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AI’s Impact on Travel Jobs, NYC’s Transit Mess and Uber’s Unique Saudi Feature
Skift reports that agentic and generative AI are set to reshape employment in the travel industry, with travel agencies increasing their tech workfor…
1 year, 2 months ago
Travel Spending Pullback, Delta's Premium Plan and Hyatt's APAC Luxury Push
Consumer travel spending is decreasing, particularly among lower-income households, as more money is redirected to essential expenses like rent and u…
1 year, 2 months ago
Airbnb Gets Flexible, Delta Revises Forecast, Marriott Goes Net-Zero
Airbnb is introducing more guest-friendly cancellation policies starting October 1, replacing its Strict policy with a more flexible Firm policy that…
1 year, 2 months ago
U.S. Tourism Drops, Marriott Eyes Outdoors and Airlines Brace for Tepid Earnings
Inbound tourism to the U.S. continued to decline in June, with international visits dropping 3.4% year-over-year and total arrivals reaching just 80%…
1 year, 2 months ago
Hilton Expands With LivSmart, Virgin Atlantic Adds Starlink and TSA Drops Shoe Rule
Hilton has opened the first property from its new extended-stay hotel brand, LivSmart Studios, targeting long-term guests like relocating families an…
1 year, 2 months ago
Hyatt's All-Inclusive Bet, TSA’s Shoes-On Test and Tripadvisor's Next Steps
Hyatt is expanding its all-inclusive resort business globally, targeting regions like Europe, North Africa, and Asia, while maintaining an “asset-lig…
1 year, 2 months ago
Airbnb’s Pay-Later Bet, Airline Cyberattacks and a $12.5B Air Traffic Overhaul
Airbnb is piloting a “Reserve Now, Pay Later” feature in the U.S. and Canada to help guests book stays without upfront payments, aiming to boost affo…
1 year, 3 months ago
Too-Hot Eiffel Tower, Brand USA Budget Anxieties and a Scrapped Climate Fee
A scorching heatwave has forced the Eiffel Tower to temporarily close its summit and led other European landmarks, like Brussels’ Atomium, to reduce …
1 year, 3 months ago
Hyatt’s $2B Flip, Six Senses Shake-Up, and Europe’s Heatwave Havoc
Hyatt announced it will sell the real estate portfolio of Playa Hotels & Resorts for $2 billion just weeks after acquiring it, aligning with its asse…
1 year, 3 months ago
One Clever Hotel Ad, A Resort Brand’s Climate Warning and Avoiding AI Hype
The Ritz-Carlton’s “Late Checkout” campaign, featuring Josh Hutcherson, won a Gold Lion at Cannes for its creative approach to luxury advertising, ou…
1 year, 3 months ago