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Saving a basis point or two per transaction in Booking.com's payments business can turn into a windfall of millions of dollars. That's an edge that Booking.com is leveraging in payments, which are also central to its connected trip strategy.

Wyndham announced the opening of Hotel Traveltine Downtown Singapore, Trademark Collection. Plus more of Hotel deal and development news.

Zohran Mamdani is the frontrunner for NYC mayor and his central idea — affordability — has big implications for the travel industry.

Indian travelers do not want to leave behind their pets while on vacations. And they are making sure accommodation units know that.

Marriott closed its acquisition of CitizenM in only three months and will complete the integration in about a month's time, both much faster than the industry average. Plus more hotel news.

Google is riding AI to new heights — and letting it ignite new travel ambitions.

Google has been downplaying free organic links for many years. In the past year, its AI Overviews and other ad formats have basically forced travel companies to spend more for traffic. Kayak isn't the only player feeling the squeeze.

At a time when DEI is increasingly politicized, HR association SHRM’s live debate between ideological opposites demonstrates how conferences are the ideal platform for essential, and sometimes uncomfortable, dialogue that digital platforms cannot replicate.

JetBlue is placing a big bet that it can grow its network and cultivate a premium customer base out of the Florida city.

Capella wants enough hotels that wealthy travelers encounter the brand across continents, but few enough that each one still feels like a discovery. Not as simple as it sounds.

Accor said its strategic growth in Asia continues with a diverse pipeline of more than 230 hotels representing close to 60,000 keys in development. Plus more hotel deal news.

Oyo is thoroughly moving beyond its traditional economy hospitality segment positioning by diversifying its premium brand into niche tourism segments.