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The Clintons and Mayim Bialik — PCMA Doesn’t Shy Away From Controversial Speakers 

President Bill Clinton, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and actress Mayim Bialikwere were all keynote speakers at PCMA Convening Leaders 2024. Were these controversial choices worth the risk?

4 months ago
The Clintons and Mayim Bialik — PCMA Doesn’t Shy Away From Controversial Speakers 

Airlines

Why Did JetBlue Want to Acquire Spirit? Look to Florida

One of the underlying motivations for JetBlue’s decision to pursue a merger with Spirit Airlines? Think Florida, where the two have closely overlapping route networks.

Meghna Maharishi and Jay Shabat, Skift | 4 months ago

Why Did JetBlue Want to Acquire Spirit? Look to Florida

Airlines

Japan Airlines Names Former Flight Attendant as First Female President

Tottori’s appointment is all the more significant in a country which continues to grapple with gender equality issues.

Gordon Smith | 4 months ago

Japan Airlines Names Former Flight Attendant as First Female President

Tourism

7 Underrated European Countries Saw Tourism Soar in 2023

2023 was a solid year of growth for tourism to Europe. It's finally bouncing back from the pandemic.

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 months ago

7 Underrated European Countries Saw Tourism Soar in 2023

Daily Lodging Report

Marriott Debuts Moxy in India

Marriott International debuted their Moxy Hotels brand in India this week while also expanding their JW Marriott brand to the city of Surat, Gujarat.

4 months ago

Tourism

Chinese Travelers Are Still Cautious About Visiting the U.S. Here’s Why.

If you thought that by increasing flight capacity and stabilizing prices, the floodgates would open for Chinese travelers to enter U.S., then you may want to read this…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago

Chinese Travelers Are Still Cautious About Visiting the U.S. Here’s Why.

Airlines

JetBlue-Spirit Merger Blocked

Today's podcast looks at the likely end of the JetBlue-Spirit merger, winter flight woes in the U.S., and a tourist fee at one of Turkey's most popular sites.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 months ago

JetBlue-Spirit Merger Blocked

Hotels

Rooted in Design: Creating a Sense of Place

In episode ten of the Skift Ideas Podcast, Colin Nagy is joined by Ho Ren Yung of Banyan Group for a conversation around crafting spaces and experiences that seamlessly blend luxury, sustainability and wellbeing to shape an unparalleled guest experience.

Skift | 4 months ago

Rooted in Design: Creating a Sense of Place

Hotels

Oyo to Add 400 New Properties to Push Religious Tourism: India Report

Religious tourism has been experiencing a resurgence in India, and Oyo recognizes the importance of securing the first-mover advantage in this growing trend.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago

Oyo to Add 400 New Properties to Push Religious Tourism: India Report

Airlines

JetBlue-Spirit Blocked: 7 Key Quotes From Judge’s 109-Page Ruling

Massachusetts District Court Judge William Young delivered some notable lines in his 109-page ruling blocking the merger between JetBlue and Spirit.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 months ago

JetBlue-Spirit Blocked: 7 Key Quotes From Judge’s 109-Page Ruling