Travel News Trip.com Holds $1.2 Billion in China It Can't Easily Move Abroad
Trip.com's balance sheet shows what "China risk" looks like: a huge cash pile trapped by capital controls, even as the company expands globally.
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Travel News California Poaches NYC's Tourism Chief Ahead of 2028 Olympics
Julie Coker leaves New York City Tourism + Conventions after less than two years to lead Visit California as the state prepares for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
Travel News Madrid Launches "Te Faltan Calles" to Spread Tourism Beyond the City Centre
Madrid is guiding visitors beyond Sol and Gran Vía into local barrios through a new neighbourhood-focused tourism strategy called "Te Faltan Calles."
Travel News Why Trip.com's Edison Chen Says Proximity Is Power in Global Travel
Edison Chen explains why travel platforms must land deeply in local markets, not just reach them, turning culture and events into real demand.
Travel News U.S. Hotel Demand Is Rebounding Across Segments, Not Just Luxury
Ten weeks of data show strong demand from business and leisure travelers, signaling a broader recovery beyond the World Cup boost.
Travel News Apple Wallet Becomes a Live Trip Companion, Starting With Disney Resorts
Apple is expanding Wallet beyond payment cards and hotel keys, turning it into a dynamic trip dashboard with Disney as the first partner.
Travel News GUEXT 2026 Brings Hospitality Equipment and Machinery into Focus in Madrid
The 2026 edition of GUEXT in Madrid will expand its equipment and machinery segment, connecting manufacturers, distributors, and hospitality buyers.
Travel News AlUla Is Tripling Its Hotel Rooms to Chase 1 Million Visitors by 2030
Saudi Arabia's heritage destination is expanding its accommodation supply rapidly, betting on demand that already shows signs of momentum.
Travel News Boutique Wants to Be What Airbnb Used to Be: Fewer Homes, More Taste, No Investment Funds
Marc Blazer's new platform curates design-led homes for travelers who want character over inventory, explicitly excluding investment funds and mass listings.
Travel News Five Smart Ways to Plan a Solo Trip Itinerary Without the Stress
Expert advice on building a flexible, realistic solo travel itinerary that keeps confusion at bay and leaves room for discovery.
Travel News Escape Plan Wants to Be More Than Luggage: Building a Travel Ecosystem for Indian Travelers
Abhinav Pathak's Escape Plan is moving beyond suitcases, aiming to build a broader platform around how Indians plan, pack, and experience travel.
Travel News Marriott to Launch Branded Apartment Rentals Starting with W Hotels in Cleveland
Marriott is entering the branded apartment rental market, with W Hotels debuting residential rental units in Cleveland in 2027 as part of its luxury expansion.
Travel News Sara Ali Khan's London Family Trip: Parks, Plays, and Three Generations Together
Bollywood actor Sara Ali Khan toured London with her grandmother Sharmila Tagore and mother Amrita Singh, covering classic parks and West End theatre.
Travel News AmaWaterways Expands River Cruise Routes Across Europe, Asia, and Africa
Premium river cruise operator AmaWaterways is rolling out new ships, itineraries, and experiences across multiple continents for travelers seeking alternatives to ocean voyages.
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Marriott Names Sander Looijen as Vietnam Market Vice President
Marriott veteran Sander Looijen takes the helm in Vietnam after overseeing 22 properties in Bali, bringing two decades of Asia-Pacific leadership experience.
Travel News Saudi Arabia's Tourism Strategy Resets Around Domestic and Regional Markets
After conflict reshaped the region, Saudi tourism is refocusing on its home market and Gulf neighbors rather than chasing long-haul international visitors.
Travel News World Cup Week One: Hotels See Revenue Gains Despite Lower-Than-Expected Occupancy
The 2026 World Cup is driving up hotel revenue per available room across host cities, though occupancy numbers are falling short of pre-tournament projections.
Travel News Zucchetti Lets Hotels Accept Direct Bookings Through ChatGPT and Claude
Zucchetti North America's new connector suite enables hotels to process real-time bookings directly through AI platforms like ChatGPT and Claude.
Travel News Inside the Vande Bharat Sleeper: India's Most Premium Train Coach Yet
A travel vlogger's tour reveals the Vande Bharat sleeper coach's futuristic design, private showers, and premium amenities—a new standard for overnight rail travel.
