Glen Hauenstein, a titan in the airline industry and the president of Delta Air Lines, is set to retire on February 28.
Hotels Vs. Booking.com, Travel and Politics and AI Chauffeurs
Today’s podcast looks at the ongoing conflict between Booking and hotels, the seven travel-related U.S. congressional projects, and the AI plans of the U.S. largest biz travel limo service.
Despegar Bulks Up on Vacation Rentals To Fend Off Competition
Despega is adding vacation rentals fast, particularly in Brazil, following the closing of a 51 percent stake in channel manager Stays.
M&A Is Not a Growth Engine, Says Cloudbeds CEO
Cloudbeds CEO Adam Harris shared why he is focused on organic growth, not adding new clients via company acquisition.
Where Travel Demand Is Heading: Middle East Down, Mediterranean Up
Global travel is still growing. But demand is shifting fast — away from the Middle East, toward the Mediterranean and Asia-Pacific.
The Live Tourism Events That Will Shape 2026
Live tourism continues to be a major force in the travel industry nearly three years after Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.
Airbnb Is Recruiting Creators to Build Out Its Experiences Business
The push is part of a broader effort to generate bookings from users in their home cities rather than from travelers passing through.
Europe Visa Bottlenecks Push UAE Residents to Rethink Travel Plans
People report limited appointment availability as visa applications from the UAE are up nearly 10% year-on-year.
Airbnb Experiences Relaunch: This Is What It’s Likely Going to
There has been great interest in what Airbnb Experiences will be like when the company relaunches it after what will then be a two-year hiatus. Here are
Why Taj-Parent IHCL Wants Full Control of Oriental Hotels
Indian Hotels Company informed the stock exchanges it plans to merge Oriental Hotels, a company that it already has a stake in, into itself.