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Airlines
Despite being Australia’s national airline, Qantas couldn’t compete effectively with a torrent of competition from Chinese carriers.
Gordon Smith | 5 days ago
Travel Technology
Today's podcast looks at AI-powered travel tools, airlines suing to protect junk fees, and Booking's European challenge.
Rashaad Jorden | 5 days ago
In this week's edition of the Skift India Travel Podcast, hosts Peden Doma Bhutia and Bulbul Dhawan discuss the latest developments in India's travel and tourism sector.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 days ago
Hotels
Even as Thailand is a popular travel destination among Indians, most places beyond Bangkok and Phuket remain unexplored. Smaller resorts and businesses now seem to be trying to attract Indian tourists.
Bulbul Dhawan | 6 days ago
Though ChatGPT still has issues and many of its features are in experimental phases, the continued updates paint a clearer picture of the future digital travel assistant.
Justin Dawes | 6 days ago
Daily Lodging Report
Disney’s Island Tower at Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, opening December 2024, says it will be an eco-friendly addition to Walt Disney World.
6 days ago
With premium cabins typically delivering much higher profit margins than economy seats, good occupancy is a key performance metric for many airlines.
Gordon Smith | 6 days ago
Major U.S. airlines have filed a lawsuit against the Department of Transportation’s “junk fees” rule, arguing that it the rule is a regulatory overreach that would create more confusion for consumers.
Meghna Maharishi | 6 days ago
Online Travel
Online travel giant Booking.com will be held to a stricter regulatory standard in 27 European countries, but it remains to be seen what the true impact will be.
Sean O'Neill | 6 days ago
Flyadeal's new CEO Steven Greenway says the scale of airline's expansion attracted him to the role. His challenge now is turning targets into tangible results.
