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That Airbnb didn't acquire Tiqets for its own experiences business after leading a Series C funding round, didn't give Tiqets much street cred. The Expedia deal couldn't have been a very substantial one for investors given the lack of financial disclosures.

Chinese travelers tend to be big spenders in Japan, so Japanese tourism officials are surely eager for Tokyo and Beijing to find ways to defuse the tensions between the two countries quickly before the industry — and the economy — takes a major hit.

As demographics shift, budgets tighten, and attendee expectations rise, micro events are emerging as a strategic tool for delivering more intentional, outcome-driven experiences.

Expedia and Booking are trying to be both the storefront and the supply chain. AI is squeezing the middle, and “doing both” starts to look less like diversification and more like diluted power.

The global online travel agency (or OTA) market is experiencing sustained, moderate growth, fueled by resilient international travel demand and rapid digital transformation across all travel sectors. The OTA market, valued at $94 billion in 2024, is projected to reach $107 billion by 2026, growing at a steady rate of 7%.

There was too much logic to keep this Exclusive Resorts-Inspirato merger from taking place. And there was too much illogic in Inspirato's abandoned combination with car marketplace Buyerlink.

Wellness has shifted from a desirable add-on to an essential value driver for the hospitality sector. Peloton’s new report reveals how high-impact wellness design, programming, and technology are now shaping guest decision-making and outlines what hospitality executives must do to stay ahead.

Indonesia’s central government has opposed Bali’s proposed Airbnb ban, citing tourism and SME risks. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Prism will ask shareholders this weekend to approve a $744 million IPO. What it isn’t saying, yet, is the valuation it’s aiming for. After years of expansion, restructuring, and mixed financials, the unanswered question is what the company is actually worth.

India has its landscapes and diversity locked behind a meagre tourism promotion budget. No wonder its Asia-Pacific counterparts are clearly winning.

United rewrote its mobile boarding, disruption handling, and personalization by weaving AI throughout its app — not just layering on a chatbot. The real question is whether the automations will ultimately help smooth travel or, by introducing errors or hallucinations, add to the travel friction.

A merger would save Spirit from shutting down, but the combined companies would still face a tough environment for ultra-low-cost carriers.