Articles tagged “skift forum”

A crisis can seem "unprecedented" if you haven't schooled yourself on what has happened elsewhere before. Expect Asia to be the center of the travel sector's recovery as some countries leapfrog others.

Marriott's newer initiatives and brands like Homes & Villas may find success during the pandemic, but old-fashioned revenue streams like corporate travel are still a vital factor in a full recovery.

There have been hotel occupancy dips and rapid accelerations in China, but underlying data shows the country is still leading the world in the race toward a full economic recovery from the pandemic.

Talk about tough love. The CEO of Expedia Group, Peter Kern, is sticking with the tough line despite the pandemic by still demanding a significant reorganization and tech revamp for the online travel giant.

Skift Aviation Forum will focus on the key global trends as well as the leaders creating and defining the future of air travel. The event will bring together airline CEOs, airport executives, and leadership from across the ecosystem — online travel agencies, travel tech, travel agents, original equipment manufacturers, lessors, and hospitality — to take a deep dive into the issues facing aviation.

We're at the beginning of a period of long-term change toward more sustainable business practices from members of the global travel industry. Executives who take a proactive approach will be rewarded for not just being ahead of the curve but doing the right thing.

A little bit of cognitive dissonance going on here​?​ ​Carnival CEO Arnold Donald ​talked up the cruise line's obligation to its customers while explaining away a $20 million penalty it paid with the U.S. government for secret illegal pollution.

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Attribute-based reservations may go nowhere or they could transform the way people shop for hotel rooms in coming years. Marriott's Stephanie Linnartz believes consumers like the increased control they get when booking rooms with specific features.