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Skift @ Skift · 09/23/2024 10:42 EDT

FAA Exceeds Air-Traffic Control Hiring Goals But Shortage Persists

Despite exceeding its hiring goals for the 2024 fiscal year, the Federal Aviation Administration is still dealing with an air-traffic controller shortage that airline executives are expecting will last for years. -Meghna Maharishi Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 09/23/2024 10:31 EDT

Oyo 2.0: After Motel 6 Acquisition, Next Comes an IPO

The Motel 6 acquisition marks a huge step forward for Oyo. With an IPO on the horizon, the big question is: Will it be the blockbuster Oyo’s aiming for? -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more â€ș

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James Farrell, Skift @ Skift · 09/23/2024 09:29 EDT

Short-Term Rental Hosts Confront Cleaning Fee Conundrum

Airbnb’s total price display policy has pushed some hosts to reconsider how they use cleaning fees. Experts say it’s better to determine what makes a fair fee than it is to eliminate it entirely. -Dennis Schaal Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 09/23/2024 01:29 EDT

Indian Vacation Rental Startup Elivaas CEO on Its $5 Million Funding and Expansion Plans

As hospitality, technology, and sustainability start to blend, Elivaas is showing how luxury travel could be redefined. But a lot rides on how the brand handles the challenges, especially in India. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 09/22/2024 16:48 EDT

Tripadvisor CEO on Company’s Evolution From Advertising to a Booking Model

Tripadvisor's challenge is that it is no big deal these days to see a static image of someone who wrote a hotel or experiences review. Many people are accustomed to scrolling TikTok instead. -Dennis Schaal Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 09/21/2024 17:34 EDT

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky: ‘I Never Called it Founder Mode’

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky gave a talk that led to some controversy in Silicon Valley. He clarified his thoughts in one area and doubled down in another. -Justin Dawes Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 09/21/2024 14:27 EDT

Leela’s Parent Files For IPO to Fuel Hotel Expansion in India

The IPO is a big deal for The Leela Hotels and could pave the way for more investment in luxury tourism just as demand for premium travel is booming. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 09/20/2024 16:49 EDT

Oyo Buys Motel 6 for $525 Million in U.S. Expansion Bid

Oyo, based in India, has tried for years to gain traction in the U.S. hotel market, but it has claimed that competitor hotel groups have played hardball in discouraging hoteliers from reflagging with it. It's now betting that buying a network is its best way to gain scale fast. -Sean O'Neill Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 09/20/2024 15:52 EDT

Sabre Hospitality Is For Sale 
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If Sabre sells its hospitality unit this time around, it can use some of the proceeds to pay off debt, and then refocus on its core airline and travel agency business. -Dennis Schaal Read more â€ș

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Christiana Sciaudone, Skift @ Skift 3 place · 09/20/2024 15:32 EDT

How to Fix Travel? The Founder of this Michelin-Rated Inn Has Ideas

The idea of starting with the community rather than tourist demand is an unusual strategy and will be tough to repeat elsewhere. But there's a lot of potential. -Lex Haris Read more â€ș

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Lex Haris, Sean O'Neill, Meghna Maharishi, Rashaad Jord @ Skift · 09/20/2024 13:58 EDT

10 Things We Learned at the Skift Global Forum

Executives speaking at this year's Skift Global Forum offered no shortage of opinions about the current state and future of the travel industry, and here are some of the most noteworthy comments. -Rashaad Jorden Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 09/20/2024 05:37 EDT

Expedia’s Evolution, JetBlue’s Challenges and Dubai’s Sphere

Today's podcast looks at Expedia's new focus, Jetblue's frustrations, and a sphere for Dubai. -Rashaad Jorden Read more â€ș

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Justin Dawes, Skift @ Skift 1 place · 09/19/2024 14:17 EDT

Where Certares Plans to Invest Hundreds of Millions of Dollars

There is huge untapped potential in getting Americans to travel to Europe or the Middle East for lower prices on high-tech wellness services. -Justin Dawes Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 09/19/2024 13:09 EDT

MGM Shares Plans for Dubai Sphere, ‘Equally Compelling as Las Vegas Sphere’

MGM Resorts is building its own "Dubai Sphere." Though not linked to the Las Vegas Sphere, the hotelier says it will be just as exciting. -Josh Corder Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 09/19/2024 12:35 EDT

MGM Resorts Has Applied for a Casino License in Abu Dhabi

MGM Resorts is the first operator to confirm it has applied for a casino license in the UAE, but it is likely not the only one. -Josh Corder Read more â€ș

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Justin Dawes, Skift @ Skift 1 place · 09/19/2024 12:00 EDT

New Expedia CEO: Building Vrbo, Loyalty, and AI Tools

Some part of Expedia Group took a hit during its recently completed tech migration, and now the new CEO is focused on rebuilding and more. -Justin Dawes Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 09/19/2024 11:44 EDT

JetBlue’s CEO on Mergers, Lounges and Getting Past Engine Issues

JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty said at the Skift Global Forum that JetBlue is focused on its “core strategy” as it seeks to become consistently profitable. -Meghna Maharishi Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 09/19/2024 09:01 EDT

JetBlue to Open Airport Lounges in Major Premium Push

Speaking to Skift, JetBlue president Marty St. George said it’s possible to balance a low-cost airline with high-end lounges. If realized as planned, these could be some of the most exclusive spaces of any U.S. carrier.  -Gordon Smith Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 09/19/2024 04:21 EDT

Airbnb’s Growth Strategy, Las Vegas’ Sports Tourism and Dubai’s Rebrand

Today's podcast looks at Airbnb's non-short-term rental plans, Las Vegas' sporting event goals, and Dubai's departure from luxury tourism. -Rashaad Jorden Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 09/19/2024 04:00 EDT

Business Travel Budgets Face ‘New Normal’ With Prices to Climb Through 2025

It turns out that 2019 is no longer a good year to compare prices to. That should be a relief to anyone trying to explain why their travel budget looks so different now. -Sean O'Neill Read more â€ș

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