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Accor is guiding to a flat fourth quarter globally, partly out of caution after France's recent riots and uncertainty about wars in the Middle East.

New York is ending one of its most iconic tourist attractions. Pedicabs have been floated as an alternative, but lawmakers say that industry has its own issues.

American CEO Robert Isom said he was confident that American’s premium investments will pay off in 2027.

The Super 8 and La Quinta franchiser is opening its inventory to Meta's Muse, OpenAI, and Instinct. Morgan Stanley analysts think AI agents could cost hotel groups less per booking than online travel agencies do.

IHG’s conversion machine is firing in the Americas, but its growth story ultimately depends on a pipeline to the east of Europe that had a difficult Q3.

Houthi strikes are measurably cutting Saudi demand, but the UAE’s damage so far shows up in operator sentiment and forward bookings more than in the data. The winter season will test whether travelers view the Gulf as a single risk.

A smaller IPO is being sold as a sign of strength, but Prism may simply be playing it safe. After two abandoned IPO attempts, a smaller raise could mean it doubts demand at its old valuation, or just wants a smoother sale.

Meeting budgets are growing, but rising costs and geopolitical uncertainty are forcing planners to rethink how they spend. Amex GBT’s latest forecast reveals another vulnerability: Organizations are managing risk without consistently incorporating safety and security into formal meeting policies.

Business travel growth is concentrated among frequent, high-spending travelers, who are most likely to book outside company systems. The most valuable demand is also the hardest for corporate travel programs to capture.

Hitting its 2030 target years ahead of schedule is a clear sign that India’s branded hotel market is moving faster than expected. The bigger question now is whether quality can keep pace when a brand like Ginger doubles its footprint so quickly.