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  1. Skift Feed

    Choice's New CEO Has 3 Top Fixes — Plus $450 Million in Hotels to Sell

    Choice Hotels CEO Dominic Dragisich laid out three priorities at a Bank of America conference: restart U.S. room count growth, sell hotels it still owns to become more asset-light, and stop losing revenue share to rivals. Appointed CEO on August 31, Dragisich calls the reset "returning to our roots." Choice spent recent years buying brands such as Radisson and WoodSpring that needed tune-ups, developing Cambria and Everhome as model hotels, and culling underperforming properties, while room count growth slowed.

  2. Brazil ANAC News

    Brazil ANAC Approves New Rule for Exceptional Completion of Congonhas Operations After 23:00

    Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) approved an interpretation allowing, in exceptional contingency situations, the completion of operations originally scheduled for the day at Congonhas Airport (São Paulo) after 23:00, when extraordinary events such as bad weather delay them. The measure is strictly contingency-based: it does not change the airport's official operating hours, grant permanent authorisation for operations after 23:00, create new flights, or allow allocation of additional slots. It is restricted to completing, in whole or in part, operations already scheduled for the day of the exceptional situation. The decision interprets Resolution No. 55/2008, which currently b…

  3. Skift Feed

    EU Unveils Rules to Help Cities Crack Down on Airbnbs

    The European Commission released a proposal for the Affordable Housing Act, laying out a new method for authorities to identify areas under housing stress and a legal framework to curb short-term rental operations. The Commission said housing has become too expensive for many in the EU and the act helps public authorities protect housing affordability and availability in the most pressured areas. EU officials said housing prices have jumped over 60% since 2013. Trade groups backing the short-term rental industry raised concerns about the legislation.

  4. Skift Feed

    Marriott CEO Says AI Will Impact Hotel Distribution First

    Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano said at a Bank of America investor conference that the "biggest impact" of AI adoption on the hotel industry will be in how travelers find and book hotels — the distribution landscape. Marriott is prioritizing appearing in the AI-powered platforms where travelers increasingly shop, feeding Google and OpenAI as much content about its portfolio as it can so hotels "show up in a really both authentic but prominent way." Capuano cited Skift and Lighthouse reports saying Marriott's portfolio appears more readily in those platforms than peers.

  5. Hospitality Technology

    Atlanta Independent Ruby Chow's Adopts SpotOn Platform, Saving 90 Minutes a Night

    Atlanta independent restaurant Ruby Chow's selected SpotOn as its restaurant technology partner, adopting SpotOn's POS platform, reporting and capital financing. Leadership cited faster customer support, more detailed reporting and lower financing costs as reasons for the switch. Ruby Chow's moved from Toast to SpotOn; General Manager and Partner Brian Seo said SpotOn provides a dedicated account manager with faster support, deeper reporting tools, and automated tip calculations that save about 90 minutes each night. The restaurant also used a SpotOn Capital loan to consolidate existing debt into a single payment, with repayment adjusting to sales. According to the National Restaurant Assoc…

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  2. Brazil ANAC News

    Brazil ANAC Approves Tender Documents for Brasília Airport Concession Renegotiation

    Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) board approved the tender documents and addendum for the renegotiation of the concession for Brasília's President Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport. The process provides for the sale of all shares of concessionaire Inframerica, continuing the consensual solution reached under the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU). The documents were published in an extra edition of the Official Gazette on 8 September, with the auction expected on 17 December 2026. The measure aims to restore the concession's economic-financial sustainability, agree new investments in Brasília Airport, and include investment and operation obligations for ten regional airp…

  3. Hotel Dive Feed

    Braemar Shareholder to Nominate Directors to REIT's Board

    Braemar Hotels & Resorts' largest shareholder, Al Shams Investments, announced it intends to nominate 'a complete slate of highly qualified, independent directors' to the board by the September 14 deadline. This comes as Braemar moves to split from Ashford Inc. and become self-managed, with Al Shams previously alleging the decision constituted 'self-dealing'.

  4. Skift Feed

    Why Personal AI Assistant Hype Matters More for Travel Than Any AI Travel Product

    Skift founder Rafat Ali argues that general-purpose personal AI assistants like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are incorporating travel booking into their capabilities, posing a greater threat to the travel industry than dedicated AI travel products. These assistants can directly access emails, calendars, and more, simplifying trip planning and booking, potentially disrupting traditional OTAs and TMCs.

