Skift Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Skift Take: Eight mergers have really shaped the U.S. airline industry we have today.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy welcomed Marriott Hotels to its portfolio. Beginning in early 2024 with Marriott Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort, guests can connect with the local culture through experiences, entertainment, and hospitality. With nearly 600 hotels and resorts, Marriott Hotels has affected modern business and leisure travelers, which represents an opportunity to invite travelers of Marriott Bonvoy’s flagship hotel brand for all-inclusive trips.

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Skift Take: Macchu Picchu is to Peru what the Eiffel Tower is to Paris. Making it more available to tourists could reverse its sluggish recovery.

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Skift Take: Travelport has now received $770 million in private equity this year.

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Skift Take: In an exclusive, the leading group of U.S. travel advisors responds to claims by American Airlines that they're Luddites. The group says the carrier's effort to force them to adopt its preferred technology for booking flights is too fast and that, essentially, it's a bully.

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Skift Take: Saudi's main investment fund is a wolf in cashmere that knows the value of luxury assets. This deal underscores the enduring resilience and allure of European luxury travel.

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Skift Take: Alaska Airlines CEO said a loyalty program for a combined Alaska-Hawaii may look similar to Marriott Bonvoy, an idea that is somewhat unusual for the airline industry.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

Skift Take: It's been a ongoing focus of ours to meet our audience where they are. Here's another way we're doing just that.

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Skift Take: Skift Global Forum East in Dubai is just around the corner - take a look at who is planning to attend and add your company's name to the list.

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Skift Take: The rise in luxury travel signifies more than just deep pockets — it's a shift towards meaningful experiences. Millennials and Gen Zers are setting the pace, choosing travel as a form of self-expression. Jumeirah is tapping into this trend to accelerate its global reach, shifting the definition of luxury from mere opulence to personalized, purpose-driven experiences.

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