Articles tagged “ratings”

Hotels

Forbes Travel Guide 2024: Middle East Leads 5-Star Hotel Gains

Dubai has surged in the luxury hotel race, adding five five-star hotels to its existing seven. The strong showing came as the Middle East beat out other regions in growth of five-star awards.

Sean O'Neill | 3 months ago

Forbes Travel Guide 2024: Middle East Leads 5-Star Hotel Gains

News Blog

Michelin Guide to Start Rating Hotels in 2024

Michelin Guide, whose star ratings are coveted by restaurants worldwide, said on Thursday it would begin designating "the most exceptional hotels." Like with the restaurant rankings, Michelin intends to create a stir by revealing its list of hotels at a ceremony in the first half of 2024. Unlike its restaurant ratings, Michelin will award its…

Sean O'Neill | 7 months ago

Airlines

U.S. Safety Rating Downgrade Deals Billion-Dollar Blow to Mexico Carriers

Resuming Category 1 status is critical to the development of the Mexican aviation industry in launching new routes, increasing capacity and strengthening partnerships with U.S. carriers.

Kylie Madry, Reuters | 10 months ago

U.S. Safety Rating Downgrade Deals Billion-Dollar Blow to Mexico Carriers

Online Travel

Oyo Rating Downgraded by Fitch Amid Profit Concerns

Not too concerned about the Fitch downgrade, Oyo would rather look at the silver lining — a projected 80 percent growth in financial year 2023. The rating revision is in line with more modest expectations for Oyo's IPO.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago

Oyo Rating Downgraded by Fitch Amid Profit Concerns

Hotels

What’s the Value of a Hotel Star Rating in a TripAdvisor World?

While a five-star rating still signals that a property has class, it's not always sufficient in making clear what guests can expect beyond the high-quality service and amenities.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 9 years ago

What’s the Value of a Hotel Star Rating in a TripAdvisor World?

Airlines

What U.S. Airline Passengers Complain About Most When They Fly

We need better in-flight Wi-Fi to take our minds off the rest of the in-flight experience.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 9 years ago

Airlines

From Freddies to Skytrax: Making Sense of Airline and Airport Awards

The ultimate reward of awards is good press for the winners. But aiming for the prize--any prize--helps spur on airlines and airports to make air travel better. That has to be a good thing.

Marisa Garcia, Skift | 9 years ago

From Freddies to Skytrax: Making Sense of Airline and Airport Awards

Airlines

Singapore Airlines Debuts New Premium Economy With Social Media Treasure Hunt

We're a bit surprised by the color and trim choices, given the airline's palette and design scheme for the rest of the aircraft, but overall it's a great product. This should be a very nice option for passengers who want more than the airline's excellent boutique Economy class, but aren't ready to dish-out the fare for a Business class ticket.

Marisa Garcia, Skift | 9 years ago

Singapore Airlines Debuts New Premium Economy With Social Media Treasure Hunt

Airlines

The World’s Best Airlines for Long-Haul Premium Economy

If you're going to pay more, you expect more. These airlines really get that.

Marisa Garcia, Skift | 9 years ago

The World’s Best Airlines for Long-Haul Premium Economy

Media and PR

Latest Michelin Guide updates put France on par with Japan once again

Despite Michelin's online floundering, its yearly updates create new destination restaurants every year and set the tone for what's expected from high end dining -- even if fewer and fewer people are pursuing it.

Henry Samuel Paris, Daily Telegraph | 11 years ago