Air India Crash: What’s at Stake for Boeing
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Trump and Travel Tumult
Los Angeles Immigration Protests Spur Some Travelers to Change Plans
International tourists viewing the headlines from Los Angeles and other big U.S. cities may decide to skip the hassle and vacation elsewhere. The U.S. keeps giving tourists reasons to not visit.
Senators Grill Trump’s FAA Pick Over Pilot Training
Although Bedford has broad industry support, some Democrats and pilots’ unions are concerned about his stances on pilot training requirements.
U.S. Demand Is Recovering After Trump ‘Liberation Day’ Hit, Says IAG CEO
Despite political noise and some short-term booking softness, IAG appears bullish on U.S. demand. CEO Luis Gallego says the real problem isn’t a “Trump Slump,” but a shortage of aircraft throttling global growth.
IHG CEO Sees U.S. Travel ‘Bounce Back,’ Targets Asia for Expansion
IHG’s confidence in domestic U.S. travel and bullish outlook on China suggest it’s more focused on geographic diversification than short-term headwinds. Its message: the turbulence is real, but not enough to stop the long-haul growth.
Travel and Climate
Short-Term Rentals Could Benefit as Extreme Weather Disrupts Travel
Extreme weather isn’t just a future concern, it’s already driving demand for rentals. But costs are rising too.
India Plans to Limit Air Conditioning in Hotels Amid Soaring Heat and Power Demand
As global temperatures rise and warnings mount over soaring aircon demand, India’s move could be just the beginning. More countries may soon be forced to follow with similar limits to keep energy systems from overuse.
Rolls-Royce CEO: Only Sustainable Aviation Fuel Can Decarbonize Long-Haul Flights
Forget the hydrogen hype – at least for now. Rolls-Royce says sustainable aviation fuel is the only viable path to cutting emissions for long-haul air travel in the next 20 years.
Travel Brands Stick With Carbon Capture Firm Despite Layoffs and Setbacks
Carbon capture may be a promising climate solution, but the gap between promise and delivery is growing harder to ignore.
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AI Will Drive Hotels to Follow Amazon’s Loyalty Playbook
Hotel groups won’t be content to just run hotels anymore, says Mit Shah, a hotel real estate investor. Soon they may offer student housing, adult active communities, and other “branded living” services thanks to the data-crunching potential unlocked by AI.
Amex GBT, Amadeus: AI Usage is Getting Cheaper, Voice May Be a Gamechanger
Generative AI is becoming more accessible in several ways: At large businesses, costs per transaction are falling, and voice-to-voice interactions may provide an ease of use that brings AI to the masses.
Hilton’s AI Strategy: Less Hype, More Guest Experience
Hilton shows that AI’s real value in hospitality may be behind the front desk, not in the booking path.
Thai Airways CEO: Rebuilding Confidence was Key to Profitable Turnaround
Thai Airways’ turnaround shows that rebuilding trust, not just balance sheets, is key to recovery. As the airline exits restructuring, the real test will be sustaining momentum in an increasingly competitive Asian hub landscape.
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