Mexico City's new tax policy for rental platforms and what it tells us about their tourist industry. Video by CGTN America with guest Stephen Scott, Founder and CEO of Travel Hub 365 and the Odyssey Travel App.

Join us in a compelling episode of the Power of the Black Dollar Series, hosted by CEO Stephen Scott of Travel Hub 365, exclusively on Scripps News. In this special Black History Month edition of the Main & Wall program, we dive deep into the vibrant world of African-American travel and its significant impact on the economy. Throughout this week, we celebrate Black History Month by exploring the Power of the Black Dollar. Our series sheds light on the spending habits of Black Americans, the challenges they face in pursuit of the American dream, and how the Black dollar is a driving force in keeping the economy vibrant.

American magazine company TIME released its annual list of the 100 most influential companies in the world, with several travel-related brands making the list.

The list comprises five categories—Leaders, Disrupters, Innovators, Titans and Pioneers—by TIME editors who evaluate each company based on key factors, including impact, innovation, ambition and success.

Despite its growing prevalence, trust and concerns surround the use of artificial intelligence in the travel industry. A recent study by the National Research Group revealed that while 49 percent of travelers found AI tools helpful in trip planning, the majority expressed reservations.

After months of pandemic-era wedding delays, couples are venturing out to tie the knot in sun-soaked international settings — and in numbers not seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to many travel advisors and hoteliers.