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Gordon Smith and Peden Bhutia, Skift @ Skift 1 place · 07/19/2024 04:39 EDT

Global IT Outage Disrupts 1,000s of Flights

Computer problems are nothing new for airlines and airports, but the scale of Friday's outage is without recent parallel. -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/19/2024 03:56 EDT

Hyatt and The Standard, United and ULCCs and Columbus and Tourists

Today's podcast looks at the chances of a new deal for Hyatt, United's latest reactions to the low-cost carrier model, and destinations' methods for calculating visitor numbers. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/18/2024 23:00 EDT

Intrepid’s 2030 Tourism Targets: Can India’s Travel Ecosystem Support Them?

Intrepid's vision for India is ambitious. However, the concerns of international travelers need to be addressed by India before inbound numbers can substantially increase. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 07/18/2024 16:33 EDT

Expedia Will Soon Get Access to Ryanair Flights as the Companies Make Peace

The Expedia-Ryanair hotel partnership earlier this year was an early signal that the two big travel companies were on the precipice of settling long-standing differences. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/18/2024 14:34 EDT

Alaska Airlines Doubles Down on Premium Seating, Expects to Take Hit From Flight Attendant Contract

Alaska Airlines is adding more premium seats to its fleet as it continues to fare better than some of its domestic competitors. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Andrea Doyle and Dawit Habtemariam, Skift @ Skift · 07/18/2024 14:08 EDT

Does Columbus, Ohio Really Have 50 Million Visitors?

All destinations estimate how many travelers visit, and it’s an important data point for showing a destination management organization's economic impact. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/18/2024 13:31 EDT

‘There’s Just No New Opportunities’: United Airlines Execs Rip Into Low-Cost Rivals

As Delta and United continue to rake in huge profits, both airlines think low-cost carriers have limited recourse. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/18/2024 10:51 EDT

Allegiant Names its Third CEO in Less Than a Year

Greg Anderson steps into the top job after 15 years at the company and replaces long-time Allegiant executive Maurice Gallagher. -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/18/2024 09:45 EDT

Dubai’s Mohamed Alabbar to Develop Tourism Projects in Indonesia Worth $3 Billion

It is the latest in a string of billion-dollar deals for Alabbar, known for creating Emaar in Dubai. -Josh Corder Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/18/2024 08:28 EDT

Hyatt in Advanced Talks to Acquire Standard Hotels

Major hotel groups continue to be eager to collect lifestyle and luxury brands. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia, Skift @ Skift · 07/18/2024 07:57 EDT

The Travel Corporation Asia CEO on The New Face of Group Tours

When you think of group tours, do rigid schedules, crowded buses, and a lack of authentic experiences come to mind? Nick Lim, The Travel Corporation's Asia CEO, talks about how they have changed that perception. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/18/2024 07:24 EDT

India Records Highest-Ever Half-Yearly Air Passenger Traffic

India is emerging as a strong domestic aviation market. Increased investment in aviation infrastructure in the country, along with growing purchasing power of the Indian middle class is boosting the Indian aviation industry. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/18/2024 04:52 EDT

Western Airlines’ China Retreat, Biz Travel Spending Spike and PE Travel Deals

Today's podcast looks at the latest airline to pull from China, new trends for business travel, and what the Travel Corporation acquisition means for private equity deals. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/17/2024 23:00 EDT

Paytm’s Latest Moves in Travel – India Report

Paytm is a major fintech player in India and has a strong user base in smaller towns of India. This user base gives it a slight advantage over other OTAs.  -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/17/2024 17:19 EDT

What The Travel Corporation Sale Means for Tour Operators and Travel Agencies

If the deal goes though, Apollo might merge some of The Travel Corporation's brand, or pair them with other assets the private equity firm owns. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/17/2024 17:10 EDT

United Airlines’ Profits Up 27% Due to High Travel Demand

United Airlines had a strong second quarter, benefitting from high demand for international travel, a resurgence in corporate travel and increases in revenues for their basic economy and premium products. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/17/2024 16:20 EDT

Mews Founder Says More Acquisitions ‘Definitely’ Are Coming

Mews has made nine company acquisitions so far and it's got the funding to do more deals. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/17/2024 11:21 EDT

Google, Travalyst and Cirium in Talks on How to Measure Airline Emissions

Cirium is a for-profit company, selling its data to corporations and the airline industry to more accurately measure flight emissions. Could its reluctance at this early stage to share that data with Google and Travalyst be out of self-interest? -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/17/2024 10:03 EDT

Scandic Hotels Seeks Expansion in Northern Europe via Office Conversions

In the Nordics, the hotel sector's future is brighter thanks to a growing market for office conversions. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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