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H World runs HanTing, the world's largest hotel brand by room count, and is Accor's franchisee in China. When will it regain pricing power and resume expansion in Europe?

Gamescom's AI tried to play matchmaker, but attendees weren't ready for a bot to book their meetings without asking.

The hotel technology sector is shifting from cost center to growth engine, with AI, data integration, and guest-facing tools driving efficiency and revenue, but success hinges on modernized systems, cultural readiness, and proactive risk management

Turkish Airlines doesn’t need full control of Air Europa to gain a foothold in Latin America – just a well-timed minority stake with fewer regulatory headaches than its European rivals.

Across Europe, governments are pushing travelers to choose trains over planes — but when rail tickets cost far more than budget airline seats, that’s a tough sell.

In New Zealand, only visitation from the U.S. has returned to pre-pandemic levels, but hotel supply is 13% above 2019's levels. That plus more hotel deals and development news.

To leave a lasting impression on attendees, organizers should expand their consideration sets to include off-the-beaten-path destinations that give audiences more to explore. Two small towns in Wyoming serve as a reminder that a meeting can become an unforgettable adventure.

For today’s pod we look at Tripadvisor’s Viator options, Washington’s hotel problems, and Alaska’s new loyalty program.

If someone had thought of the frenzy around Coldplay concerts in India as a one-off event, think again! More international musicians are coming to India, and Indians are traveling across the country to experience it live.

HotelAVE, the asset manager, released its second quarter of 2025 Hospitality Earnings Summary. Plus, today's hotel deal and development news.

Millions of road warriors dread filing their trip expenses. SAP Concur believes that generative AI can finally automate expense reporting's most tedious tasks.

D.C. hotels had 64.3% occupancy amid a federal police takeover last week, down 2 points from 2024. That was broadly within national trends as the industry faces a mild softening in demand.