Travel Industry & Tourism Business AirAsia Co-Founder Tony Fernandes Denies Reports of Rivals Absorbing Domestic Capacity Amidst Financial Scrutiny September 19, 2026 Keisha Moreman AirAsia Co-Founder and Group CEO Tony Fernandes has unequivocally dismissed reports circulating on Friday, which suggested discussions were underway within the Malaysian government regarding the potential absorption of some of…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business IndiGo Tightens Purse Strings: Airline Implements Subtle Fee Hikes on Ancillary Services September 18, 2026 Keisha Moreman IndiGo, India’s largest low-cost carrier, has recently implemented a series of modest, yet significant, increases across a range of optional services, signaling a strategic shift in its revenue generation model.…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business Heathrow Expansion Stands at a Climate Crossroads: Experts Warn of Net Zero Conflict September 18, 2026 Keisha Moreman The ambitious expansion of Heathrow Airport, a project long championed for its economic benefits and increased connectivity, is now facing intense scrutiny from a chorus of prominent UK climate experts,…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business Hilton Pivots Saudi Arabia Strategy: From Luxury Saturation to Mid-Market Expansion September 18, 2026 Keisha Moreman Hilton, a titan in the global hospitality industry, is strategically recalibrating its development focus in Saudi Arabia, shifting gears from a long-established emphasis on luxury properties to a more aggressive…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business Singapore’s Banyan Group Buys Newmark to Add 26 Hotels in Africa September 18, 2026 Keisha Moreman In a significant move that underscores a strategic pivot towards an "asset-right" model and a burgeoning interest in Africa’s lucrative nature-based tourism sector, Singapore-listed Banyan Group has announced its acquisition…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business European Airlines Receive €430 Million Boost for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Adoption, Fueling Decarbonization Efforts September 17, 2026 Keisha Moreman European airlines experienced a significant surge in support for adopting sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) last year, with a staggering €430 million (approximately $494 million) channeled into the sector, representing a…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business Flydubai Eyes Full Pre-Conflict Network Restoration by End of 2026 Amidst Robust Recovery September 17, 2026 Keisha Moreman Flydubai, the dynamic low-cost carrier based in Dubai, has articulated an ambitious target of fully restoring its network and capacity to pre-conflict levels by the close of 2026. This strategic…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business Sam’s Club Launches Ambitious Cruise Booking Platform Aiming to Disrupt Offline Dominance. September 16, 2026 Keisha Moreman In a strategic move poised to significantly alter the landscape of travel bookings, Sam’s Club, the esteemed warehouse retail giant owned by Walmart, has officially ventured into the lucrative cruise…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business The Unseen Travel Empires: Why Mainstream Banks Are Quietly Dominating the Traveler’s Wallet September 16, 2026 Keisha Moreman For years, a common refrain echoed through the financial and travel industries: why haven’t the behemoths of American banking – Bank of America, Citi, Wells Fargo, and U.S. Bank –…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business Skift Live Tourism Summit 2026: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Live Events and Their Impact on Global Travel September 15, 2026 Keisha Moreman The Skift Live Tourism Summit 2026, presented by Live Nation, is set to convene at the North Javits Center in New York City on September 22, 2026, bringing together senior…
