Articles tagged “credit cards”

Hyatt wants investors to place more value on its premium guests. The catch: much of its growth pipeline depends on its easier-to-scale Essentials brands.

Air India is using loyalty to turn Air India Express into a feeder for its long-haul ambitions, but Maharaja Club still lacks the credit-card economics that make global loyalty programs truly powerful.

As travelers prioritize seamless, end-to-end journeys, Capital One is moving beyond booking to build a fully integrated travel ecosystem, reshaping how brands reach and engage customers along the way.

The U.S. is holding up for the company better than the mood music suggests, but the Middle East is a deepening drag that goes beyond the region.

Bilt is trying to thread a needle in building a hotel booking platform without becoming an OTA that hotels resent. One of its tactics is to offer spending data on its most loyal customers to help luxury hotels provide personalized service for first-time guests.

Loyalty is no longer just about repeat stays. Hotel execs are increasingly pitching it as a revenue engine that can keep growing even when room pricing slows.

United is overhauling its MileagePlus program to give more awards to those with the carrier’s credit cards as it looks to attract more high-spend travelers.

With U.S. room demand staying subdued, Marriott may find its 2026 profit growth in a higher-margin place: credit card swipes on its co-branded cards.

The demand story has become messier, and OTAs might just be good at capturing the demand that exists.

Capital One Travel isn't seen as a luxury player like Amex and Chase, but adding Discover's cardholders significantly boosts its competitive position.