Articles tagged “virgin”

Airlines

Virgin Australia Rides Soaring Travel Demand to First Profit in 11 Years

Virgin Australia finally joins the list of major airlines to return to profitability after pandemic-era struggles, in large part to the boost it received from Australia reopening its borders.

Virgin Australia Rides Soaring Travel  Demand to First Profit in 11 Years

News Blog

Richard Branson’s Virgin to Launch New Experiences Offering in U.S.

Richard Branson's Virgin Experience Days is betting on a thriving experiences economy, and Americans wanting to spend more time doing meaningful things together, by expanding its U.K. brand across the pond. Carrie Keplinger, the company's new chief commercial officer announced on LinkedIn that she would be working with its UK based management team, as part of Equistone…

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Virgin Unites Its Hotel Companies Under New Entity Virgin Hotels Collection

Entrepreneur Richard Branson and Virgin Group announced a reorganization of their hotel brands on Thursday. Virgin Group, which owns a half-dozen luxury Virgin Hotels, will take control of Branson's private collection of hotels, retreats, and islands (including Branson's own much-hyped Necker Island), marketed as Virgin Limited Edition. Both brands will now fall under Virgin Group's…

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Reposite Raises $7.5 Million to Simplify Group Travel Bookings

Reposite, a maker of software for travel agents and advisors, has raised $7.5 million. The company wants to establish itself as “the definitive group travel tool that fuels discovery and simplifies coordination for travel planners.” The New York-headquartered startup was founded to address the needs of the group travel market, and in particular it wants…

Airlines

Qantas, Virgin Face New Challenger on Australia’s Local Routes

Domestic air travel is still slow in Australia, but Rex is positioning itself for the eventual return of local flyers, particularly on routes popular for leisure travel.

Qantas, Virgin Face New Challenger on Australia’s Local Routes

Airlines

Why Qantas’ Surprise Stake in Alliance Worries Virgin

Qantas surprises the market by snaring a fifth of successful charter operator Alliance Airlines. Rival Virgin Australia is particularly worried by the move. Here's why.

Why Qantas’ Surprise Stake in Alliance Worries Virgin

Cruises

Virgin Voyages Will Join the Cruise Ship Crowds in Cuba

Virgin Voyages has been talking about visiting Cuba for three years now, so this announcement is no surprise. But will the destination still be as popular in 2020 as it is now?

Virgin Voyages Will Join the Cruise Ship Crowds in Cuba

Cruises

Richard Branson Allegedly Looks to Cruising for Next Travel Venture

After two years of illness and bad press, the cruise industry is ripe for disruption, but Virgin's drawn-out entrance into the hotel sector suggests we won't see Branson at the helm of any ships for several years.

Richard Branson Allegedly Looks to Cruising for Next Travel Venture

Media and PR

New Skift Trends Report: Online Video Strategies in the Travel Industry

Video is the closest thing to an immersive experience that marketers can deliver. Discover which travel brands have been most successful producing and distributing video and why their content resonates with viewers and customers.

New Skift Trends Report: Online Video Strategies in the Travel Industry

Airlines

Virgin America’s CEO on the airline’s shrewd move into Alaska market

There aren't many options out of Alaska, so catering to this market from its west coast hub is a smart move for Virgin.