Dubai has completed its journey from the “dot in the desert” to a truly global city where more than 200 nationalities at a time call home.
Turning Dubai From a ‘Dot in the Desert’ to a
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What IHCL’s Latest Investment Reveals About Its Move Into Airport
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In its latest move, IHCL has invested INR 500 million into its subsidiary, Zarrenstar Hospitality, through a rights issue.
Skift Global Forum 2025 Expert Roundtable: Understanding the Evolving Hotel
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At SGF, leaders discussed how expectations, personalization, and data-driven marketing are redefining how brands connect with travelers.
Airlines Cancel Caribbean Flights Following U
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U.S. airlines started canceling flights to the Caribbean Saturday after the FAA ordered all aircraft to avoid Venezuelan airspace.
New Langham CEO Seeks Growth Across Luxury and Midscale Hotel
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Langham Hospitality’s new CEO, Bob van den Oord, has a growth strategy that includes new hotels and the company’s first loyalty program.
Alaska Airlines to Launch Flights to London and Iceland, Unveils
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Alaska Airlines is making a big bet on international and premium travel as it launches European routes and introduces business class suites.
UK Faces the Slow Return of Chinese Tourists
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JetBlue Cuts More Cities From Network, Reduces Flights From Los
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JetBlue is cutting routes as part of a strategy to restore profitability following the loss of Spirit and Pratt & Whitney engine issues.
Pangea Buys an AI ‘Genome’ for Travel Itineraries in Third
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Pangea, a social travel platform focused on digital nomads, will make its third acquisition in five months.
Why Ignoring Canada Just Got Expensive
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Canada is in the middle of a travel revolution, and most destinations are treating it like a rounding error. That is getting very expensive.