Hilton Goes Local, FTC Bans Junk Fees and Asia-Pacific Takes Flight
Hilton plans to grow its luxury hotel portfolio in Asia-Pacific by leveraging long-term owner relationships and a tailored regional approach rather than acquisitions, despite strong local competition. Meanwhile, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission has introduced a rule banning junk fees in travel, requiring upfront disclosure of total costs for hotels, short-term rentals, and online travel agencies. Lastly, new OAG data highlights Asia-Pacific’s dominance in both international and domestic air routes, with Hong Kong-Taipei and Jeju-Seoul Gimpo ranking as the busiest routes for 2024.
- Hilton is adopting a tailored regional approach to attract luxury hotel owners
- The Federal Trade Commission unveiled on Tuesday a rule banning so-called junk fees
- Data from aviation analytics firm OAG has revealed key trends in the airline industry
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