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Amex GBT 2026 Global Meetings & Events Forecast: Optimism Hits Five‑Year High as AI and Experiences Lead, Even as Costs Rise

American Express Global Business Travel’s 15th Global Meetings & Events Forecast reports 85% of meeting professionals are optimistic about 2026, with in&person formats now the norm and “memorable attendee experiences” the top priority for a second year. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

Airbnb's Strategic Shift Faces Investor Scrutiny Amid Slowing Growth

Airbnb, Inc. is experiencing financial and strategic uncertainty, characterized by slowing revenue growth and declining margins. The company's recent pivot toward social connections, experiences, and artificial intelligence (AI) raises concerns among investors about the sustainability of its current valuation, which remains higher than that of its industry peers. Appeared first on: … [Read more...]

Lithuania arrests 21 in alleged cigarette smuggling ring using weather balloons from Belarus

Authorities in Lithuania said on Tuesday they had arrested 21 people allegedly connected to a criminal network that smuggled cigarettes using specially equipped weather balloons from Russia-allied Belarus which have violated the Baltic country's airspace in recent weeks. Investigators conducted more than 80 searches, seizing cigarettes with Belarusian excise stamps, SIM cards, communication and … [Read more...]

Moving Past ROAS As Marketing KPI & Stephanie Sparks Smith

For years, Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) has been treated as the gold standard for evaluating hotel marketing performance. But as traveler behavior evolves and the planning journey becomes longer and more complex, it’s clear that ROAS no longer tells the full story. A more strategic, full&funnel approach is needed. One that aligns marketing, revenue management, and sales around shared goals and … [Read more...]

The Signals Beneath the Headlines & Three Non&Obbvious Lodging Bellwethers to Consider As We Head Into 2026 & By Bryan Younge

The final work week of the year has a distinct rhythm. Calendars thin out, inboxes slow just enough to create breathing room, and the urgency that defined much of the year gives way to reflection. It is one of the few moments when the lodging industry can step back from daily execution, absorb what has actually unfolded, and consider what the approach of a new year may hold. Appeared first on: … [Read more...]

Rome opens two new Metro C stations, showcasing ancient ruins near Colosseum

Built deep underground, the stations combine modern transport with layers of ancient history uncovered during excavation. Commuters and visitors entering the stop near the amphitheatre can see ceramic vessels, stone wells and the remains of a Roman bath from a first century home, displayed along the platforms. The line has taken nearly two decades to build. Work was slowed by funding issues and by … [Read more...]

Millions facing acute food insecurity in Afghanistan as winter looms, UN warns

More than 17 million people in Afghanistan are facing crisis levels of hunger in the coming winter months, the leading international authority on hunger crises and the UN food aid agency warned on Tuesday. Economic woes, recurrent drought, shrinking international aid and an influx of Afghans returning home from countries like neighbouring Iran and Pakistan have strained resources and added to the … [Read more...]

Gaza's displaced struggle with heavy rain and cold weather in fragile tents

On Tuesday morning, tents in the Muwasi area were soaked after overnight rain. Muddy water flooded the camp, pooling several inches deep. Children walked barefoot after shoes were lost in the brown water. Displaced say the rain now frightens them as much as the war, as each storm threatens to ruin the few belongings they have left. Local officials are calling for quicker delivery of sturdier … [Read more...]

EU to revise state aid rules to address bloc-wide housing crisis 

The European Commission has presented its first European Affordable Housing Plan, which includes measures to reduce home prices to address a housing crisis taking hold across the bloc. The plan, released on Tuesday, focuses on increasing housing supply and triggering investments by relaxing the rules on state aid to allow more social spending on the sector. It also heralds new investment in … [Read more...]

Beirut hosts colourful Christmas parade despite tension with Israel

In the Gemmayzeh neighbourhood, bands in bright uniforms filled the narrow streets with music and drew large crowds. For some, the parade was a display of resilience, while others remained cautious as Israeli airstrikes continue almost daily in southern Lebanon. The parade forms part of the wider “Beirut Christmas Spirit” programme running from early December to January in the city centre, … [Read more...]

EU carmakers to comply with 90% emissions reduction by 2035 as full combustion engine ban scrapped

European Union-based carmakers will need to comply with a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions from 2035, instead of the 100% previously set in EU law, the European Commission announced today, revoking a controversial wholesale ban on internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles adopted in March 2023. Manufacturers will have to compensate for the remaining 10% of emissions by using low-carbon steel … [Read more...]

Do Europeans support using frozen Russian money to back Ukraine?

Ahead of the European Council summit, where EU leaders will decide on Ukraine financing, a new YouGov survey shows that major European countries tend to support using frozen Russian funds to provide financial support for the war-torn country. The majority of British, Polish, German, and Spanish respondents support using frozen Russian funds in European bank accounts to fund additional aid for … [Read more...]

UK to investigate foreign interference in politics after Russia bribery scandal

The British government has announced an independent review into foreign financial interference in politics, after a former member of the right-wing Reform UK party was convicted of taking bribes from Russia. The inquiry will examine the effectiveness of the UK's political finance laws and safeguards against illicit foreign money, Communities Secretary Steve Reed said on Tuesday. The announcement … [Read more...]

The US just launched a new ‘Tech Force’ to hire AI talent. Here’s what to know

By&nbspAnca Ulea Published on 16/12/2025 - 17:15 GMT+1 After firing hundreds of thousands of government workers and shuttering several federal tech offices this year, the United States is launching a new programme to hire new top tech talent and close “critical skills gaps” within federal agencies. The “US Tech Force,” … [Read more...]

'We're all Draghians': EU's Albuquerque calls to seize momentum for capital markets union

Europe can compete on the scale of the United States, provided it integrates its common market further and completes pending legislation urgently, European Union Financial Services Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque said on Euronews' flagship interview programme The Europe Conversation. Albuquerque conceded rival jurisdictions like the US have succeeded in attracting European capital and funding … [Read more...]

Hyatt appoints Jason Ballard global brand leader of Essentials portfolio

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is expanding the reach of its Essentials portfolio with several major milestones, including signing more than 20 new Hyatt Select deals this year and reaching 70 total hotel deals for the Hyatt Studios brand since its launch. In addition, Jason Ballard was recently appointed as global brand leader – Essentials to steer this anticipated next phase of growth. Under … [Read more...]