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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After splurging on travel this summer, Americans are starting to cut back and take more vacations closer to home. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›
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Business travel is nearly back – but with an asterisk. Road warriors aren't taking as many trips, longer stays are becoming the norm, and traveler health is a primary focus. So, for those hotels willing to pivot, there’s an opening to snag these lucrative guests. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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EasyHotel is eying expansion after years of underwhelming growth. It's now exploring new financing options to support its growth and courting new investors. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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Travel startups announced fundraises over the last week exceeding $400 million. -Justin Dawes Read more ›
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The U.S. business travel recovery has been uneven. New York City? Thriving. San Francisco? Not so much. But the hotel manager giant Highgate sees signs for optimism. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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Las Vegas is betting nearly $2 million on Formula 1 tickets to woo airlines and showcase the city’s high-stakes potential. The gamble comes as demand for the race shows signs of faltering. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›
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We frequently discuss CEOs in the travel industry, but what is their world really like? And what makes a successful CEO in the travel industry? Erik Blachford discusses that and more in this episde of the Skift Travel Podcast. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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Flyr CEO Alex Mans isn't afraid to call out the old guard as he harnesses AI to shake-up the antiquated world of airline technology. -Gordon Smith Read more ›
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As Oyo keeps pushing forward in Europe, snapping up Checkmyguest and its affiliates drives home the company’s determination to carve out a spot in the global vacation rental market. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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In an increasingly competitive market, airlines are looking closer to home to help stand out on the international stage. -Gordon Smith Read more ›
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Today's podcast looks at Skift Research's latest mega-report on the state of travel, the marketing battles of Expedia and Booking Holdings, and new goals for Nashville. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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If this deals truly helps Despegar better focus on its core services — selling travel — then it would seem to make sense. In the process, Despegar gets leaner. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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Nashville’s ambition to host mega events like the Super Bowl and March Madness says that it's ready to step up as a major player. But while the city’s rebranding efforts are attracting more diverse visitors, the real challenge lies in breaking free from its roots, especially with international travelers – Nashville needs to prove it can be more than just the country music capital. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›
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Consumers hate junk fees and lawmakers have been slowly cracking down. But businesses are still pushing back. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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In 2023, Booking and Expedia spent a combined $13 billion on marketing, with Booking demonstrating better efficiency and global reach. While both still invest heavily in Google, they're shifting towards alternative marketing strategies like price discounting and B2B channels. -Pranavi Agarwal Read more ›
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There's a lot of opportunity for strategic growth investment in travel tech, and Blackstone wants to jump in. -Justin Dawes Read more ›
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Carrie Tharp, vice president of strategic industries for Google Cloud, said in April to expect a lot more AI projects in travel. Here's another. -Justin Dawes Read more ›
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EL AL is doubling down with Boeing as it places the largest single order in the airline's history. -Gordon Smith Read more ›
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Today's podcast looks at how AI may yet transform the travel industry, the FTC's crackdown on fake reviews, and Elliott Investment's proposed changing to the Southwest board. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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Buses are key to last mile travel in India, connecting people from smaller Indian towns to international and domestic destinations. The funding reflects a positive outlook of investors towards the bus industry as more online players enter the segment. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›
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