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Most conferences are ramping up marketing efforts six months before doors open. Nordic Business Forum 2026 was already sold out by then — and the strategy started before the previous edition had even ended.

Air India's top exec is the latest in a growing list of airline CEOs stepping down. Each exit has its own official explanation but do they collectively point to something sharper?

Grab is inching deeper into travel planning, using AI at scale to keep users inside its app. OTAs may be worried.

Delta is now grappling with elevated fuel costs, causing the carrier to cut capacity and raise fares. Delta CEO Ed Bastian said the oil crisis is different from past crises due to the speed at which fuel prices have increased.

The UAE moves to stabilize tourism as demand drops, Hyatt ties executive pay to fixing direct bookings, and Carnival doubles down on value-driven travel.

The original soft brand, Ascend Collection from Choice Hotels has surpassed its 500th property milestone. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

The Caribbean just proved it can tragically absorb a catastrophic storm and still break tourism records. The question is how many more hits can it take.

Baltimore risks losing major meetings to cities with newer convention infrastructure. New Visit Baltimore CEO Kireem Swinton is making modernization of the city’s convention center a top priority, alongside short-term incentives to keep business flowing.

Wall Street loves Hyatt's luxury story, especially its big lead in room count. But Hilton is competitive on some other metrics, complicating the narrative.

Basic Economy is a no-go for most frequent travelers. But how bad can Basic Biz Class be?

Heading up a major airline has never been easy. But in today’s environment, it may be one of the most relentless jobs in global business.