Elliott to Call for Special Meeting at Southwest as It Continues Activist Campaign
In a letter to shareholders, Elliott said it still doesn’t support Southwest’s current course and would continue to push for new leadership.
GetYourGuide Faces Animal Rights Activists Over Travel Activities Listings
GetYourGuide faces ongoing protests from World Animal Protection over alleged animal exploitation in its listed activities, such as elephant rides. The online travel agency maintains it enforces its responsible tourism guidelines.
Three Days, Two Nights, One Flight: Cathay Pacific’s New Time-Bending Route
Double-check your diary if you’re flying on Cathay Pacific’s new route from Dallas Fort Worth to Hong Kong. A time-bending schedule sees the 16-hour flight span three days.
What Leela’s IPO Signals About the Future of Luxury Tourism in India
India’s travel scene is witnessing rapid growth. With Leela Palaces' $599 million IPO, smart acquisitions, and growing aviation, things are taking off. Visa relaxations just sweeten the deal.
Etihad to Announce ‘Around 10’ New Routes in November: Exclusive
If you thought Etihad’s recent growth was running out of steam, think again. Speaking exclusively to Skift, the airline’s CCO revealed that further big changes are coming in 2025.
Recession-Resistant Travelers, Hotel Worker Discontent and Air-Traffic Controllers
Today's podcast looks at travel slowdowns, hotel labor unrest, and good news in air traffic control.
Travel Drives India’s International Spending to 10-Month High – India Report
Travel accounts for lion's share in overseas payments, driven by more willingness to spend and interest in exploring other countries.
San Francisco Travel Names Its First Female CEO
San Francisco is still far from seeing a full recovery in its conferences and meetings business. Hiring a permanent CEO for its destination marketing organization is an important step.
U.S. Hotel Strikes Escalate as 40,000 Workers Face Contract Expirations
New hotel strikes in San Francisco are part of a larger labor action that could involve nearly 40,000 U.S. hotel workers by year's end.
Travel Isn’t Recession-Proof – But it May Be ‘Recession-Resistant’
Travel, as a discretionary item, will never be fully immune to the impacts of a recession. But in today's environment, travel could be more recession resistant, if not fully recession proof.