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Delta's language shift, from "goal" to "aspiration," may sound like semantics, but it signals a broader retreat from hard climate commitments at a moment when the airline industry's 2050 net-zero pledge is already under strain.

Expedia’s new report says travelers don’t trust AI to book, preferring to transact with travel brands. At the same time, the OTA is expanding across AI platforms wherever trip decisions get made.  

IOI Properties Group plans to launch a real estate investment trust seeded with assets valued at about US$1.9 billion. Plus, hotel deal and development news.

As guest demand for curated, turnkey experiences increases, private islands are taking on a larger role in how cruise lines design itineraries. MSC Group’s Cruise Division is expanding its footprint in the Bahamas with Ocean Cay and Sandy Cay, extending its onboard experience into the destination.

After its decision to split into separate asset management and ownership arms, Lemon Tree Hotels signs more than 50 properties in a country where the supply significantly lags demand.

Delta doubles down on premium cabins with a billion-dollar investment, tax refunds fall short of boosting travel as expected, and a luxury hotel pioneer returns with a new membership-driven model.

The Mattel-sanctioned Barbie fan fest is issuing refunds after attendees described an underwhelming experience. It’s the latest in a growing wave of fan events undone by overhyped promises and underdelivered execution.

Qantas is making the best of a bad situation. The problem is the situation isn't getting any better.

The pressure on America's franchise hotel owners is coming from everywhere, all at once.

The Best Western parent is betting it can rebuild a soft-brand portfolio, WorldHotels, which shrank during the pandemic, with a new upscale camping brand and by adding a portfolio of European independent hotels.

For Sina Bünte, innovation isn’t about disruption; it’s about execution. Drawing on lessons from the Olympic Games and Cirque du Soleil, she focuses on continuous experimentation, smarter use of AI, and designing events that match how audiences engage and learn.

AI is becoming the new front door to travel, and consumer behavior is moving faster than most companies can keep up.