Travel News Accor Links Loyalty With H World to Court Chinese Travelers
Accor is tying its loyalty program to H World’s 310 million members, giving Chinese travelers easier access to European hotels – and Europeans to China.
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Travel News TIS 2026 to Bring 8,000 Tourism Professionals to Seville for AI and Travel Tech Summit
The International Tourism Summit returns to Seville in 2026 with a focus on AI, digital transformation, and smart destinations.
Travel News Corporate Hotel Programmes Pivot to AI and Flexible Pricing, GBTA Study Finds
New research from GBTA and Radisson shows corporate travel managers are reshaping hotel sourcing strategies with AI tools, dynamic rates, and evolving procurement methods.
Travel News Why Some Hotel Owners Are Dropping Big Brands Like Marriott and Hilton
As franchise agreements expire, a growing number of hotel owners are choosing independence over the big-name flags, citing rising fees and shrinking returns.
Travel News RDB Hospitality Group Launches Host Agency Platform for Independent Travel Advisors
RDB Hospitality Group introduces a new host agency platform providing independent travel advisors with business support, training, and operational tools.
Flights & Airlines Fewer Flights, Higher Fares, More Travelers: The July 4 Squeeze
Airlines are trimming capacity ahead of the July 4 weekend despite strong demand, betting they can keep fares elevated even as travelers pack terminals.
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.
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 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 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.
Flights & Airlines IAG's €1 Billion Loyalty Ambition Depends More on Banks Than Airlines
IAG Loyalty wants to make a billion euros from Avios, but the real growth is in credit cards, e-commerce, and partnerships—not flights.
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.
Flights & Airlines Amadeus Wants to Be the Translator Between Airlines and AI Travel Assistants
As AI chatbots struggle to read airline fares, Amadeus is positioning itself as the crucial middleman that can make airline inventory visible to machines.
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.
Flights & Airlines Airlines Plan to Keep Fares High Even as Fuel Costs Fall
Strong demand and industry consolidation are giving airlines confidence to maintain elevated ticket prices regardless of what happens to jet fuel.
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 Bolt for Business Lets Employees Pay for Corporate Rides with Company Cards
Bolt's new employee-pay mode allows staff to charge business rides to corporate cards while giving companies visibility into spending and policy compliance.
Travel News JTB Is Expanding Out of Japan: EXO Travel Acquisition Signals Asia-Wide Ambition
Japan's largest travel company is no longer content to stay home. JTB's acquisition of EXO Travel is the latest move in its bid to become Asia's travel leader.
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.
Flights & Airlines AI Isn't Ignoring Airlines. It Just Can't Read Their Fares.
Adobe reports AI referrals send more engaged visitors to travel sites, but airlines risk losing out if their fare data remains machine-unreadable.
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.
Flights & Airlines Turkish Airlines Shifts Focus From Fleet Size to Profitability on the Path to 800 Aircraft
The carrier's new leadership says the number of planes matters less than how efficiently they're deployed, signaling a strategic pivot for one of the world's fastest-growing airlines.
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 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 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 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 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.
Flights & Airlines Canadian Tourists Are Skipping America — But Canadian Airlines Keep Growing
Political tensions have driven Canadians away from U.S. travel, yet Canadian carriers report healthy margins on American routes.
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.
Flights & Airlines Ken Chenault: The Quiet Powerbroker Reshaping Travel From Behind the Scenes
One executive connects Airbnb's board, a $10.75 billion loyalty startup, Amex GBT's take-private, and more—yet most travelers have never heard his name.
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.