2022 Archives

A lot of talk has surfaced these past two years, but this fresh report from the European Commission affirms EU tourism boards' agreement to implement new tourism metrics, and to prioritize both residents and tourists when it comes to travel services. It seems to indicate a turning point for the future of EU tourism.

Travel brands have little choice but to make a fresh start with their loyalty programs, because they can't keep on extending points and status forever.

When Allegiant President John Redmond adds the CEO title in June, he'll have to deal with some of the same issues, such as the pandemic, that he's trying to handle now. Add one more thing to the list: Frontier could become a more formidable flight competitor if it gets the OK to merge with Spirit.

Good morning from Skift. It's Monday, February 7, in New York City. Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today.

The rumors have come true with Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines unveiling plans to merge Monday. The deal would create a U.S. budget juggernaut and the country's fifth largest airline but likely faces a tough approvals process from the pro-competition Biden administration.

Omni's strategy for convention hotels is stuffing the ground floor with local restaurants and bars, offering a revenue lift in tough times. But it also costs a lot of money to develop. If you build it, it better be cool enough to motivate local residents to show up.

Philippine Airlines has finally exited from Chapter 11, with debts erased and new capital infused. But will these be enough to keep it flying with clearly too many pilots in its cockpit?

Listen now to a conversation with Expedia CEO Peter Kern at Skift Global Forum in September 2021 in New York City.

In Skift's top stories this week, the Philippines reopens to fully vaccinated foreign visitors, Hyatt unveils its plans for the Apple Leisure Group, and airline executives express optimism about business travel making a full recovery.

It was an unexpected sign of hiring strength for U.S. hotels at the beginning of 2022, but the industry still needs to find ways to close a labor shortage gap before the busy summer travel season.