  5. Hospitality Technology

    Pilot Company Installs Self-Order Kiosks at 78 Wendy's Locations in North American Travel Centers

    Pilot Company is installing 156 self-order kiosks across 78 Wendy's locations in its North American travel centers as part of broader digital initiatives. Pilot is a franchisee of several quick-service brands including Arby's and Subway. Gemma Patterson, senior director of restaurant relations and e-commerce at Pilot, said bringing digital platforms into travel centers aims to enhance convenience, improve speed of service and create a more consistent guest experience. HT's 2026 Restaurant Technology Study found the share of operators with "no plans to add kiosks" rose from 52.8% to 68%, though this may reflect a natural shift in the adoption cycle. HT's forthcoming 2026 Guest Engagement Stu…

  7. European Commission Press Corner

    EU Proposes Public Procurement Reform and Innovation Act

    The European Commission adopted proposals to overhaul EU public procurement, merging three directives into a single regulation, cutting five procedures to three, and creating a single European procurement platform. At least 30% of award weighting must be based on quality rather than price, with mandatory European preference in strategic sectors such as clean tech, cloud and AI, and critical medicines. A companion European Innovation Act sets quality at no less than 50% of R&D award criteria, with at least 15% for innovation, and caps award at 60 days after tender close.

  8. European Commission Press Corner

    European Commission Approves New Romanian Geographical Indication

    The European Commission approved the registration of Brânză frământată de Teaca from Romania as a Protected Geographical Indication. The cheese comes from Teaca in northern Romania and is made from raw cow's milk that is curdled, fermented, aged, salted and kneaded in a pig's bladder, with characteristics relying on craft skills passed down through generations. The designation brings the number of protected names in the eAmbrosia database to more than 3,900.

  9. European Commission Press Corner

    EU and Greenland Sign Joint Declaration with €200 Million Investment

    European Commission President von der Leyen visited Nuuk and signed a Joint Declaration with Greenland Premier Jens-Frederik Nielsen and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, deepening cooperation on youth opportunities, connectivity, civil protection and climate action. She announced a €200 million Global Gateway Partnership Package for this year and next, focused on connectivity, clean energy and critical raw materials. A new satellite project will immediately improve internet access for communities in northern Greenland, with remote eastern communities expected to benefit by October.

  10. Fenbeitong Feed

    In-Depth Review: Native Integrated Travel & Expense Platform vs. Stitched Solutions

    The article compares native integrated travel and expense platforms with stitched solutions (pure expense + TMC or TMC + expense). Native platforms have self-owned supply chains, pre-booking controls, unified data, clear responsibility, and all-inclusive annual fees, suitable for mid-to-large enterprises with annual travel spend over 2 million RMB; stitched solutions suffer from post-hoc controls, lack of negotiation power, and data fragmentation, only suitable for small businesses.

  11. Business Travel News

    Travelport Names Skyscanner Executive Hahn to Chief Commercial Role

    Travelport named Skyscanner's Naomi Hahn as chief marketing and commercial operations officer. Hahn will lead Travelport's go-to-market, marketing and communications, and commercial operations functions. The company did not specify an effective date for her appointment. Hahn most recently was VP of strategy, operations and data at Skyscanner, which she joined in March 2020, and previously spent more than 11 years at Auto Trader UK.

  12. Business Travel News

    Clarasight Launches Supplier Intelligence Tool Combining Travel, Card and Expense Data

    AI data platform Clarasight launched Supplier Intelligence, a tool aimed at helping travel buyers improve negotiations and performance with suppliers. The capability pulls together a company's travel, card and expense data to give a full spending picture, showing where buyers have leverage, where supplier performance can be improved and what they are paying across comparable trips. For example, buyers can see whether they are paying a preferred carrier more than a competing carrier at a route or cabin level, where programs provide meaningful marketshare to a supplier, and which bookings are materially more expensive than expected on a given route. The company said this offers an alternative…

