Is Hostelworld a Brand Focused on Loneliness?
Top of the morning to you. Do you know that quote, “There are no strangers, only friends you haven’t met yet?” That’s the motto Hostelworld operates on.
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Uber’s CEO on ‘Delightful’ Products and Smart Career Moves
Uber's CEO sits down with Skift's CEO to talk about the importance of building delightful products, the potential of autonomous vehicles, and the role of career compounding.
For Daily Lodging Report Subscribers
China YoY RevPAR Growth up 103% but Still Short of 2019
China hotel RevPAR last week was up 102.9% for the week year over year, up against an easy decline of -35.8% in 2022. When compared to the same week in 2019, China hotel RevPAR was down -2.8%.
Accor CEO: Hotel Development Struggles With Sustainability ‘Paradox’
Accor CEO Sebastien Bazin said opening fewer hotels would lessen the industry's environmental impact, but that hotels also do a lot of good for society.
Here’s Why China’s Fliggy Thinks the Travel Recovery Is Just Getting Started
As the Chinese travel market embraces personalization, technology integration, and enhanced experiences, the industry needs to adjust to this ever-changing landscape.
Hilton Sees U.S. Growth Returns to Pre-Pandemic Norms
Today's podcast discusses Hilton's strong earnings, Taylor Swift's short-term rental impact, and Verb's host cuts.
Designing a Sustainable Legacy: A Conversation with Bill Bensley
In episode six of the Skift Ideas Podcast, host Colin Nagy is joined by designer Bill Bensley to discuss the remarkable journey that has shaped his unique perspective on the world of design.
Scandic Hotels ‘Stronger Than Ever’ With $50m Profit in Third Quarter
Scandic Hotels Group has posted its third-quarter results today, with a $49.9 million net profit (559 Swedish krona) and a level of indebtedness that continues to shrink.
Indigo and Air India See More Domestic Flights This Winter: India Report
As Go First’s operations remain suspended and financially-troubled SpiceJet’s schedule shrinks, Indigo and Air India will shoulder the bulk of responsibilities in the Indian aviation industry.
Skift Meetings
Accessibility Advocates Oppose Disability Simulations
After Skift Meetings published an article about a wheelchair venue tour, accessibility advocates strongly objected to disability simulation exercises. Now, we are revisiting the topic to provide a platform for the concerns that were raised.
Choice Hotels Claims Wyndham Merger Would Have ‘Clear Path to Completion’
Choice Hotels on Wednesday called on Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to return to merger talks while publicly responding to concerns Wyndham executives had raised about "execution risk" — including questions…
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Volaris Cuts Capacity Growth as Pratt & Whitney Engine Issues Ground 16 Planes
There are pluses and minuses to an airline being forced to ground more than 10% of its planes.