Edinburgh, Scotland, has fired the first shots in what could be a Britain-wide wave of tourism taxes and levies
Thayer Ventures and Derive Ventures Form New Travel Tech Investment
Thayer Ventures and Derive Ventures have tied up to create an investment platform aimed at driving innovation in travel technology.
What Business Travelers Want, What Travel Managers Say – 6 Charts
Business travel has some familiar challenges and a new set of expectations for employees and travel managers.
Marriott Faces FTC Scrutiny of Data Security, Pays $52 Million
Marriott International’s data security practices remain under scrutiny after multiple breaches affected hundreds of millions of customers.
Minor International to Take Private its Madrid-Based Hotel Company
Minor International aims to take its delist Minor Hotels Europe & Americas from the Madrid Stock Exchange.
Oyo’s CEO Talks Going Premium in India, Motel 6 M&A
Ritesh Agarwal, founder and Group CEO, said Oyo is expanding in India with a premiumization strategy and in the U.S. with a tech strategy.
Growth Moves East, Live Tourism, Luxury: What Drove the Skift
According to the latest Skift Travel Health Index, the global industry closed the year at 102, a modest but steady 2% rise over 2024.
New York City Hotels Protest Bill to Mandate Licensing, Deter
New York City’s contentious bill to regulate hotels could reshape the sector’s future in America’s largest city.
Lindblad and Disney to Boost Marketing of National Geographic Cruises
Lindblad Expeditions provided detail on an expanded marketing deal with Disney to boost its sales of National Geographic cruises.
How Partnerships Power the Travel Economy
As travel rebounds, it’s time to reassess what consumers, businesses, and governments need to keep the industry growing sustainably.