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Growing up in Houston, Larry Jackson was intrigued by the business news. After earning a Bachelor of Journalism at the University of Missouri-Columbia, he began his career as

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OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Agent Mode: What It Could Mean for the Travel Industry

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OpenAI on Thursday unveiled a new capability for its ChatGPT chatbot called agent mode, and it’s more than just a smarter chatbot.  So what’s new? The agent can now take real action: it can browse the web, run code, analyze files, log into websites with your permission, and deliver full reports or slideshows. More significantly […]

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Taj-Parent IHCL to Hit 400 Hotels Soon as Sports, Religious Travel Drive Demand

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Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) reported a profitable first quarter Thursday, with stable margins despite headwinds from international flight disruptions and the fallout from the terror attack in Pahalgam and subsequent conflict with Pakistan. What stood out, however, was the pace of expansion: IHCL is expanding its footprint through new hotel signings, acquisitions, and deeper

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U.S. Embassy in India Warns Theft Can Get Visa Cancelled After Viral Shoplifting Video

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The U.S. Embassy in India issued a new advisory on Wednesday, warning that it can cancel visas if a person commits theft, assault, or similar crimes in the United States. The advisory followed a viral video showing a woman, who says she is an Indian tourist, being detained by the police for allegedly stealing over

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The Oyo Connection You Didn’t Know Shah Rukh Khan’s Family Has

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It’s no longer just institutional capital flowing into Indian travel startups. Celebrities are now showing up on cap tables, not just as brand ambassadors or endorsers, but as financial backers. From actors and radio hosts to cricket icons, high-profile Indians are betting on travel platforms, reflecting a broader shift in how India’s startup ecosystem is

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Avelo to Shut Down West Coast Operations, Says ICE-Flights Backlash Not a Factor

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Avelo Airlines, which recently sparked controversy for its decision to fly deportation flights for ICE, is shutting down operations out of Hollywood Burbank Airport — one of its major bases.  The ultra-low-cost startup carrier said it would reduce operations at Burbank to just one aircraft before fully exiting the airport on December 2.  Avelo said part

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IndiGo Launches Co-Branded Credit Card to Boost Loyalty Program

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IndiGo has introduced its first co-branded credit card tied to its year-old loyalty program, BluChip, marking another step in its push to evolve from a budget domestic airline to a global player. The airline is launching the credit card in partnership with Kotak Mahindra Bank. The card lets customers earn extra loyalty points on both

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Basic Business? Delta to Consider Creating Different Tiers of Premium

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Key Points Delta Air Lines is testing the creation of different tiers within its premium business class cabins to better segment its offerings. Premium revenues for Delta have grown faster than main cabin revenues, prompting a greater focus on premium travelers. Other major airlines, including United and American, are also introducing new or segmented business

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