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Paytm’s latest move highlights how tech players in India are blurring the lines between industries to drive profitability with the help of AI. But it remains to be seen whether Paytm’s strong user base will give it an edge over online travel agencies.

Klook’s SEC filing offers a rare look at the economics, scale, and ambition behind the fast-growing travel experiences sector.

Airlines continued to cancel flights as staffing shortages worsened during the 40th day of the government shutdown. While it looks like Congress is on track to reopen the government this week, air traffic controllers are set to miss a second paycheck on Tuesday.

To paraphrase Ernest Hemingway: You go bankrupt two ways. Gradually and then suddenly.

Marriott’s abrupt termination of its licensing deal with Sonder has sent shockwaves through hospitality and finance circles alike. For Sonder, this collapse now marks the end of its operations entirely, with the company confirming an immediate liquidation. For Marriott, it raises hard questions about risk, diligence, and the future of its extended-stay strategy.

In an industry obsessed with reinvention, The Peninsula Beverly Hills proves that consistency can be just as powerful.

Kessler Collection hands hotel operations to Highgate, keeping ownership to focus on expanding its boutique brands faster.

Every major hotel group wants a slice of the midscale pie, and for good reason: It’s where most of the action will be in Asia Pacific for the foreseeable future.

As rivals retreat and Spirit bleeds capacity, Frontier is reinventing itself with first-class seats, loyalty perks, and a bold push into new markets. But can it really fly high alone, or is consolidation still the only cure? In this week’s feature story, we weigh up the key question: Is Frontier’s independence its greatest strength or biggest risk?

Marriott had given Sonder a lifeline in August 2024 by offering to list the troubled brand's apartment-style rooms on its site and app. Sonder has struggled to hold on.

Airbnb has a big opportunity in hotels. But CEO Brian Chesky makes it all sound a little too easy. It's not a big investment, he said, and Airbnb won't have to spend a lot on marketing for it. Signing up hotels? Not a problem — they have phone numbers.

Some U.S. companies say the decline in international visitors was hard to ignore in the third quarter. Recovery may hinge on the success of 2026 events.