September 3, 2025

News to Know

Experts Predict Zero Revenue Growth for U.S. Hotels in 2025
(SOURCE: HOTEL MANAGEMENT NETWORK)

The U.S. hotel industry faces a challenging year ahead, with forecasts indicating zero revenue growth for 2025.

Analysts from CoStar and Tourism Economics have revised their projections, now expecting a slight 0.1% decline in revenue per available room (RevPAR) for the year.

This adjustment reflects a convergence of economic pressures and shifting travel behaviours.

AVIATION

Frontier Airlines' New Perks Target Loyalty Members of Rivals, Exec Says (REUTERS)

American Airlines Introduces AI System at Phoenix Sky Harbor to Aid Passenger Connections During Peak Travel Season (HOODLINE)

Jet2 Launches Twilight Check-in at UK Airports: Skip the Long Queues and Head Straight to Security (TRAVEL AND TOUR WORLD)

Alaska Substantially Cuts Back On Partnerships With 2 Big Airlines (SIMPLE FLYING)

Ryanair to Cancel All Flights to Three Spanish Airports – Affecting Two Million Passengers (THE SUN)

SUSTAINABILITY

India Presents Feasibility Study on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (HINDUSTAN TIMES)

As 60% of UAE Travellers Rely on AI to Plan Trips, Human Connection Remains Vital (HOTEL AND CATERING)

OTHER SECTORS

Bank of America Lifts Outlook for Airline Sector Amid Spirit's Capacity Reduction and Improving Demand Trends (AINVEST)

Business Visas Promises Smoother Journey for Business Travellers (THE BUSINESS TRAVEL MAG)

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Brazil - Severe weather forecast to continue across parts of southern Brazil Sept. 3. Flooding, landslides, and transport disruptions possible.

Canada - Heavy rainfall forecast over parts of northern Ontario, Canada, Sept. 3. Flooding and associated disruptions possible.

Mexico - TS Lorena tracking northwestward off southwestern Mexico late Sept. 2. Landfall over Baja California Sur State the afternoon of Sept. 5.

United Kingdom - Immigration-related protests and counter-protests likely across the UK through early September. Heightened security, confrontations likely.

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