Travel Industry Earnings Coverage

Don't miss out on Skift's in-depth coverage of earnings reported by public travel companies, including online travel agencies, hotel brands, airlines, and technology companies. Our earnings stories cut through the numbers to explain what's really happening at companies and within the industry as a whole.

Hotels

Hilton CEO: Post-Election Bump for Business Travel and China Rebound

Hilton's loyalty program has 211 million members now. That's a lot of people who might be sad if a future AI tool books them into a Marriott instead. So executives are investing in AI to keep as much control over hotel booking patterns as possible.

Sean O'Neill | 1 month ago

Airlines

How Allegiant’s Florida Resort Became a Drain on Its Profits

Allegiant wanted to go into the hotel business with a sprawling resort in southwest Florida. Now, just over a year later, it’s looking to offload the costly hotel.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 month ago

Space Mountain is light up at night with Mickey Mouse and other characters standing outside it.

Tourism

Disney's Gamble: More Cruise Ships, Parks, and Premium Prices

Disney is expanding its cruise fleet and investing billions in its theme parks internationally. Yet maintaining premium pricing across a much larger footprint won't be easy.

Jade Wilson and Sean O'Neill | 1 month ago

Hotels

Samhi Hotels Is Looking to Double Its Upscale Portfolio

Samhi Hotels is growing its upscale inventory to capitalize on the strong demand in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. But a lot of that growth is dependent on sustained demand for business travel.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 month ago

Pool view of Courtyard by Marriott Aravali Resort near Delhi.

Hotels

Courtyard by Marriott Aravali Resort Goes Upscale — India Report

Like its competitors, Chalet is betting big on the wedding segment to drive the hotel sector in the coming months. By repositioning the wedding resort in Aravali under the Marriott brand, it is likely looking to capitalize on this trend.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 month ago

Airlines

United Airlines Shuts Down Rumors About a Merger

Rumors circulated online this week that United was potentially interested in merging with JetBlue or buying some of the New York-based carrier’s assets.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 month ago

Airlines

Southwest Posts Profit Fueled by Strong Holiday Bookings

Despite pressure to cut costs and an activist investor campaign, Southwest reported a healthy profit for the fourth quarter.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 month ago

Tourists at a beach in El Nido, Philippines.

Tourism

India-Philippines Direct Flights Soon? Here’s What Officials Say — India Report

The Philippines may have finally recognized the vast potential of the Indian market, but are direct flights alone enough?

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 month ago

Cruises

Royal Caribbean to Add River Cruises Under Celebrity Brand in 2027

Bookings are already off to a record start in 2025 for Royal Caribbean, and the company is now set to expand its offerings further by breaking into river cruises, the CEO told Skift.

Jade Wilson and Sean O'Neill | 1 month ago

Airlines

JetBlue Issues Dim Outlook But Execs Remain Confident in Turnaround Plan

JetBlue said it was expecting a weaker first-quarter while executives said they believed the carrier’s turnaround plan would eventually deliver long-term profitability.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago