Articles tagged “pricing”

Airlines

American Airlines Accuses Travel Agents of Stifling Innovation for Self Interest

American Airlines has lashed out at U.S. travel agents in a scathing response to the complaint that the airline's robust distribution strategy was unfair.

Selene Brophy | 2 weeks ago

American Airlines Accuses Travel Agents of Stifling Innovation for Self Interest

Hotels

Hilton Says it Will ‘Quickly’ Move to Disclose Mandatory Fees

A Skift scoop: Hilton told hotel owners it was changing policy to ensure mandatory resort fees are displayed upfront on all its sites and apps. The move follows Marriott and Hyatt's similar steps this year.

Sean O'Neill | 3 months ago

Hilton Says it Will ‘Quickly’ Move to Disclose Mandatory Fees

Travel Agents

Travel Agents File Ticket Pricing Complaint Against American Airlines

Ticket pricing data appears to be a commodity in itself, as tech upgrades potentially limit access to fare availability — with travel agents complaining it impacts their ability to do their job effectively and leads to higher fares for consumers.

Selene Brophy | 4 months ago

Travel Agents File Ticket Pricing Complaint Against American Airlines

Travel Booking

Tourist Attractions and Experiences See Big Price Jumps

Travel is not getting any cheaper, as significant price increases across specific categories of experiences over the last four years, highlight the interplay of various economic, social, and market factors.

Selene Brophy | 4 months ago

Tourist Attractions and Experiences See Big Price Jumps

Travel Technology

Ask Skift: What Is AI’s Impact on Travel?

Artificial intelligence is fundamentally altering how travel brands operate, and here's a look at a few ways the rapidly booming technology has already done so.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 months ago

Ask Skift: What Is AI’s Impact on Travel?

Tourism

Disney Magic Key Lawsuit Settlement Puts Program Under Spotlight

Disney will be phasing out its advanced park reservation system in 2024, part of the controversy in the recent Dream Key Pass lawsuit. What this means for crowd control going forward remains to be seen.

Selene Brophy | 5 months ago

Disney Magic Key Lawsuit Settlement Puts Program Under Spotlight

News Blog

Pace of U.S. Hotel Rate Rises Moderated in May

Rising hotel room rates in the U.S. are still contributing to an overall rise in the national cost of living, but the pace of hotel rate hikes is slowing, according to new numbers released on Tuesday. Hotel rates rose 1.8% in May from April, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which reported the seasonally…

Sean O'Neill | 6 months ago

Hotels

Full Video: Accor Deputy CEO at Skift Future of Lodging Forum 2023

Accor is focused on setting itself apart by offering more than just a place to stay. Jean-Jacques Morin, a top Accor executive, discussed that and more at the Skift Future of Lodging Forum.

Justin Dawes | 8 months ago

Full Video: Accor Deputy CEO at Skift Future of Lodging Forum 2023

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Mulls New Revenue Stream — Charging Hosts for Additional Services

Airbnb has lot on its plate: suspensions in multiple jurisdictions, incessant regulatory hurdles and more. But when its comes to business focus, the company is growing and paying more keen attention to how it serves the hosts on its platform.

Srividya Kalyanaraman and Dennis Schaal, Skift | 9 months ago

Airbnb Mulls New Revenue Stream — Charging Hosts for Additional Services

Hotels

Wyndham’s Recovery in Hotel Room Rates May Plateau This Year

Middle-income U.S. consumers have yet to let price hikes or declining savings get in the way of booking travel. Wyndham benefited in the fourth quarter. Yet the world's largest hotel franchisor expects rate gains to plateau in 2023.

Sean O'Neill | 10 months ago

Wyndham’s Recovery in Hotel Room Rates May Plateau This Year