Mamdani Takes on Junk Fees in NYC: Where it Stands and What it Could Mean for Travel
New York City's move signals growing local-government appetite to go beyond federal standards.
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Royal Caribbean CEO: AI Now Manages 15 Million Price Points a Day
CEO Jason Liberty says the cruise ship operator sits on ‘Himalayas’ of data and is ready to use the disruptive technology further.
Why HomeToGo Bought Vacation Rental Operator Interhome for $200 Million
HomeToGo just spent over $200 million to buy Interhome, a Swiss vacation rental operator. The move may cement the brand's shift from being a consumer-facing "Kayak for vacation rentals" to more of a B2B platform.
Elite Chefs. Real Talk. Luxury Hotels Are Bringing Back the Dinner Party
Luxury hotels are using dinner parties to build loyalty among high-spending guests. The ROI looks a little ugly at first, but they're a long-term bet.
Hotel101 IPO? 6 Facts About the Hotel Condo Brand’s Planned SPAC
Something about a condo hotel operator with a handful of properties seeking a $2.3 billion listing via a SPAC feels a bit ... 2021.
How Marriott Is Defending its Lead in Branded Residences
If you've ever stayed at a hotel and thought "I wish I could just live here," well, you're not alone. Marriott says its sales of branded residences are booming.
Rising Rates and Tight Credit May Hold Back Hotel Dealmaking
Times are good for deals overall, but some hotel markets will struggle.
What’s Next For Boutique Hotel Pioneer Richard Kessler
Hotel legend Richard Kessler is still willing to take risks when creating hotels. Think putting dinosaur fossils in hotel lobbies, or displaying modern art in a converted power plant. So far, travelers and Marriott like it.