The US State Department has updated its travel advisory for Serbia, maintaining Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) due to crime. The advisory summary was updated with no changes to risk indicators. Crime can occur anywhere, police response may be slower, and violence linked to organized crime and sporting events is common.
Maycur Technology argues that electronic accounting archive construction is shifting from 'filing documents well' to 'building a trusted evidence chain.' Enterprises must prove the source, processing, archivist, and changes of documents, ensuring traceability in audit and internal control. The article proposes capabilities for a trusted evidence chain: original format preservation, four-property detection, business document linkage, permission logs, and cross-system retrieval, and advises designing business processes before storage.
The article argues that comprehensive governance of digital cultural tourism requires multi-stakeholder collaboration, emphasizing data security, green development, and agile governance. The Ministry of Education has added 'digital cultural tourism' as a major, reflecting the industry's digitalization trend. The authors propose governance from three dimensions: industrial upgrading, urban-rural adaptation, and technology for good.
Agoda released recommendations for 'skip-gen' travel destinations in Asia, targeting grandparents traveling with grandchildren. Recommended spots include Kanazawa (Japan), Gyeongju (Korea), Mysore (India), Lijiang (China), Ninh Binh (Vietnam), and Tainan (Taiwan), known for gentle pace and cultural depth. Agoda's August Mega Sale offers up to 60% off hotel bookings.
The US State Department has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Serbia (Exercise Increased Caution) due to crime. Crime can occur anywhere, and police response may be slower. Violence associated with organized crime and high-profile sporting events is common, with petty crime against foreigners being opportunistic.
Airbnb reported Q2 2026 revenue of $3.6 billion, up 17% YoY, with gross booking value of $27.2 billion. The company is evolving from accommodations to a full travel ecosystem including experiences and services. Major events like the World Cup drove growth. In China, Airbnb is localizing to attract young travelers, launching features like 'Travel Circle' to cater to group travel and longer stays.
The article reports on the trend of foreign tourists visiting China, shifting from sightseeing to deep experiences. In H1, 22.91 million foreigners entered China, up 20.4% YoY, with 77.7% visa-free. The 'buy now, refund now' tax refund policy boosted overseas shoppers by 366%. A survey shows over 60% of inbound tourists come for Chinese culture.
The US State Department has issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Bahrain (Reconsider Travel) due to terrorism and armed conflict. Following the onset of US-Iran hostilities on February 28, 2026, there is an ongoing threat of drone and missile attacks from Iran and significant disruptions to commercial flights. US government employees require special authorization to travel.
The US State Department has issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Ethiopia (Reconsider Travel) due to unrest, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, landmines, communications disruptions, and exit bans. Several regions are listed as Level 4 'Do Not Travel', including Tigray, Amhara, and Gambella. Addis Ababa is stable, but areas outside may deteriorate suddenly.
The US State Department maintains a Level 1 travel advisory for Montenegro, advising normal precautions. Montenegro is generally safe, but travelers are encouraged to enroll in STEP, purchase travel insurance, and check CDC health information.
Maycur Technology argues that electronic accounting archives should not be just the last mile of finance. When invoices, vouchers, receipts, contracts are systematically collected and linked, archives become data assets supporting audit, internal control, shared services, and business analysis. The article emphasizes completeness, linkage, and usability, and introduces how Maycur Archives unlocks value through intelligent data extraction, linkage, and permission management.
Maycur Technology argues that e-invoice archiving has entered deep water; enterprises must focus on the complete chain from receipt, recognition, verification, booking, archiving to audit use. Integrated business-finance-tax-archive requires collaboration across business, finance, tax, and archives. The electronic archive system must handle native e-vouchers, business process documents, and accounting results, and link them. The article suggests implementing from rules, system integration, and usage scenarios.
The European Commission has adopted Greece's Social Climate Plan, totaling €4.77 billion, with €3.57 billion from the EU and €1.2 billion from national funds. The plan aims to support vulnerable households, transport users, and micro-enterprises in the clean transition, including building renovations, heat pump installations, public transport improvements, and electric vehicle leasing. It is expected to reduce emissions by 811,000 tons of CO2 equivalent annually by 2032.
REPAY and NxtEdge (an inventory, cost management, and AP automation platform by DiningEdge) have partnered to embed REPAY's Payables Platform (RPP) directly into NxtEdge's software suite, unifying invoice capture, line-item inventory matching, and payment disbursement in a single interface. The integration supports virtual card, ACH, and digital payment networks, targeting multi-unit restaurant groups, independent F&B venues, country clubs, and hotel/resort food and beverage operations. It eliminates manual data re-entry, reducing duplicate payments and billing discrepancies.
