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Hotels

Hotels Race to Comply with California’s Junk Fee Laws

California's bold move is forcing all U.S. based hotels to put all their cards on the table, setting a new standard for price comparison that will likely go national. Whether this leads to more competitive pricing or simply shifts consumer costs elsewhere remains to be seen.

Sean O'Neill | 1 day ago

Hotels Race to Comply with California’s Junk Fee Laws

Airline Weekly

Why is Korean Air so Profitable? 

In part one, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss the factors delivering consistently strong results for Korean Air. In part two, we reveal the global airlines that were the most and least profitable in the first quarter of 2024.

2 days ago
Why is Korean Air so Profitable? 

Tourism

U.S. to Speed Up Passport Processing With Online Renewals and More Agencies

With faster passport renewals, Americans will have an easier time traveling internationally.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 days ago

U.S. to Speed Up Passport Processing With Online Renewals and More Agencies

Hotels

San Francisco Gets Tourism Bump from AI – But Recovery Will Be Slow

San Francisco is finally showing some gains. But the hole was deep.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 days ago

San Francisco Gets Tourism Bump from AI – But Recovery Will Be Slow

Airlines

American Airlines and Flight Attendants Fail to Reach New Contract

Without a new contract, American Airlines flight attendants say they are preparing to potentially strike.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 days ago

American Airlines and Flight Attendants Fail to Reach New Contract

Short-Term Rentals

Barcelona to Ban All Short-Term Rentals by 2029

Many destinations in seeking to regulate short-term rentals try to balance the needs of locals with the benefits of tourism. Barcelona has had enough.

Dennis Schaal | 2 days ago

Barcelona to Ban All Short-Term Rentals by 2029

Skift Meetings

How the Soaring Heat Impacts Events

Outdoor events should always be handled with care. Contingency plans are a must, especially when the temperature soars.

2 days ago
How the Soaring Heat Impacts Events

Airlines

American Airlines Hits Pause on Pilot Hiring

American is the latest major U.S. carrier to pause hiring new pilots. The carrier is facing a weaker financial outlook for the second quarter and is moderating its growth for the year.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 days ago

American Airlines Hits Pause on Pilot Hiring

Tourism

Taiwan ‘Actively Considering’ Visa on Arrival for Indians

If Taiwan continues with its plan to allow visa-on-arrival for Indian travelers, it will join a growing list of countries that are easing visa requirements to attract the outbound market. Also in focus are money minting corporate events for Indian business travelers.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 days ago

Taiwan ‘Actively Considering’ Visa on Arrival for Indians

Business Travel

Travel Venture Capital, Airbnb Transparency and Real AI Biz Travel

Today's podcast looks at the state of venture capital, Airbnb's California pricing display, and corporate travel's move to AI.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 days ago

Travel Venture Capital, Airbnb Transparency and Real AI Biz Travel

Daily Lodging Report

IHG Plans to Double Hotel Indigo Portfolio 

IHG Hotels & Resorts plans to double the Hotel Indigo portfolio within three to five years, adding new properties in diverse locations such as the Cayman Islands, Oman, Mexico, and more, with several openings scheduled throughout 2024.

3 days ago