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<p>The Middle East travel market is booming—Gen Z, mobile-first bookings, and Saudi’s Vision 2030 are redefining demand across the region. </p><p><br></p><p>Plus, Expedia partners with Perplexity to launch Comet, an...

<p>We explore how Amex GBT and SAP Concur are redefining corporate travel management with “Complete,” an AI-driven platform integrating booking, payments, and expenses into a single seamless...

<p>In this episode, we cover Service Properties Trust’s $71 million hotel sell-off and a wave of openings, closures, and portfolio shifts across the U.S. and Caribbean. </p><p><br></p><p>Plus, new research shows hotel...

<p>In today’s episode, we explore how hotels are shifting from traditional SEO to Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) to stay visible in AI-powered search, and what the latest U.S. government shutdown means for the...

<p>We explore how Vrbo is deepening its integration within Expedia by expanding distribution, tying vacation rentals into the One Key loyalty program, and testing AI-powered reviews to meet global demand, while...

<p>In this episode, we follow the journeys of three meeting professionals who have embraced digital nomad lifestyles—running businesses, traveling the world, and adapting to challenges of remote work—while TikTok makes...

<p>In this episode, we highlight San Francisco’s strong hospitality recovery with occupancy set to surpass 65% in 2025, boosted by Moscone Center events, major hotel reopenings, and $9.35 billion in visitor spending. At...

<p>In this episode, we examine how the U.S. hotel sector in 2025 is generating record revenues but struggling with profitability due to rising labor costs, inflation, and investor caution, even as luxury hotels...

<p>In this episode, we look at how Chicago is using user-generated storytelling through its “All for the Love of Chicago” campaign to showcase civic pride and boost tourism amid political tensions, while Sabre makes a...

<p>In this episode, we look at how Posadas, through its Fiesta Americana Travelty Meetings & Events brand, is embedding ESG strategies into venues and operations to meet rising demand for purpose-driven corporate...

<p>In this episode, we explore how gaming and esports are becoming a powerful force in global tourism, with Qiddiya City in Saudi Arabia investing heavily to position itself as the world’s esports capital. At the same...

<p>In this episode, we look at reports of a potential $2 billion sale of New York’s Pierre Hotel that could see the Taj brand exit after nearly two decades, leaving IHCL with just one U.S. property. At the same time...

<p>In this episode, we cover Boutique Corporation securing its place as one of only three third-party operators for Accor in Thailand, strengthening its role in hotel management with a growing portfolio across major...

<p>In this episode, we look at Japan’s Seibu Holdings acquiring Ace Group International for $90 million, adding the Ace Hotel portfolio and creative agency Atelier Ace to its global lineup, while Toronto-based Lake.com...

<p>In this episode, we explore Marriott’s Fairfield brand hitting 150 hotels in Greater China after rapid expansion and fresh product enhancements, alongside JLL’s outlook on Asia Pacific hotel transactions where...