Travel News Türkiye Joins IAPCO Network to Strengthen International Business Events and Congress Tourism
The Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency is now part of IAPCO's Destination Partner network, opening doors to more international congresses and MICE events.
Travel News Marriott Hotel Owners Push for Bigger Share of $1 Billion Credit Card Revenue
Fifty-one owners representing nearly 1,000 Marriott properties are demanding a larger cut of the company's co-branded credit card income.
Travel News Equinox Hotels Is Finally Expanding — It's Betting Everything on Sleep
The fitness-focused luxury brand is scaling from one Manhattan flagship to a global portfolio, hard-coding sleep as its core differentiator.
Travel News JW Marriott Appoints Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Global Brand Ambassador
JW Marriott names Bollywood icon Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as its first Global Brand Ambassador, reflecting India's growing influence in luxury hospitality.
Travel News RealTime Reservation Acquires STAY to Unify Hotel Ancillary Revenue Tech
The deal consolidates hotel upsell technology into one shopping cart and shared data foundation, aiming to fix years of fragmented non-room revenue tools.
Travel News A Seven-Day Mauritius Itinerary for Indian Travellers Beyond the Honeymoon Resort
This weeklong itinerary shows Mauritius as more than a couples' getaway, with culture, adventure, local food, and experiences across the island.
Travel News The AI Discovery Gap: Why Your Hotel Is Invisible to Next-Gen Buyers and How to Fix It
New AI-powered search tools are reshaping hotel discovery, leaving properties that don't optimize for conversational queries and rich data invisible to travelers.
Travel News How The Barracks Hotel Sentosa Curates a Luxe Heritage Experience
The Sentosa property elevates guest stays through enhanced turndown rituals, personalised touches, and thoughtful details rooted in its colonial past.
Travel News Farah Khan's Japan Itinerary: Nara Deer, Mount Fuji, and Shirakawa-go's Storybook Villages
Filmmaker Farah Khan's recent Japan trip highlights three iconic destinations — Nara's deer park, Mount Fuji's vistas, and Shirakawa-go's traditional houses.
Travel News Hilton Opens First Cave Hotel in Cappadocia's Ortahisar
Elika Cave Suites Cappadocia joins Hilton's Curio Collection with 36 rooms carved into ancient volcanic stone in Turkey's historic Ortahisar valley.
Travel News Hotels Spent $100 Million Fighting OTAs. Did It Actually Work?
A decade-long battle to reduce dependence on Expedia and Booking.com cost the hotel industry dearly, but AI agents may rewrite the rules entirely.
Travel News CoolRooms Promotes Patricia Martín to General Manager in Madrid
Patricia Martín has been promoted to General Manager of CoolRooms Palacio de Atocha in Madrid after advancing through multiple roles within the property.
Travel News Exit Glacier Greenhouses Wins Inaugural Port Partners Award in Seward, Alaska
A Seward greenhouse becomes the first recipient of Royal Caribbean Group's Port Partners award, earning funding and mentorship to strengthen local food systems in Alaska.
Travel News Manish Jha Appointed General Manager of Anantara Downtown Dubai Hotel
Anantara Downtown Dubai has named Manish Jha as General Manager, bringing over two decades of international luxury hospitality experience to the property.
Travel News Mawlynnong: India's Cleanest Village Highlights the Waste Challenge Tourists Ignore
A vlogger's visit to Meghalaya's spotless Mawlynnong village exposes a troubling paradox — tourists flock to see cleanliness they won't practice at home.
Travel News Multi-Generational Villa Travel Gains Momentum Among Families Worldwide
Private villas are emerging as the preferred choice for families spanning multiple generations seeking space, privacy, and togetherness for celebrations and extended holidays.
Travel News Sun Siyam Makes Three Leadership Appointments Across Maldives Resort Portfolio
Sun Siyam promotes and appoints three executives to oversee operations at its Maldives resorts, signaling fresh leadership at Iru Veli and Vilu Reef properties.
Travel News US Hotel Bookings Rise Ahead of Summer Season as Demand Strengthens
American hotel demand is climbing heading into summer, with bookings, room nights, and daily rates all up year-on-year, and September showing particularly strong momentum.
Travel News Vishwajeet Singh Takes Helm of Sales and Marketing at JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity
Vishwajeet Singh brings 16 years of hospitality experience to his new role as director of sales and marketing at JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity.
