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Sean O'Neill, Skift @ Skift · 06/12/2024 07:02 EDT

Lindblad Doubles Galápagos Fleet With New Adventure Tourism Ships

Lindblad is not just expanding its fleet but is also pursuing a broader ambition to balance growth with ecological stewardship. Easier said than done, however. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/12/2024 04:00 EDT

Intrepid to Open Eco-Lodges and Slash Flights, CEO Says

Intrepid, known for its small group adventures, is inching into providing accommodations with a new investment. It's also working to reduce its carbon footprint by slashing flights. -Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/12/2024 02:00 EDT

KLM CEO on China’s Rebound, Transatlantic Weakness, and Olympic Diversions

After two years dominated by operational headaches, Marjan Rintel tells Skift why she's entering the summer season with a sense of cautious optimism. -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/12/2024 00:30 EDT

IndiGo Introduces Hotel Booking Option — India Report

IndiGo's decision to add a hotel booking platform to its website and app seems to be aimed at targeting potential customers looking for a one-step solution for hotel and flight bookings. It is not the first Indian airline to make this move, but for a user base that pivots towards OTAs to find the most price-conscious option as well as deals, will this work? -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/11/2024 17:16 EDT

Sonder Exited 60 Buildings, Gains $10 Million in Refinancing Deal

Sonder is on a painful drive to rid itself of bad leases, to renegotiate others, and then it has to restate two years of earnings. This isn't easy stuff. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/11/2024 15:48 EDT

U.S. Airlines Gear Up for 2024 Democratic and Republican Conventions

United and American are increasing the number of flights to Milwaukee and Chicago this summer for the Republican and Democratic National Conventions. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/11/2024 15:11 EDT

IAG Loyalty CEO Talks Avios’ Ambitions to Be a ‘Global Currency’

Skift spoke with IAG Loyalty CEO Adam Daniels about the program’s plans to partner with more airlines and other businesses in the loyalty space. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/11/2024 14:16 EDT

Skift Data + AI Summit Video: Reimagining Destination Discovery for the Age of AI 

With generative AI's ability to understand human language, Marriott and Publicis Sapient were able to explore the idea of connecting the dots for a curious traveler’s mind for the first time. -Publicis Sapient Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill, Skift @ Skift 3 place · 06/11/2024 13:05 EDT

Marriott Deal With DOJ Signals Stricter Compliance With Accessibility Rules

The issues the U.S. Department of Justice raised with Marriott weren't particularly unique to the hotel operator and are actually pretty common in the industry. This deal might lead to sector-wide change regarding accessible rooms. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/11/2024 10:53 EDT

Ask Skift: How Is India Marketing Tourism?

As India's role in the global travel industry continues to grow enormously, here's a look at how Indian authorities market tourism. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/11/2024 10:35 EDT

Take a Look at the First Round of Skift Global Forum Speakers

Top travel industry CEOs set to take the Skift Global Forum stage this year including speakers from JetBlue, Booking Holdings, MGM Resorts, TripAdvisor, Wyndham, Marriott International, and so many more. -Nicole Meyer Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 06/11/2024 10:11 EDT

The Future of Short-Term Rentals, as Seen by Industry Executives

Several executives speaking at the recent Skift Short-Term Rental Summit offered predictions for the future of the sector, and here are some noteworthy ones. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia, Skift @ Skift · 06/11/2024 02:10 EDT

Leela Hotels IPO Eyes $2.5 Billion Valuation, Listing Likely in 9 Months: Report

With India's travel and hospitality industry thriving, it's the perfect moment for Leela to go public. The buzz around IPOs is definitely heating up, and more companies are feeling confident to jump into the market and raise funds. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/10/2024 23:00 EDT

Akasa Air Co-Founder On International Expansion and Profitability — India Report

Akasa Air launched in August 2022, and since then, it has expanded its network to 25 cities. The low-cost airline's expansion plans range from international destinations to smaller Indian cities to enhance connectivity within and outside India. And its business model seems to be paying off so far. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/10/2024 22:05 EDT

Southwest Defends Strategy Amid Activist Pressure

Southwest said it is confident in its strategy and leadership team as Elliott is pushing for the airline to replace its CEO and chairman. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/10/2024 21:09 EDT

New Apple Travel Tools: Siri-ChatGPT, iOS 18, Vision Pro VR Headset, Apple Watch

Generative AI is going directly into the iPhone. It helps with travel a little right now, but that's only the beginning. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/10/2024 16:56 EDT

IHG Tilts Toward Mid-Market as Owners Balk at Premium Hotels

With high interest rates, operational costs, and insurance premiums, investors are currently favoring midmarket and extended stay brands like Candlewood Suites, which saw the most deals for IHG in recent quarters. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/10/2024 13:07 EDT

Ask Skift: What Are Major Trends in Hotel Loyalty Programs?

Loyalty programs are big business for hotel companies, and here are some noticeable trends shaping those programs. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/10/2024 10:11 EDT

TGI Fridays Would Like to Run Your Hotel Restaurant

We will not rest until we can also report that Wagamama is coming to hotels worldwide. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/10/2024 09:47 EDT

The Town Behind Mallorca’s Mass Overtourism Protests: ‘A Summer Of Discontent’

This summer, the Mediterranean island of Mallorca finds itself grappling with an age-old question: How much tourism is too much? What's notable is that the protests have spread to areas far from the coastal centers because tourism has, too. -Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read more ›

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