BCD Travel has published a guide to help corporate travel programs handle disruptions such as hurricanes, geopolitical events, and labor actions. The guide proposes a five-step framework: stakeholder alignment, supplier flexibility, intelligence-driven decisions, traveler communication and support, and continuous assessment. It emphasizes building resilience before a crisis, not during one.
Fred Dixon is departing his role as CEO and president of Brand USA, the national destination marketing organization, to return to NYC Tourism + Conventions as CEO and president. His departure from Brand USA is effective November 13, and he begins at NYC Tourism on December 1. Dixon succeeds Julie Coker, who is leaving to lead Visit California; Coker remains through August 31, with Board Chairman Charles Flateman overseeing the organization in the interim. Brand USA praised Dixon's leadership and said a search for his successor is underway, framing the transition as occurring 'from a position of strength.' Dixon previously served as CEO of NYC Tourism for roughly a decade before joining Bran…
Navan announced it will report its second quarter fiscal 2027 financial results after U.S. market close on September 9, 2026, and host a conference call at 2:00 p.m. PT that day to discuss results and outlook.
As regional theme parks struggle with attendance declines, debt pressures, and closures, Dollywood is defying the trend. Following the death of founder Dolly Parton, the park reaffirmed its $500 million expansion to become a year-round destination. Unlike competitors relying on licensed IP, Dollywood differentiates through authentic Appalachian culture and Parton's brand. Its financial strength enabled co-owner Herschend to acquire multiple regional parks, and it drives $1.8 billion in direct economic impact and over 23,000 jobs in Sevier County.
DAZN has agreed to acquire EverPass Media, the exclusive commercial distributor of NFL Sunday Ticket in the U.S. Following completion, EverPass will rebrand to DAZN for Business, serving as the technological and operational foundation for DAZN's global commercial venue strategy across restaurants, sports bars, hotels, and entertainment venues. The deal consolidates commercial venue rights for NFL Sunday Ticket, English Premier League, UEFA Champions League, MLB, NBA, WNBA, NASCAR, and major events from Peacock, Netflix, Paramount, and Apple into a single IP-based platform, replacing legacy satellite/cable headends with centralized screen management, dynamic content scheduling, and direct in…
Restaurant brands are using AI to trim corporate headcount rather than hourly staff. Starbucks has cut over 2,000 corporate workers since early 2025, and Portillo's reduced 18% of its corporate team to fund store growth. Hospitality Technology's 2026 AI Impact Study shows 62% of restaurant tech leaders use AI to automate back-office admin, and 29% say AI directly enables corporate headcount cuts, versus 18% reducing hourly store labor. AI is impacting corporate roles more, while store-level experience remains a focus.
Rascal Voyages operates small five-cabin yachts in Indonesia's archipelago, pioneering a 'marine safari' model that contrasts with luxury hotel brands like Aman and Four Seasons deploying larger vessels. Co-founder Steve Ebsworth believes post-luxury travelers are no longer impressed by hardware but seek access to remote places, freedom, and discovery. The brand emphasizes a service culture that rejects 'performative luxury' in favor of intelligent, restrained hospitality. Growth plans include a third vessel (Rogue) in 2027, a possible two-cabin concept, third-party yacht management, and an onshore development in South Lombok.
In this episode of Skift's Good Morning Hospitality: Hotels Edition, hosts Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk analyze shifting demand across hospitality segments heading into Labor Day weekend. Fresh travel data shows cruise ports and national park gateways topping destination rankings, a narrowing K-shaped spending gap, and 77% of Americans planning to travel this summer. The hosts examine how Harry Styles' Madison Square Garden residency is driving NYC hotel demand patterns resembling a major sporting event rather than a typical concert, unpack Generator's new CEO framing budget hostel bunks at £40 as "premium," and discuss why Bernstein analysts view Airbnb's growth as structural rather than…
The Hotel Association of New York City is urging the federal government to resolve the escalating US-Canada trade war, warning it threatens tourism and deepens economic challenges for hotels. In 2025, NYC saw 26% fewer Canadian visitors and a 28% decrease in spending. New tariffs could further impact the hotel industry and its 40,000 workers.
Hilton has launched Signia Restore, an immersive wellness concept debuting at Signia Hilton Indianapolis in January 2027. It combines fitness, recovery, and wellness experiences, including physical and mental recovery zones, advanced technologies like AI-powered massage system Aescape and the Ammortal Chamber. This aligns with travelers' growing focus on wellness and will expand to select Signia properties globally.
