Travel Sector news and trends

Price Chaos Looms as Sweeping US Tariffs Upend Global Commerce
Economy // April 04, 2025

There are days when a plunge in the markets clears the air, and when sweeping global policy changes — from the top down, via the office of the president — might mark a shift in direction, but the overall path is well-charted. Get the Full...

One in Every Ten Dollars Globally Spent on Travel in 2024
Travel Payments // September 03, 2024

Travel spending will generate a record 10% of gross domestic product (GDP) this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Consumers Cut Back on Travel, Experiences Amid Uncertain Economic Outlook
Consumer Insights // August 08, 2024

Consumers are reportedly delaying or cutting back on travel and experiences amid an uncertain economic outlook. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

Wyndham Hotels Touts AI Initiatives Amid Record Room Growth
Earnings // July 25, 2024

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is investing in artificial intelligence (AI) amid record growth in its room pipeline. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

Interviews & Exclusives
52% of Hotel Guests Expect AI at Check-In

August 26, 2025
It is telling that even at the start of the year, when airlines were still recovering from a holiday travel crush and hotels were bracing for an uncertain economic backdrop, both industries were already talking about generative artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free […]

Price Chaos Looms as Sweeping US Tariffs Upend Global Commerce

April 04, 2025
There are days when a plunge in the markets clears the air, and when sweeping global policy changes — from the top down, via the office of the president —...

Quick Reads
One in Every Ten Dollars Globally Spent on Travel in 2024

September 03, 2024
Travel spending will generate a record 10% of gross domestic product (GDP) this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Consumers Cut Back on Travel, Experiences Amid Uncertain Economic Outlook

August 08, 2024
Consumers are reportedly delaying or cutting back on travel and experiences amid an uncertain economic outlook. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Wyndham Hotels Touts AI Initiatives Amid Record Room Growth

July 25, 2024
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is investing in artificial intelligence (AI) amid record growth in its room pipeline. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Lighthouse Debuts AI-Powered Solution for Independent Hoteliers

July 18, 2024
Hospitality/travel industry commercial platform Lighthouse has debuted an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...