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Tourism

New Visit Anaheim CEO Pledges Fresh Start After Controversy. Plus: Disney’s Expansion

After a scathing state audit report, Visit Anaheim has a new CEO. Expect full transparency from now on, he says.

Dawit Habtemariam | 5 hours ago

Travel Technology

Duetto CEO on What’s Next After Sale to Private Equity

David Woolenberg, the CEO of Duetto, gave his first media interview to Skift following his company's sale announcement on Thursday.

Justin Dawes | 14 hours ago

Cruises

Amsterdam to Slash Cruise Stops in Half to Fight Mass Tourism

The Dutch capital's cruise stop cap and eventual relocation of its main terminal are part of an active approach toward combatting overtourism.

Dawit Habtemariam | 19 hours ago

Airlines

Ryanair Calls European Air Traffic Control ‘Shambolic’ as Delays Mount

European airlines have delayed hundreds of flights due to air traffic control restrictions caused by severe weather in the region.

Meghna Maharishi | 20 hours ago

Short-Term Rentals

‘Shut Up and Follow the Advice:’ Airbnb’s Brian Chesky Helped Shape OpenAI’s Regulatory Strategy

Is it too far-fetched to think that Brian Chesky might one day pull a "Dara Khosrowshahi," who left his post as Expedia boss for the bigger opportunity to head Uber? After all, developing generative AI at OpenAI is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 21 hours ago

Airlines

Airlines Brace for Busiest Fourth of July Yet

This year’s holiday is set to be one of the busiest on record as millions of Americans take to the skies during the holiday week.

Meghna Maharishi | 23 hours ago

Airline Weekly

More Headwinds for Southwest Airlines

In part one, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss why Southwest has cut its revenue outlook so drastically for the current quarter. In part two, we take stock for our Airline Weekly mid-year review, and ask what the coming six months could hold.

24 hours ago

Hotels

Hyatt Snaps Up Small Lifestyle Hotel Brand in European Push

Hyatt is adding its 29th brand in a bid to add places in Germany where it hasn't had many choices for its most loyal guests. However, it also aims to reach more German guests and try to cross-sell them into all-inclusive resorts.

Sean O'Neill | 1 day ago

Luxury