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…
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…
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, …
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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 …
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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 …