This week saw boasting from earnings calls, a new government airplane rule, an unconventional loyalty program, and more headlines across travel. Find out how well you paid attention with our new quiz. -Jason Clampet Read more ›
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Earnings results were broadly good for Hilton, Accor, and Wyndham. Plus, more highlights from this week's news in hotel deals and development worldwide. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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The world of generative AI in travel is starting to get more interesting. Some companies had waited to introduce a chatbot and are now releasing tools that are more advanced than those we saw early this year. Others are going from simple ChatGPT plugin tools to more sophisticated chatbots. The technology is still early and […] Read more ›
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Google's key priorities are artificial intelligence, retail, and YouTube. Travel is still an important vertical — it's just not a top focus. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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While consumer spending was key for Royal Caribbean's first quarter, demand across the board has led the company to its highest-ever revenue in the second quarter. -Jess Wade Read more ›
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We take you back in time (and then to the future) with a panel session from Skift Global Forum 2016, where four legends of online travel share their insights and predictions about the future of the industry, before the disruptions of covid and ChatGPT. -Jason Clampet Read more ›
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Skift Aviation Forum is touching-down once again in Fort Worth, Texas on November 1, and we wanted to take a look back on all the excitement from last year’s Forum. -Nicole Meyer Read more ›
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Looking ahead, Wyndham executives said they weren't concerned about competition from Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt in the extended-stay segment because they believe their model is aimed at delivering a more affordable product with lower costs for developers. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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Travel's focus on sustainability is giving way to the more impactful concept of regeneration. Luxury travel, too, is stepping up, looking beyond minimizing harm to actively restoring and improving ecosystems. The challenge lies in execution, where real-world impact will define success. -Red Sea Global Read more ›
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The hotel giant marked a remarkably profitable first half of the year thanks to an extended surge in travel. But it will need to implement a savvy strategy to keep the profits flowing after the rebound fades. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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Hopper's dispute with Expedia over the utility of Hopper's fintech products seemingly didn't get in the way of Hopper's deal with Nubank. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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As with lots of cash and stock deals, the ultimate outcome will depend on Upgrade's eventual exit, and how that turns out. On the face of it, though, this deal looks underwhelming for Uplift. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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For episode four of the Skift Ideas Podcast, Colin Nagy is joined by British Airways pilot and Author Mark Vanhoenacker, who shares his unique perspective on how the skies become a canvas for seeing cities and societies in a whole new light. -Adam Stacey Read more ›
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Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Hilton's earnings, World Cup tourism, and sustainable travel. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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Well, who exactly stands to benefit or lose from the American-JetBlue alliance on Northeast US flight routes? Eventually, it’s all related to easing concerns about reduced competition. -Amrita Ghosh Read more ›
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While more people from tier 2 and 3 towns can benefit from the next phase of the regional connectivity scheme, it needs some tweaking to generate enough enthusiasm from airlines and stakeholders. -Amrita Ghosh Read more ›
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Travel executives and travelers are eager to make the industry greener, but are they really making tangible progress on reducing travel's massive carbon footprint? -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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Slowdown? What slowdown? Hilton sees the boom rolling on. In other news, the company said it would add a hotel brand in the "luxury lifestyle" segment in the next year or so. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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After years of strict lockdowns, Australia has a run of international sporting events which will support the nation's tourism return. -Jess Wade Read more ›
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Independent hotels can expand their customer base and adapt to changing market conditions by joining a larger hotel group with a global distribution and supply network. Accor’s diverse portfolio offers a spectrum of conversion-friendly brands to address the individual needs of owners. -Accor Group Read more ›
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