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Hospitality

Delta's loyalty-premium flywheel keeps lifting customer spend

Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian says the carrier's loyalty programme and premium cabin upselling now function as one reinforcing system, not separate revenue lines, continuing to lift overall customer spend.

13 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

Hospitality

Abu Dhabi Mandates Healthy Menu Options at Hotels, Restaurants

Abu Dhabi now requires every menu category at hotels and tourism-licensed restaurants to include a healthy option, with half of children's menu items meeting Sehhi nutritional standards.

11 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

Hospitality

Hilton Says It Isn't Blocking AI Agents From Its Rates

Hilton denies intentionally blocking AI shopping agents, but testing shows tools like Meta's Muse often can't pull live Hilton pricing and default to OTAs instead.

11 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

Hospitality

Thai Airways CEO Exit Linked to Bangkok Flood Disruption

Thai Airways' CEO says he was pushed out after flooding disrupted flights and ground handling at the airline's Bangkok hub, just as the carrier signalled post-restructuring growth plans.

6 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

Hospitality

UAE Uses AI to Speed Patent Filing, Cut IP Fees

The UAE is using AI to speed up patent and trademark processing while lowering fees, reframing intellectual property as a tradable economic asset rather than just legal protection.

1 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

Hospitality

Abu Dhabi Unveils New Visitor Experience Guidelines for Tourism

DCT Abu Dhabi has launched new visitor experience guidelines for tourism operators, alongside data showing 252 culture and leisure events were delivered across the emirate in 2025.

30 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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