Even as India's hospitality space is thriving, not all companies are looking at rapid expansion. Roseate Hotels and Resorts is focusing on smaller properties that offer exclusive experiences to drive profitability.
The armed conflict between Israel and Iran is the latest in developments that have been disrupting travel in the region. For Indian airlines, it means navigating a maze of airspace closures as Pakistan's airspace still remains restricted.
We’d been hearing CEOs talk about stabilization in travel trends. But the declines in visits from key markets — Canada, Germany — show that it will take time to repair strained relationships.
The boom in the Indian hotel industry is now over, changing into a more normalized growth. This is an indicator of a maturing hospitality sector in the country as it signals the end of abnormal travel trends.
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.
Ever since its creation in 2010 to be the country's destination marketing organization, Brand USA has faced potential cuts and even threats of elimination.
Despite two decades of climate pledges, tourism emissions are still rising and many commitments remain unfulfilled. UN Tourism says it's time to focus on the future, but real credibility will depend on whether the next wave of promises leads to measurable change.
While Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa showed growth and Europe remained stable, North America witnessed a 5% slowdown, mainly due to the “Trump Effect” bringing policy changes, travel bans, and tariffs, leading to shifts in travel sentiment.
UAE regulators are moving at a deliberate pace since announcing the first gaming license nearly a year ago; a regulated sports betting product could increase fan engagement ahead of a growing events calendar.