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Entrants to the Asian hotel market in 2026 range from well-known business brands to the top luxury names.

JLL brokers a hotel sale. Analysts debate whether Choice Hotels CEO Patrick Pacious was pushed out, as Airbnb adds boutique hotels to its platform. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

A slew of geopolitical issues and intensified regulatory scrutiny following a deadly crash have derailed Air India’s plans for transformation. Wilson said the turnaround will “take some more time.”

Chesky is moving fast on services, creators, and boutique hotels, and is also willing to say out loud where Airbnb has been "asleep at the wheel."

September is shaping up to be one of the Gulf’s most congested event months ever. For organizers, exhibitors, and sponsors, the calendar crunch is about to force some hard choices.

Expedia hasn’t said much publicly about when its B2B MCP server will arrive. Now an executive says it’s expected in months — a key step toward letting partners’ AI agents connect directly to Expedia’s travel inventory.

Emirates and flydubai are making the most of every day European rivals sit on the ground.

Lisbon's success story as a leisure destination is now also reflected in the latest ICCA association meeting rankings.

Planners sourcing on Cvent stuck to their guns on destination selection. On the hotel front, Cvent’s criteria shift now rewards hotels that bid the most, resulting in significant ranking shifts.

Dominic Dragisich knows Choice Hotels’ numbers, brands, and growth strategy as well as anyone. The question is whether knowing the playbook is the same as writing a new one.

JLL said investments in India's hotel sector increased 58% year-over-year to US$185 million in the first quarter of 2026. Plus, more hotel deal and development news from APAC.

Canadian visitation to the U.S. took a nosedive in 2025, but Brand USA sees plenty of opportunity to convince “movable” Canadian travelers to book their next trip.