Canadians, Europeans Skip U.S. Travel in 2025
Once a top destination for international tourists, the U.S. is now facing a sharp decline in visitors from its closest… Read More »
Stricter US Immigration Rules Hit Air Travel Demand
International airlines are reporting a decline in demand for flights to and from the United States, attributing the drop to… Read More »
Is Artificial Intelligence Fueling Growth or Creating a Bubble?
Artificial intelligence has become one of the most powerful economic drivers in the United States in 2025, reshaping the way… Read More »
Sandals Launches New Sale and Extends Advisor Incentives
Sandals Resorts has unveiled its “Feel the Warmth” sale, offering guests up to $1,500 in instant credit, zero percent Flex… Read More »
NCL Unveils Private Island Expansion Plans With New Waterpark
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed details of its $150 million expansion of Great Stirrup Cay, the line’s private island in… Read More »
Reiwa Travel and PKSHA Aim to Redefine Online Travel in Japan
Reiwa Travel, a bold new player in Japan’s online travel market, is partnering with AI venture builder PKSHA Technology to… Read More »
Sandals Hosts Battle of the General Managers Virtual Event
Sandals Resorts is inviting travel advisors to its newest virtual event, the Battle of the General Managers, on Thursday, July… Read More »
Sonesta Signs 31 Franchise Deals, Opens 10 Hotels in 2025
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced strong growth in the first half of 2025 with 31 new franchise agreements and 10… Read More »
July Hotel News: Openings, Renovations & Marriott CFO Change
July brought significant developments in the hotel and resort industry, from major leadership changes to new openings, renovations, and brand… Read More »
Booking Holdings Raises Forecast as Travel Demand Holds
Booking Holdings delivered stronger-than-expected results for the second quarter of 2025, reporting robust growth across room nights, revenue, and gross… Read More »
TakeUp Raises $11M to Boost Hotel Revenue with AI
Hotel revenue optimization startup TakeUp has secured $11 million in Series A funding to expand its artificial intelligence-driven platform aimed… Read More »
Inside Melia’s Luxury All-Inclusive Transformation
Meliá Hotels International is redefining the all-inclusive segment with a strategy centered on luxury, wellness, and cultural immersion. The Spain-based… Read More »
Google’s AI-Powered Search Drives Q2 Revenue Surge
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, reported strong second quarter results, underscoring its continued dominance in AI-powered search and advertising. The company… Read More »
Travel Industry Races to Hire AI Talent Amid Tech Boom
As artificial intelligence reshapes the business landscape, the travel industry is scrambling to secure top-tier AI talent in a wave… Read More »
Marriott Finalizes Acquisition of CitizenM Lifestyle Hotels
Marriott International has officially completed its acquisition of citizenM, expanding its global portfolio with a dynamic lifestyle brand known for… Read More »
Why Hilton Remains Confident After Summer Revenue Dip
Hilton remains optimistic about its full-year outlook despite a slight decline in second-quarter revenue per available room (RevPAR). The hotel… Read More »
Los Angeles Sues Airbnb for Price Gouging, Fake Hosts in Wildfires
The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office has filed a civil lawsuit against Airbnb, accusing the home-sharing platform of price gouging… Read More »
Stéphane Maquaire Appointed President and CEO of Club Med
Club Med has appointed Stéphane Maquaire as its new President and CEO, effective immediately. The announcement follows a thorough succession… Read More »
Preferred Hotels Adds 18 New Luxury Properties Worldwide
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, has added 18 new luxury properties to its global portfolio… Read More »
Sabre Unveils SabreMosaic to Streamline Booking Systems for Travel Agencies
Sabre has launched SabreMosaic Travel Marketplace, a new AI-powered platform designed to address fragmentation in travel agency operations by unifying… Read More »
Resorts World NYC Reveals $5.5B Plan for Mega Resort by 2026
Resorts World New York City has unveiled a $5.5 billion expansion plan to transform its current Queens property into New… Read More »
Business Travel Spending to Hit $1.57 Trillion in 2025
Despite economic headwinds and geopolitical tensions, global business travel is on a strong upward trajectory, with spending expected to reach… Read More »
Accor Unveils HERA Challenge to Reward Top Travel Advisors
Accor has launched the HERA Challenge, a new incentive program designed to reward top-performing travel advisors through its HERA loyalty… Read More »
Sports Illustrated Resorts to Launch in Nashville, Tuscaloosa
Travel + Leisure Co. has announced the U.S. debut of its Sports Illustrated Resorts brand, with new locations set to… Read More »
Folio Raises $14M to Streamline Hotel Financial Operations with AI
Folio, a U.S.-based financial operations platform for hotels, has secured $14 million in Series A funding to accelerate the rollout… Read More »
Travel Industry Updates: AI Partnerships, Leadership Moves, and Tech Integrations Reshape Global Travel
BCD Travel and Oversee are expanding their collaboration to scale agentic AI capabilities across BCD’s global operations. Following a successful… Read More »