Riyadh Air Secures Pivotal U.S. Flight Approval, Paving Way for Transatlantic Expansion
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s ambitious new national carrier, has received crucial approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to operate flights to and from the United States, marking a…
Marriott Owners Press for Greater Share of $1 Billion Co-Branded Credit Card Revenue
Dozens of Marriott International’s largest hotel owners are mounting significant pressure on the hospitality giant, demanding a more substantial share of the approximately $1 billion in revenue the company projects…
RealTime Reservation Acquires STAY to Consolidate Fragmented Hotel Ancillary Services Technology.
RealTime Reservation (RTR), a leading provider of ancillary booking platforms for the hospitality sector, has officially announced its acquisition of STAY, a comprehensive guest experience platform catering to hotels and…
Overseas Tourism to the U.S. Plummets, With Western European Travelers Leading the Retreat, Raising Concerns for Economic Recovery
The United States’ inbound tourism sector experienced a significant downturn in May, with overseas visitors pulling back sharply, marking a concerning reversal in the post-pandemic recovery trajectory. Federal data reveals…
Canadian Airlines Navigate Geopolitical Headwinds, Finding Strong Margins in the U.S. Market Amidst Broader Cross-Border Travel Decline
Despite an overarching contraction in the vital U.S.-Canada travel market, largely attributed to persistent political tensions, major Canadian air carriers report that their routes to the United States continue to…
Aven Hospitality Launches Reimagined Booking Engine to Tackle Legacy Hotel Tech Challenges and Boost Direct Bookings
Aven, the recently independent former Sabre hospitality business, has unveiled a groundbreaking booking engine designed to directly address one of the hospitality industry’s most persistent and costly problems: the friction…
Travelport Unveils TripServices: A Cloud-Native API Platform Aiming to Revolutionize Travel Booking and Agent Efficiency
Travelport formally launched TripServices on Thursday, a significant development in the travel technology landscape designed to streamline and enhance the booking experience for agencies, developers, and ultimately, travelers. This cloud-native…
The 22nd Annual HD Awards Ceremony Celebrates Excellence in Hospitality Design and Innovation
Nearly 450 industry leaders, designers, hoteliers, and innovators converged on Las Vegas on May 5th, 2026, at the opulent Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, a fitting venue for the prestigious…
The Resurgence of Vertical Pursuits: Technical Innovation and the Evolving Landscape of Modern Rock Climbing
The landscape of professional and recreational rock climbing has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, marked by a surge in indoor facility accessibility and a rapid evolution in…
Kerten Hospitality Set to Unveil First Indian Properties by Late 2026, Signaling Major Strategic Expansion
Ireland’s Kerten Hospitality, a prominent lifestyle-led hospitality group, is poised to make its highly anticipated entry into the burgeoning Indian market, with its inaugural property expected to open before the…
















