2023 › December

Today's podcast looks at the Alaska Air-Hawaiian Air combo, American Air's tussle with travel agents, and an investment in Travelport.

Saudi Arabia's "Maldives of the Middle East", The Red Sea, will cost you at least $500 a night to experience. To remedy this, the developers are planning a whole new development to place their mid-market hotels.

Already a preferred destination, Sri Lanka is set to benefit more now that it has made tourist visa free for Indians. This is good news for the country's cash-strapped economy.

Macchu Picchu is to Peru what the Eiffel Tower is to Paris. Making it more available to tourists could reverse its sluggish recovery.

Air Canada is launching a new feature within its mobile app that will enable customers to track their baggage and mobility aids in real time.

Alaska Airlines CEO said a loyalty program for a combined Alaska-Hawaii may look similar to Marriott Bonvoy, an idea that is somewhat unusual for the airline industry.

Eight mergers have really shaped the U.S. airline industry we have today.

Saudi's main investment fund is a wolf in cashmere that knows the value of luxury assets. This deal underscores the enduring resilience and allure of European luxury travel.

Travelport has now received $770 million in private equity this year.

Skift Global Forum East in Dubai is just around the corner - take a look at who is planning to attend and add your company's name to the list.