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Vacation packages have become a lucrative business for airlines. Southwest is hoping to cash in.

India's e-commerce boom will also fuel a new stream of travelers. The Marriott-Flipkart tie-up is a bid to own that upgrade moment, to be the first choice when shoppers book their first branded upscale stay.

At the end of a long day of meetings, people just want to play. Planners can shift the vibe by adding fun, interactive games during the evening reception.

The U.S. hospitality industry can only be rebuilt by shifting away from outdated models and brand-driven loyalty toward a culture of emotional intelligence, purpose, and people-first leadership.

With SAF still far more expensive than jet fuel, mandates arriving in Turkey and beyond, and no quick fix in sight, the industry may soon have little choice but to pass costs onto customers through higher ticket prices.

Hyatt is bringing two hotels in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand to Thailand. Plus more hotel deal and development news.

The breakthrough is a positive step, however it remains subject to final approval by union members. It’ll also take up to 10 days to get the Air Canada network back to normal.

The true spirit of hospitality lies within front-line and back-of-house workers. Through The Above and Beyond Foundation, there’s now a dedicated charity recognizing those who dedicate their lives to exceeding service expectations, providing them with life-changing monetary grants.

On today’s pod we look at the news that members club Soho House is going private, while global hotel investment shrank, and travelers are underestimating their carbon footprints.

Indians may be traveling far and wide, but personalization and budget continue to be non-negotiable. Enter AI: the tool that's helping all travel aggregators deliver exactly what travelers are looking for.

The Daily Lodging Report turned 30 years old today! Soho House reached an agreement with an investor group led by MCR and its Chairman and CEO Tyler Morse to take SHCO private at $9 a share.

The franchise model is having a moment. The challenge will be to maintain quality standards at the local level, and to ensure that the fee structure benefits both parties.