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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.

The core Tripadvisor brand, which has been profitable but shrinking, took the brunt of the layoffs.

For the full year, Choice cut its projection for U.S. RevPAR to decline by between -2% and -3%, worse than a previous range of between 0% and -3%. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

The smartest brands are learning to build for uncertainty.

The IRF’s annual survey of top-performing companies was full of surprises, like the discovery that the perceived value of an incentive reward is more important than the cost.

A browser like OpenAI’s Atlas may be able to book a trip, but that’s just one facet of the business travel mission.

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.

Choice’s challenge underscores how U.S. economy hotels are struggling while international and upscale segments are proving more resilient.

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.

AI continues to reshape event technology, with innovation now focused less on novelty and more on meaningful automation. The latest wave of launches points to a maturing ecosystem where smarter tools are becoming standard, not optional.

Plus, CapitaLand Investment closed a lodging private fund with more than US$650 million raised, and other hotel deal news.

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.