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Ixigo Makes Its First Major International Acquisition: What This Means
Most Indian online travel companies grew around flights. Ixigo grew around trains and buses, segments with thinner margins but massive volume. Europe, unlike many regions, still has a strong rail ecosystem. That makes it one of the few international markets where Ixigo’s core skills are directly relevant.
Casago Power Shift Sparks Franchisee Exit Talk
The Vacasa acquisition may be executing on paper, but governance shifts at the top are creating unease among franchisees. In a franchise model, perception and confidence can matter as much as financial restructuring.
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Cincinnati Expands Convention Capacity With $264 Million Renovation
A convention center overhaul and a long-awaited headquarters hotel aim to strengthen Cincinnati’s ability to compete for larger national meetings as mid-sized destinations invest to capture shifting event demand.
Largest U.S. Hotel Union Says Trump Actions Are Costing Jobs
When a U.S. crackdown on illegal immigration rattles both workers and travelers, hotels feel it twice.
How São Paulo’s Terminal BTG Pactual Is Rewriting the LatAm Airport Playbook
Terminal BTG Pactual signals a structural power shift in premium travel, as control moves from airlines to independent operators that own the airport experience before passengers ever board.
Growth Moves East, Live Tourism, Luxury: What Drove the Skift Travel Health Index
After years of rapid expansion, the travel industry is beginning to stabilize. While the world faces a period of uncertainty, the global appetite for meaningful experiences and the drive to explore ensures that travel remains a priority heading into 2026.
Behind Aspen One’s Two New All-Electric Hotels and Its Call for More Climate Lobbying
Aspen One says hotel sustainability efforts fall short without lobbying and system change.
States Push New Laws Targeting AI ‘Surveillance Pricing’
Around a dozen states have introduced legislation that would upend the way hotels, airlines, and OTAs set prices.
Saudi Arabia Names New Vice Minister of Tourism in Broad Reshuffle
The changes come as Saudi has scaled back some Vision 2030 projects and is accelerating efforts to attract foreign direct investment.
Prism Pushes Into Europe With Hotels as IPO Nears
Prism has Belvilla's presence and the brandscape. Now, all it needs to do is replicate the UK's success in Germany and it's got a scalable international model, too.
Expedia’s B2B Surge Buys Time for Vrbo and Hotels.com
Expedia's B2B division is growing nearly five times faster than its consumer brands. That gap buys time for the Vrbo and Hotels.com turnaround — but 2026 will test whether efficiency gains can translate into sustained momentum.