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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 06/06/2026 14:40 EDT

Air New Zealand CEO: Economy Bunk Beds Are Not a Vanity Project

The CEO of Air New Zealand has pushed back on suggestions that the airline’s headline-grabbing premium products are difficult to justify at a time of mounting losses and cost cuts. “These projects for us, they’re not vanity projects, they’re existential,” Nikhil Ravishankar told Skift on the sidelines of the IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio […] Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 11/01/2024 15:56 EDT

Expedia Extends Its Loyalty Program to Microsoft Bing Travel Users

Expedia was spun out of Microsoft before the turn of the century, and the two have always been tight. They just got a bit tighter. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 11/01/2024 15:13 EDT

We Tested the Upgraded ChatGPT for a Trip to London – What Worked, What Didn’t

ChatGPT is now a better place to start making travel plans, but finalizing those plans still needs to happen the traditional way. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 11/01/2024 11:25 EDT

Royal Caribbean CEO’s Premium Push: Better Pricing, Shorter Cruises, Younger Passengers

Royal Caribbean Group's CEO Jason Liberty has a strategy to push his customer base upmarket. Liberty believes there's more willingness among consumers to pay more for premium leisure travel than previously assumed. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 11/01/2024 10:19 EDT

Accor’s CEO Isn’t Worried About Saudi Delays –  It’s an ‘Enormous Dream’

Saudi may not hit all its targets, but for CEO Sebastien Bazin, that misses the point: "Even if it’s only half achieved, that’s a remarkable half,” he says. -Josh Corder Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 11/01/2024 10:18 EDT

Why You Can’t Afford to Miss Skift Aviation Forum

Skift Aviation Forum is where aviation’s top minds gather to discuss the sector's most pressing challenges and cutting-edge opportunities. Join us in Dallas on November 12 to gain valuable insights and make key connections for the future of air travel. -Nicole Meyer Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 11/01/2024 04:38 EDT

A New Airport Experience Awaits Travelers in Thailand: Here’s What to Expect

As Thailand embarks on this transformation, it would be interesting to watch how it navigates the challenges and opportunities that come with becoming an aviation powerhouse. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 10/31/2024 19:44 EDT

Boeing Ups Offer to Machinist Union in Bid to End Strike

The latest offer includes a 38% general pay raise over four years. The union urged its members to vote in favor of the proposal to avoid a “regressive or lesser offer in the future.” -Meghna Maharishi Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 10/31/2024 16:07 EDT

Norwegian Cruise: Pricing And Bookings Are ‘Exceptionally Strong’

Norwegian Cruise Line's story is essentially "everything is great and we're being careful to keep it that way for as long as possible." -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 10/31/2024 13:57 EDT

Hyatt Hotels’ CEO on Loyalty, New Markets, and Sticking with Premium Brands

Hyatt's larger rivals are racing to plant flags in every market. Hyatt is more selective and believes the payoff will be in attracting high-end consumers to its loyalty program. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 10/31/2024 12:52 EDT

Uber Officials Downplay M&A After Expedia Deal Reports

Uber officials tamped down speculation that it is hungry for a big travel acquisition. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 10/31/2024 04:15 EDT

Who is Planning to Attend Skift Global Forum East

With only a few weeks to go until Skift Global Forum East, over 80 companies already plan to attend on November 19-20 in Dubai. This includes a cohort of names in and around the aviation industry including Accor, Dubai Airports, Hilton, Jumeriah, NEOM, Saudi Tourism Authority, Shangri-La Group, and Singapore Tourism Group just to name a few – with […] Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 10/30/2024 23:00 EDT

24×7 Food at Delhi’s Aerocity – India Report

Delhi Aerocity, with a heavy presence of branded hotels, is a convenient hub for business and leisure travelers alike. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 10/30/2024 19:01 EDT

MGM Resorts Sees Healthy Vegas Demand Despite Heat Wave Hit, F1 Race Slowdown

MGM Resorts sees strong demand at its Las Vegas resorts continuing through year-end, despite minor performance hiccups in the third quarter. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 10/30/2024 18:17 EDT

Booking Holdings Points to Strength in Room Nights, Rentals, Flights, AI and Asia

The biggest company in travel thinks it has the building blocks for steady — if not dramatic — growth for years to come. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 10/30/2024 16:05 EDT

Booking.com’s AI Trip Planner Got a Big Update. Here’s How It Works

Booking.com has taken more time than competitors to release updates for its AI tool. But it still has some of the same kinks to work out. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 10/30/2024 13:53 EDT

Ask Skift: Are Big Cities Becoming More Expensive to Visit?

Major cities have gotten more expensive to visit in recent years, and here's a look at some of the factors that have contributed to them becoming pricier for travelers. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 10/30/2024 11:27 EDT

Diriyah Gate CEO: Half of Cost Will Be Paid By Foreign Investors

Diriyah Gate wants over half of its development cost covered by foreign investors. That's more FDI than the entire country brought in last year. -Josh Corder Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 10/30/2024 09:49 EDT

Riyadh Air’s Digital Strategy: More Amazon and Uber, Less Legacy Airline

Riyadh Air has unveiled its digital strategy. Some of its planned features are far from brand-new, but combined together, the airline hopes it can take on the OTAs. -Josh Corder Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 10/30/2024 09:34 EDT

Riyadh Air Orders 60 Airbus Planes, Reconfirms 2025 Launch Plans

After months of speculation about its narrowbody fleet, on Wednesday Saudi start-up carrier Riyadh Air finally revealed the supplier and size of its first single-aisle plane order. -Gordon Smith Read more

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