Maria Lenhart, Skift
A proliferation of Hawaii short-term rentals, which are exacerbating an already expensive and tight housing market, is sparking heavy debate in a state where tourism is the main economic driver. While such accommodations are needed to handle rising visitor numbers, some say it's time to get them under control and look at the consequences of unchecked tourism growth.
2 weeks ago
Allan Leibowitz, Skift
In Australia, the New Distribution Capability is moving from a vague concept to an active business model, as Qantas urges travel agents to sign up to a new channel with expanded content. Those who miss the June 30 deadline could lose out on some enhancements but also face new fees for airline bookings.
2 weeks ago
Angus Whitley, Bloomberg
In world focused on short-term results, it's rare for a CEO to get such an extended stay in a job. Especially one in charge of an airline.
3 weeks ago
Angus Whitley, Bloomberg
It's normal to pit Boeing against Airbus for the best deal, and Qantas CEO Alan Joyce is hell-bent to squeeze out every dollar to make his planned non-stop Sydney to New York and London flights profitable.
3 months ago
Christopher Jasper, Bloomberg
We can tell you unequivocally that Project Sunrise, as Qantas CEO Alan Joyce describes his plans for direct service to London, Paris, Frankfurt, New York and Chicago, would not indeed be the "last frontier" of aviation. But it would be a mighty fine step.
3 months ago
Angus Whitley, Bloomberg
No one who was paying attention thought Qantas would take these aircraft. This is not a major surprise. But, yes, it is another suggestion the Airbus A380 program may not be around for much longer. The future is long-range, twin-engine jets.
3 months ago
Allan Leibowitz, Skift
All eyes are on Virgin Australia’s new CEO, Paul Scurrah, to see if he can stem the losses and lead the airline into profitability. Scurrah inherits a very different airline from the one John Borghetti joined eight years ago, but shareholders are keen to see profits and a return on their investment.
3 months ago
Allan Leibowitz, Skift
Qantas surprises the market by snaring a fifth of successful charter operator Alliance Airlines. Rival Virgin Australia is particularly worried by the move. Here's why.
4 months ago
Colin Nagy
Hospitality is a creative act and by looking at who is doing things well, the entire industry can take away some necessary inspiration as they begin to execute 2019 plans.
5 months ago
Leslie Barrie, Skift
There’s no denying SoulCycle has a huge competitor on its heels. Whether Peloton has surged past the studio-class brand is still unclear. Regardless, SoulCycle needs to find a way to regroup — and fast — if it wants to remain the leader in the stationary cycling space.
6 months ago
Allan Leibowitz, Skift
Experts were tipping a slow-down in travel in Australia due to the falling dollar and rising fuel costs, but the country’s two main airlines are seeing revenue growth, mostly because they have reduced capacity and halted the price war.
7 months ago
Dennis Schaal, Skift
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker may be posturing about leaving Oneworld, but he is indeed making alternative plans nonetheless.
7 months ago