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As August rolls around, it’s easy to convince yourself that there’s no time to take a summer vacation. That’s one of many unhealthy decisions planners under stress can make.

Spirit said it would furlough more pilots as it is looking to downsize its flight schedule, one of the many measures the carrier is taking to restore profitability.

As AI reshapes the travel marketing landscape, brands must rethink their approach to content strategy. A new report from Curacity reveals how marketers can shift from passive awareness-building to active, measurable demand creation through targeted storytelling and strategic distribution.

Singapore's Resorts World Sentosa will open The Laurus, a 183 all-suite hotel tied up with Marriott International. Plus more hotel deals and development news.

A pricing technology gap has created a David-and-Goliath dynamic in hospitality, where small, indie operators compete against chains. Can AI help level the playing field?

First things first: Sri Lanka isn’t going visa‑free, it’s just scrapping the fee. Free visas could help close the gap for Sri Lanka, but the country needs a consistent campaign and a story that goes beyond price.

There’s no shame in winning a bronze medal. Unless it’s a game of three players. The U.S. has just three global airlines. And for seven straight years now, the medal stand has looked the same. In the contest for best operating margin, Delta always wins the gold. United always wins the silver. And American always gets stuck with the bronze. In this week's feature story, we examine why.

Airbnb is hiring an engineer for an AI-powered natural language search product. If the tech delivers, it could create new creative pressure in shaping how people choose where to go and stay.

Virgin Hotels has sold its 250-room hotel in Chicago to a firm specializing in converting properties into timeshare investments. Plus more hotel deals and development news.

Etihad is hoping to outmaneuver its Gulf rivals with 30 small but premium aircraft. Will passengers buy the promise of private jet-like luxury?

As attendees crave deeper meaning and stronger emotional connections, Disney Meetings & Events is leaning into its storytelling roots.  At the heart of its strategy is the Disney Creative Studio, a collaborative hub where storytelling drives experiences that truly transform.

As costs rise and loyalty declines, connection can’t be an afterthought. Planners who fail to prioritize it risk losing attendees, and with them, their event’s future.