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Lebua Hotels’ India Expansion, New Boutique Cruises and Loyalty Program — Exclusive Details

Lebua Hotels & Resorts is out to prove it’s more than just the hotel from The Hangover Part II. The Bangkok-based brand is entering India, building a loyalty program tied to real experiences rather than points, and planning boutique cruises.
05/11/2025 21:11:44

Chalet Hotels On Testing Its Own Brand Muscle With Athiva

Despite the launch of its own premium brand Athiva, Chalet Hotels is sticking to its core model as a hotel developer and owner. But that does not mean an asset-light model is not possible in the future.
05/11/2025 20:00:00

U.S. to Cut Air Traffic by 10% at Major Airports Due to Government Shutdown

With no clear end to the government shutdown — now the longest in U.S. history — the FAA said it is trying to ease pressure on air traffic controllers, who are expected to miss a second paycheck next week.
05/11/2025 14:22:53

Layoffs Hit 20% of Tripadvisor, Viator and Administrative Staff: Scoop

The core Tripadvisor brand, which has been profitable but shrinking, took the brunt of the layoffs.
05/11/2025 14:05:47

The Illusion of Knowledge in Luxury Hospitality

The smartest brands are learning to build for uncertainty.
05/11/2025 12:34:43

OpenAI’s Agent Mode May See Concur and Amadeus Develop a Hybrid Business Travel Model

A browser like OpenAI’s Atlas may be able to book a trip, but that’s just one facet of the business travel mission.
05/11/2025 10:25:33

Spirit Airlines Cuts 150 Jobs, Exits Several Markets

The job cuts come after Spirit received a multi-million-dollar lifeline from a U.S. bankruptcy court, giving the ultra-low-cost carrier more legroom to stay afloat.
05/11/2025 10:18:31

Choice Hotels Counters U.S. Revenue Drop With Overseas Growth

Choice’s challenge underscores how U.S. economy hotels are struggling while international and upscale segments are proving more resilient.
05/11/2025 09:35:27

Full Video: Travel’s Center of Gravity Is Moving East

The future of travel is personal, eastward, and AI-infused. As the Gulf rises as a new global hub, travel brands must avoid the trap of generic AI and instead use technology to deliver experiences that reflect identity, intention, and trust.
05/11/2025 09:34:03

IndiGo Takes a Hit, IHCL Shines: What Their Earnings Say About India’s Travel Market

IndiGo and IHCL turned in very different results, but their strategies tell the same story: India’s travel sector is betting on scale, partnerships, and global reach.
04/11/2025 20:00:00