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Skift Meetings

ASM Global Doubles Down on Sustainability

In line with the theme of Earth Day 2024, Planet vs. Plastics, ASM Global has appointed a new chief sustainability officer. This comes shortly after it announced the phased roll-out of reusable service ware in venues throughout North America.

30 mins ago

Airlines

Delta Hikes Starting Wages to $19 an Hour, Gives Employees 5% Raises

Delta said it would increase starting wages for frontline workers and give 5% raises to employees across the board as the carrier continues to make record profits.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 hours ago

Tour Operators

The Great Barrier Reef’s Mass Bleaching Disaster: Can Ecotourism Help?

The Great Barrier Reef is experiencing its fifth coral bleaching event in eight years. Surprisingly, tour operators are crucial in providing the research the government needs to save the treasure.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 5 hours ago

Hotels

Marriott Earns Nod for Hotel Climate Plan, Joining Hilton, Accor, and IHG

The world's largest hotel group has had its carbon reduction plans approved by the world’s main verifier of corporate climate targets. Marriott follows Accor, Hilton, and IHG in having SBTi verify its plans.

Sean O'Neill | 5 hours ago

Airlines

Former JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes to Join Airbus

The surprise appointment marks a speedy return to the aviation industry for the former JetBlue CEO.

Gordon Smith and Meghna Maharishi, Skift | 5 hours ago

Airlines

Air New Zealand Facing ‘Unprecedented Competition’ From U.S. Rivals

An intense battle for transpacific passengers is underway, with Air New Zealand having to work hard to maintain its historically strong market position. 

Gordon Smith | 6 hours ago

Tourism

Inside Chicago’s New Neighborhood Travel Show

“The 77” video campaign is one way Choose Chicago is encouraging inclusive community tourism. And it’s a tasty one.

Elizabeth Casolo | 7 hours ago

Tourism

How Indians Are Traveling Now: Takeaways From MakeMyTrip’s First Trend Report

MakeMyTrip shares insights into changing preferences of Indian travelers as the Indian tourism industry is poised for significant growth in 2024.

Bulbul Dhawan | 7 hours ago

Skift Meetings

ICCA Opens New Office in Panama

8 hours ago

Daily Lodging Report

Hyatt Introduces New Hotels in China

Hyatt Hotels launched Caption by Hyatt Zhongshan Park Shanghai, its new lifestyle brand in the Asia Pacific, and opened Hyatt Centric Zhongshan Park Shanghai, the first full-service Hyatt Centric hotel in downtown Shanghai.

9 hours ago

Skift Meetings

Joseph Rivers: Venturing Beyond Boundaries

Joseph Rivers, director of experiences and partnerships for Czarnowski Collective, advocates taking risks to create impactful experiences.

10 hours ago