A New CIO Is Latest C-Suite Change at TUI

Young travelers are hungry for adventure, and it’s taking them to Africa. 

South Africa’s ministry of tourism and Airbnb have announced a partnership to regulate the country’s short-term rental industry.

Thousands of Airbnbs and short-term rentals are about to be wiped off the map in New York City.

Delta Air Lines is rolling out the deals to the South Pacific. 

Airbnb and New York City have often had a tough relationship, one marked by lawsuits and other disputes. Airbnb has argued that New York City’s regulations have hurt its ability to do business, which the company believes will become more challenging when the city starts enforcing its host registration law regarding short-term rentals on September 5.

Google is making it easier for travelers to score great deals on flights by getting even more specific with its trend insights.

Natalie Serse held general manager and director of sales roles at several New York hotels.

Korean Air will weigh passengers and their baggage as part of a safety test in August and September.

The European Commission will propose light-touch rules for Airbnb and other short-term home rental companies, people familiar with the matter said.

New Orleans & Company will have a new president and CEO on January 1. Walt Leger III will be replacing Stephen Perry, who has been in the role for 20 years. He wants the destination marketing organization to embrace a more direct-to-consumer strategy and take more risks with emerging technologies.

Good morning from Skift. It’s Wednesday, January 18. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.

New Mexico visitor spend jumped more than 30 percent in the past two years, with the state seeing a significant tourism boom partly because of the New Mexico Tourism Department’s longstanding tourism campaign, New Mexico True.