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Booking Trends, AI Tools, and the New Rules of Travel Planning
Amadeus expects its new partnership with Google Flights and Google Cloud to enhance its airline business by integrating advanced AI tools into its Ne…
1 year, 2 months ago
Vegas Slowdown, Luxury Power Plays and a Biz Travel Shake-Up
MGM Resorts reported a 4% drop in Las Vegas Strip revenue for Q2, reflecting a broader decline in mid-market visitor traffic, while high-end demand r…
1 year, 2 months ago
United-JetBlue Team up, Royal Caribbean's Boost and Etihad's IPO
The U.S. Department of Transportation has approved a new partnership between United Airlines and JetBlue, allowing frequent flyer benefits to be shar…
1 year, 2 months ago
Hilton's Strategy Shift, Spirit's Furloughs and Sri Lanka’s Fee Drop
Hilton is focusing on small- and medium-sized businesses to boost direct corporate bookings, now making up 85% of its corporate travel segment, suppo…
1 year, 2 months ago
Airfare AI Debates, Hotel EV Demand and Southwest’s Baggage Bonanzas
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom stated the airline will not use AI in fare pricing in a way that undermines consumer trust, distancing itself from …
1 year, 2 months ago
Hilton’s Confidence, Accor’ Vegas Entry and Asia-Pacific’s Lifestyle Boom
Hilton reported a slight decline in second-quarter performance, with revenue per available room down 0.5% due to weaker occupancy and policy uncertai…
1 year, 2 months ago
A Weaker U.S. Passport, Travel Lobbying Spending and Delta's AI Airfares
The U.S. passport has fallen to 10th place in the Henley Passport Index—its lowest ranking in 20 years—while Asian countries like Singapore, Japan, a…
1 year, 2 months ago
Southwest’s Seating Revolution, Barcelona’s Cruise Crackdown and Biz Travel’s New High
Southwest Airlines will introduce assigned seating and a new eight-group boarding system starting January 27, 2026, ending its longtime open boarding…
1 year, 2 months ago
The State of Travel, United’s Rebound and Wyndham’s Takeout Order
Skift Research has released its State of Travel 2025 Report, offering a data-rich look at global travel trends, including regional performance and th…
1 year, 2 months ago
Marriott’s Exec Changes, Amex Cuts Travel Packages and United Revises Forecast
Marriott CFO Leeny Oberg will retire in March 2026, with Jen Mason set to succeed her as the company prepares for a leadership transition. American E…
1 year, 2 months ago