Travel News Highgate Takes Over Lotte's New York Palace — How It Feeds the Next Deal
Highgate's acquisition of the New York Palace showcases how steady third-party management fees fund the risky business of buying and flipping distressed hotels.
Travel News Siringit Tarangire Camp Opens Eight Luxury Tented Suites in Tanzania's Tarangire National Park
Siringit Collection's newest camp brings low-impact luxury to Tarangire National Park with eight contemporary tented suites designed for East African safari.
Travel News The St. Regis London to Open in Mayfair This Autumn After Full Renovation
The St. Regis brand arrives in London's Mayfair with 193 rooms, new dining, wellness facilities, and a contemporary art collection after a complete renovation.
Travel News World Cup Host Cities Launch Multimillion-Dollar Campaigns to Reassure Hesitant Travelers
American cities hosting the 2026 World Cup are spending millions on marketing videos to counter growing reluctance among international visitors to book U.S. travel.
Travel News Accor Bets on AI to Automate the Invisible and Humanize the Visible in Hotels
Accor's AI strategy spans discovery, distribution, loyalty, and operations—but the boldest bet is using automation to free staff for genuine human connection.
Travel News Christophe Hilty Appointed to Lead Park Hyatt Mexico City Polanco Ahead of 2027 Opening
The Park Hyatt Mexico City Polanco has named Christophe Hilty as General Manager to oversee its pre-opening phase before its early 2027 debut.
Travel News Egypt Emerges as the Winner in the Middle East's Travel Shake-Up
The Iran conflict has reshuffled Middle East tourism, with Egypt capturing travelers as the Gulf states see arrivals slow.
Travel News Hotels Bank on Last-Minute World Cup Bookings as Tournament Approaches
Hotel operators across North America are waiting to see if soccer fans will drive a wave of spontaneous bookings as the 2026 World Cup kicks off.
Travel News FH55 Grand Hotel Palatino Advances Luxury Repositioning in Rome
Rome's FH55 Grand Hotel Palatino is upgrading its public spaces and dining to transition from four-star to five-star luxury accommodation.
Travel News Forbes Travel Guide Unveils 37 Hotel Bars Across the Globe for 2026
Forbes Travel Guide recognizes 37 hotel bars across 18 countries for exceptional cocktails, service, and guest experience in its 2026 list.
Travel News IHG Sees Indian and GCC Travelers Fill Middle East Hotels as Dubai Slows
IHG reports strong demand from Indian and Gulf travelers in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, but European visitors remain absent and Dubai faces headwinds.
Travel News Mirai and STAAH Form Global Alliance to Sync Hotel Rates and Inventory in Real Time
A new API integration between Mirai and STAAH enables real-time synchronization of rates, inventory, and availability for accommodation providers worldwide.
Travel News Skift Global Forum 2026: Travel Leaders Get Action Plans, Not Just Panels
This year's Skift Global Forum promises travel executives practical decisions they can implement, moving beyond traditional conference talk.
Travel News Hoshino Resorts' Budget Brand OMO Flips the Hotel Script by Sending Guests Outside
Japan's Hoshino Resorts built a profitable budget hotel model that rejects the usual playbook: OMO properties make money by pushing guests to explore the neighborhood.
Travel News Klook Co-Founder Bets AI Can Finally Fix Travel Experiences Discovery
Klook is focusing on AI to smooth out the chaos of booking experiences, rather than chasing the OTA model—a move that could change how travelers find things to do.
Travel News Lighthouse Launches Ernest, an AI Assistant to Help Hotels Price and Compete
Lighthouse's new AI assistant, Ernest, aims to simplify revenue and commercial decisions for hotels — if it can avoid becoming just another dashboard.
Travel News Exploring Ayodhya: A Ride in Pink with Women-Driven Electric Autos
Ayodhya rolls out an all-women fleet of pink electric autos ahead of the Pran Pratishtha — a small but meaningful shift in how the city moves.
Travel News Beyond Tourism - The Healthcare Crisis in Maldives Amidst Diplomatic Strains with India
Beyond beaches: the India–Maldives diplomatic row threatens the healthcare lifeline 98% of Maldivians rely on for medical treatment in India.
