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Wild seafood offers protein, flavor, and versatility

October is National Seafood Month, a perfect time to showcase high-quality, better-for-you seafood

Klook Withdraws U.S. IPO, Citing Market Conditions

Skift Take: Klook may have pulled its IPO, but the pitch hasn’t changed. Experiences are still one of the least digitized parts of travel, and that’s a lot of runway. The catch? Viator, GetYourGuide a…

UK’s India Growth Plan Means Getting Travelers Out of London

Skift Take: The UK may not need to win many more Indian travelers so much as encourage the ones it gets already beyond London. With 94% of direct seats landing in the capital, a $2 billion visitor-spe…

U.S. International Visitor Arrivals Fall 6.1% Despite World Cup Travel Boost

New federal tourism data show that 10.3 million international visitors arrived in the United States by air in the second quarter of 2026, while the FIFA World Cup drew an estimated 471,000 internation…

Are Hotels Closing Their Doors to AI Agents? - By Terence Ronson

The article examines how hotels are assessing the adoption of AI agents, weighing potential operational efficiencies and guest service impacts against concerns about automation and the preservation of…

23 Most Comfortable Walking Shoes for Travel: Sneakers, Sandals, Boots, and More

Editor-tested sneakers, boots, and sandals for all-day support.

The Best East Coast National Parks, According to Someone Who's Visited Them All

From oceanside cliffs to fall foliage hot spots, here’s a top-down look at the best national parks east of the Mississippi.

Île Seguin: This tiny island just outside Paris is about to become the city's newest cultural destination

A sleek new contemporary art center is opening on Île Seguin this October, marking another milestone in the transformation of this former industrial site on the Seine.

Nation's Restaurant News 2026

Airlines Can’t Upgrade Every Plane – So They’re Upgrading the Menu

Skift Take: New cabins are expensive, complicated, and slow to arrive. Celebrity chefs? A faster way to serve up an upscale experience — and help justify the premium fare.Read the Complete Story On Sk…

The Most Sought After Hotel Amenity? VIP Access to the World's Best Sports Events

These days the best hotel perk is no longer the room or the spa. It's front-row seats and access to all-star players.

My Favorite Airbnb: A Hudson Valley Retreat With a Creekside Hot Tub and Sauna

Between its storybook interiors and proximity to small-town shops, farm stands, & cider orchards, this Hudson Valley stay is one of my top upstate discoveries.

Prediction market roundup: Volume on 2026 US midterms approaches $1 billion

Over the summer, Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan articulated on a closely-watched Netflix documentary why the 2024 US presidential election served as an inflection point for the prediction markets indust…

From 'Pride and Prejudice' to 'Emma,' Fans Can Stay at These Iconic Filming Locations From Jane Austen Adaptations

Get a taste of Regency romance when you spend the night at these estates, cottages, and castles featured in Jane Austen films and TV shows.

Digital signage for QSR and fast casual restaurants: an underrated solution

Why modern digital signage is a tech solution operators need.

The Diplomat Is Back for Season Four—Where Is the Political Thriller Filmed?

Keri Russell, Allison Janney, and more are back in action in London, New York, and—now—Lucca, Italy.

Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas in California Secures $210M Financing

JLL Capital Markets, Hospitality Finance Group arranged $210 million in refinancing through Citi for the 531-key Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas in Indian Wells, California, on behalf of Trin…

The Hotel Investment Lifecycle is No Longer Linear

A new Cushman & Wakefield report highlights that the hotel investment lifecycle is shifting away from a linear progression, requiring owners, operators, and investors to adopt more flexible and respon…

TownePlace Suites Findlay in Ohio Put on Market With 85 Rooms and Marriott Franchise

CBRE has listed the 85-room TownePlace Suites Findlay in northwest Ohio for sale. The extended-stay hotel is being offered without an existing management agreement, allowing a buyer to select an opera…

20 Extraordinary Shops Worth Traveling For, Chosen by The Shopkeepers

From 100-year-old family-run operations to contemporary boutiques, these beautiful shops each offer a distinct sense of place and a dedication to craft.

City Express by Marriott Enters India With Udaipur Hotel

City Express by Marriott has opened City Express by Marriott Udaipur Nathdwara Highway, marking the brand’s entry into India and South Asia.

IHCL Signs A Gateway Hotel Project In Lucknow, India

Indian Hotels Company has signed a 215-key Gateway hotel project in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, with Kripanidhi Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.

Five Guys puts its annual games on screen

The fast-casual burger chain’s annual Five Guys Games is now a five-episode docuseries on Prime Video.

As AI Assistants Reshape Travel Discovery, AI Hospitality Alliance Releases Comprehensive Hotel AI Visibility Guide

The AI Hospitality Alliance has released a comprehensive Hotel AI Visibility Guide to help hotels optimize their presence and discoverability as AI assistants increasingly influence travel research an…

Delmonico’s Hospitality Group launches the new Boogie Bakery & Bistro in New York City

This all-day bakery and restaurant uses AI technology in the fermentation process to make consistent sourdough baked on site.

