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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 01/29/2024 10:00 EDT

Las Vegas Hotels to Charge Highest Room Rates in Super Bowl History

After a controversy around hosting the Formula 1 race, the Super Bowl will be another test for how well Las Vegas handles mass sporting events. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/29/2024 06:01 EDT

American Airlines to Fly Special Taylor Swift Flight AA1989

This zero-cost marketing move by American helps associate the brand with the Super Bowl buzz in a fun way. -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/29/2024 03:18 EDT

Corinthia Hotels Hires Simon Casson as CEO

Four Seasons boss Simon Casson leaves the group after 34 years to lead small Malta-based Cornithia back to profitability. -Josh Corder Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 01/29/2024 01:00 EDT

How to Run a $7.5 Billion Luxury Hotel Portfolio: Inside Gencom’s Strategy

Karim Alibhai's began his career at a Best Western motel. In the decades since, his firm Gencom has bought, sold, and developed eight Ritz-Carltons and dozens of other luxury hotels. Here's his formula. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/28/2024 23:59 EDT

AirAsia Gets Into Event Ticketing, But Sorry, No Taylor Swift Tickets

A whole year has passed since Tony Fernandes declared his superapp would exclusively focus on travel, and so far, he seems to be sticking to the script. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 01/28/2024 09:45 EDT

FIFA World Cup 2026: Big Reveal of Host Cities Is Coming Soon

FIFA's 2026 World Cup schedule announcement on February 4 will shape the future of tourism in 16 North American cities. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 01/27/2024 10:41 EDT

Lionel Messi Returns to Promote Saudi Arabia and Break ‘Outdated Stereotypes’

Recognizing the need for a significant image overhaul, Saudi Arabia understands that reshaping perceptions is crucial for it to achieve its ambitious tourism goals by 2030. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 01/27/2024 08:14 EDT

Travel Startups Raised Nearly $500 Million This Week

They say that startup funding is tight right now, but these big fundraises show that some money is still flowing. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Nelson Acosta, Reuters @ Skift 1 place · 01/27/2024 05:52 EDT

Cuba’s Struggling Tourism Sector Banks on Russian Boost

Cuba eyes Russia not only for economic and diplomatic support, but also as a key player in reviving its tourism sector. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 01/26/2024 14:15 EDT

Boeing 737 Max 9 Is Back in Service. What It Means for the Airline Industry

Passengers may feel wary about flying on a Boeing 737 Max 9, but incidents like the Alaska one are quite rare. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 01/26/2024 13:25 EDT

Airbnb Defacto Ban in NYC Spurs ‘Staggering’ Gains in New Jersey

It's good times for Airbnb hosts in two New Jersey cities within an easy mass transit commute of NYC. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 01/26/2024 12:55 EDT

JetBlue May Try to Terminate Merger With Spirit

The New York-based carrier said it believes it can end the merger agreement with Spirit airlines on or after January 28. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 01/26/2024 11:17 EDT

China Expects Record 9 Billion Trips During Lunar New Year Travel Rush

Although China still has a way to go to make a complete recovery from the pandemic, the projected boom in Lunar New Year trips is a welcome sign for the travel industry worldwide. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 01/26/2024 07:42 EDT

Marriott vs. Hilton: What Their 2024 Hotel Pipelines Reveal

Hotel execs gathered this week to compare the sizes of their hotel pipelines. The companies with the largest hotel development forecasts were Marriott and Hilton, and the types of properties proving popular says a lot about their strategic directions. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Ajay Awtaney, Skift @ Skift · 01/26/2024 06:10 EDT

A New Plane Every Week For a Decade: IndiGo CEO Eyes Global Growth

Already India’s largest airline, IndiGo is gearing up for even greater success. CEO Pieter Elbers tells Skift how he plans to do it. -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/26/2024 05:18 EDT

Alaska Airlines CEO Blames Boeing for $150 Million Losses

Today's podcast looks at Alaska's huge financial hit, Oracle's new hotel tech, and IHG's Americas ambitions. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/25/2024 17:10 EDT

American Airlines Is Trailing Delta and United. Here’s Why.

American reported a significantly lower profit compared to Delta and United. That could be due to its international network. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/25/2024 13:30 EDT

Alaska Airlines Takes $150 Million Hit From Boeing 737 Max 9 Grounding

Alaska said it is focused on holding Boeing accountable after a door plug blew off from one of its jets mid-flight. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 01/25/2024 11:06 EDT

Southwest Removes Boeing 737 Max 7 From 2024 Fleet Plans

Southwest is the latest carrier to reconsider its fleet plans as Boeing faces mounting scrutiny for the 737 Max. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 01/25/2024 09:28 EDT

Oracle Hospitality to Offer ‘Unified’ Hotel Tech System

One of the largest players in hotel tech is selling what it says is a simplified system for hotel tech operations, days after a newer player said it's entering the sector with a similar plan. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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