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Airlines

United Airlines Will Remain Half Its Size Until Vaccine Is Widely Distributed: CEO

United expects to remain half its size till the end of next year, when CEO Scott Kirby thinks a vaccine will be widely available. But will it be in a position to respond quickly to demand if the company is forced to lay off tens of thousands of employees?

United Airlines Will Remain Half Its Size Until Vaccine Is Widely Distributed: CEO

Online Travel

Expedia CEO Says Company Overhaul Will Be Done in Time for Travel’s Recovery

Talk about tough love. The CEO of Expedia Group, Peter Kern, is sticking with the tough line despite the pandemic by still demanding a significant reorganization and tech revamp for the online travel giant.

Expedia CEO Says Company Overhaul Will Be Done in Time for Travel’s Recovery

EventMB

What Will Events Look Like After the Vaccine?

What Will Events Look Like After the Vaccine?

Tourism

Tourism Leaders Need to Expect the Unexpected in the Next Decade

From addressing consumer fears to sustainability trends, the business of promoting tourism just got a lot harder.

Coronavirus

Accor CEO Says Corporate Reorg Has Nothing To Do With Covid Impact Despite Massive Layoffs

The global pandemic still impacted Accor's recent corporate restructuring, whether the company sees it that way or not.

Accor CEO Says Corporate Reorg Has Nothing To Do With Covid Impact Despite Massive Layoffs

Airline Weekly

Relief for U.S. Airline Workers Looks Fleeting as Washington Remains Deadlocked

Relief for U.S. Airline Workers Looks Fleeting as Washington Remains Deadlocked

Coronavirus

Alaska Airlines Aims for Smarter Pricing During the Crisis With the Help of New Tech

The pandemic has bewildered the airline software that pops out airfares based on historical data. But Alaska Airlines thinks new software will make it savvier.

Alaska Airlines Aims for Smarter Pricing During the Crisis With the Help of New Tech

Airlines

Pandemic and Competitors’ Struggles Put JetBlue on Offense During Crisis

While its competitors are struggling with the collapse in business-travel demand, JetBlue's focus on leisure travelers has been a source of (relative) strength. The airline is flouting conventional wisdom and expanding in its competitors' hubs.

Pandemic and Competitors’ Struggles Put JetBlue on Offense During Crisis

Coronavirus

No Hotel Merger Mania — For Now, Says IHG CEO

There's an element of hopeful thinking from Keith Barr, who's adamant that China is proving there's life yet in the hotel sector.

No Hotel Merger Mania — For Now, Says IHG CEO

Online Travel

Booking Holdings CEO Sees Greater Traveler Awareness in Alternative Accommodations

Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel said the pandemic had no redeeming value. But his company will coincidentally be well-placed for the recovery thanks to the new consumer awareness of alternative lodging.

Booking Holdings CEO Sees Greater Traveler Awareness in Alternative Accommodations