hong Kong protests, and we take a close look at competition in the European short-haul market.

This week in digital news, Red Roof launched a new best-rate guarantee program that provides a strong incentive to anyone who finds a cheaper room rate through a third-party site, and we look at what's behind all of Shiji's hotel tech acquisitions.

This week in hospitality news, we investigate how Airbnb has gone professional, weakening its core brand identity in the process. Plus. Booking gives big hotel brands a break on resort fees and the Middle East contemplates a new business strategy to fill empty hotel rooms.

This week in tourism, we investigate why an overtouristed destination would tax visitors, which is not necessarily meant as a deterrent. Then we ask why the United States is so rarely deemed unsafe, despite a shocking number of mass shootings so far this year.

This week in aviation, we take a critical look at carbon offsets, which don't actually address the industry's emissions problem. Then we have an in-depth story on the viability of El Al as a national carrier and more Max news from Boeing.

In digital news this week, Marriott's tie-up with China's e-commerce giant is driven by the hotel chain's strategy to do more direct bookings, while the event industry is seeing new efforts for direct booking too. Meanwhile, United invested in a firm called Clear that makes it easier for passengers to go through security lines.

This week IHG CEO Keith Barr lays out a plastics plan and Vacasa nearly doubles its inventory by acquiring Wyndham Vacation Rentals. Plus The St. Regis keeps itself looking spiffy, thanks to the singular talent of an upholstery specialist.

This week in tourism, don't miss our deep dive on the dangerous intersection of overtourism and climate change, and what the travel industry can do to pursue sustainability for both itself and the environment.

This week in aviation, we look at Max fallout for Ryanair and Air Canada. Plus United cracks down on travelers who book tickets to cities they don't intend to visit in order to snag a cheaper fare.

This week in hospitality news, Marriott and Emirates are the latest to launch a loyalty partnership, and we compare Hilton and Hyatt's brand strategies in China. Meanwhile, Wyndham has big plans to grow La Quinta in the U.S.