  13. Business Travel News

    Hyatt Partners with Delta, Ends Enhanced American Airlines Loyalty Tie-Up

    Hyatt Hotels Corp. and Delta Air Lines announced a long-term loyalty collaboration allowing elite members of World of Hyatt and Delta SkyMiles to earn dual points on qualifying travel. At the same time, American Airlines and Hyatt will end the enhanced loyalty relationship they launched last year. The companies said members will see no interruption in earning, selecting and redeeming eligible benefits for the remainder of each program's earning year. Members who linked accounts before midnight Central Time on Nov. 15 can continue earning World of Hyatt awards through Loyalty Point Rewards through Feb. 28, 2027, and AAdvantage awards through Milestone Rewards through Dec. 31, 2026. After the…

  14. Business Travel News

    Omio Business Expands Globally, Widening Multimodal Booking Access

    Omio announced that Omio Business, its platform designed for small businesses and individual travellers such as freelancers, has expanded from its earlier UK launch to global availability. The platform lets users book flights, hotels, trains and buses in one place, with VAT-compliant invoicing and a centralized booking history. Omio said it has seen promising demand, particularly in Italy, Spain and the United States. Separately, the wider Omio platform announced a $10 million investment in July for expansion across Japan and Southeast Asia, and parent company Omio Group agreed in July to acquire Rail Europe.

  15. Fenbeitong Feed

    Audit Avoidance Guide for Listed Companies: High-Frequency Travel Expense Risks and Rectification

    The article highlights that travel expense reimbursement is a key audit focus for listed companies. Common risks include incomplete evidence chains, split reimbursements, post-hoc approval of over-limit expenses, fraudulent claims, non-compliant invoices, unsupported cross-entity allocations, poor subsidy management, and difficult overseas documentation. Root causes are post-hoc controls and system silos. It recommends native integrated platforms for pre-trip controls and unified data, citing cases like Zhiyu Zhilian and Changbaishan Pharmaceutical.

  17. UK CAA News

    UK CAA: NATS outage likely 'extraordinary circumstances', limiting passenger compensation

    The UK Civil Aviation Authority issued a statement on the NATS flight-planning system technical issue of 8 September 2026, which led to delays and the cancellation of hundreds of UK arriving and departing flights and continued knock-on disruption. The CAA considers delays and cancellations directly caused by the outage, and by its knock-on effects, likely to be 'extraordinary circumstances' under passenger rights rules, meaning passengers are unlikely to be entitled to compensation, though airlines should still look after them. The CAA reminded airlines of obligations including offering refunds, re-routing at the earliest opportunity or at a later date, and providing meals, refreshments and…

  18. China Tourism News

    Jindong Culture: 'Small and Beautiful' Model for Immersive Tourism Validated

    Jindong Culture Technology launched 'Oriental Wonders' immersive show, advocating a lightweight, profitable model. Construction takes 6-8 months, adaptable to 500-3000 sqm spaces. The Liugong Island project has received nearly 200,000 visitors with revenue near 10 million yuan; the National Maritime Museum project has received over 130,000 visitors with revenue near 8 million yuan.

  21. Accor News & Stories

    Fairmont Expands 'Special Happens' Experience Programme

    Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of Accor, expanded its global 'Special Happens...' programme with eight bespoke experiences across four categories: After Dark, In the Spotlight, Around the Table and In the Wild. Offerings range from an after-hours journey through Istanbul's Spice Bazaar to a private music experience in Prague, performing on stage in San Juan, and a private ski escape in Mont-Tremblant. Fairmont has over 90 hotels worldwide and is part of Accor, which counts more than 5,800 properties.

  22. China Tourism News

    Scenic Area Association Promotes 'Small and Beautiful' Cases to Lead Asset-Light Transformation

    The China Tourist Attractions Association showcased a 'Small and Beautiful' scenario innovation case exhibition at the 2026 China Culture and Tourism Industry Expo, featuring 27 selected cases focusing on historical regeneration, intangible cultural heritage activation, rural tourism, and more. Deputy Secretary-General Rong Liping stated these cases feature low investment, creative ideas, high feasibility, and replicability, aiming to guide scenic areas from heavy asset investment to asset-light refined operations.

  24. TripVivid

    Huatian Hotel Stock Surge, Clarifies No Restructuring Plans

    On September 7, Huatian Hotel announced that its stock price deviated by more than 20% for two consecutive days. The company clarified that there is no asset restructuring being planned, and no major restructuring plans within the year. The net profit for the first half of 2026 was -113 million yuan, still in a loss state. The current price-to-book ratio is 3.90 times, significantly different from the industry average of 1.69 times.

