Iran War Drives Middle East Tourism Slump — and a Global Demand Shift
Demand didn't disappear. It just left the Gulf — and it's not clear when it's coming back.
The Trump Effect: Borders, Bans and Bookings
As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to shape the political and economic landscape, the impact of his choices on the travel industry remains significant. Read how his actions and policies are shaping the future of travel, and get insights into the industry’s evolving response.
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Earning Its Stripes: Condor CEO on Life After Lufthansa
Condor’s stripey planes grab the attention, but CEO Peter Gerber’s bigger challenge is turning a decades-long leisure specialist into a credible network competitor to Lufthansa.
How a Small Hotel Group Is Financing Solar When Federal Tax Credits Are Gone
The rollback of U.S. clean energy tax credits has not stopped every hotel from investing in renewables.
‘Skip the Visa’: Indian Companies Respond After Modi’s Call to Stay Home
Telling the middle class to swap Bali for Kashmir sounds noble. But when a Dehradun flight costs as much as a Colombo holiday, patriotism alone won't fix the math.
Ryanair CEO Ties Fuel Outlook to Trump’s Midterm Math
No one in European aviation talks more than Michael O'Leary, and few are better placed to call what's coming. His earnings Q&A is one of the most candid industry insights you'll get this quarter.
China to Order 200 Boeing Planes, First Order in Nearly a Decade
The order is major win for Boeing, which has been shut out of the Chinese market for nearly decade due to trade tensions between the U.S. and China.
U.S. Waives $15,000 Visa Bond for World Cup Ticket Holders
Waiving the visa bond is a relief for World Cup fans — assuming they can afford the ticket prices.
100 Million Visitors and One Very Loud Pitchman: Inside Trump’s Tourism Push
Nick Adams is the loudest tourism pitchman the U.S. has ever had, but is the world hearing what he wants it to hear?
It’s Not Just Airfare: Travel Costs Are Running Double the Inflation Rate
Travelers are feeling pain at the pump and in the air after an April surge in travel costs.
Air India Scales Back International Flights: What’s Cancelled, What’s Reduced
Now, before we start linking this to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to avoid foreign travel, it’s worth remembering that Air India had been warning about rising fuel costs and airspace disruptions for weeks before that call was made.
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Latest Exhibition Industry Forecast: Party Cloudy
The negative impact of the Iran war and Trump Administration policies is being felt across the exhibition industry — often negating any gains.