How MakeMyTrip Plans to Ramp Up Its Use of Gen AI
MakeMyTrip is betting on AI to drive traffic and improve the customer journey. But it will take at least a few more quarters to see results.
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.
‘Trust in Our Company Has Eroded,’ Boeing CEO Says After $6 Billion Loss
Boeing’s new CEO wants to make the plane maker a leader in aerospace again. But it’ll take time to fix the issues with its aircraft programs and restore the company’s culture.
Hilton’s Record Hotel Openings and Pipeline Growth
This summer, Hilton opened more hotels than they've ever opened in a three-month period. When you subtract the hotels they lost, it grew its hotel count by 7.8%, also a record.
Hilton Trims Revenue Outlook as U.S. Travel Demand Softens
Hilton said its revenue growth won't quite reach forecasted heights this year because demand is softening (not cratering). The news arrived like room service: slightly delayed and not quite what was hoped for.
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IHG Reports Slowdown in Revenue Growth
IHG Hotels & Resorts reported mixed results, with global RevPAR up 1.5% despite a 10% decline in China, and announced the end of its licensing deal with The Venetian and The Palazzo in 2025.
IHG Doubles Hotel Openings Pace, But Revenue Growth Softens
IHG posted its strongest quarter of hotel openings in recent years, as the hotel giant accelerates its global expansion plans.
Hotels’ Optimism, Airbnb’s Matchmaking and United’s Earnings
Today's podcast looks at cautious optimism in U.S. hospitality, Airbnb's new-and-improved co-host network, and United's third quarter boost.
United Execs on Corporate Travel, China, Boeing and the Election Slowdown
After reporting better-than-expected third-quarter earnings, United executives discussed topics ranging from business travel to Boeing.
Premier Inn: 5-Year Plan And Converting Restaurants to Hotel Rooms
The most intriguing of Premier Inn's plans is to replace many of Whitbread's restaurants with mini-hotels. While this tactic is only a small part of the brand's overall growth plan, it highlights how hotels are outperforming restaurants.
United Airlines Sees Uptick in Corporate Revenues as Business Travel Revival Continues
United’s third-quarter earnings showed an uptick in business travel and sustained demand for international travel.