Airbnb is eager to branch out into other sectors of the travel, and we discuss its plans in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast — as well as the challenges it faces. -Rashaad Jorden 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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New Zealand's government doesn't think the increased entry fee will put off travelers, but it just made the country's ongoing efforts to to make a full recovery from the pandemic a bit more difficult. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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Direct bookings surge as travelers prefer supplier websites over OTAs. This means OTAs will need to innovate to stay competitive. -Varsha Arora Read more ›
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Elliott is amping up the pressure on Southwest. Now that it's crossed the threshold in owning 10% of the carrier's common stock shares, the hedge fund could call a special meeting to force a vote on whether to oust Southwest CEO Bob Jordan and chairman Gary Kelly. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›
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Thailand’s tourism recovery though impressive is also fragile. Competition from neighboring countries and global conflicts could disrupt growth. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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Skilling programs are necessary. However, training them to take up jobs in tourism cannot be the only focus: the industry also needs to figure out how to retain the talent. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›
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