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…
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…
Hotel Industry Grapples with Direct Booking Legacy and AI’s Operational Frontier, Skift Podcast Reveals
The Skift Travel Podcast, featuring hosts Seth Borko and Sean O’Neill, recently delved into two pivotal narratives shaping the global travel industry: the enduring, decade-long struggle of hotels to foster…
Navan Capitalizes on Competitor Consolidation, Reports 40% Revenue Jump to $220 Million in Q1 FY2027 Amidst Enterprise Client Acquisitions
Navan, a prominent player in the integrated travel and expense management sector, has announced a robust performance for its fiscal first quarter of 2027, with revenues soaring by an impressive…
Highgate Takes Over Lotte’s New York Palace — How it Feeds the Next Deal
Lotte Hotels & Resorts, the hospitality arm of the South Korean conglomerate Lotte Group, has made a significant strategic move by handing over the operational reins of its crown jewel,…
The World Cup Offers U.S. Tourism a Pivotal Opportunity to Revitalize Inbound Travel and Reaffirm a Global Welcome.
For American destination marketers, the upcoming FIFA World Cup represents a critical juncture, a chance to not only reverse a protracted slide in international visits but also to emphatically broadcast…
















