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Airlines

Flydubai Launches Flights to Saudi’s The Red Sea – $850 Round Trip

The Red Sea is pitching itself as a luxury destination, with hotels and flight prices aligning with that idea.

Flydubai Launches Flights to Saudi’s The Red Sea – $850 Round Trip

Airlines

Etihad COO Mohammed Al Bulooki Steps Down

Etihad CEO Antonoaldo Neves sent an internal memo to staff late Thursday.

Etihad COO Mohammed Al Bulooki Steps Down

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Makes Changes to Its Cancellation Policies

Today's podcast looks at Airbnb's new weather policies, Marriott's new urban timeshares, and Las Vegas' new route from London.

Airbnb Makes Changes to Its Cancellation Policies

Skift Meetings

CEMA Gets a New Leader, Again 

Brian Mason has been named CEMA’s new vice president of strategy and operations, replacing Sandra Marcus who left the association after only nine months.

CEMA Gets a New Leader, Again 

Daily Lodging Report

Marriott Vacations’ New Timeshares Collection

Marriott Vacations Worldwide introduced The Marriott Vacation Clubs City Collection, featuring branded properties in seven cities with plans for expansion to other urban areas, including the addition of two Westin Vacation Club properties.

Short-Term Rentals

Hurricanes But Not Flu Outbreaks: Airbnb Revises Cancellation Policy

Airbnb's new cancellation policy will cover hurricanes — if they trigger government travel bans. But if there is a flu warning in the U.S., a malaria emergency in Thailand, or a Covid-19 outbreak, these situations would not be covered.

Hurricanes But Not Flu Outbreaks: Airbnb Revises Cancellation Policy

Tourism

U.S. Ambassador Garcetti Wants More Americans Traveling to India: Full Video

Eric Garcetti wants more Americans to visit India — and he wants more Indians to visit the U.S. He talked to President Biden about visa wait times.

U.S. Ambassador Garcetti Wants More Americans Traveling to India: Full Video

Airlines

Air India’s CEO On How the 92-Year-Old Airline Has a Start-Up Culture — Full Video

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has lofty ambitions for Air India. Once underinvested by the Indian government, Air India now 470 aircraft on order and hired thousands of new employees as part of an effort to turn its operations around.

Air India’s CEO On How the 92-Year-Old Airline Has a Start-Up Culture — Full Video

Hotels

Oberoi Group CEO Vikram Oberoi on India’s Future in Hospitality – Full Video

The Oberoi Group understands its position among competitors and strives to differentiate itself through quality. The future of India's hotels and economy relies largely on a shared mission to empower the country's workforce and travelers.

Oberoi Group CEO Vikram Oberoi on India’s Future in Hospitality – Full Video

Airlines

Las Vegas Wins New Low-Cost, Long-Haul Flights to London

With journey times of around 10 hours, this new service will push the boundaries of the low-cost airline model.

Las Vegas Wins New Low-Cost, Long-Haul Flights to London

Hotels

IHG Signs 24 Hotel Projects in China, Reveals Latest Trends

The franchise model allows for rapid expansion and scalability, which is particularly helpful for a market like China, where the demand for accommodations is high.

IHG Signs 24 Hotel Projects in China, Reveals Latest Trends