Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Mission Undergoes Significant Revision Amidst Leadership Change and Giga-Project Reassessment

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ambitious tourism drive is facing a pivotal moment, marked by a significant leadership transition at the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and widespread reports of adjustments…

Travel Industry Raises Alarm Over Homeland Security Threat to Halt Customs at Sanctuary Cities Ahead of World Cup

The travel industry is sounding a dire warning against unprecedented threats from Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to halt customs operations at designated "sanctuary cities" across the U.S., a mere…

A New Paradigm for Luxury Retail: Why the Hospitality Mindset is Proving Profitable, Yet Challenging to Scale

A groundbreaking new paper emerging from the EHL Hospitality Business School, co-authored by an incoming INSEAD PhD candidate, presents a compelling argument that luxury retail stands to gain significantly by…

India’s Luxury Hotel Market Pivots Towards Robust Domestic Demand Amid Global Headwinds

India’s luxury hotel market is undergoing a significant transformation, increasingly powered by the burgeoning segment of domestic affluent travelers. This strategic recalibration is prominently exemplified by EIH Limited, the parent…

Southwest Moves Toward Latest Reinvention: Long-Haul International and Lounges

Southwest Airlines, long celebrated for its distinctive low-cost, point-to-point model, is actively exploring significant strategic shifts, including a potential foray into long-haul international flying and the introduction of new customer-facing…

Hyatt Pivots Investor Focus from Scale to Economic Value, Emphasizing Differentiated Growth Strategy

Hyatt Hotels Corporation convened its first investor day in three years on Thursday, delivering a compelling and strategically refined message to the financial community: cease evaluating the company primarily on…

The AI Decisions Hotel CEOs Are Signing Right Now Will Look Like Fax Machines by 2029

Adam Harris, CEO of Cloudbeds, is poised to deliver a provocative argument at the upcoming Skift Data + AI Summit 2026, challenging the prevailing wisdom on artificial intelligence adoption within…

Billionaire Tilman Fertitta Secures Deal to Acquire Caesars Entertainment in Multi-Billion Dollar Transaction

Billionaire entrepreneur Tilman Fertitta, owner of the Golden Nugget casino chain and Landry’s Inc. hospitality empire, has reached an agreement to acquire Caesars Entertainment in a transaction valued at approximately…

YouTrip Unveils ‘YouTrip Family’ Multi-Currency Wallet, Empowering Financial Literacy and Seamless Travel for Young Explorers Aged 7 to 18

Singapore-based travel fintech pioneer YouTrip announced on Thursday the official launch of YouTrip Family, a groundbreaking multi-currency mobile wallet and accompanying physical card specifically designed for young travellers aged between…

Avelo Airlines Charts New Course with Planned Hotel and Rental Car Bundles Amidst Post-ICE Partnership Strategic Reassessment

Nearly four months after Avelo Airlines concluded its controversial partnership with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), CEO Andrew Levy has indicated the company is actively exploring new revenue streams, specifically…