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Announcing the New Skift WhatsApp Channel

It's been a ongoing focus of ours to meet our audience where they are. Here's another way we're doing just that.

Announcing the New Skift WhatsApp Channel

Airline Weekly

CEO Interview: Virgin Atlantic’s Shai Weiss

In our wide ranging conversation, Weiss discussed the outlook, Virgin Atlantic’s strategic positioning, and why he was in New York — to pressure the UK for an official sustainable-aviation fuel policy like in the European Union and U.S.

CEO Interview: Virgin Atlantic’s Shai Weiss

Airlines

Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Faces a Justice Department Wary of Airline Combos

Alaska and Hawaiian are singing a similar tune about their combo that other airlines did before their mergers faced the full force of an anti-consolidation Justice Department.

Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Faces a Justice Department Wary of Airline Combos

Airlines

Alaska Airlines Needs New Growth – That’s Why It’s Looking to Buy Hawaiian

Facing a constrained Seattle, a Hawaiian Airlines acquisition could represent Alaska’s next phase of growth.

Alaska Airlines Needs New Growth – That’s Why It’s Looking to Buy Hawaiian

Airlines

Alaska Airlines in Deal to Buy Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 Billion

In a surprising twist, Alaska wants to buy Hawaiian.

Alaska Airlines in Deal to Buy Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 Billion

Airlines

Southwest Airlines Nears New Pilot Deal Ahead of the Holidays

Nothing like a new pilot deal for the holidays.

Southwest Airlines Nears New Pilot Deal Ahead of the Holidays

Hotels

How Posadas, Mexico’s Largest Hotel Group, Competes Against Global Giants

Posadas could be a partner for major hotel groups for co-marketing deals, given the quality of its Mexican resorts.

How Posadas, Mexico’s Largest Hotel Group, Competes Against Global Giants

Daily Lodging Report

IHG Brings Wonderland Experience to Select Hotels

IHG Hotels & Resorts announced a first-of-its-kind immersive seasonal experience at its Luxury & Lifestyle brands in the U.S. and Grand Cayman.

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RoomRaccoon Acquires Similar Hotel Tech System iHotelligence

RoomRaccoon, a cloud-based hotel tech system, said this week that it is expanding its presence in Ireland via acquisition. Netherlands-based RoomRaccoon bought iHotelligence, a similar company based in Dublin. Terms were not disclosed. RoomRaccoon’s core products include a property management system, booking engine, channel manager, and payments system geared toward independent hotels with between 10…

News Blog

Luxury Hospitality Brand Inspirato Again Risks Losing Its Nasdaq Listing

Just more than a month after luxury hospitality brand Inspirato executed a reverse stock split to meet Nasdaq listing requirements, the company said Friday it received a Nasdaq notice on November 27 that its market cap fell below the $15 million stock exchange minimum for the 30 days that ended a week earlier. A property…

Hotels

‘No Hidden Fees’ Is Latest Bill in U.S. Congress to Target Hotel Junk Fees

When a hotel rate appears in Google Search or on an online platform will it include the junk fee that makes it more expensive than a rival? That's what's a stake in these bills for the travel industry.

‘No Hidden Fees’ Is Latest Bill in U.S. Congress to Target Hotel Junk Fees