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Skift Global Forum Preview: IHG’s Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer on Making Hotels Legible to AI

Heather Balsley is making IHG legible to the AI models while arguing the models will never own the guest. Two bets, one strategy, at Skift Global Forum.

First Trip to India from the UK – Rajasthan Itinerary Advice

Hi everyone, I'm interested in planning a first trip to India from the UK and would really appreciate some advice from people who have travelled...

One Trip, Two Destinations: How to Add a Portugal or Iceland Stopover

Boeing Closes In On Malaysia Airlines' 787 Order To Replace Leased Airbus A350s

MH has not operated a Boeing widebody for almost a decade since retiring the 777-200ER.

Is the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex worth the $650 annual fee?

Is the premium credit card in Marriott's lineup worth the $650 annual fee? If you stay at the chain's properties even a few times a year, it's an easy decision.

How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep in Airports (and Get Away With It), According to an Expert

These strategies will help you catch some Z’s in the airport.

The Billion-Dollar Travel Company You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

OneSpaWorld’s path to $1 billion in revenue offers an unusually clear look at who captures the money inside the cruise economy…and why controlling the customer matters more than controlling the…

Phineas Foggin' It - Take the Long Way Home

DAY 131 - AMSTERDAM - BOSTON - LOS ANGELES The Epic Around the World Tour ends today. We leave Amsterdam at 11:20AM and arrive in Los Angeles around...

Why US Airlines Are Fighting Air China's Bid For More US Flights

US carriers say extra Air China frequencies would tilt route economics due to Russian overflight advantages.

7 credit cards that offer lounge access to authorized users

Several top cards offer airport lounge access for authorized users — for a fee. Let's compare their perks, travel rewards and specific benefits.

These Remote, Off-The-Grid Airbnbs Let You Get Away From It All

These places make it easy to disconnect from it all.

How Grand Ji Hotel Is Building a Distinctly Chinese Premium Brand

Grand Ji Hotel, the new premium hotel brand from H World Group, brings a distinctly Chinese design philosophy and aesthetic to the guest experience, shaped by ideas around privacy, calm, and…

50th Wedding Anniversary Plans - Cote d'Azur?

Hi everyone, Well, I started working a trip for 2026 but unfortunately, we had 2 different family emergencies that side-lined our plans. I’m...

FAA To Introduce New AI System To Help Manage Air Traffic As Early As Monday

The rollout begins with a decision support phase to ease disruptions and improve planning across busy hubs.

Maintenance delay? Airlines may soon have fewer reasons to compensate you

Usually, airlines will offer meals and hotel vouchers when there's a maintenance delay. But new rules in Washington, D.C., could change all that.

This Caribbean Island Barely Has Beaches, But You Won’t Miss Them

Hiking boots > beach chairs.

Hilton Has Luxury ‘Coming Out of Its Ears’ in Saudi Arabia. Now It Wants the Middle Market.

Saudi Arabia’s luxury hotel boom is mostly built. Hilton’s bet on what comes next is mid-market brands and franchises — and it has Turkey as proof the playbook works.

Bruges-Brussels Christmas market question

We are ending a 9 day Christmas market tour with 2 or 3 nights in Bruges. Our flight out of Brussels leaves at 1pm so we need to be at the airport...

How Much Does It Cost Delta Air Lines To Operate A Boeing 767 For 1 Hour In 2026?

Delta's Boeing 767 can cost thousands less to fly than some newer widebodies, so why is the aging jet becoming harder to justify?

Capital One Lounge is reopening after months-long closure

The Capital One Lounge at Washington Dulles International Airport is reopening on Sept. 18 after months of infrastructure and ventilation work.

Where to Play, Eat, and Stay in Beloit, Wisconsin

A perfect Midwest weekend.

IndiGo’s Low Fares Remain. The Extras Are Getting Pricier

The commercial challenge for IndiGo is how much more it can monetize the passenger without making a low-cost airline feel less low-cost?

Brazil

My husband and I are traveling in a few weeks to Brazil, Our first stop is Sao Paulo for 4 nights, flying to Salvador for 4 nights, then back to Rio...

How Much Do Fighter Pilots Earn Vs. Commercial Airline Pilots In 2026?

A closer look at what pilots earn in both fields around the world.

The ultimate guide to Delta One Suites

Everything you'd ever want to know about the Delta One business-class suites, from routes to seat details to how to book award flights.

Cheapest cities in the world

Seeing the world doesn’t have to mean skipping rent.

AirAsia Pushes Back on Rivals Taking Its Place in Malaysia

AirAsia is defending its dominance in Malaysia as rivals eye its domestic capacity, while higher fuel costs and liquidity concerns test its advantage.

Travel insurance for Georgia

I’m planning a trip to Georgia and I’m trying to sort out travel insurance before I go. I normally don’t think too much about insurance for shorter...

Why The US Navy Waited A Decade To Give Super Hornet Pilots The Air Force's Life-Saving Auto GCAS

The US Navy is finally bringing Auto-GCAS to its F/A-18 fleet, adding a critical layer of protection against potentially fatal ground collisions.

Delta adds another new city from LAX, bolsters 7 others as hub battle intensifies

Delta Air Lines is planning its largest schedule ever at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as the hub battle heats up.

U.S. Tourism Slide Deepens With 12% Drop in August

The U.S. travel industry expected a banner summer for visitor numbers.

Trip Report Sicily: A Photographic Trip Report

So last May we went to Sicily for for our second time, the first being in 1998. On the first trip we only spent five days there, with one day in...