Hannah Sampson

Cruises

Carnival Lowers Full-Year Forecast as Hurricane Season Looms

Carnival's shares took a beating Monday after the company lowered its forecast for the full year. Executives pointed out the reason was a hit from fuel and currency, not a lack of demand. That said, they (and the rest of the travel industry) could really use a quiet hurricane season this year.
Airlines

Airlink Flexes Its Muscles in Africa Focusing on Regional Routes

On a continent still very much in love with the notion of a flag carrier, money-losing or not, privately owned airlines offering scheduled services remain something of a rarity. But carriers like South Africa’s Airlink are showing lumbering state-owned airlines how it’s done.
Hotels

Skift Podcast: Why Marriott Is So Attached to Its 30 Brands

One of the big questions when Marriott bought Starwood was which brands would survive. Executives at the company had the same question, and global brand officer Tina Edmundson explains what went into the decision to keep all 30.
Tourism

Skift Forum Europe 2018 On-Stage Videos Are Now Live

Missed Skift Forum Europe in person? Now you can watch the sessions from our event in Berlin, featuring speakers from top travel companies including Marriott, AccorHotels, Airbnb, Ryanair, and Booking.com.