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The Race for Chinese Travel Demand Is Now a Fight to Get on the AI Shortlist
Skift Take: Travel marketers have spent decades convincing Chinese travelers to pick them. Now they have to convince AI to mention them. Read the Complete Story On Skift
15 Oregon Coast Airbnbs for Pacific Sunsets, Storm Chasing, and Eclectic Beach Towns
These dreamy vacation rentals invite you to linger on the coast a little longer.
The Distinctly Brazilian Flavor of São Paolo's Japanese Cuisine
From Nipo-Brazilian cuisine that relies on Amazonian fish to home-cooking-inspired izakayas to traditional omakase, São Paulo’s Japanese restaurants are richer and more varied than ever before.
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Trending this week: Taco Bell enlists Olivia Rodrigo to co-create Baja Blast iteration
See which stories readers couldn't get enough of.
Baker’s Cay Resort Key Largo Appoints David Lurie as General Manager
Lurie will oversee operations, guest experience and the team at the 15-acre waterfront resort in the Florida Keys. The appointment follows the recent unveiling of 12 new suites at the property.
Jason Marques Named General Manager of Lisbon's Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Hotel
Jason Marques will become general manager of Tivoli Avenida Liberdade in Lisbon effective Sept. 1, 2026.
Wyndham Opens Frankfurt Niederrad Hotel in Germany
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has opened the 146-room Wyndham Frankfurt Niederrad in Frankfurt, Germany, under an agreement with operator Windmill Niederrad GmbH.
New Jersey's Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa Plans $107 Million Tower Renovation Project
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa plans a $107 million renovation of the Borgata Tower, with work scheduled to begin Sept. 13 and renovated guestrooms available floor by floor beginning in October 2026.
Travel Tech Hosts Velocity Ventures for Start-Up Meet-Up on Building Investable Travel Tech Companies
Travel Tech organized a Start-Up Meet-Up featuring Velocity Ventures to facilitate connections and discussions on building investable travel technology companies, underscoring the sector's focus on fo…
Neil Jacobs Named CEO of Constellation Hotels’ New Management Business
Constellation Hotels has named Neil Jacobs as CEO of its newly established hotel management business, signaling the company's intent to expand its operational capabilities and compete for third-party…
Skift Global Forum Preview: Amadeus’s President of Travel on Why the Traveler, Not the Platform, Should Hold the Controls
Skift Take: Decius Valmorbida thinks the industry competes too hard on closed ecosystems and cooperates too little on the plumbing. His bet: open, shared foundations grow the pie for everyone. We'll t…
685- Room Crowne Plaza Manhattan Times Square Hotel Opens
Crowne Plaza by IHG has opened Crowne Plaza Manhattan Times Square, a 685-room hotel developed by Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company and managed by Highgate.
Travel Execs Push Trump for 100 Million+ International Visitors by 2030
Skift Take: The meeting comes on the heels of the World Cup tournament and follows four consecutive months of inbound travel declines. Read the Complete Story On Skift
Decoding Ho Chi Minh City's Vibrant Fashion Scene
Here's how to make the most of the Vietnamese capital's District 1 neighborhood, the epicenter of the country's youthful fashion movement.
Uber to Lay Off 3,300 Employees, Reducing Management Jobs by 20%
Skift Take: Uber's reorganization doesn't directly impact its product portfolio, according to the company, but its attention is focused on core businesses. Read the Complete Story On Skift
Planning a Fall Foliage Trip? Book These Amtrak Routes
Each journey offers scenic and convenient access to premier leaf peeping destinations in the US and Canada.
Where Was 'The Shards' Filmed? Where ‘80s LA Nostalgia Still Exists Today
The teen murder mystery recreates the iteration of Los Angeles that we know and love best.
Red Sox's winning ways have kept Ninety Nine Restaurants busy
The casual-dining chain offers free kids meals on the day after a Red Sox win, and this summer, the team has been red hot.
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Little Caesars accelerates military base development
The company has four new units planned across U.S. Navy installations after marking its first military base opening last year.
Chipotle makes its debut in Asia
The fast-casual Mexican chain’s first restaurant on the continent is in Seoul, South Korea, in partnership with Sangmidang Holdings.
The Best Ways to See Cappadocia’s Hot Air Balloons—And What Mistakes Not to Make
From sunrise viewpoints to when the balloons fly, where to book to what happens when the weather turns, here’s everything you need to know.
Southwest to Launch ‘at Least’ 11 Airport Lounges in Chase Partnership
Skift Take: Lounges are the latest step in Southwest’s rapid transformation from a low-cost domestic carrier to a full-service operator.Read the Complete Story On Skift
Virgin’s New International Trains Could Cut Emissions, Fares — and Fuel Its Loyalty Program
Skift Take: Increased competition on the track connecting the UK and continental Europe could be a win for the environment if it pulls travelers off planes, but prices need to be lower. Virgin has ano…
Hotel Payment Processing: The Systems Behind Every Transaction - By Lana Cook
Lana Cook examines the operational and technological frameworks that underpin hotel payment processing, highlighting how evolving systems are addressing security, efficiency, and guest experience requ…
Pizza Hut, Taco Bell x Salt & Straw, 7 Brew
Get all the headlines in today’s Restaurant Daily podcast.
