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Southwest's Vacation Packages, Frustrated Biz Travelers and the Rate Cut Travel Companies Long For
Southwest Airlines is launching Getaways by Southwest, its own vacation packages platform that bundles flights, hotels, and ground transportation, al…
1 year, 1 month ago
Soho House Goes Private, Hotel Investment Stalls and Long-Haul Climate Impact
Soho House is going private in a $2.7 billion deal led by MCR Hotels and CEO Tyler Morse, while billionaire Ron Burkle will remain its controlling sh…
1 year, 1 month ago
Google's AI Flights, Airbnb's BNPY Feature, and Air Canada’s Disruptions
Google is launching an AI-powered Flight Deals tool aimed at flexible travelers willing to trade fixed plans for lower prices. Airbnb introduced a Re…
1 year, 1 month ago
Canadians Shun U.S., Ennismore’s IPO Impact, and MSC’s Carbon Cuts
Canadian travel to the U.S. continued to fall in July, with sharp declines in both car and air returns, while visits to other countries like Japan an…
1 year, 1 month ago
Spirit's Uncertain Survival, Airbnb’s Hotels Play, and America’s Tourist Shakedown
Airbnb plans to expand its hotel inventory in high-demand markets while emphasizing that homes remain central to its brand. Spirit Airlines warned it…
1 year, 1 month ago
Airbnb’s Political Spending, U.S. Hotels’ Health, and Falling Tourism to the U.S.
U.S. hotels reported stagnant growth in the second quarter, with luxury properties outperforming midscale and economy brands across all major chains.…
1 year, 1 month ago
Hyatt’s Hotel Sale, Expedia’s Good Quarter and Europe’s Scorching Heat
Hyatt is benefiting from strong luxury travel demand, with its high-end brands driving revenue growth as the company pursues an asset-light strategy …
1 year, 1 month ago
Airbnb Expands Services, Southwest Joins Priceline and Choice Looks Abroad
Airbnb reported strong interest in its revamped Experiences and new Services offerings, with higher guest ratings than for stays and a plan to unify …
1 year, 1 month ago
Booking’s Credit Card, Marriott’s Slower Growth and Spain’s Rental Crackdown
Booking.com has introduced its first U.S. credit card, offering travel credits instead of traditional points to encourage more direct bookings and gr…
1 year, 1 month ago
U.S. Tightens Visas, Oyo Enters Australia and Europe Flies Bigger and Farther
The U.S. will launch a 12-month pilot program on August 20 requiring some travelers from countries with high visa overstay rates to post bonds of up …
1 year, 1 month ago