  25. China Tourism News

    Ningxia Culture and Tourism Debuts at Expo, Promoting 'Fortress on the Frontier' Brand

    The Culture and Tourism Department of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region set up an exhibition area at the 2026 China Culture and Tourism Industry Expo, centered on the 'Fortress on the Frontier · Magical Ningxia' brand, showcasing folk performances, intangible cultural heritage products, food experiences, and industrial integration. The area features the 'Dream of Xixia Mausoleum' VR project, smart tourism platforms, and promotes integrated products like 'Travel with Performances,' aiming to attract tourists from Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and long-haul markets.

  26. China Tourism News

    Hubei Launches Autumn Consumption Season with Over 1,000 Events to Boost Tourism

    The Hubei provincial government announced the launch of the 'Zhihuan Hubei · Enjoy Golden Autumn' consumption season from September to early December, integrating culture, tourism, commerce, and sports resources to host over 1,000 promotional events. Key activities include the Yangtze River Culture and Art Season, the Hubei Culture and Tourism Development Conference, the 11th China Peking Opera Festival, and the Wuhan Open tennis tournament. The province will distribute consumption vouchers and prize funds totaling 180 million yuan to stimulate spending across dining, accommodation, travel, shopping, and entertainment.

  28. China Tourism News

    CIFTIS Culture and Tourism Section Debuts with New Integrated Scenarios

    The culture and tourism service section of the 2026 CIFTIS opened at Shougang Park in Beijing, themed 'Culture-Tourism Integration, Digital Empowerment.' The exhibition brings together Beijing districts and enterprises, showcasing cultural creative products, immersive experiences, and tech interactions, including the Capital Museum's Maya civilization exhibition, Pop Mart's intangible heritage fusion products, and Yanqing's MR Great Wall experience, reflecting new consumption scenarios integrating culture, commerce, tourism, and sports.

  29. China Tourism News

    2026 World Tourism Cooperation and Development Conference Held in Beijing

    On September 9, the 2026 World Tourism Cooperation and Development Conference was held at Shougang International Convention Center in Beijing, themed 'Digital Intelligence Renewal, Harmony and Win-Win'. The conference released the 'World Tourism Cities Development Report (2025-2026)', with Beijing ranking fifth. Multiple signings took place, including Beijing inbound tourism cooperation agreements, and a travel trade fair was organized.

  30. China Tourism News

    Beijing Chaoyang District Has Over 5,000 Foreign Card POS Terminals, Ranking First in City

    At the press conference on 'Two Zones' construction, Beijing's Chaoyang District revealed that key merchants in the district have over 5,000 foreign card POS terminals, accounting for more than one-third of the city's total, with foreign card transaction volume ranking first in the city, representing 48.9% of the city's total. Chaoyang has formed a mature foreign-related consumption scenario system covering dining, accommodation, transport, tourism, shopping, and entertainment, enhancing inbound consumption convenience.

  31. TripVivid

    CICC Kaiyuan Tourism REIT Status Updated to Feedback

    On September 7, the Shanghai Stock Exchange project status showed that the 'CICC Kaiyuan Tourism REIT' was updated to 'Feedback', with the update date of September 6. The fund is a commercial real estate REIT, with the original equity holder being Hangzhou Hansheng Enterprise Management Co., Ltd. and the manager being CICC Fund. The acceptance date was April 30, 2026.

  34. China Tourism News

    Beijing Zoo 120th Anniversary Philatelic Products Debut at CIFTIS

    The 'Beijing Zoo 120th Anniversary' philatelic cultural products, developed by China Philatelic Corporation and Beijing Zoo, debuted at CIFTIS, with eight products including commemorative envelopes, postcards, and stamp folders. Among them, the 'Meng Qi Xin Cheng' frame set is designed for panda Meng Meng's 20th birthday, and the 'Bamboo Forest Six Little Cuties' stamp folder depicts the panda family of six reuniting, blending the zoo's century-long history with cuteness.

  35. IATA Pressroom

    IATA Welcomes Pratt & Whitney Canada Contract Changes

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed changes by Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) to contractual terms that had raised competition concerns in the market for used engine parts. The changes remove restrictions on maintenance shops in P&WC's network that could have limited independent suppliers' access to used engine material and related service. The changes are limited to used parts for P&WC's PT6 and PW100-series turboprop engines.