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New J-1 visa rule hotels haven't audited for
Read → J-1 visa changes, seven Accor hotels sold in the UK and hotels using AI where it doesn't add value. Three headlines to watch.
Starboard and LaSalle acquire seven Accor hotels in the UK
Read → The Starboard/LaSalle joint venture expands its portfolio in the UK.
Riu, Air India, Booking.com, Radisson Blu and Hotel Trends
Read → Riu opens its first hotel in Thailand while Air India focuses on safety and profitability.
Canadian business travelers show a different personality on the road
Read → Hotels.com finds 53% of Canadian business travelers adopt another personality on work trips. Free breakfast tops perks.
The clock started without them: J-1 visa change rattles luxury hotels
Read → A DHS shift to fixed admission dates for J-1 visas is creating quiet service continuity risks in luxury hotels. The upside: review staffing plans now.
Scale? No thanks, boutique hotels rebel against growth
Read → Yves Naman of Namron Hospitality asks the uncomfortable question: what if growth wasn't the goal? In an industry obsessed with scaling, his bet is radical selection.
Anak Krakatoa volcano grounds flights across Southeast Asia
Read → The closure of Jakarta airport due to Anak Krakatoa eruption disrupts regional travel, hitting Singapore's hub operations hard.
Brussels Airlines strike over Tel Aviv: safety or ethics?
Read → Brussels Airlines crew refuses to fly to Tel Aviv. Safety first, but now they add ethics. The travel industry should take note.
Outdated payments hold back your hotel's extra revenue
Read → Outdated, fragmented payment systems in hotels are not just a hassle, they're costing direct revenue from services beyond the room. Integrated tech is the fix.