Amex GBT acquisition of CWT expected to close in third quarter, MO to debut in Xi'an and more...

Amex GBT acquisition of CWT expected to close in third quarter
Tuesday, 5th August 2025

American Express Global Business Travel announced that the United States Department of Justice has dismissed its complaint challenging Amex GBT’s acquisition of CWT, a global business travel and meetings solutions provider >>

Hyatt Centric to open in North Goa's coastal neighborhood
5 Aug 2025 : Hyatt announced plans for Hyatt Centric Anjuna Goa, which will be a significant addition to Hyatt’s Classics Portfolio in one of India’s most vibrant leisure destinations, slated to open in 2027, the property is currently under construction >>

US hotel development cost survey 2025
5 Aug 2025 : In 2025, the national lodging market has continued to demonstrate resilient performance, maintaining strong average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) metrics despite flat occupancy growth >>

MO to debut in Xi'an with an immersive urban resort
5 Aug 2025 : Mandarin Oriental is delighted to announce the opening of Mandarin Oriental, Xi'an in 2029, marking the Group's first urban resort in Northwestern China >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Is AI Going to Make Hotel Websites Obsolete?
Tuesday, 5th August 2025

In the near future, the Personal AI Agents will have the option to research, plan and book travel by making a 'handshake' with the newly emerged hotel own AI Agent, or with the OTA's own AI Agent. If hoteliers do not provide the option, the only choice will be the OTA Agent >>

Apathy’s New Ally - Why AI Isn’t the Real Workplace Threat
AI isn’t killing creativity, but is it helping Apathy do the dirty work? In the race to embrace AI, many leaders are missing the real threat lurking in the shadows - not the technology itself, but the erosion of trust, alignment, and engagement within their teams >>

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