The article uses Sharan Pasricha's two ventures—Ennismore (controlled by Accor, valued at $3.4B–$5.8B) and Estelle Community—to illustrate the dilemma facing boutique hotel founders: scale with external capital and lose control, or stay independent by owning real estate. Recent deals (Hilton–Graduate, Hilton–Sydell/NoMad, Hyatt–Standard, Seibu Prince–Ace, Marriott–citizenM) all follow the pattern where global flags buy the brand and contracts while founders keep the buildings. Independent hotels face 15–25% OTA commissions versus loyalty-driven distribution of majors. Survivors like Firmdale, Peninsula, Oberoi, Oetker, and Hoshino share patient capital and owned real estate. The key questio…
Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) has opened Sectoral Consultation No. 9/SAR/2026 for comments on the proposed Supplementary Instruction IS 21.93-001A, which addresses classification criteria for type design modifications. Contributions are due by October 5, 2026, with a webinar on September 9.
In an interview ahead of Skift Global Forum 2026, Virgin Atlantic CEO Corneel Koster argues that human connection is the airline's durable advantage as AI reshapes travel. The airline is increasing premium seating by 30%, accelerating Starlink rollout, and leveraging loyalty programs to compete against larger rivals.
Booking Holdings announced that CFO Ewout Steenbergen will participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference in San Francisco on September 9 at 10:10 a.m. PT.
BCD Travel announced that Marcus Eklund, former global managing director at FCM, will join the company on September 14 as global chief commercial officer. Current global chief commercial officer Mike Janssen will remain until his retirement at the end of 2026. Additionally, Craig Bailey, president of the Americas, will retire on June 30, 2027, and will be succeeded by Dave Mitchell, who will assume the role on January 1, 2027. BCD stated these changes result from years of thoughtful succession planning to ensure continuity.
Travel booking platform Spotnana has acquired meetings search and logistics platform Troop for an undisclosed price. Troop will become a standard offering to Spotnana TMC partners while continuing as a standalone brand. Troop co-founder Dennis Vilovic will lead meetings and events product at Spotnana.
Delta Air Lines plans to launch its NDC solution by the end of 2026, with active live agency testing underway and progress on integrations with GDS partners including Amadeus, Sabre, and Travelport. Delta has agreements with multiple GDSs and direct connections, and American Express Global Business Travel will include Delta's NDC offers in its marketplace. More details are expected at an event in late September.
Fenbeitong, an integrated travel and expense management platform, offers tailored solutions for different mid-to-large enterprises. The article showcases five cases in manufacturing, pharma, group, and overseas scenarios, highlighting cost reduction, efficiency, and compliance.
Delaware North expands TipHaus automated gratuity management to 40+ properties, streamlining tip pooling, distribution, and reporting. Integrated with Oracle Simphony, Toast, and UKG Dimensions, it reduces data collection from a full day to hours.
DeCheco's Pizzeria uses voice AI agent Ali to handle phone orders, aiming for 50 locations by 2038. Currently at 6, soon 9. AI reduces labor costs, increases average ticket size, and supports generous employee benefits.
The article provides ten self-assessment questions for selecting a travel reimbursement system, and recommends platforms like Fenbeitong, Meituan Enterprise, and Didi Enterprise based on research. Emphasizes internal assessment before selection to match company size, industry, and needs.
The article introduces four technical paths for travel reimbursement in 2026, emphasizing evolution from reimbursement tools to full-chain expense management. Fenbeitong offers SaaS, hybrid cloud, platform, and ecosystem solutions, with ROI analysis and selection advice.
The report shows that from 2024 to 2026, hotel supply in Xinjiang expanded driven by tourist flows, with 3,941 new openings accounting for 32% of the total. In 2025, there was a notable upgrade in hotel tiers, with mid-to-high-end share increasing. Tourism remains hot, but there are concerns about digestion pressure after concentrated supply and seasonal imbalance.
On August 23, Singapore Tourism Board and Mafengwo jointly launched the 'Singapore AI Inspiration Lab' immersive pop-up event in Beijing, aiming to provide personalized travel planning for young travelers, families, and seniors through AI technology. The event showcased Mafengwo's AI travel assistant and continued the 'Singapore: So Fun' marketing theme, focusing on 'workplace newcomers' in 2026. Their collaboration has deepened since 2023, evolving from content marketing to smart services.
The U.S. State Department issued a Level 4 travel advisory (Do Not Travel) for Gaza due to terrorism, unrest, and limited health infrastructure. U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling to Gaza, and the U.S. government cannot provide consular services there. The security environment is extremely dangerous and volatile, and border crossings may close without notice. U.S. citizens in Gaza are advised to prepare for indefinite stays and have evacuation plans that do not rely on government assistance.
Maycur's article explores the shift of e-accounting archives from storage to proof. The core is building a trusted evidence chain spanning business, finance, tax, and audit, including traceability of original materials, association between business, finance, and archives, permission logs, and long-term preservation mechanisms. The article emphasizes that compliance archiving is the entry point for data value, not the end.