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Having started with payments, Ant Interntional with its latest move is positioning itself as a platform for the entire travel journey, not just the checkout screen.

We have our first Filipino lodging stock trading in the U.S. as Hotel101, which went public via a merger with a SPAC.

Hotel101 plans to operate 1 million rooms across 100 countries, which seems ambitious for a company that just saw its market cap get cut by two-thirds on day one of public trading. But hey, dream big.

Despite laws that protect food donors and apps that simplify the process, planners keep hitting roadblocks with hotels unwilling or unable to donate food.

Microsoft’s decision to move its flagship developer event out of Seattle marks a significant shift for the company and the city’s events economy. The new location for Build 2026 has yet to be announced.

Sweden’s decision to scrap its aviation tax reflects a clear shift toward boosting competitiveness and regional connectivity. But it also underscores the ongoing tension between growth and climate change.

This week’s heatwave is the latest in a growing string of climate-related disruptions across Europe’s tourism sector, from ski resorts facing shrinking snow seasons to Mediterranean destinations battling wildfires.

Although much of the focus on President Trump's tax and spending bill has been on tax cuts and changes to health care, the legislation is poised to have major implications for the travel industry.

Facing ballooning federal government budget deficits, Brand USA's funding got caught in the crossfire.

Not every Gulf airline wants to be Emirates. Oman Air just joined the powerful oneworld alliance, and with a new leadership team, it’s betting on strategy over swagger.

Asia’s top travel markets are rewriting the rules of booking — with OTAs, loyalty programs, and social media now driving distinct, market-specific behaviors that global travel brands must strategically adapt to.

We sum up the answers to some of Ask Skift's most popular questions, including trends in Chinese outbound travel and recent innovations in travel apps and platforms.