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Global Hotel Pipeline Hits Record Highs in 2026 — But New Rooms Stay Scarce, and Rates Are Holding Firm
- 6 Jul
The world's hotel construction pipeline stands at a record 15,900-plus projects, with the Middle East and Asia Pacific at all-time highs. Ye...
Best Hotel Loyalty Programs 2026: Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton, IHG Compared
- 3 Jul
World of Hyatt leads on point value, Marriott on reach and Hilton on easier status. October 2026 point values, elite nights, breakfast and l...
How Hotel Star Ratings Work: Who Awards Them and What Each Level Means
- 2 Jul
There is no global authority for hotel stars. Who awards them in Europe, the UK, the US, India, Dubai, China and Australia, and what four an...
Denied Boarding Compensation: Is Overbooking Legal and What You Are Owed
- 6 Jul
Overbooking is legal, but bumped passengers are owed set sums: up to US$2,150 in the US, €600 under EU261, £520 in the UK and C$2,400 in Can...
Air Cargo at Mid-2026: Demand Defies Forecasts as Rates Soar and De Minimis Rules Reshape E-Commerce
- 7 Jul
Air cargo demand rose 6% in May and June tonnage climbed 9%, IATA and WorldACD data show, even as spot rates jumped 43% and new US and EU de...
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