Airbnb is eager to branch out into other sectors of the travel, and we discuss its plans in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast — as well as the challenges it faces. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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In a world that’s rapidly going cashless, mobile payments are transforming travel, with Asia leading the charge while the technology spreads globally. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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After the Justice Department said it would launch an inquiry into the state of airline competition, the airline and travel industries criticized the move as politically motivated. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›
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Spirit Airlines is looking for more ways to boost its balance sheet. The aircraft sale would considerably decrease Spirit’s capacity for 2025. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›
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Despite advance skepticism, the Paris Olympics provided a sugar rush for Accor's hotels. But the company may need more than Olympic-sized live tourism events to sustain its ambitions for rapid growth worldwide. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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Malaga's politicians are aiming to relieve the strain on affordable housing by tightening regulations on short-term rentals. However, given the current popularity of southern Spain, this move could shift the pressure to nearby destinations. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›
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Ixigo's acquisition of train food delivery service Zoop comes soon after the company's successful IPO. It aims to capture a ready market of train travelers who wish to enhance their food experience during their journeys. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›
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Hilton had painted a more subdued picture of leisure demand. Wyndham's results show the benefits of having a heavy mix of hotels and resorts in the economy and midscale segments. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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The appointment of the new directors ends Southwest’s months-long battle with Elliott, which was poised to turn into a proxy fight. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›
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American reported a third-quarter loss as its competitors profits nearly hit $1 billion. It still has a long road to recovery over a botched distribution strategy that caused it to lose out on lucrative business travel. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›
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Southwest’s third-quarter earnings beat Wall Street estimates, a bright spot for the carrier that has been fending off an activist investor for months. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›
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Today's podcast looks at AI travel agents, Hilton's highest room addition, and Boeing's latest hurdle. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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Goa is using adventure tourism to diversify its image – it is known for beaches, nightlife, and parties. Boosting the local economy and extending the tourist season also fits in with its regenerative tourism vision. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›
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With 64% of union members rejecting this latest offer, the gulf between the two parties has never felt wider. -Gordon Smith Read more ›
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A 2015 Skift headline asked whether the Skiplagged founder was naive about the power of airlines or an innovator. Multiple lawsuits later, the business is still holding its own. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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New York City has tightened the rules for hotel operations. After having supported a campaign to rein in short-term rentals, the city's hotel sector has now gotten a taste of greater regulation of itself. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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This is an early idea of how an AI travel agent could look. As the tech advances, users could bypass online travel agencies altogether. -Justin Dawes Read more ›
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MakeMyTrip is betting on AI to drive traffic and improve the customer journey. But it will take at least a few more quarters to see results. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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Boeing’s new CEO wants to make the plane maker a leader in aerospace again. But it’ll take time to fix the issues with its aircraft programs and restore the company’s culture. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›
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This summer, Hilton opened more hotels than they've ever opened in a three-month period. When you subtract the hotels they lost, it grew its hotel count by 7.8%, also a record. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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Increased occupancy rates for cities hosting campaign stops in advance of the 2024 U.S. Presidential election did not proportionally translate to higher hotel prices. This unexpected trend invites further examination into how hotels and agencies can analyze data to set up smart, dynamic pricing strategies for one-time events. -Onyx CenterSource Read more ›
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