Skift Blog
JANUARY 29, 2024
Skift Take: After a controversy around hosting the Formula 1 race, the Super Bowl will be another test for how well Las Vegas handles mass sporting events.
Lodging
JANUARY 30, 2024
In 2019, the United States enjoyed the unprecedented 11th year of economic growth since the “Great Recession.” Economists predicted an economic downturn; the only question was what would be the cause? Few anticipated that the trigger would be a worldwide pandemic, the likes of which had not been seen since 1918. Around the world, governments used different approaches to stem the spread into and within their countries.
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Skift Blog
JANUARY 30, 2024
Skift Take: Superyachts run by Marriott brand Ritz-Carlton are setting the pace in a new segment. If you're short on ideas for Valentine's Day, now's the time to drop a hint.
Skift Blog
JANUARY 10, 2024
Skift Take: The safety of the traveling public tops all other concerns when it comes to Boeing's 737 Max 9 plane, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.
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Skift Blog
JANUARY 8, 2024
Skift Take: United has already found at least five planes with loose door plug bolts as it begins inspecting its Boeing 737 Max 9 fleet.
Skift Blog
JANUARY 19, 2024
Skift Take: JetBlue and Spirit said they are appealing the decision to block their merger with the First Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Skift Blog
JANUARY 27, 2024
Skift Take: Recognizing the need for a significant image overhaul, Saudi Arabia understands that reshaping perceptions is crucial for it to achieve its ambitious tourism goals by 2030.
Skift Blog
JANUARY 16, 2024
Skift Take: As brand loyalty and consumer retention become increasingly important business metrics, travel brands must find new and innovative ways to reach and engage consumers.
Skift Blog
JANUARY 6, 2024
Skift Take: The FAA is requiring inspections of all Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft after a sudden decompression aboard an Alaska Airlines flight on Friday.
Skift Blog
JANUARY 28, 2024
Skift Take: FIFA's 2026 World Cup schedule announcement on February 4 will shape the future of tourism in 16 North American cities.
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Skift Blog
JANUARY 19, 2024
Skift Take: Like other destinations, France is benefiting from being a location for popular TV shows and films.
Skift Blog
JANUARY 11, 2024
Skift Take: While some experts have no hope that the metaverse will last, some travel companies still see its potential, even if only as a marketing ploy.
Skift Blog
JANUARY 4, 2024
Skift Take: Luxury travelers show a growing interest in particular types of travel, such as multi-generational private group trips, according to some of the leading agencies.
Skift Blog
JANUARY 12, 2024
Skift Take: For airlines unaffected by the Boeing 737 Max 9 grounding, there's money to be made.
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Companies all over the world, including Marriot International and Hilton Worldwide, are aware of the value of including DEI in their talent acquisition strategy. However, despite these initiatives, there is still plenty that the hospitality sector can do to promote DEI. When comparing the hospitality industries in India, Iraq, the UK, and the US, you will see that there is a consistent underrepresentation of persons from different ethnic, gender, and disability origins across all levels of the i
Skift Blog
JANUARY 9, 2024
Skift Take: Given the further delay in inspections of the Boeing 737 Max 9, it’s increasingly unlikely that the aircraft will be able to return to service mid-week.
Skift Blog
JANUARY 1, 2024
Skift Take: China's opening up, but if the airlines don’t step up their flight game, we might be looking at even crazier airfare hikes with all these eager travelers.
Skift Blog
JANUARY 29, 2024
Skift Take: This zero-cost marketing move by American helps associate the brand with the Super Bowl buzz in a fun way.
Skift Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
Skift Take: Hotel execs gathered this week to compare the sizes of their hotel pipelines. The companies with the largest hotel development forecasts were Marriott and Hilton, and the types of properties proving popular says a lot about their strategic directions.
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Skift Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
Skift Take: Already India’s largest airline, IndiGo is gearing up for even greater success. CEO Pieter Elbers tells Skift how he plans to do it.
Skift Blog
JANUARY 19, 2024
Skift Take: A mix of visa-free policies, American hunger for travel and China's rebound will drive an international tourism boom in 2024.
Skift Blog
JANUARY 13, 2024
Skift Take: After the Boeing 737 Max 9 fiasco, All Nippon Airways isn't taking any chances with Boeing aircraft.
Skift Blog
JANUARY 2, 2024
Skift Take: Capping tour group sizes may help mitigate overcrowding in Venice. But the city needs to do more.
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Skift Blog
JANUARY 3, 2024
Skift Take: Analyst David Katz of Jefferies forecasts the 2024 prospects for U.S.-based hotel leaders Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Wyndham, and Choice.
Skift Blog
JANUARY 28, 2024
Skift Take: Karim Alibhai's began his career at a Best Western motel. In the decades since, his firm Gencom has bought, sold, and developed eight Ritz-Carltons and dozens of other luxury hotels. Here's his formula.
Skift Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
Skift Take: The New York-based carrier said it believes it can end the merger agreement with Spirit airlines on or after January 28.
Skift Blog
JANUARY 27, 2024
Skift Take: Cuba eyes Russia not only for economic and diplomatic support, but also as a key player in reviving its tourism sector.
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Skift Blog
JANUARY 18, 2024
Skift Take: New York City's defacto short-term rental ban is harsh. Hopefully, the city will revisit the law to strike a more balanced approach.
Skift Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
Skift Take: Passengers may feel wary about flying on a Boeing 737 Max 9, but incidents like the Alaska one are quite rare.
Skift Blog
JANUARY 9, 2024
Skift Take: Consolidation is coming to all aspects of the short-term rental sector.
Skift Blog
JANUARY 1, 2024
Skift Take: The impact of the earthquake is likely to be extensive, affecting transportation and communication, emphasizing the importance of preparedness.
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