Ryanair Pulls Winter Capacity and Warns Rivals May Struggle to Survive
Skift Take: Ryanair has a fuel hedge most airlines would envy, and it's still cutting unprofitable winter flights. Its more exposed rivals should be nervous.Read the Complete Story On Skift
Sonesta Brings Red Lion Hotel to Medford, Oregon
Red Lion Hotels Continues to Expand with Latest Airport Property Opening
Uber lays off 10% of company in reorganization
The cuts impact 3,300 jobs and are designed to make the ride-sharing and delivery giant “simpler and faster.”
JD Power: Hotel Management Companies Drive Guest Satisfaction Growth
Columbia Sussex Ranks Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among the Largest Third-Party Hotel Operators - Overall guest satisfaction with third-party hotel management companies increases from 682 to 696 (on…
The Economics of Flight Search, Post-Google
Skift Take: Skyscanner, Kiwi.com, and Wego built different businesses around the same problem: helping people find flights. Their latest private company filings show what that business is worth after…
Craft Retreats Are all the Rage—These Are the Ones Worth Booking
As travelers yearn to connect with artisans and practice craft, a new slate of trips offers just that.
Saudi Tourism Names New CEO As Kingdom Pulls Back On Vision 2030 Spending
Skift Take: Ageel Alshaibani inherits a goal of drawing 150 million tourists — a tough ask now that the Public Investment Fund is pulling back on the giga projects built to draw them.Read the Complete…
Intrepid Partners With Air Canada Vacations Right as Canada Pushes For More Domestic Travel: Exclusive
Skift Take: The partnership launches as escalating trade tensions have politicians asking Canadians to trade U.S. travel for destinations closer to home. Read the Complete Story On Skift
NYC’s Newest Glamping Stay Is Dressed Like the Wild West
The Urban Cowboy x Collective Retreats tent is an oasis of vintage Americana just eight minutes from downtown Manhattan.
Nederlandse Loterij moves to shut down illegal Skyhills platform following Lalabet victory
The state-backed Nederlandse Loterij has ordered the operators of the unauthorised gambling site Skyhills to cease serving Dutch players. This action came in the wake of a recent court ruling in a sep…
Lottomatica and Cirsa agree merger to form ‘second-largest listed global operator’
Lottomatica and Cirsa have agreed a blockbuster merger that would create the second-largest listed gaming and sports betting operator in the world. Announced on Wednesday, the all-share deal is expect…
Born to swipe: Casino games made for the TikTok Generation
Casino operators looking for the next generation of players face an unusual problem. Their prospective customers have grown up in a digital world built around simplicity, speed and instant gratificati…
Meet the invisible sportsbook powering the prediction market boom
Strip away the language of contracts, order books and event trading and Bernard Marantelli has a blunt description of what is happening inside US sports prediction markets. “Kalshi is a sportsbook tha…
Lawn n’ Complete Disorder by Play’n GO
They connect four Instant Bonus tiers, Hold & Spin and two wheel-driven Bonus Spins modes, giving the game one consistent trigger throughout, while persistent multipliers make progression visible insi…
Triple Beasts of Fortune by Play’n GO
GO Ultra doubles feature spin counts for higher-intensity sessions, while expand and multiplier elements support bigger peaks. A strong fit for operators prioritising familiar regional themes with lay…
Infernal Trinity by Play’n GO
From the ash, three phoenix rise, and each one guards a different force. Their tears hold old magic, and when those tears are gathered the heat returns to the embers below. The more phoenix wake, the…
Mad Ducks by Maxxi Labs & MicroGaming
Land three or more Scatters to unlock Free Spins, with retained Position Multipliers building across hit. Random upgrades can trigger Super Mystery Symbols, Bombs or Extra Free Spins. Buy Bonus and Bo…
Money Train 5 by Relax Gaming
Set on a 5×4 grid with 40 paylines, the reels feature returning favourites alongside new characters like the Ticket Master, Bomber, and Pyromancer. The Nuclear Wild feature can trigger at any spi…
Big Marlin Rush by ICONIC21
Merging Marlins and rewarding Free Spins build momentum throughout the game, creating opportunities for bigger wins. Play the demo for Big Marlin Rush here! Game type:SlotGo-live date (expected):15th…
Asanas at Sea? The Best Places for Yoga Around the World Are Also the Most Unconventional
From a rocky mountainside to the middle of the ocean, explore these singular places to practice your suryanamaskars.
Wonder lays off 7% of staff in streamlining effort
The job cuts impacted about 150 workers companywide, according to a person familiar with the decision.
Washington, D.C.-area's iconic L'Auberge Chez Francois gets support from Thompson Restaurants
This beloved destination restaurant in Great Falls, Virginia, was founded 72 years ago. Long-time guest Warren Thompson has pledged to ensure the French restaurant has a future.
Fish Shop in Washington, D.C., takes sustainability beyond seafood
Chef Ria Montes sources unique local products thanks to strong relationships with small purveyors.
Christian Nuñez takes Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar from one to three locations, each stamped with his unique vision
Menu Talk: The Euro-Latin menu, distinctive cocktail list, and inspired design differentiate the trio of New York City restaurants.
Articles sourced from Hotel News Resource, Nation's Restaurant News, iGB, Skift, and Condé Nast Traveler. All content belongs to the respective publishers.