Five Iron Golf to bring golf simulators to restaurants and other venues

Five Iron Lounge will allow businesses to license the chain’s indoor golf experience, opening up new growth opportunities for the brand.

Western Europe Drives Another Drop in Overseas Travel to the U.S.

Skift Take: Gains from China and South America haven’t been enough to make up for declines in travel from Western Europe. Read the Complete Story On Skift

New on the Menu: Two crudos and a corn pizza

Plus tsukemen ramen and a cocktail inspired by a Parisian courtesan.

The 'Matriarch Trip' Trend Proves That Mother Knows Best

What if the next trip with your mother began with a place she has always wanted to show you—or one she’s never had the chance to see?

Destination AI 2026: From AI Experiments to Real Hotel Impact - By Ben Golson

Ben Golson examines the shift within the hotel sector from isolated AI trials to broader adoption of artificial intelligence solutions that deliver tangible benefits in efficiency, personalization, an…

Travelers Want AI to Track Room Rates, Not Plan Their Itinerary

A new survey indicates that travelers are most interested in using artificial intelligence to monitor hotel room rates and secure better deals, rather than relying on AI for itinerary planning or othe…

Why is the Plaza Hotel Closing? The Story Behind the Façade

Restoring the hotel’s historic exterior will require more than just throwing up the scaffolding and calling in a team.

The 2026 QSR Mobile Ordering Study: The digital arms race is over

Mobile ordering is tables takes. The new competitive advantage? Getting hot, accurate orders into customers' hands when promised.

Menu Tracker: New items from Cava, Chili’s, and Taco Bell

Plus innovation at Applebee's, Dutch Bros, IHOP, Noodles & Company, Potbelly, Red Lobster, and more.

Mixed economic news, marketing partnerships, and Noodles & Company

Get all the headlines in today’s Restaurant Daily podcast.

The Playa unveils dedicated intelligence platform to streamline VIP management

The Playa has launched VIP Intelligence, a standalone product the company says is an industry first, built specifically to manage VIP programmes end to end. It says the new product was designed to add…

Serbian tennis player gets 24-year ban for match-fixing

The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced on Friday that it has handed down a 24-year ban along with a $70,000 fine to Serbian tennis player Stefan Milićević for multiple violations o…

AI Travel Advice Is Less Personal Than It Seems

Skift Take: For now, AI personalizes the message, but it doesn't personalize the recommendation.Read the Complete Story On Skift

Episode 43: NFL prediction markets and the M&A value debate

Right to the Source returns after Nigel Eccles’ candid interview. Robin Harrison and Ed Birkin touch on FanDuel again in the latest episode, then explore a few key themes in the gambling industry. On…

Genting ‘itching to invest’ further in UK market but wary of looming MGD hike

On Wednesday, leading figures from the UK’s casino sector issued a warning that the possible doubling of machine games duty (MGD), combined with wider economic pressures, threatens to impede investmen…

South Korea closes in on $2.3bn illegal gambling operation with UAE arrests

South Korean authorities have accelerated efforts to dismantle an alleged international illegal gambling operation after three suspects were arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Police unearthe…

Thailand’s Centara Targets Larger Hotel Partners to Speed Up Growth

Skift Take: Centara wants to double in size without doubling its balance sheet, betting on multi-property deals with large investors. The question is whether a mid-sized Thai operator can win those po…

Gabon’s gambling monopoly faces questions over fees, transparency and control

The state-owned gaming company has also not identified any businesses approved to operate under the new state-controlled system in Gabon, a Central African country of about 2.65 million people on the…

Hard-fought Cedar Rapids casino will open next month

In Iowa, a sizeable casino project in Cedar Rapids, the state’s second-largest city, will host a soft opening next month after being rejected multiple times by state regulators over the 10 years…

Certares Bets $2.3 Billion on High-Speed Rail in Europe, Founder Says

Skift Take: Rail has been such a tough sell for Americans traveling to Europe. Perhaps high-speed rail, climate sensibilities, marketing and competition can change that. Read the Complete Story On Ski…

Wildz Group announces Finland’s first online licence approval ahead of market launch

Wildz Group has announced that it has received a licence to operate online gambling services in Finland once the market opens on 1 July 2027, becoming the first operator to publicly disclose that it h…

American Airlines Network Chief Exits

Skift Take: American has largely focused on a domestic network strategy. But the money has been in international. Read the Complete Story On Skift

Southwest Airlines Overhauls Loyalty Program, Gives First Look of New Lounges

Skift Take: Southwest’s loyalty changes and new lounges make it even more like the rivals it spent decades trying to set itself apart from. Read the Complete Story On Skift

Tourism Ireland’s Advice for AI Search: Choose What You Want to Be Famous For

Skift Take: With AI changing the face of online discovery, many tourist boards and destinations are grappling with how to finesse the message. For Tourism Ireland, this has prompted it to measure how…

The hidden infrastructure of high-load business: Inside RedCore’s tech stack

For high-load businesses, almost every operation depends on external systems. A payment transaction passes through card issuers, crypto processing, KYC services and exchange rates, and each provider h…