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Airlines

Who’s Winning the U.S. Airline Loyalty Game?

Running a profitable airline in the U.S. is increasingly about loyalty, not just logistics. All of the ‘Big Three’ lean heavily on frequent flyer programs and co-branded credit cards to help drive revenue - but who came out on top in Q2?

Pranjal Pande and Gordon Smith, Skift | 4 weeks ago

Business Travel

Hotel Chains Bet on New Ways of Selling to Corporate Travelers

Hotel chains are quietly planning to shift their distribution strategies, aiming to bypass traditional intermediaries and boost direct bookings from corporate travel buyers. But with billions at stake, expect fights from legacy players.

Sean O'Neill | 4 weeks ago

Business Travel

There’s a Boom in Smaller Meetings and Events – Hotels Are Adjusting

Hotels have been warning of soft demand in general, but when it comes to meetings and events, it's "very, very strong" (to quote Hilton's CEO). One travel management firm told us they've doubled staff to capture the business.

Christiana Sciaudone, Skift | 4 weeks ago

Business Travel

Switzerland Tourism Chases American Road Warriors in New Ad

With hybrid work now here to stay, Switzerland is confident there are still legs in the blended travel trend.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 month ago

Airlines

Istanbul is the World’s Most Connected Airport – New York and Tokyo Miss the Top 20

The notable lack of New York, Tokyo, and Delhi in the top 20 highlights the difference between a city's international standing and a given airport's nonstop connectivity.

Gordon Smith | 1 month ago

Business Travel

Business Travel 2024: Hotels Bet on the New Road Warriors

Business travel is nearly back – but with an asterisk. Road warriors aren't taking as many trips, longer stays are becoming the norm, and traveler health is a primary focus. So, for those hotels willing to pivot, there’s an opening to snag these lucrative guests.

Sean O'Neill | 1 month ago

Business Travel

Hotel Manager Highgate Shifts Strategy Amid Uneven Business Travel Recovery

The U.S. business travel recovery has been uneven. New York City? Thriving. San Francisco? Not so much. But the hotel manager giant Highgate sees signs for optimism.

Sean O'Neill | 1 month ago

Airlines

Cathay Pacific Signs Big Plane Order as it Scrambles to Regain Dominance

Cathay Pacific was hit harder than most during the pandemic, and remains a relative laggard on the international stage. Bosses see 2024 as the year that its rebuilding plan really starts to gathers pace.

Gordon Smith | 1 month ago

Airlines

Spirit Announces Huge Premium Push, But is it Enough to Shore Up the Airline?

Spirit is the latest U.S. low-cost airline to make a premium pivot in a bid to boost profitability. Wall Street will be watching closely.

Gordon Smith | 2 months ago

Business Travel

7 Ways AI Is Changing Business Travel

Someday a computer-generated avatar may explain why you can't fly business class to Dubai. In the meantime, travel management and travel tech companies are testing how to apply Gen AI to various parts of business travel.

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago