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Marriott International acquires lifestyle brand citizenM for $355 million, adding 36 hotels with 8,544 rooms to its portfolio.

This Labor Day China’s travelers are chasing vibes, not views. If your destination lacks soul or story, you’re off the map. Authenticity is the mantra.

It's no secret that JetBlue is on the hunt for a new partnership — one potential suitor that we can now firmly rule out is American Airlines.

Louisville blends convenience, affordability, and Southern charm, making it an ideal destination for meetings and events. From bourbon-infused dining to iconic landmarks and one-of-a-kind festivals, the city offers a rich cultural experience for attendees.

Mandarin Oriental's revamped loyalty program takes its inspiration from luxury goods companies. The goal is to stand out in a sea of points-based rewards programs with formulaic rewards.

On today's pod, we look at Marriott's purchase of CitizenM, Expedia's latest restructuring, and power problems across the Iberian Peninsula.

While much has been said about the strong momentum in India's aviation sector, the sudden closure of Pakistan's airspace throws a wrench in the works. With longer routes pushing up operating costs, airlines are now staring at slimmer margins, all while battling it out in an already cut-throat market.

The departure of senior leaders, combined with the impending loss of the Austin Convention Center, signals a pivotal moment for one of the world's most influential conferences.

Tourism is booming across Asia with hotels reporting high bookings for May Day Golden Week and companies like Ascott Limited expanding their portfolios. Thailand said it would continue its subsidy scheme for domestic tourists during the low season.

Corporate acquisitions often work like this: Big Company buys a Cool Brand and then dismantles what made it cool. Marriott’s CFO told Skift that won't happen to CitizenM.

Ever since its creation in 2010 to be the country's destination marketing organization, Brand USA has faced potential cuts and even threats of elimination.

Air travel and public transport were severely impacted on Monday, including in the key tourist cities of Madrid and Lisbon.