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Articles tagged “cruise”

News Blog

Ritz-Carlton Ultra-Luxury Cruise Brand Seeks up to $400 Million to Add Ships: Report

The Marriott-controlled ultra-luxury superyacht brand The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection would like to raise as much as $400 million to add two superyachts to its current three, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday. The operator is backed by investors such as Oaktree Capital Management. Its first ship, the 298-guest Evrima, set sail in October 2022, with the…

Sean O'Neill | 8 months ago

Business Travel

Skift India Report: In-Person Meetings Drive Rebound in Corporate Travel

After a decline for more than two years, business travel seems to be gaining traction. But can it sustain the momentum in the face of global recession and growing inflation?

Amrita Ghosh | 9 months ago

Skift India Report: In-Person Meetings Drive Rebound in Corporate Travel

Tourism

Oman Sets Sights on Chinese Visitors with New Tourism Office

With its sights set on transforming the tourism sector into an economic powerhouse, Oman is placing a strategic focus on Chinese tourists.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 10 months ago

Oman Sets Sights on Chinese Visitors with New Tourism Office

Tourism

Seattle Is a Standout in a Strong Summer Travel Season

While Seattle is thriving across the board, it is high hotel occupancy that stands out as a clear winner.

Jess Wade, Skift | 10 months ago

Seattle Is a Standout in a Strong Summer Travel Season

Airlines

India Daily: Air India-Vistara Merger Draws Scrutiny Over Competition Concerns

Turbulence hits Tata Group at a time when its airline has ambitious plans to modernize fleet, operational systems and revenue management, and has lined up a record order for 470 aircraft.

Amrita Ghosh | 10 months ago

India Daily: Air India-Vistara Merger Draws Scrutiny Over Competition Concerns

News Blog

Lindblad’s Founder to Become CEO Again

Lindblad Expeditions founder and Co-chair of Board of Directors Sven-Olof Lindblad will become CEO, effective June 30, the cruise company announced Wednesday. He will be replacing Dolf Berle, the current CEO, who is pursuing a non-competitive opportunity in Dallas. Lindblad founded the company in 1979 and served as CEO until 2021. He then became a…

Dawit Habtemariam | 11 months ago

Hotels

Marriott Won’t Hide Resort Fees Anymore

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks at Marriott's resort fee transparency, Guesty's acquisition, and Norwegian Cruise Line's earnings.

Skift | 12 months ago

Marriott Won’t Hide Resort Fees Anymore

Tourism

India Daily: Tourism Minister Claims Country Will See Development of 50 New Tourism Destinations

India is doing everything it can to increase its share in the global tourism market and make itself a year-round tourist destination.

Amrita Ghosh | 1 year ago

India Daily: Tourism Minister Claims Country Will See Development of 50 New Tourism Destinations

Online Travel

Tripadvisor Reorganizes Operations Management to Address Its Lagging Core Business

Tripadvisor sees its future as providing differentiated trip-planning, in-destination tools and personalized recommendations for travelers. That isn't wholly different from that of its prior regime, and would be tough to achieve.

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago

Tripadvisor Reorganizes Operations Management to Address Its Lagging Core Business

Cruises

UK Conglomerate Saga Struggles Despite Cruise Demand

Revenue for its travel business is expected to increase tenfold, but winning business doesn't come cheap and marketing and administrative costs will partly hinder Saga's recovery.

Radhika Anilkumar, Reuters | 1 year ago

UK Conglomerate Saga Struggles Despite Cruise Demand