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Cruises
Younger travelers are making waves on Royal Caribbean Group cruises, steering the company’s post-pandemic growth.
Elizabeth Casolo | 31 mins ago
Airlines
India’s largest airline has taken the next logical step in its growth story by ordering a sizeable number of widebody aircraft. Combined with the A321XLR, the A350-900 will give the airline the ability to connect people from India to the world.
Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 1 hour ago
Despite having the largest market share in India and a fleet size of 350 jets, the low-cost carrier has only operated narrow-body aircraft.
Bulbul Dhawan | 3 hours ago
American CEO Robert Isom is one of the first top executives in the U.S. airline industry to voice some concerns over the Department of Transportation’s latest rule.
Meghna Maharishi | 3 hours ago
Hotels
Wyndham wants to retain its stronghold in economy lodging while expanding into higher-end properties that generate larger franchise fees. The company saw a swift increase in development deal signings after rival Choice Hotels abandoned its hostile takeover attempt last month.
Sean O'Neill | 3 hours ago
Online Travel
Recipe for the most-loved OTA in Southeast Asia = Free flights for a year for as less as $250. Lip smacking, much?
Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 hours ago
Southwest said it would leave four airports in a bid to cut costs as delivery delays with the Boeing 737 Max 7 strain its growth plans.
Meghna Maharishi | 4 hours ago
Announcements
Hand-picked by the Skift team, the 2024 Skift IDEA Awards judging panel includes travel industry veterans, innovators, and global leaders.
Adam Stacey | 5 hours ago
Daily Lodging Report
IHG Hotels & Resorts plans to double its presence in India to 100 hotels over the next five years, expanding in key cities and introducing the InterContinental brand in Telangana by 2029.
6 hours ago
Skift Meetings
If you think all Orlando has to offer meeting groups are theme parks, think again. A new addition has been given final approval, an 8.5-acre downtown sports and entertainment district.
8 hours ago
Today's podcast looks at how hotel listings on Google compete for bookings, new junk fee rules for airlines, and new sites for Hyatt loyalty program members.
Rashaad Jorden | 11 hours ago