The CEO of Air New Zealand has pushed back on suggestions that the airlineâs headline-grabbing premium products are difficult to justify at a time of mounting losses and cost cuts. âThese projects for us, theyâre not vanity projects, theyâre existential,â Nikhil Ravishankar told Skift on the sidelines of the IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio [âŠ] Read more âș
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For Hyatt, which has been aggressively expanding in this segment, the joint venture will boost its all-inclusive room count by about 30%. -Sean O'Neill Read more âș
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The real test will be whether Wyndham can scale this extended-stay hotel concept beyond a handful of trophy locations while maintaining the upscale positioning needed to justify premium rates. -Sean O'Neill Read more âș
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It's no surprise that IHCL is expanding its airport hotel portfolio. These hotels are increasingly popular, especially among business travelers. With traffic often turning into a crawl, imagine the time saved: you land, grab your bag, and in minutes, youâre at your hotel. Now, who wouldnât want that? -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more âș
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The Skift Global Forum East 2024 will be your chance to find out what's really going on in the region right now. -Josh Corder Read more âș
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There are several startups worldwide developing flyings taxis, but it's a capital-intensive venture. Lilium isn't the first to face empty coffers. -Justin Dawes Read more âș
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After dipping their toes in the waters of tourist management, Venice's officials are now diving in headfirst with entry fees on 54 days next year. Want to do a quick Instagram tour of St. Mark's Square? That'll be âŹ5, grazie mille. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more âș
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IndiGo reported its first quarterly loss in two years. But coming growth in India's aviation sector should help it get past that. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more âș
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Maui is still healing from the tragic wildfire that occurred over a year ago. Governor Josh Green hopes the incoming $5 billion in relief, along with support from the tourism industry, will supercharge the recovery. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more âș
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Airlines are increasingly placing a heavy emphasis on premium products, and we discuss why in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast â as well as why some carriers are quietly withdrawing from China. -Rashaad Jorden Read more âș
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Skift Aviation Forum in Dallas on November 12 will bring together top aviation leaders and industry experts for a day of discussions on trends, innovations, and challenges shaping the future of aviation, featuring keynote sessions, networking opportunities, and a celebration of Airline Weekly's 20th anniversary. -Nicole Meyer Read more âș
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In a world thatâs rapidly going cashless, mobile payments are transforming travel, with Asia leading the charge while the technology spreads globally. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more âș
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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 âș
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Spirit Airlines is looking for more ways to boost its balance sheet. The aircraft sale would considerably decrease Spiritâs capacity for 2025. -Meghna Maharishi Read more âș
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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 âș
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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 âș
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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 âș
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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 âș
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The appointment of the new directors ends Southwestâs months-long battle with Elliott, which was poised to turn into a proxy fight. -Meghna Maharishi Read more âș
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