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Airlines

Delta Lays Out the Case For Continued Strength

Delta, which has become one of the largest e-commerce retailers, said it expects see strong travel demand become a lasting trend for the industry.

Jay Shabat, Skift | 1 hour ago

Hotels

U.S. Hotel Hiring Slowed Again in November

U.S. hotels' disappointing job growth for November is just the latest sign the sector is struggling to attract the workers needed for a full recovery.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 hours ago

Airlines

Delta Is Using AI For Pricing and Reservations

Delta executives revealed the airline has started experimenting with AI to determine pricing and assist with reservations as part of a growing industry trend.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 hours ago

Online Travel

TUI’s AI Chatbot Puts Experiences First

They say "it's about the journey, not the destination." But what may be true in life may not be true about how travelers want to book their trips online. TUI hopes to tap artificial intelligence to make travel search friendlier.

Selene Brophy | 3 hours ago

Short-Term Rentals

European Short-Term Rental Brands See Surge in Dealmaking

When an investment banker says the market isn't going to deliver value, it's a wake up call.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 4 hours ago

Hotels

Boozey Dubai Hotel Brand Considers Las Vegas and Saudi for Expansion

Dubai's party brand FIVE Hotels is ready to leave the nest, mulling over nighlife havens such as Miami, Las Vegas, and Saudi Arabia.

Josh Corder | 5 hours ago

Tourism

Qiddiya Project Relaunched By Saudi Crown Prince Without Opening Date

Saudi's super sports city is back. It's called Qiddiya, a land 600,000 will call home and be able to easily walk between their hospital, school, water park and race track.

Josh Corder | 6 hours ago

Airline Weekly

The Alaska-Hawaiian Merger: Pros and Cons

6 hours ago

News Blog

Vakkaru Maldives Launching Sister Resort in UAE

The $1,500-a-night Vakkaru Maldives resort in the Baa Atoll will launch a sister resort in the UAE's relatively quiet emirate of Fujairah. The project is called Naama Beach Villas and Spa, vying to become the most luxurious property in the emirate. The opening date is currently unknown. The all-villa product will deploy dedicated butlers and…

Josh Corder | 8 hours ago

Skift Meetings

Germany’s Exhibition Industry at a Crossroads: Transparency or Status Quo?

Germany's exhibition industry might be on the brink of a transformative upheaval as it grapples with calls for transparency and potential regulatory disruption.

8 hours ago

Skift Meetings

Tips and Tricks for Measuring Event Legacy Success

If there's anything more challenging than executing a successful event legacy, it's developing a plan to measure that success. Here are tips and tricks to make the process more efficient and effective.

8 hours ago