Securities fraud investigation into Trip.com Group, IHG appoints a SVP of AI and more...

Securities fraud investigation into Trip.com Group
Thursday, 15th January 2026

The probe, which centers on alleged abuse of a dominant market position in China’s online travel sector, introduces regulatory uncertainty that could affect how Trip.com competes and grows in core markets. Trip.com’s stock price fell as much as 18% during intraday trading >>

ITB: Diverse programme sets new trends and discusses the future of tourism
15 Jan 2026 : With a new motto and numerous innovations, the ITB Berlin Convention 2026, which takes place in a few weeks, looks ahead to a tourism industry that is facing a wide variety of tasks and challenges >>

Global risks report 2026: Geopolitical and economic risks rise in new age of competition
15 Jan 2026 : Geoeconomic confrontation emerges as the top global risk for 2026, climbing eight positions in the two-year outlook, as economic risks rise fastest in the short term – with downturn and inflation both surging eight positions year-on-year >>

IHG appoints a SVP of AI and Architecture
15 Jan 2026 : By welcoming top talent, IHG is further investing in technology leadership to drive meaningful benefits for its owners, guests and teams >>

AHLA issues statement on DHS/DOL release of supplemental H-2B visas
15 Jan 2026 : On December 31, 2025, the Trump Administration announced the release of 35,000 supplemental H-2B visas >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Succeeding With GEO: How Hotels Compete in AI-Driven Travel Search
Thursday, 15th January 2026

AI-driven search is reshaping how travelers discover and choose hotels. Instead of browsing lists of links, travelers now receive AI-generated recommendations powered by large language models that decide which properties deserve to be seen. For hotels and resorts, visibility in this new environment depends on more than SEO rankings >>

Most People Don’t Know How to Sell — But Think They Do
Before we begin, a note: I dedicate this article to every sales professional out there, selling is not easy — it demands resilience, courage, discipline, and heart >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of January 14, 2026
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