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Skift Meetings

RIMS Enhances Security Measures for RISKWORLD in San Diego

Extra security precautions were put in place at this year’s RIMS RISKWORLD conference in San Diego after an active shooter situation shut down the final day of the 2023 conference in Atlanta.

21 mins ago

Hotels

H World’s Ji Hotels: This Chinese Brand Is Heading to Saudi and UAE

Chinese brand Ji Hotels wants to expand outside its home land, starting with the Middle East.

Josh Corder | 3 hours ago

Airlines

Airlines Get a Boost From Business Travel’s Comeback

Today's podcast looks at aviation's surprise boost, Chase's new perk, and Saudi Arabia's luxury focus.

Rashaad Jorden | 7 hours ago

Daily Lodging Report

Las Vegas’ Mirage Hotel and Casino to Close

Hard Rock International will cease operations of The Mirage Hotel & Casino to begin transforming the venue into the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas. The new resort will feature a guitar-shaped hotel nearly 700 feet in height.

17 hours ago

Airlines

United Airlines’ New Safety Video Just Dropped — and it Features 1,000 Dominoes

The roll-out comes at a sensitive time for the carrier as the FAA continues a major safety review into the company’s operations. 

Gordon Smith | 19 hours ago

Airlines

Corporate Travel Comeback: Airlines Say They’re Seeing Gains

Once at a standstill as a result of the pandemic, road warriors are returning to business travel as corporations implement more return-to-office policies and in-person client meetings.

Meghna Maharishi | 19 hours ago

Tour Operators

TUI Integrates Conservation Efforts Into Tours and Experiences

A new program is incorporating tours and experiences from TUI Musement into the Foundation's charity efforts.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 21 hours ago

Skift Meetings

IMEX Frankfurt 2024 Showcases Industry Growing in Confidence

23 hours ago

Airlines

FAA Says It Has Not Approved United’s New Routes or Planes — United Says It’s Clear to ‘Begin the Process’ 

The FAA says it has not approved new planes and routes for United, but the carrier said it has been cleared to begin the process of resuming certification activities.

Meghna Maharishi | 23 hours ago

Online Travel

Chase Travel Has What the Other Cards and Online Travel Agencies Don’t — Southwest Flights

Online travel agencies and credit card companies — other than Chase — have Southwest-envy. Not having Southwest flights is a major hole in their travel offerings.

Dennis Schaal | 1 day ago

Hotels

How Saudi Sees Luxury: Just ‘20% Will Be in 4- And 5-Star Hotels’

Saudi Arabia says its "real business" will come from mass-market travel, not ultra-luxury stays.

Josh Corder | 1 day ago