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Skift @ Skift · 07/21/2024 17:35 EDT

Delta CEO Apologizes for Ongoing Flight Disruptions Caused by IT Outage

Since Friday's outage, Delta has struggled to bounce back. CEO Ed Bastian said an issue with Delta's crew scheduling tool caused the continued flight disruptions. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 07/21/2024 08:00 EDT

Vacation Rentals and Luxury Trips: Travel Startups Raise $106 Million

Niche vacation rental platforms are still raising money, just not quite as often as during pandemic times. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 07/20/2024 07:00 EDT

Hyatt Pursues Standard Hotels: What’s Behind the Luxury Lifestyle Play

Hyatt sees adding luxury lifestyle hotels like Standard Hotels as creating a virtuous cycle of growth in its loyalty program and pipeline. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 07/20/2024 02:30 EDT

Taj-Parent IHCL Ventures Into Branded Residences with Chennai Launch

As more people in India are seeking upscale living options that blend luxury with convenience, IHCL is leveraging its strong brand and hospitality expertise, to step into this space to meet these evolving demands. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 07/19/2024 19:11 EDT

American Airlines Reaches Deal With Flight Attendants, Ending Years of Tense Negotiations

Negotiations between American and its flight attendants became so tense that their union told members to be prepared to strike this summer. The tentative deal now makes it unlikely that flight attendants could stage a summer strike. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 07/19/2024 15:22 EDT

One Software Update, a Global Airline Meltdown

An IT outage early Friday morning sent the world reeling as it affected banks, healthcare and airlines. The airline industry is currently experiencing thousands of disruptions, and it could take days for carriers to bounce back. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 07/19/2024 14:29 EDT

AI vs. Travel Advisors: When Humans Win

Chatbots are relying on 20 years of bad travel writing, while travel advisors have eyes and ears and can be a real source of truth. -Lex Haris Read more ›

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Gordon Smith and Peden Doma Bhutia, Skift @ Skift 3 place · 07/19/2024 14:26 EDT

Global IT Outage Sparks Travel Chaos as 4,000+ Flights Canceled Worldwide

Computer problems are nothing new for airlines and airports, but the scale of Friday's outage is without recent parallel, with Delta and United among those badly hit. -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/19/2024 11:43 EDT

M&A Is Not a Growth Engine, Says Cloudbeds CEO

Cloudbeds CEO Adam Harris said "every single one" of his clients has been added organically. In other words, not added via company acquisition. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 07/19/2024 11:30 EDT

Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith Sees a Long-Term Olympics Boost – Skift Travel Podcast

Air France-KLM said revenue will come in below what it was expecting due to the Paris Olympics, but CEO Ben Smith sees value in the global exposure. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/19/2024 08:28 EDT

European Short-Term Rental Surge Defies Regulatory Challenges

Despite facing backlash due to the housing crunch in many cities, Europe's short-term rental market is booming this summer. -Saniya Zanpure Read more ›

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Gordon Smith and Peden Bhutia, Skift @ Skift 1 place · 07/19/2024 04:39 EDT

Global IT Outage Disrupts 1,000s of Flights

Computer problems are nothing new for airlines and airports, but the scale of Friday's outage is without recent parallel. -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/19/2024 03:56 EDT

Hyatt and The Standard, United and ULCCs and Columbus and Tourists

Today's podcast looks at the chances of a new deal for Hyatt, United's latest reactions to the low-cost carrier model, and destinations' methods for calculating visitor numbers. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/18/2024 23:00 EDT

Intrepid’s 2030 Tourism Targets: Can India’s Travel Ecosystem Support Them?

Intrepid's vision for India is ambitious. However, the concerns of international travelers need to be addressed by India before inbound numbers can substantially increase. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 07/18/2024 16:33 EDT

Expedia Will Soon Get Access to Ryanair Flights as the Companies Make Peace

The Expedia-Ryanair hotel partnership earlier this year was an early signal that the two big travel companies were on the precipice of settling long-standing differences. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/18/2024 14:34 EDT

Alaska Airlines Doubles Down on Premium Seating, Expects to Take Hit From Flight Attendant Contract

Alaska Airlines is adding more premium seats to its fleet as it continues to fare better than some of its domestic competitors. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Andrea Doyle and Dawit Habtemariam, Skift @ Skift · 07/18/2024 14:08 EDT

Does Columbus, Ohio Really Have 50 Million Visitors?

All destinations estimate how many travelers visit, and it’s an important data point for showing a destination management organization's economic impact. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/18/2024 13:31 EDT

‘There’s Just No New Opportunities’: United Airlines Execs Rip Into Low-Cost Rivals

As Delta and United continue to rake in huge profits, both airlines think low-cost carriers have limited recourse. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/18/2024 10:51 EDT

Allegiant Names its Third CEO in Less Than a Year

Greg Anderson steps into the top job after 15 years at the company and replaces long-time Allegiant executive Maurice Gallagher. -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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