Travel News

Grab Doesn’t Want the Full Trip — Just a Key Piece of It

Grab's super app has positioned itself as the mapping backbone for Southeast Asia's travel ecosystem rather than competing directly with traditional t…

Yesterday
Hotels

Whitbread to Sell $2 Billion in Hotels and Cut 3,800 Jobs in Strategic Overhaul

Whitbread, the owner of Premier Inn, announced a $2 billion hotel sale and workforce reduction of 3,800 jobs. The strategic overhaul responds to press…

Yesterday
Hotels

UAE’s AI Push Could Reshape How Hotels and Holiday Homes Operate

# UAE's AI Automation Will Cut Hotel Bureaucracy The United Arab Emirates is deploying artificial intelligence to streamline hospitality operations, …

Yesterday
Travel News

Citi to end ThankYou Points Sharing in May 2026 — what cardmembers should know

Citi will discontinue ThankYou Points Sharing on May 17, 2026, eliminating cardmembers' ability to transfer rewards to family and friends. This change…

Yesterday
Travel News

Amex Gold changes: Enhanced earning on Amex Travel hotels, new Hertz benefit and more

American Express has redesigned its Gold Card rewards structure to benefit hotel stays and car rentals. The card now offers enhanced earning rates on …

Yesterday
Airlines

Alaska Airlines touches down in Europe in historic first flight, rolls out new premium experience

Alaska Airlines launched its first European service this week with flights to Rome, marking a watershed moment for the Seattle-based carrier. The expa…

Yesterday
Hotels

This stunning Hungarian palace is now the St. Regis Budapest

# St. Regis Budapest Opens in Historic Palace Budapest's newest luxury hotel occupies a stunning palace that reopens its doors after extensive restor…

Yesterday
Airlines

JetBlue eyes airport lounge in third US city, gives first class update

JetBlue plans to open a third BlueHouse airport lounge at a Florida location, expanding its premium passenger experience beyond existing East Coast hu…

Yesterday
Travel News

Google’s AI Max Positions Travel Ads for AI Overviews and AI Mode

Google has launched AI Max, a new advertising tool positioning travel companies to reach customers through AI Overviews and AI Mode search results. Th…

Yesterday
Hotels

Choice Hotels Had a Rough First Quarter

Choice Hotels underperformed its competitors during the first quarter despite strong travel demand across the industry. The hotel chain lagged in ever…

Yesterday
Cruises

Royal Caribbean Posts Strong Q1 but Higher Fuel Prices Hit Profit Forecast

Royal Caribbean exceeded earnings expectations in the first quarter, driven by robust passenger demand and higher booking rates across its fleet. The …

Yesterday
Hotels

Wyndham Pitches AI as Antidote to Hotel Margin Squeeze

Wyndham Hotels is positioning artificial intelligence as a solution to help franchisees recover shrinking profit margins. The company expects AI tools…

Yesterday
Destinations

The States Most Exposed to the Inbound Travel Slump

# The States Most Exposed to the Inbound Travel Slump A new report identifies which U.S. states face the biggest revenue losses if international tour…

Yesterday
Budget Travel

See if you’re eligible for a welcome offer as high as 100,000 points on the Amex Gold

The American Express Gold Card currently offers new cardholders up to 100,000 points as a welcome bonus. The card ranks among the best travel rewards …

Yesterday
Hotels

Limited-time bonus: Earn up to $1,110 in hotel points with this elevated IHG card offer

The IHG cobranded credit card offers up to $1,110 in hotel points as a limited-time bonus. This card delivers substantial savings for frequent travele…

Yesterday
Luxury

Am I eligible for the Chase Sapphire Reserve's 150,000-point bonus?

The Chase Sapphire Reserve offers one of travel credit cards' richest welcome bonuses at 150,000 points, but eligibility requirements filter out some …

Yesterday
Travel News

Massive new bonus on the Chase Sapphire Reserve: Earn 150,000 valuable points

Chase is boosting the welcome bonus on its Sapphire Reserve credit card to 150,000 Ultimate Rewards points. This represents one of the highest offers …

Yesterday
Travel News

Chase Sapphire Reserve jumps to 150,000 points — is this the best-ever offer?

Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders can now earn 150,000 bonus points, the highest offer in the card's history. This translates to over $3,000 in redem…

Yesterday
Travel News

Allianz Partners on Customer Loyalty at Skift Asia Forum 2026

# Allianz Partners Reframes Customer Strategy at Skift Asia Forum Vinay Surana, representing Allianz Partners, challenged the prevailing wisdom at Sk…

2 days ago
Travel News

EternityX CEO Charlene Ree at Skift Asia Forum 2026

# Chinese Outbound Travel Demand Defies Simple Categorization EternityX CEO Charlene Ree challenged conventional wisdom at Skift Asia Forum 2026, arg…

2 days ago
Hotels

A townhouse-inspired Kimpton just opened on New York's famed Park Avenue

# Kimpton Opens Luxury Townhouse Hotel on Park Avenue Kimpton Hotels debuts the Ashbel New York on Manhattan's prestigious Park Avenue. The property …

2 days ago

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