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Hotels

What’s Driving Investor Interest in India’s Hotel Sector

The Indian hotel industry could see more transactions, likely driven by debt pressure. Fortunately, larger profitable players will probably be willing to increase investments.

Bulbul Dhawan | 22 mins ago

What’s Driving Investor Interest in India’s Hotel Sector

Hotels

MGM Resorts CEO Outlines Global Hotel Strategy at Skift Global Forum: Full Video

MGM Resorts is thinking more broadly: It is leveraging entertainment and sports while also developing resorts outside of Las Vegas.

Sean O'Neill | 48 mins ago

MGM Resorts CEO Outlines Global Hotel Strategy at Skift Global Forum: Full Video

Podcasts

Accor’s Ambitions, G Adventures’ New Brand and Morocco’s World Cup Prep

Today's podcast looks at Accor’s brand bulk, G Adventures’ solo outing, and Morocco’s World Cup caution.

Rashaad Jorden | 6 hours ago

Accor’s Ambitions, G Adventures’ New Brand and Morocco’s World Cup Prep

Airlines

Spirit Airlines in Talks With Bondholders Over Potential Bankruptcy Filing: WSJ

Just months ago, Spirit CEO Ted Christie said the budget carrier was not considering a chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Meghna Maharishi | 14 hours ago

Spirit Airlines in Talks With Bondholders Over Potential Bankruptcy Filing: WSJ

Business Travel

Hotel Engine CEO Talks Growth After $140 Million Fundraise

Hotel Engine has its sights set abroad next year to take advantage of fast-growing business travel demand.

Justin Dawes | 16 hours ago

Hotel Engine CEO Talks Growth After $140 Million Fundraise

Experiences

G Adventures Launches New Brand for Solo Travelers Looking to Connect

Tour operator G Adventures has responded to the loneliness epidemic with a new brand geared toward solo travelers.

Dawit Habtemariam | 18 hours ago

G Adventures Launches New Brand for Solo Travelers Looking to Connect

Skift Research

The Woman Traveler: Key Data and Insights

Women are reshaping travel as key decision-makers, prioritizing meaningful, independent experiences.

23 hours ago
The Woman Traveler: Key Data and Insights

Experiences

GetYourGuide, Klook, and Viator Executives at Skift Global Forum 2024 – Full Video

Consumers are increasingly interested in experiences. Three executives discuss how they think about the sector and how to attract new customers.

Rashaad Jorden | 23 hours ago

GetYourGuide, Klook, and Viator Executives at Skift Global Forum 2024 – Full Video

Hotels

Accor Has 47 Hotel Brands … Its CEO Says There Are More to Come

It's tough keeping track of all of Accor's brands. But CEO Sebastien Bazin says the strategy is working.

Josh Corder | 24 hours ago

Accor Has 47 Hotel Brands … Its CEO Says There Are More to Come

Tourism

What is a Domestic Tourist? And Why Do Saudi Arabia and the UAE Want Them?

Increasing spending of domestic tourists is of paramount importance to the UAE and Saudi. Why? Because these residents are some of the highest spenders in travel.

Josh Corder | 1 day ago

What is a Domestic Tourist? And Why Do Saudi Arabia and the UAE Want Them?

Tourism

Morocco Tourism Minister on Hosting The FIFA World Cup: ‘Overtourism Will be a Challenge’

Morocco is spending $5 billion to be World Cup-ready, but in doing so, it is putting itself at risk of overtourism in the busiest areas.

Josh Corder | 1 day ago

Morocco Tourism Minister on Hosting The FIFA World Cup: ‘Overtourism Will be a Challenge’