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American Airlines Expects a 2026 Loss. How It Plans to Turn a Profit in 2027.

American CEO Robert Isom said he was confident that American’s premium investments will pay off in 2027.

The Best Hotels Across Thailand That Deliver Island Luxury, City Elegance, and Jungle Seclusion

Wyndham Courts AI Booking Agents in Push for Direct Bookings

The Super 8 and La Quinta franchiser is opening its inventory to Meta's Muse, OpenAI, and Instinct. Morgan Stanley analysts think AI agents could cost hotel groups less per booking than online travel agencies do.

Dorothy Dowling on profitability, partnerships and hospitality’s next commercial era

IHG Says It’s Winning Hotels From Rival Brands

IHG’s conversion machine is firing in the Americas, but its growth story ultimately depends on a pipeline to the east of Europe that had a difficult Q3.

Travel Industry Supports One In Nine Jobs: Zubin Karkaria On The Future Of Global Travel At NDTV Profit Summit 2026

Saudi Strikes Spill Over Into Gulf Tourism, Operators Say

Houthi strikes are measurably cutting Saudi demand, but the UAE’s damage so far shows up in operator sentiment and forward bookings more than in the data. The winter season will test whether travelers view the Gulf as a single risk.

SWISS’ Toulouse route and expansion across Europe and Asia

A World for Travel in Paris, 29-30 October 2026

Moldovans could travel visa-free to Argentina. Chisinau and Buenos Aires discuss liberalizing travel regime and expanding economic cooperation

Hotel industry growth may moderate in third quarter as base normalises: Report

Oyo Parent Prism Halves IPO Size, Leaving More Debt to Be Repaid From Cash Flow

A smaller IPO is being sold as a sign of strength, but Prism may simply be playing it safe. After two abandoned IPO attempts, a smaller raise could mean it doubts demand at its old valuation, or just wants a smoother sale.