Travel Industry Earnings Coverage

Anyone still worried about the importance of the Caribbean to cruise lines should be reassured by these results.

Expedia is telling hotels that if they "play well" with Expedia it will be very advantageous and the outcomes may not be as positive if hotels decide to rewrite the rules. Many big chains have not appreciated how Expedia has played over the years and they are voting with their proverbial feet.

Munoz is just a few months back from a health setback that would sideline most mortals. Still, the expectations on him to deliver immediately are strong. So far he's saying all the right things and he's managed to rally internal support in a way his predecessor never did.

While Alaska Airlines executives talked around whether they would eliminate the Virgin America brand and loyalty programs, the subtext indicates it's only a matter of time until Virgin America's fleet is rolled into the Alaska brand.

If you take Delta at its word, then fears that the introduction of Basic Economy fares to compete with the ultra-low-cost carriers on price would dilute the spend of usually higher-paying passengers haven't been borne out. Still, the situation is fluid as other legacy carriers are set to introduce these discounted fares, as well.

Weakening business travel demand, and the impact of ridesharing on the leisure market, is leading to lower rates and decreased revenue for car rental companies.

Hilton Worldwide tested the waters with new cancellation fees and it evidently liked how things played out even if guests did not. The company will keep on testing fees until it finds a structure that sticks. Guests have nothing to fear if they have nothing to hide--cancellation plans, that is.

Gogo is still banking on its new broadband satellite system to reel in more airline clients, despite its recent spat with American Airlines.

Getting mobile self-service rentals to market quickly is clearly in the best interest of Avis Budget as business travelers prefer the swiftness of mobile as the company saw weakness with its commercial rentals during the fourth quarter.

Do healthy cruise line bookings signal a robust economy? We'll find out.