Hendra Ismail
- Hospitality & Hotel Industry
- May 22, 2026
- 73 views
Hellbender: From Cocktail Bar to Culinary Darling, Chef Yara Herrera Charts a Course of Innovation in Ridgewood
On a distinctive triangular corner in Queens’ vibrant Ridgewood neighborhood, Chef Yara Herrera has cultivated a culinary sanctuary that has rapidly ascended from a promising newcomer to a celebrated destination.…
Tatiana Tantri Indah Sari
- Travel Technology & Industry Innovation
- May 22, 2026
- 61 views
Dominic Dragisich Appointed Interim CEO of Choice Hotels Amidst Leadership Transition
Choice Hotels International, one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, announced a significant leadership change this week with the sudden departure of its Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Pacious, and the…
- Travel Technology & Industry Innovation
- May 21, 2026
- 67 views
Emirates and flydubai Capitalize on European Rivals’ Grounding Amidst EASA Conflict Zone Restrictions
The geopolitical complexities of the Middle East and Persian Gulf region have inadvertently created a significant competitive advantage for Dubai-based carriers Emirates and flydubai, as their major European rivals remain…
- Travel Technology & Industry Innovation
- May 21, 2026
- 55 views
Brian Chesky on Boutique Hotels vs. Chains, Taking on Expedia and Booking, and Where Airbnb Has Stumbled
SAN FRANCISCO — Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, speaking at a media roundtable held at the company’s headquarters this week following its annual summer release event, delivered a candid assessment of…
- Travel Technology & Industry Innovation
- May 21, 2026
- 52 views
Geopolitical Turmoil and Regulatory Hurdles Stall Air India’s Ambitious Transformation Plans
Air India’s ambitious journey toward a global resurgence has hit significant turbulence, with its comprehensive transformation plans now facing considerable delays. Campbell Wilson, the airline’s Chief Executive Officer, offered a…
- Travel Technology & Industry Innovation
- May 21, 2026
- 129 views
Expedia Group to Launch B2B Model Context Protocol Server in Coming Months, Paving Way for Direct AI Agent Integration with Travel Inventory
Expedia Group is on the cusp of a significant technological advancement for its business-to-business (B2B) operations, with an executive confirming the imminent launch of its B2B Model Context Protocol (MCP)…
- Travel Technology & Industry Innovation
- May 21, 2026
- 60 views
Airline Payments Underestimated: Complex Distribution Bottlenecks Growth and Modern Retail Experiences
Airlines may be significantly underestimating the critical role of their payment infrastructure, which is rapidly emerging as a bottleneck that profoundly shapes growth trajectories, partnership opportunities, and the fundamental ability…
- Travel Technology & Industry Innovation
- May 21, 2026
- 67 views
Airbnb Adds Rental Cars, Stepping Onto Expedia and Booking’s Turf
San Francisco, CA – In a significant strategic pivot, Airbnb announced a broad array of new features and services as part of its annual Summer Release, signaling an aggressive push…
- Travel Technology & Industry Innovation
- May 21, 2026
- 71 views
Choice Hotels Announces Abrupt CEO Transition as Patrick Pacious Steps Down, Dominic Dragisich Named Interim Chief
Choice Hotels International, one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, announced a significant and unexpected leadership change on Wednesday, with President and CEO Patrick Pacious stepping down after a nearly…
- Travel Technology & Industry Innovation
- May 20, 2026
- 83 views
Google Expands Universal Commerce Protocol to Hotel Booking and Local Food Delivery, Signaling Major AI-Driven Shift in Transactional Search
Google on Tuesday publicly committed to extending its agentic commerce infrastructure to the travel sector, specifically targeting hotel booking as the next vertical for its Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP). This…
Anjar Salim
Chandra Hamzah
Gabriela Annisa
Susilo Edi Turonggo
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