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Airlines

Ryanair Boss Explains Just Why Brexit Will Be So Difficult

The European Union revolutionised the airline industry in Europe, helping to foster the boom in cheap flights by creating a single market and doing away with bilateral agreements. How the UK extricates itself from this will be just one area to keep an eye on in the coming negotiations.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 8 years ago

Ryanair Boss Explains Just Why Brexit Will Be So Difficult

Online Travel

Hostelworld Group Continues Shift From Multi to Single Brand

Increasing higher-margin bookings and focusing on growing your strongest brand seems a sensible approach when you are competing in a crowded market.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 8 years ago

Hostelworld Group Continues Shift From Multi to Single Brand

Cruises

TUI Group Sees Cruise Sector as Key to Growth Strategy

Growing its cruise offering is a key plank of TUI’s current strategy. Expect to see further expansion in the near future.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 8 years ago

TUI Group Sees Cruise Sector as Key to Growth Strategy

Airlines

Will Low-Cost Airlines Benefit From a Brexit-Induced Corporate Travel Slowdown?

If the UK economy moves into recession, companies will look to slash their corporate travel budget. Full service carriers like British Airways are likely to take the bigger hit, which could benefit low-cost airlines like easyJet.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 8 years ago

Will Low-Cost Airlines Benefit From a Brexit-Induced Corporate Travel Slowdown?

Business Travel

Thomas Cook Continues to Reshape Its Business With Hotel Outsourcing Deal

Thomas Cook wants to offer more exclusive product to try and tempt holidaymakers, so it makes sense for it to find someone else to take care of its less lucrative business.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 8 years ago

Thomas Cook Continues to Reshape Its Business With Hotel Outsourcing Deal

Business Travel

Europe’s Largest Tour Operators Are Doing Well Now But It’s Next Year That Matters

Strange as it may sound, tour operators appear to be in a good position this summer. The real challenge will come later this year and early next year when a Brexit-induced hangover may kick in.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 8 years ago

Tour Operators

TUI’s Asset-Heavy Business Model Is Helping It Deal With a Tough Environment

Having managed to shift capacity westwards from the trouble spots in the Middle East and North Africa, TUI Group now looks in a good position to capitalise on the continued desire of Europeans to travel.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 8 years ago

TUI’s Asset-Heavy Business Model Is Helping It Deal With a Tough Environment

Hotels

How Wyndham Plans to Tackle Vacation Rental Disruptors

With the likes of Airbnb playing up the sheer number of properties available, it makes sense for Wyndham to make a point of some of the advantages you get when booking direct with a company.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 8 years ago

How Wyndham Plans to Tackle Vacation Rental Disruptors

Hotels

InterContinental Claims Early Success in Latest Direct Booking Push

Growth may be small at this stage but it shows that IHG is making some inroads into cutting its dependency on online travel agencies.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 8 years ago

InterContinental Claims Early Success in Latest Direct Booking Push