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Airlines

What’s Next for the Alaska-Hawaiian Airline Merger

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

Sean O'Neill | 45 mins ago

What’s Next for the Alaska-Hawaiian Airline Merger

Hotels

Saudi’s Red Sea Global Confirms New Giga-Project Full of Affordable Hotels

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.

Josh Corder | 56 mins ago

Saudi’s Red Sea Global Confirms New Giga-Project Full of Affordable Hotels

Skift Meetings

Getting the Best Deal on Outside AV

Having the right strategy can help you sidestep price gouging and get the best deal on essential AV production and support.

2 hours ago
Getting the Best Deal on Outside AV

Online Travel

Sri Lanka and Sharjah Are Top Destinations For Indian Families: India Report

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.

Ashvita Singh, Skift | 5 hours ago

Sri Lanka and Sharjah Are Top Destinations For Indian Families: India Report

Daily Lodging Report

Morgan Stanley Is Bullish on Hotel Sector

Morgan Stanley gave a global view of the hotel industry, saying RevPAR growth is slowing and it is unnerving investors. They remain comfortable with their 2% RevPAR growth forecast for next year and said it could be materially stronger.

10 hours ago

Tourism

Peru Set to Increase Tourist Cap For Machu Picchu

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

Dawit Habtemariam | 11 hours ago

Peru Set to Increase Tourist Cap For Machu Picchu

News Blog

IDEAS: Air Canada Introduces New Tracking Tool for Baggage and Mobility Aids

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. Credit: Air Canada According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, more than one in every 100 wheelchairs and scooters that travel in the cargo hold of an aircraft on domestic…

Adam Stacey | 12 hours ago

Airlines

What Could an Alaska-Hawaiian Loyalty Program Look Like? Think Marriott Bonvoy

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.

Meghna Maharishi | 14 hours ago

What Could an Alaska-Hawaiian Loyalty Program Look Like? Think Marriott Bonvoy

Airlines

8 Airline Mergers That Shaped Today’s U.S. Industry

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

Edward Russell | 15 hours ago

8 Airline Mergers That Shaped Today’s U.S. Industry

Hotels

Saudi Arabia’s Wealth Fund Takes 49% of Rocco Forte in Luxury Hotel Play

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.

Sean O'Neill | 17 hours ago

Saudi Arabia’s Wealth Fund Takes 49% of Rocco Forte in Luxury Hotel Play