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Global Payments Inc. has partnered with Centara Hotels & Resorts to power cross-border payment capabilities across Centara's Thailand properties, starting in Q4 2026. The deal aims to reduce booking abandonment by enabling multicurrency pricing and supporting 200 payment types for direct bookings.
Alaska Air Group is launching new lie-flat business suites and Premium Reserve premium economy across its Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines fleets from 2028, alongside major new lounges in Seattle and Honolulu.
Emirates Skywards is offering 4,000 bonus miles for hotel bookings of $125 or more via its Rocket Travel portal by September 30, 2026.
A long-term British Airways Executive Club Gold member had their account closed over suspected Avios brokerage but successfully appealed by providing evidence.
Skift launches the Skift 5000, a framework identifying roughly 5,000 executives and officials who control major spending decisions.
Spotnana CEO Steve Singh argues the travel industry's real value lies in post-booking servicing, not search. He claims AI automation can cut these costs by 50% while improving traveler experience.
The Hotel & Hospitality Expo Saudi Arabia will be held in Riyadh from 15-17 September 2026, with the Ministry of Tourism as its Strategic Partner.
United Airlines MileagePlus members can buy miles with up to a 95% bonus until September 30, 2026.
Careys Manor Hotel in the New Forest will open a new Indian restaurant, Kasi, this October. The restaurant will be led by chef Surjan Singh and will feature a menu inspired by the Ganges river and local British produce.
Strong summer demand and higher room rates were offset by rising utility expenses from increased air conditioning use.
A guide to run of house hotel rates, detailing how they offer the lowest price but assign rooms at the hotel's discretion.
Qatar Airways Privilege Club has launched its second monthly batch of Avios flight deals.
An independent, 55-room hotel in Dubrovnik, part of Leading Hotels of the World, offers sea views from all rooms, seasonal rates from €600.
Bask Bank launches a promotion for new customers to earn up to 20,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles by opening a Mileage Savings Account.
AI-powered corporate booking platforms like Concur and Navan are merging and rewriting accommodation rate and room descriptions from multiple sources, creating a single view for travelers that properties cannot see.