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New Dusit Thani Bangkok Hotel to Open 27 September 2024.

The weak yen has definitely boosted Japan’s tourism industry, but as the country rides this wave of visitors, it’s going to be a tightrope walk — balancing the economic gains with the realities of overtourism. -Peden Doma Bhutia

CWT Upgrades Airfare Optimization Service with AI and Machine Learning.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World Returns to India with MRS Group Partnership.

President Joe Biden’s decision to leave the 2024 U.S. presidential race put an unprecedented twist on what was always going to be an unconventional election. But one thing is clear: Each potential administration’s policies will be wildly different – and have significant implications on the global travel industry.
-Sarah Kopit

Since Friday’s outage, Delta has struggled to bounce back. CEO Ed Bastian said an issue with Delta’s crew scheduling tool caused the continued flight disruptions. -Meghna Maharishi

Niche vacation rental platforms are still raising money, just not quite as often as during pandemic times. -Justin Dawes

SATS and SF Group Sign MOU to Expand Global Footprint.

Hyatt sees adding luxury lifestyle hotels like Standard Hotels as creating a virtuous cycle of growth in its loyalty program and pipeline. -Sean O’Neill

Thai AirAsia to Launch Don Mueang – Lampang Flights.