Travel News Indonesia May Be Next In Line To Offer Visa-Free Entry To Indian Travellers
Indonesia may soon join Malaysia and Thailand in offering visa-free entry to Indian passport holders, as Jakarta courts "quality tourists" from South Asia.
Travel News Delhi to Manali in Just 10 Hours: Sundernagar-Kiratpur Highway Revolutionizes Travel
The Sundernagar–Kiratpur four-lane cuts the Delhi to Manali drive to ten hours — and quietly redraws the map for Himachal road-trippers.
Travel News Uttar Pradesh's Pioneering Move: Bundelkhand Expressway to Transform into a Solar-Powered Marvel, Aiming for 50 MW Power Generation
Uttar Pradesh is turning the Bundelkhand Expressway into India's first solar-powered highway, with 550 MW of solar plants alongside its 1,700 hectares.
Travel News Afghanistan Cricketer Rahmanullah Gurbaz Touches Hearts in Ahmedabad with Kind Gesture on Diwali Eve
Afghanistan cricketer Rahmanullah Gurbaz spends his Diwali eve quietly handing out money to people sleeping on Ahmedabad's footpaths — a small act, big response.
Travel News Japan's New Island: A Majestic Creation from an Underwater Volcanic Eruption"
A brand-new island rises off Iwoto in late 2023 — Japan's landscape gains a 100-metre-wide piece of fresh volcanic land after a phreatomagmatic eruption.
Travel News Indian Railways' New Luggage Weight Limit: What You Need to Know?
New Indian Railways luggage rules quietly capped what you can carry — 40 kg in sleeper, 70 in 2A, 50 in 3A — and here's what happens if you exceed.
Travel News US Embassy in New Delhi Opens 2.5 Lakh Visa Slots, But Technical Glitch Affects 2023 Appointments"
The US Embassy in Delhi opens 2.5 lakh visa interview slots — but a technical glitch quietly locks Indian applicants out of 2023 appointments.
Travel News Delhi Dispatch: From Air Pollution Crisis To Fire Accidents, All The Latest Updates
A round-up of Delhi's pulse this week — the air-quality emergency, fire incidents, and the government moves trying to steady a city under strain.
Travel News Kerala Wins Global Responsible Tourism Award 2023
Kerala wins the Global Responsible Tourism Award for the second year running — recognised for putting women-led local enterprises at the centre of its tourism story.
Travel News Thailand Welcomes Indian Tourists with Visa-Free Entry
Thailand opens 30-day visa-free entry to Indian tourists from November 10, 2023 — saving roughly ₹5,100 per traveller and removing a major friction point.
Travel News All Together Now Festival Performance Timings & Weather Forecast
Stage timings, weather forecast, and a comedy lineup featuring Tommy Tiernan and Deirdre O'Kane — your survival guide to All Together Now in Ireland.
Travel News India's Hidden Airports Spark an Unbelievable Traffic Revolution!
Darbhanga, Prayagraj, Kolhapur, Hubli — the regional airports nobody was watching are suddenly handling hundreds of thousands of passengers a year.
Travel News Did you know that there is a ‘Bangladesh’ in India too?
Hidden near Wular Lake in Kashmir sits a tiny village called Bangladesh — 300 people, one improbable name, and a story you won't find in the guidebooks.
Travel News IRCTC releases a budget-friendly tour package from Ayodhya to Vaishno Devi
IRCTC launches the Uttar Darshan Bharat Gaurav special train — an 11-day spiritual journey across Ayodhya, Prayagraj, Varanasi and Vaishno Devi, from ₹20,850.
Travel News All you need to know about the Liquid Trees!
Belgrade scientists invent "liquid trees" — algae-filled photobioreactors that absorb CO₂ like a 10-tree grove and fit in a city park.
Travel News Toll Tax Hike! Expressway travel to get costlier starting April 1st
Toll taxes on India's highways and expressways climb 3.5–7% from April 1, 2023 — what it costs now to drive from one city to another.
Travel News The only Indian Train You Get to Ride for Free!
The Bhakra–Nangal train has carried passengers between Punjab and Himachal for free for seven decades — a vintage diesel ride paid for by the dam it serves.
Travel News Online Travel Agencies to use ChatGPT for Travel planning. Here how!
Expedia's new ChatGPT plugin lets you plan a trip end-to-end inside the AI chat — a look at what travel planning starts to feel like when it's conversational.