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A turbulent year for U.S.-Canada relations has seen Canadian cities come out ahead as conferences move north.

Experience-led travel is transforming how people explore the world. Travelers now choose destinations for cultural and entertainment moments, creating long-term growth opportunities for cities that invest in live events.

Abu Dhabi is making a name for itself as a burgeoning destination for world-class business events. Next-gen technologies, world-class infrastructure, and cultural experiences are putting the city on global event planners’ maps.

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust has completed the sale of the 752-room Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago in Chicago, for $72 million. Plus, more hotel development news.

DFW's new CEO shares what's needed to get to 100 million passengers by 2030.

Premium customers may be driving travel spending these days, but United’s David Kinzelman said airlines can’t forget about economy travelers.

Vancouver’s loss is undeniably San Diego’s gain. After 12 years hosting TED, Vancouver will hand the baton to a city with a growing life sciences community and cross-border innovation that gives it room to grow. 

For years, IHG was a midmarket powerhouse, with only InterContinental as a luxury side hustle. Now it has five luxe brands, but it must differentiate carefully.

David Neeleman said there's limited space for new entrants as the "big four" U.S. airlines grow more powerful.

Southwest Airlines has undergone a major transformation in recent years, but the company believes the those changes were overdue as it looks to generate more revenue.

Marriott appears unfazed by a fourth quarter that's trending softer and by Sonder's collapse. Its message instead: the strategy holds, luxury and group bookings are resilient, and 2026 might look better than many expect.

American's premium bet looks smart now, but hinges on luxury demand surviving the next economic downturn.