Warburg Pincus Takes Controlling Stake in Brazilian Travel and Expense Platform Voll
Warburg Pincus believes that corporate travel in Latin America is not a mere bet, but a viable business.
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Indian Arrivals to the U.S. Slip… Again
U.S. visa wait times for Indians are finally shrinking, that's great news. But if those long lines were always blamed on “overwhelming demand,” one would have to ask: did wait times drop because the demand did too?
IndiGo Hit by Flight Cancellations and Long Delays: Indian Aviation Regulator Opens Probe
IndiGo’s disruption isn’t just about airlines operations, it’s a stress test of India’s whole aviation stack: airport and airspace capacity, ATC reliability, and the industry’s ability to absorb new rules without breaking schedules.
Indians Spend 60% of Their Global Budget on International Travel. Plus, The Leela’s New Subsidiary
Travel's role in India's global spending is changing, now accounting for a lion's share. What started as post-pandemic revenge travel has now stabilized into a trend.
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Marriott and Hyatt Expand Their Luxury Portfolios
Alaska Airlines Leans on Hawaiian For Global Expansion
Alaska Airlines is moving faster into global markets than anyone expected thanks to Hawaiian's aircraft and international playbook.
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5 Deals in 24 Hours: What’s Behind the Surge in Events M&A?
Southwest Airlines Exec Defends Changes, Says Network Is a ‘Huge Differentiator’
With no fees for the first two bags, Southwest pitched itself as a maverick airline going against the grain. The airline's marketing department has a major challenge now that a lot of the airline's unique attributes are gone.
First Look at JetBlue’s JFK Lounge – Exclusive
JetBlue aims to use premium lounges to appeal to higher-spending travelers while simultaneously navigating operational turbulence and profitability headwinds.
Breeze’s David Neeleman: Why Startup Airlines Can’t Compete With the Big Four
The “big four” U.S. airlines are getting bigger, according to Breeze Airways’ CEO.
Marriott Unveils St. Regis Estates as Brand Extension, Talks Luxury Strategy
Marriott's brand extensions like the new St. Regis Estates and recent Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection show how the company aims to grow in ultra-luxury without diluting its brand equity.
Travel’s Newest Strategic Hire: The Conversational AI Designer
A new job title appearing across airlines and online booking companies reveals how seriously the industry is taking the conversational interface shift…and the strategic anxieties driving it.