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Skift @ Skift · 11/04/2024 15:05 EDT

Election 2024: The Issues That Matter For Travel

The U.S. has made a lot of progress at removing barriers to travel. The best thing the new president can do is to keep knocking them down. -Lex Haris Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 11/04/2024 13:17 EDT

Choice Hotels Earnings: 7 Trends and a Catchphrase – ‘Revenue Intense’

Choice Hotels is adapting its business strategy because it believes the future of travel involves longer stays, Boomers prefering premium brands, and more trips built around sports and music events. -Sean O'Neill Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 11/04/2024 11:21 EDT

Marriott Unveils Overhaul: Cut Costs, Push Midscale Brands, Boost Loyalty

If you double your hotel empire over a decade, someone's eventually going to ask: "Hey, are we running this thing efficiently?" At Marriott, that someone is CEO Anthony Capuano. -Sean O'Neill Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 11/04/2024 10:00 EDT

Southwest Names IndiGo Co-Founder as Independent Board Chair

Gangwal’s appointment marks the end of a tense battle with activist investor Elliott, which had long been pushing for significant leadership changes at Southwest. -Meghna Maharishi Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 11/04/2024 09:06 EDT

The World’s Longest Flight Is Getting a First Class Upgrade

Singapore Airlines already boasts one of the world’s most exclusive passenger planes. After six years of development, it’s about to take things to a whole new level. -Gordon Smith Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 11/04/2024 08:08 EDT

How Marriott Adds Boutiques With its Design Hotels’ Brand

Design Hotels is a Marriott brand that isn't quite a Marriott brand. It's more like an exclusive hotel club where 60% of owners have never run a boutique before. New boss Stijn Oyen is fine-tuning its strategy. -Sean O'Neill Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 11/04/2024 07:10 EDT

Brigade Hotel Ventures to IPO in India: How it Plans to Spend the Money

As it seeks to deepen its market share and broaden its portfolio, Brigade Hotel's IPO plans highlights not just the company’s growth potential, but also the broader optimism surrounding India’s hospitality industry. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 11/04/2024 05:05 EDT

Boeing Delivery Delays are ‘Pain in the Backside’ Says Ryanair CEO

The colossal Ryanair machine relies on hyper-efficiency and a ruthless scrutiny of costs. By its own admission, Ryanair was 'over-scheduled, over-crewed, and over-costed' this summer. It won't let this happen again. -Gordon Smith Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 11/01/2024 15:56 EDT

Expedia Extends Its Loyalty Program to Microsoft Bing Travel Users

Expedia was spun out of Microsoft before the turn of the century, and the two have always been tight. They just got a bit tighter. -Dennis Schaal Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 11/01/2024 15:13 EDT

We Tested the Upgraded ChatGPT for a Trip to London – What Worked, What Didn’t

ChatGPT is now a better place to start making travel plans, but finalizing those plans still needs to happen the traditional way. -Justin Dawes Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 11/01/2024 11:25 EDT

Royal Caribbean CEO’s Premium Push: Better Pricing, Shorter Cruises, Younger Passengers

Royal Caribbean Group's CEO Jason Liberty has a strategy to push his customer base upmarket. Liberty believes there's more willingness among consumers to pay more for premium leisure travel than previously assumed. -Sean O'Neill Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 11/01/2024 10:19 EDT

Accor’s CEO Isn’t Worried About Saudi Delays –  It’s an ‘Enormous Dream’

Saudi may not hit all its targets, but for CEO Sebastien Bazin, that misses the point: "Even if it’s only half achieved, that’s a remarkable half,” he says. -Josh Corder Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 11/01/2024 10:18 EDT

Why You Can’t Afford to Miss Skift Aviation Forum

Skift Aviation Forum is where aviation’s top minds gather to discuss the sector's most pressing challenges and cutting-edge opportunities. Join us in Dallas on November 12 to gain valuable insights and make key connections for the future of air travel. -Nicole Meyer Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 11/01/2024 04:38 EDT

A New Airport Experience Awaits Travelers in Thailand: Here’s What to Expect

As Thailand embarks on this transformation, it would be interesting to watch how it navigates the challenges and opportunities that come with becoming an aviation powerhouse. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 10/31/2024 19:44 EDT

Boeing Ups Offer to Machinist Union in Bid to End Strike

The latest offer includes a 38% general pay raise over four years. The union urged its members to vote in favor of the proposal to avoid a “regressive or lesser offer in the future.” -Meghna Maharishi Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 10/31/2024 16:07 EDT

Norwegian Cruise: Pricing And Bookings Are ‘Exceptionally Strong’

Norwegian Cruise Line's story is essentially "everything is great and we're being careful to keep it that way for as long as possible." -Sean O'Neill Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 10/31/2024 13:57 EDT

Hyatt Hotels’ CEO on Loyalty, New Markets, and Sticking with Premium Brands

Hyatt's larger rivals are racing to plant flags in every market. Hyatt is more selective and believes the payoff will be in attracting high-end consumers to its loyalty program. -Sean O'Neill Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 10/31/2024 12:52 EDT

Uber Officials Downplay M&A After Expedia Deal Reports

Uber officials tamped down speculation that it is hungry for a big travel acquisition. -Dennis Schaal Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 10/31/2024 04:15 EDT

Who is Planning to Attend Skift Global Forum East

With only a few weeks to go until Skift Global Forum East, over 80 companies already plan to attend on November 19-20 in Dubai. This includes a cohort of names in and around the aviation industry including Accor, Dubai Airports, Hilton, Jumeriah, NEOM, Saudi Tourism Authority, Shangri-La Group, and Singapore Tourism Group just to name a few – with [
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