Airbnb could potentially make flights a part of its business. And this is on top of its airport pickup announcement yesterday. Ennismore's hotel brands were a significant driver of profitability for Accor last year, especially at the high end. What does that mean if Accor spins it off? Lastly, Amazon’s Alexa Plus is ordering pizzas for customers. What does it mean when it plans trips and books travel?
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Before the Freeze
The way conflict reshapes travel has become a defining theme since 2025, and current regional trajectories highlight volatility.
Ironically, the Middle East and Africa was outperforming other regions, showing 4% growth over last year. The Middle East started the month on very solid ground, before military operations commencing on February 28 altered the near-term outlook for the region.
While Asia-Pacific and Latin America showed moderate growth of 2%, North America struggled. A 6% year-on-year drop reflects a visible travel slowdown in the U.S., pulling the region’s overall performance downward.
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