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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 06/06/2026 14:40 EDT

Air New Zealand CEO: Economy Bunk Beds Are Not a Vanity Project

The CEO of Air New Zealand has pushed back on suggestions that the airline’s headline-grabbing premium products are difficult to justify at a time of mounting losses and cost cuts. “These projects for us, they’re not vanity projects, they’re existential,” Nikhil Ravishankar told Skift on the sidelines of the IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio […] Read more ›

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MacDonald Dzirutwe and Camillus Eboh, Reuters @ Skift · 05/08/2022 16:13 EDT

Nigeria’s Airlines Suspend Plans to Halt Local Flights Over Rising Fuel Costs

Nigerian airlines have been frustrated about paying the soaring prices for jet fuel upfront. But getting further assistance from a government also struggling with the rise in global oil prices may be a tall order. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/08/2022 10:48 EDT

Podcast: Hotels Use Loyalty to Compete

Listen to our discussion with IHG's head of loyalty to better understand how hotel brands are better leveraging their loyalty programs for post-pandemic recovery. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 05/06/2022 06:04 EDT

Daily Podcast: Spirit’s JetBlue Fears

Good morning from Skift. It's Friday, May 6, in New York City. Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Doyinsola Oladipo, Reuters @ Skift 1 place · 05/06/2022 04:46 EDT

Summer Vacation in the U.S. Will Mean Longer Lines, Higher Prices

Both travelers and brands with a sliver of perspective are much happier to have these problems in 2022 than the problems we all had in 2020 (and 2021, too). -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Maki Shiraki, Reuters @ Skift 1 place · 05/06/2022 04:11 EDT

Japan’s Airlines Hope Hawaii Demand Will Offer Lifeline

Japan won’t have real recovery until conditions allow it to safely drop its barriers to entry, but in the meantime nothing takes the mind off of your troubles like many, many trips to Hawaii. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Inti Landauro, Reuters @ Skift 1 place · 05/06/2022 04:07 EDT

Amadeus Profit Takes Off in First Quarter as Air Travel Recovers

Amadeus, the world's biggest provider of travel booking and airline IT services, has closed its best post-pandemic quarter thanks to the revival of tourism. But its profit was still 73 percent below 2019 levels. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 05/06/2022 02:30 EDT

When a Corporate Travel Booking Lasts for Years

A new generation of apartment-booking platforms want to throw out industry terms like "short-term rentals" and "leases." They simply call it living, and they’re now after corporate business. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/06/2022 02:00 EDT

Hotel Developers in Thailand Have Put 3 of 4 Projects on Hold

Hotel developers can't overcome their fear factor as they put 73 percent of new projects on hold. They're waiting for the return of Chinese and Russian visitors. They may be waiting quite a while. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 05/06/2022 01:30 EDT

Hawaii’s Cultural Diplomat Bridging the Gap Between Reality and Misperception

Danny Akaka, a historian and ambassador at Auberge Resorts Mauna Lani in Hawaii, represents the best of modern cultural diplomacy. He's worked at the property for 39 years and shares the stories, oral traditions, and spirit of the area with guests who can't get enough. As luxury travelers look for more meaning in their travels, this is a masterclass on how to broker it elegantly. -Colin Nagy Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/06/2022 01:00 EDT

Sensible Weather Raises $12 Million to Hedge Against Rainy Vacations: Travel Startup Funding This Week

This week, a climate risk technology company has raised more cash to develop its Weather Guarantee product, while Relay plans to put more of its delivery robots into hotels. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/05/2022 13:45 EDT

Spirit Airlines: JetBlue’s Higher Takeover Bid Is Just Too Risky for Shareholders

Spirit Airlines thinks any potential merger with JetBlue would fall afoul of regulators. The risk just isn't worth it to Spirit, which underscored its commitment to Frontier's initial bid. -Madhu Unnikrishnan Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/05/2022 13:15 EDT

Royal Caribbean Isn’t Worried About Inflation Even With a $1.2 Billion Loss

Royal Caribbean — like its rivals in the cruise industry — has had a brutal last two years. But it can finally see a light at the end of tunnel in large part because it fully believes that consumers aren't deterred by rising prices. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/05/2022 11:00 EDT

Tripadvisor Hotel Recovery Lags Rivals

Tripadvisor CEO Steve Kaufer said Tripadvisor is "uniquely positioned as the world opens up again." Actually it isn't, as the company's first quarter performance shows. Yes, Tripadvisor has world-class traffic, and growing experiences and dining businesses, but it totally missed out on the short-term rental opportunity. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Seth Borko, Skift @ Skift · 05/05/2022 10:30 EDT

Can Online Travel’s Titans Ever Break Free of Google?

Airbnb is moving away from Google and performance advertising but few others seem to be following in its footsteps. We believe most online booking sites will remain reliant on Google for top of the funnel marketing post-pandemic. This sets up the search engine to retain its dominant position in travel. -Seth Borko Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/05/2022 08:30 EDT

Skift Future of Lodging Forum Preview: Marriott Homes & Villas to Target Meetings and Retreats

Homes & Villas by Marriott International has carved out a differentiated offering in some respects, and it is trying to grow while sticking with the formula that brought it to where it is. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/05/2022 08:00 EDT

Investor 777 Buys AeroCRS to Build Tech Stack for Smaller Airlines

Investment firm 777 Partners hasn't only bought 68 Boeing 737 Max jets for its budget airlines. It has also been rolling up software vendors, competing with other airline tech providers. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Christina Thykjaer, Reuters @ Skift · 05/05/2022 07:15 EDT

Spain Welcomes Back Big Spenders as Tourist Arrivals Jumped 8-Fold in March

The easing of restrictions has expedited Spain's travel recovery as tourists arrivals inch closer to pre-Covid levels. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Seth Borko, Skift @ Skift 1 place · 05/04/2022 21:55 EDT

What Tripadvisor’s New CEO Needs to Do First

New CEO Matt Goldberg needs to do many things to straighten out Tripadvisor, starting by bringing a laser focus to the company’s strategy. -Seth Borko Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 05/04/2022 19:15 EDT

Booking Gets in Expedia’s Face With Billboards Near Las Vegas Conference

The vacation rental industry often touts the esprit de corps among industry lifers. Greeted with Booking.com ads for hosts at an Expedia partner conference in Sin City this week, Expedia officials weren't feeling that vibe. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 05/04/2022 16:08 EDT

Tripadvisor Names Veteran Media Exec Matt Goldberg as New CEO

Tripadvisor likely had a difficult time to fill this role. Several potential candidates begged off. This will be a heavy lift as the team tries to figure out the best future options. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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