Major Events Lift U.S. Hotel Metrics for Week Ending March 21
U.S. hotels saw performance strengthen in the week ending March 21 as major events, sports tournaments and convention activity boosted key markets.
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William R Martin writes about travel from the ground up. His work focuses on remote routes, working ports, border crossings, ferry lines, and the landscapes that shape how people move across regions.
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Reader Reports Renewed Scam Concerns at Phuket Airport
A recent reader comment about a scam at Phuket International Airport highlights long‑running worries over taxis, fees and fake services targeting new arrivals.
Germany Drives Europe’s New Era of Eco Rail Travel
Germany’s climate-focused rail policies, cheaper tickets and new cross-border links are reshaping low-carbon travel between France, Austria and Switzerland.
UK Rail Trials Quantum Navigation, Transforming Tourist Travel
Britain’s push into quantum navigation is positioning its railways as a global testbed for ultra-reliable, GPS-free journeys that could soon reshape tourist travel.
Amex Graphite Business Cash review: premium cash back for loyalists
American Express’ new Graphite Business Cash card targets high-spending small firms, trading a steep annual fee for simple, unlimited cash back and ecosystem perks.
Hokkaido Bullet Train Turns 10 as Sapporo Link Slips to 2038
A decade after the Hokkaido Shinkansen debuted, soaring costs, tunnel troubles and air competition now push Sapporo’s high-speed rail dream toward 2038.
Julienne Smith to Lead Hyatt’s Americas Brand Expansion
Hyatt appoints industry veteran Julienne Smith to steer its fast-growing Americas development pipeline, signaling a sharper focus on high-end and upper-midscale travel demand.
Lufthansa & LOT Offer 50% Status Boost on Premium Economy
Lufthansa Group and LOT Polish Airlines will offer a 50% boost in Points and Qualifying Points on Miles & More Premium Economy flights from June through August 2026.
ARC Hotel Washington DC Reopens as Marriott Series Property
ARC Hotel in Washington’s Foggy Bottom has reopened as ARC Hotel, Washington DC, Series by Marriott, debuting refreshed interiors, tech-forward rooms and new loyalty offers.
Cloudbeds 2026 report warns independents on margins, OTAs
Cloudbeds’ 2026 State of Independent Hotels highlights tighter profit margins, shifting traveler expectations, and growing dependence on online travel agencies worldwide.
Tripleseat Names Alex Hails Chief Product Officer
Tripleseat has appointed hospitality technology veteran Alex Hails as Chief Product Officer, signaling a sharpened focus on product innovation and global growth.
Tripleseat Sharpens Lead Management With Integrated Automation
Tripleseat is expanding its automated lead management ecosystem, giving venues new tools to capture, score, and convert event inquiries with less manual work.