Articles tagged “economy”

Airlines

SriLankan Airlines Jet Leasing Sparks Outrage Amidst Deep Economic Crisis

Sri Lanka is struggling to provide fuel for its own citizens, so how can a government-run entity justify using the country's limited resources to power more aircraft?

Uditha Jayasinghe, Reuters | 1 month ago
SriLankan Airlines Jet Leasing Sparks Outrage Amidst Deep Economic Crisis

Tourism

Here Are the Top 3 Travel Sectors Driving U.S. Inflation

The U.S. has powered through the pandemic on a blend of welfare Zoloft and equity market Red Bull. The mix has led to inflationary side effects. But travel companies are happy they're regaining some of their pricing power.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 11 months ago
Here Are the Top 3 Travel Sectors Driving U.S. Inflation

Announcements

What Shape Would the Travel Industry Recovery Look Like? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Depending on how much of an optimist or realist or pessimist you are these days, you can certainly find your travel industry recovery shape in this one slide from McKinsey here.

Rafat Ali, Skift | 2 years ago
What Shape Would the Travel Industry Recovery Look Like? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Tourism

China’s Holiday Spending Growing at Slowest Pace Since 2011

The evident slowdown in Chinese consumption can be seen just from looking at where they holidayed during the Lunar New Year. Destinations closer to home -- Hong Kong, Thailand, Macau -- took the top spots.

Bloomberg | 3 years ago
China’s Holiday Spending Growing at Slowest Pace Since 2011

Airlines

Expect Solid Year of Growth for Travel in 2019: New Skift Research

Our latest Skift Research report provides a look-back on 2018 and details our 2019 economic expectations for the U.S. and globally. All in all, we expect a solid year of economic growth in 2019 which should translate well for the travel industry.

Rebecca Stone and Seth Borko, Skift Research | 3 years ago
Expect Solid Year of Growth for Travel in 2019: New Skift Research

Airlines

What Does 2019 Hold For Travel as Recession Anxieties Rise: New Skift Research

Will there be a recession next year? That seems to be the question on everyone's minds. But the fundamental data and industry management teams tell a story of greater strength heading into next year. Headwinds are rising, but on balance, we expect “steady-as-she-goes” growth.

Rebecca Stone and Seth Borko, Skift Research | 3 years ago
What Does 2019 Hold For Travel as Recession Anxieties Rise: New Skift Research

Airlines

Skift Analyst Session Finds Little Cause for Gloom in Global Travel Outlook

We think 2018 is setting up to be a solid year for growth in travel, despite lingering uncertainty over the direction of economic, foreign, and political policies around the world. Subscribe to Skift Research to learn more.

Rebecca Stone, Skift Research | 4 years ago
Skift Analyst Session Finds Little Cause for Gloom in Global Travel Outlook

Tourism

Key Economic Indicators Point To A Good 2018 For Travel, Despite Larger Turmoil

Key economic indicators point to a solid 2018 for travel and tourism as long as federal policy changes don't get in the way.

Rebecca Stone, Skift Research | 4 years ago
Key Economic Indicators Point To A Good 2018 For Travel, Despite Larger Turmoil

Business Travel

New Skift Research Report: 2018 Global Travel Market Outlook

With many global markets showing healthy signs of growth and consumer and business confidence high, we expect the travel industry to benefit from a solid year of macroeconomic growth in 2018.

Rebecca Stone, Skift Research | 4 years ago
New Skift Research Report: 2018 Global Travel Market Outlook

Rail

China To Spend $125 Billion Per Year to Expand Rail Network by 2020

China officials are making a big push to ramp up infrastructure spending. Sound familiar? They are actually doing it, though.

Associated Press | 5 years ago
China To Spend $125 Billion Per Year to Expand Rail Network by 2020