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Chase Travel Is Growing as Fast as Booking Holdings But Faces ‘Headwinds’

If a soft economy is causing luxury travelers to limit their discretionary spending, that's sour news for Chase Travel in the short term. But over the long term, Chase Travel and some of its banking peers are trending upwards in travel.

Dennis Schaal | 8 hours ago

Chase Travel Is Growing as Fast as Booking Holdings But Faces ‘Headwinds’

Airlines

JetBlue’s Latest Bid For Growth: A Codeshare With British Airways

If approved, the codeshare would be JetBlue’s most significant partnership since a federal judge struck down the Northeast Alliance.

Meghna Maharishi | 9 hours ago

JetBlue’s Latest Bid For Growth: A Codeshare With British Airways

Skift Meetings

New Orleans Convention Center Headquarters Hotel in the Works

New Orleans is one step closer to getting a new headquarters hotel across the street from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Construction is slated to start on a new 1,000-room Omni next year. 

10 hours ago
New Orleans Convention Center Headquarters Hotel in the Works

Travel Technology

ChatGPT, Google, and Meta Want to Own Your Next Trip

OpenAI, Google, and Meta all envision their chatbots as being digital assistants for travel and more. They're not perfect yet, but they're getting closer.

Justin Dawes | 12 hours ago

ChatGPT, Google, and Meta Want to Own Your Next Trip

Tourism

Beaches and Rural Destinations Popular for Memorial Day Vacation Rentals

It may not be surprising that beach destinations are a popular choice to ring in the summer, but rustic stays are also of interest.

Elizabeth Casolo | 12 hours ago

Beaches and Rural Destinations Popular for Memorial Day Vacation Rentals

Skift Meetings

The State of Destination Selection in 2024

Destination experts share their view from the frontline. We remain in a seller's market, demand remains strong, but there are plenty of challenges ahead.

14 hours ago
The State of Destination Selection in 2024

Tourism

Indian Travelers Hit New Spending Peak: How Much They Spent Overseas

Of course, we know that Indians are traveling more than ever, but nothing like statistics to highlight just how significant travel spending has become.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 14 hours ago

Indian Travelers Hit New Spending Peak: How Much They Spent Overseas

Airlines

IndiGo is Launching Business Class by Year-End — Here’s What We Know

With a business class configuration, is it still possible to call IndiGo a low-cost carrier?

Peden Doma Bhutia | 14 hours ago

IndiGo is Launching Business Class by Year-End — Here’s What We Know

Skift Research

Debunking the Myth of Vacation Rental Consumer Fatigue

Don't panic over vacation rental rants online! Our research reveals these are growing pains, but not a sign of doom. Travelers still like vacation rentals for the space, affordability, and convenience they offer. This unique blend ensures continued popularity among travelers.

15 hours ago
Debunking the Myth of Vacation Rental Consumer Fatigue

Skift Meetings

First-Timers Proliferate MPI’s World Education Congress

More than half of the 700 planners attending MPI’s World Education Congress in Louisville were first-timers, which coincides with the industry's trend of being flooded by newbies.

18 hours ago
First-Timers Proliferate MPI’s World Education Congress

Travel Technology

Travelsoft Acquires Three Travel Tech Companies 

The CEO of Travelsoft said earlier this month that more acquisitions were coming.

Justin Dawes | 19 hours ago

Travelsoft Acquires Three Travel Tech Companies