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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Today's podcast looks at the most influential people in the travel industry, who comes out on top of Marriott and Hilton's portfolio growth battle, and Expedia Group's defense of B2B. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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The Indian hotel industry is expected to grow over the next three years for several reasons: limited room supply, growing demand, better infrastructure. The demand-supply gap is a positive aspect, but could also cause issues if not carefully dealt with. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›
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Power is not just about who holds the top job but who shapes the landscape, drives innovation, and sets the agenda for what comes next. With that in mind, we proudly present Skift’s Power Rankings — our list of the most powerful leaders in travel. -Jason Clampet Read more ›
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The furloughs were part of an attempt to cut costs as Spirit’s revenues have sharply declined over the past few years. However, the carrier still has more hurdles to overcome — including a staggering $1.1 billion in debt that’s set to mature in a year. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›
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Expedia's B2B business has penetrated international markets through partnerships that its consumer businesses have been unable to reach. Competitors are watching and are trying a similar tack. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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Marriott has proudly opened its 9,000th property. Hilton has debuted its 8,000th. We put these milestones into perspective by creating a five-year growth scorecard for all the major hotel groups. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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Marriott has proudly opened its 9,000th property. Hilton has debuted its 8,000th. We put these milestones into perspective by creating a five-year growth scorecard for all the major hotel groups. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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Travel startup funding in August started with a bang and ended with a whisper. -Justin Dawes Read more ›
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Airlines are obsessive about reducing weight to keep fuel costs down and bolster environmental credentials. This decision from Swiss will not have come lightly. -Gordon Smith Read more ›
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Today's podcast looks at labor strikes at U.S. hotels, Southwest’s activist investors, and New Zealand’s new fees for tourists. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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A 44% increase in foreign arrivals in 2023, may suggest recovery for Indian inbound tourism, but the country has a long way to go to realise its true potential in tourism. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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He took a risky bet in 2007 on Hilton and it just may have been the “best leveraged buyout ever.” -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›
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Nassetta sees his job as not only expanding Hilton's hotel empire but also advocating for the interests of the broader travel industry. -Jason Clampet Read more ›
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He took Emirates from startup to one of the world’s largest international airlines. -Gordon Smith Read more ›
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Everyone wants to know O’Leary’s opinion – and he’s not afraid to give it. -Gordon Smith Read more ›
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Gerstner knows online travel and tech – he was there as both an investor and operator during e-commerce’s first wave. -Lex Haris Read more ›
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More than 65% of Indian population is aged below 35. With increasing spending power, these young travelers make for a large potential traveler base. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›
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About 40,000 hotel workers have contracts expiring over the next year. So these few days of strikes might just be a preview of coming attractions at several dozen hotels. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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Party hotel brand FIVE has seen years of success in Dubai, but after putting three hotels in one city, the group is starting to "cannibalize" its own business. -Josh Corder Read more ›
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Throughout its 40-year history, Virgin Atlantic has made its name by shaking up the airline establishment. This move suggests that when cultural sensitivities are concerned, even a trailblazer can have its limits. -Gordon Smith Read more ›
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