Articles tagged “skift exclusive”

Intrepid has embarked on a complex task of integrating a Dutch language brand. If it works in the Netherlands, that doesn't mean it would work in France. But the opportunity is huge.

What’s a luxury guy like Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio doing at AirAsia? Trading luxury cruises for budget flights, it seems — though don’t be fooled. He’s got a lot on his mind, from rethinking travel experiences to sneaking a touch of five-star luxury into your next app booking.

Hotel broker JLL sees global hotel transactions jumping at least 15% this year. It expects more M&A, too, as brands seek other ways to grow besides constructing new properties.

Agoda’s Sustainable Tourism Impact Fund holds promise for small businesses in Southeast Asia’s tourism sector, but with greenwashing concerns on the rise, its impact depends on transparency and measurable outcomes

For destinations and suppliers, the roadmap is clear: embrace digital marketing, invest in cultural alignment, and remain responsive to the evolving needs of Chinese travelers. The future of outbound tourism depends on adaptability.

Choice Hotels really wants you to use your paid vacation days.

Belmond believes that true luxury will become having the luxury of time.

Air India's loyalty overhaul, now extending to Air India Express, signals its ambition to build a seamless dual-airline ecosystem. The airline is also focusing on long-haul dominance but the real challenge lies in competing with dominant foreign hubs. Can it truly shift the balance?

The European Commission may soon decide what Google must do to comply with the Digital Markets Act. In the experiences sector, GetYourGuide's proposed advertising changes may be an improvement for platforms and operators, but is the lack of price comparison among companies what travelers really want?

No company has been able to massively scale vacation rental property management despite rollup strategies that have often worked in other sectors. Will Casago-Vacasa be able to do it through a hotel-like franchising model or will that have its own pitfalls?