Spencer Lee

Some political observers say Gordon Sondland sold himself out to President Trump to become EU ambassador. Now he finds himself in the middle of the impeachment inquiry as calls for a boycott of Sondland’s Provenance Hotels pick up traction. With the potential for huge impact on the company’s bottom line hinging on Sondland’s testimony, many will be on the edge of their seats Thursday.

This week in aviation, Delta's president suggests the airline could throw back to a simpler fare structure — or at least something similar. Meanwhile, travel leaders are already picking sides ahead of the 2020 presidential election.

This week in digital, we take a look at Booking Holdings' decision to pull back from Google's vacation rentals business. Meanwhile, change is in the air for Airbnb Experiences, at least in leadership, as the category continues to be unprofitable.

This week in hospitality, it's a tricky business for Airbnb as the company confronts Google's new vacation rental business. Meanwhile, we take a look at how tourism and the hospitality sector are faring in the Dominican Republic following a difficult summer.

This week in digital, we take a closer look behind the collapse of Thomas Cook and what the company's failure to adjust to the changing economy means for the future of packaged vacations. Meanwhile, Southeast Asia's travel is on the rise thanks to the growth of budget hotels.

This week in aviation, LAX is barring rideshare vehicles from picking up passengers curbside. Meanwhile, we take a look at the pattern of failure for small European airlines following the collapse of the continent's oldest airline.

This week in hospitality, new proposed legislation could change the way resort fees are displayed. Then we take a look at Six Senses' green plan to become plastic-free in the next three years.

With its new policy, TripAdvisor is making a clear statement about the use of marine animals for entertainment. Will it be setting a trend for others to follow? Even more interesting will be seeing how companies like SeaWorld react.

This week in hospitality, we explore the path Airbnb might take in 2020, a week after its initial IPO announcement. Meanwhile, Hyatt offers a more elevated food-and-beverage experience — with a little help from Danny Meyer — at its new brand Caption.

This week in aviation, Virgin Atlantic is working to undermine British Airways' power by drafting up a plan to fly to 84 new European destinations. We also take a look into the multiyear contract between United Airlines and Expedia.