Travel Industry & Tourism Business Airbnb Partners With CarTrawler for Car Rentals in 5 Countries: Scoop July 17, 2026 Keisha Moreman In a significant strategic move that underscores its evolving ambitions, Airbnb has quietly integrated car rental offerings through a partnership with CarTrawler, a prominent Business-to-Business (B2B) provider of car rental…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business Sarah Kopit Named Among Travel Industry’s Elite in Skift’s Annual Awards. July 17, 2026 Keisha Moreman The 2026 FIFA World Cup, a spectacle that has captivated the globe for six weeks, has not only delivered thrilling on-field action but has also served as a powerful, albeit…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta Defends 28-Brand Portfolio as Data-Driven Strategy, Identifies AI as Future Solution for Guest Issues. July 17, 2026 Keisha Moreman In a recent appearance on The Angle podcast, Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta vigorously defended the hotel giant’s expansive portfolio of 28 distinct brands, asserting that this multiplicity is not a…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business Lorenza Maggio Tapped as New Brussels Airlines CEO, Bringing Proven Integration Expertise from ITA Airways July 16, 2026 Keisha Moreman Brussels Airlines has announced a significant leadership change, appointing Lorenza Maggio as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Maggio, who most recently served as Chief Strategy and Integration Officer…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business H World International Achieves First Profit Since Acquisition, Signaling a Potential Turnaround Under New Leadership. April 25, 2026 Keisha Moreman H World International, the European arm of Chinese hospitality giant H World Group, has announced a significant financial milestone: its first profitable year since being acquired for approximately €700 million…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business Air New Zealand CEO Expresses Deep Concern Over Unprecedented Fuel Crisis, Citing Impact on Capacity and Future Viability. April 24, 2026 Keisha Moreman The global aviation industry is grappling with an unprecedented fuel crisis, with Air New Zealand CEO Nikhil Ravishankar articulating profound anxieties about the sector’s future and the airline’s immediate operational…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business India’s Businesses Embrace Loyalty Programs for Enhanced Customer Retention and Growth. April 19, 2026 Keisha Moreman In a strategic pivot to solidify customer relationships and fuel expansion, businesses across India are increasingly prioritizing and innovating within the realm of loyalty programs. This surge in customer-centric initiatives…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business Amsterdam Leads Global Charge to Ban High-Carbon Travel Advertising, Reshaping the Future of the Travel Industry April 19, 2026 Keisha Moreman Amsterdam is poised to make history on May 1st, officially becoming the world’s first capital city to implement a legal ban on public advertisements for flights, cruises, and other high-carbon…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business AI’s Travel Search Revolution: Value Comparison Sites Overtake Brands in Search Visibility April 18, 2026 Keisha Moreman The landscape of travel planning is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by the burgeoning influence of artificial intelligence. As travelers increasingly turn to AI agents for recommendations and information, a…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business Marriott International Launches Autograph Collection in India with a Regal Debut in Karnal. April 18, 2026 Keisha Moreman In a strategic move that signals a nuanced understanding of the Indian hospitality landscape, Marriott International has officially introduced its esteemed Autograph Collection brand to India, marking its 19th brand…
