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Skift @ Skift · 08/02/2024 02:58 EDT

Spirit’s Rough Quarter, New Junk Fees Ban and Saudi’s World Cup Plans

Today's podcast looks at Spirit's promise of change, Biden's new efforts for families booking flights, and Saudi Arabia's hefty World Cup bid. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 08/01/2024 18:45 EDT

Booking Sees Room Night Growth Slowing Through the Summer

If the market imperative is for a company to grow, grow, grow, investors may be impatient about the pace at Booking Holdings. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 08/01/2024 14:10 EDT

IAG Drops Plans to Acquire Air Europa

IAG is once again scrapping its plans to acquire Air Europa after it seemed likely that regulators would reject the deal. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 08/01/2024 13:42 EDT

Saudi Arabia’s World Cup Bid Reveals New Plans for Hotels, Stadiums, Airports

Saudi Arabia has published a 245-page report on why it should host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, giving actual deadlines and timelines for projects for the first time. -Josh Corder Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 08/01/2024 12:36 EDT

Is the Profit Party Over? Wizz Air Reports 44% Drop in Earnings as Aircraft Groundings Bite

Wizz Air joins a growing list of airlines to report a steep drop in profits for the last quarter. It remains to be seen if this is a benign correction or the start of something more significant. -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 08/01/2024 11:14 EDT

India’s Outbound Surge: Key Drivers Behind the Travel Boom

Several factors are playing in India's favor as a tourism source market: its population, emerging younger generation, and competition leading to reduced travel costs. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 08/01/2024 10:00 EDT

Q&A: The Hidden Element Transforming Tourism in Saudi Arabia

Helicopters are quietly transforming the travel industry in Saudi Arabia by facilitating infrastructure development, managing transport for high-profile events, and ensuring medical safety. -The Helicopter Company Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 08/01/2024 09:20 EDT

Amadeus Pushes Forward on Tech Initiative Despite American Airlines Setback

Amadeus isn’t relying on the business from its next-generation distribution tech for now. It’s up to airlines to choose how they want to use it. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 08/01/2024 09:18 EDT

South African Travel Company Adapts to New Local Tourism Trends

Curiocity, a South-African company that offers both tours and activities as well as hotel and hostel stays, had to pivot post-pandemic. The switch reveals a new focus on domestic travel and Afro-tourism, driving a shift in its business model. -Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 08/01/2024 08:10 EDT

Biden Administration Proposes Rule to Ban ‘Junk Fees’ for Family Seating

If finalized, the rule would ban airlines from charging fees to assign seats to children aged 13 or younger next to their parents or an accompanying adult. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Gordon Smith, Skift @ Skift 2 place · 08/01/2024 07:45 EDT

Spirit Posts ‘Disappointing’ Revenues as CEO Promises Change

With 'transformational' changes to its business model announced earlier this week, Spirit will be hoping that these numbers are the start of a long-term shift for the troubled airline. -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 08/01/2024 04:14 EDT

Hotel Junk Fees, Marriott Earnings and Norwegian Cruising Optimism

Today's podcast looks at Marriott's optimism in the face of challenge, the next step in junk fee legislation, and the ongoing strength of Norwegian Cruise spending. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/31/2024 23:00 EDT

What’s Driving Growth for India’s Hotel Industry? – India Report

Tourism in India is growing, especially from domestic travelers. This is leading to a robust demand for accommodation across the country. But the India hotel industry needs to provide enough supply. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 07/31/2024 21:25 EDT

Delta and United Suspend Flights to Tel Aviv Amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East

U.S. carriers are halting flights to Tel Aviv after the killing of a Hamas political leader sparked concerns that a war could break out in the region. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/31/2024 18:30 EDT

MGM Resorts: Strength in Marriott Deal, Softness with Upcoming Formula 1 in Vegas

America's casino resort giant posts record revenues, buoyed by a recent loyalty alliance with Marriott. But Las Vegas's Formula 1 fever appears to be cooling, casting a shadow over the fourth quarter. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/31/2024 15:39 EDT

U.S. Congress One Step Closer to Passing Junk Fee Transparency Law

The U.S. Senate moved forward in an effort to force U.S.-based hotels to adopt a new national standard for price comparison. It has adopted similar language to a comparable bill in the House, so it's possible the bill will become law before the November elections. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/31/2024 14:33 EDT

CEOs of Online Travel Set to Speak at Skift Global Forum

Year after year, Skift Global Forum welcomes top leaders from the online travel to our stage to share their views on the future of the industry. Hear directly from leaders of Booking Holdings, Expedia Group, TripAdvisor and many others. -Nicole Meyer Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 07/31/2024 13:25 EDT

Norwegian Cruise Line Sees ‘No Cracks’ in Guest Spending

Norwegian Cruise Line executives say they have a number of advantages over hotels to keep guests spending. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill, Skift @ Skift · 07/31/2024 11:51 EDT

Marriott’s Hotel Momentum Faces Drag From Slowdown in China and U.S. Election

Despite strong performance elsewhere, weakness in Greater China — Marriott's second-largest market outside the U.S. — has led to a slight downward revision in the company's full-year RevPAR growth forecast. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/31/2024 11:24 EDT

Trivago to Focus on Resolving User ‘Irritation’ With Metasearch

Would Priceline or other big travel advertisers want a co-branded booking experience with Trivago to increase bookings? Maybe, but these advertisers would likely spar with Trivago on the details of the co-branding. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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