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Announcements

These Big Questions Will be Answered at This Year’s Skift Aviation Forum

Skift Aviation Forum on November 12 in Dallas will gather industry leaders to explore key opportunities, challenges, and trends shaping the future of aviation, including operational efficiencies, fleet upgrades, and traveler experiences.

Becca Smith | 1 hour ago

Skift Research

The Future of Ultra-Low Cost Carriers in the U.S.

High unit costs, reduced operational efficiencies, and increased competition from network carriers have combined to create a significant challenge for ultra-low-cost carriers in the U.S. However, Allegiant and Sun Country's resilience indicates that they are unlikely to go out of business anytime soon.

2 hours ago

Mergers and Acquisitions

Apollo Acquires The Travel Corporation in Bet on Group Tours

Apollo Global Management is set to acquire The Travel Corporation's (TTC) portfolio with an expected closure in Q4 2024, pending regulatory approvals.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 2 hours ago

Podcasts

The Growth in Demand for Alternative Stays in India

India has a significant deficit of hotels and the vacation-rental market in the country is filling up this gap while catering to the growing interest in off-the-beaten-path destinations.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 hours ago

Daily Lodging Report

Two New Casino Resorts Planned for Manila

Tycoon Manuel Villar Jr. plans to open his first casino in Manila by 2025, investing $1 billion in two integrated casino resorts, with the first located at Vista Mall Global South in Las Pinas and the second in the Villar City development.

5 hours ago

Airlines

Allegiant Air Defies Florida Overcapacity Fears with 8 New Routes

The low-cost airline is hoping that its unusual business model will help it dodge intense competition for flights to the Sunshine State.

Gordon Smith | 5 hours ago

Online Travel

Uber Launches Loyalty Program With Air France-KLM

Uber is adding new features, some temporary, to take advantage of increased tourists in Paris for the Olympics starting later this month.

Justin Dawes | 6 hours ago

Tourism

Thailand Reveals 2025 Tourism Targets After Visa-Free Expansion

In the fiercely competitive tourism landscape, where every destination is racing to attract more visitors, Thailand knows it has to move quickly and decisively. That's why it's no surprise the country is already set with its tourism strategy for 2025, looking to get ahead of the curve.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 6 hours ago

Podcasts

Last-Minute Bookings, Viator’s New Ads and China’s Air Recovery

Today's podcast looks at last-minute bookings, Viator's new campaigns, and the slow return of international flights to China.

Rashaad Jorden | 8 hours ago

Airlines

Air India-Vistara Merger Progress: What We Know So Far – India Report

Air India's merger with Vistara is expected to be completed next year. With this, the merged entity would become India's largest international carrier and second-largest domestic airline.

Bulbul Dhawan | 13 hours ago

Travel Technology

Amadeus Execs on the AI Evolution with Microsoft

Amadeus is working on several generative AI pilots in partnership with Microsoft.

Justin Dawes | 19 hours ago