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U.S. Travel Just Got More Complicated
New U.S. entry rules and fees are adding friction for travelers, as hotel giants quietly reshape midscale stays and buffets face a sustainability ove…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
AI Glasses Could Change Where You Travel
Meta’s new smart glasses bring real-time translation into everyday travel, as Marriott tests a Gen Z workforce reset and women take the lead in desti…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Dubai Steps In as War Crashes Travel Demand
Dubai rolls out emergency relief as the Iran war hits tourism, Southwest rewrites its identity, and Airbnb moves closer to owning the entire trip.
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6 months ago
Uber Just Bought Its Way Into Premium Travel
Uber’s move to acquire Blacklane signals a deeper push into premium travel, as Air Canada faces leadership fallout after a crisis response misstep an…
6 months ago
World Cup Hotel Demand Is Lagging And That’s a Warning Sign
Early hotel bookings for the 2026 World Cup are coming in softer than expected, signaling a shift toward last-minute demand, while hotels race to cap…
6 months ago
Travelers Are Waiting Longer to Book And It’s Changing Everything
Travel demand is holding steady but shifting to last-minute booking behavior, forcing companies to adapt faster, while IHG argues scale is the best d…
6 months ago
Airports Stop Showing Wait Times — As Security Lines Spiral
Airports are pulling back on reporting TSA wait times as staffing shortages push security lines to extreme levels, while United doubles down on premi…
6 months ago
LaGuardia Shutdown, Marriott Teases New Brand, Radisson Goes Net-Zero
A deadly ground collision shuts down LaGuardia and disrupts travel across the region, Marriott signals a potential new brand with fresh trademark fil…
6 months, 1 week ago
Loyalty Metrics Questioned, U.S. Travel Ticks Up, Force Majeure Tightens
Travel’s obsession with loyalty member counts is being challenged, U.S. inbound travel edges up after months of decline, and event planners face stri…
6 months, 1 week ago
Middle East Tourism Faces Long Shadow, Gulf Airlines Ease Loyalty, Capital One Expands Travel
The Middle East tourism sector faces a multi-year recovery challenge as the Iran war reshapes traveler habits, Gulf airlines are loosening loyalty re…
6 months, 1 week ago