Articles tagged “top stories”

Short-Term Rentals

Vacasa Slashes Workforce and Other Top Stories This Week

In Skift's top stories this week, Vacasa makes another round of layoffs, Accor's CEO defends its major corporate overhaul, and more Americans plan to cut travel spending.

Vacasa Slashes Workforce and Other Top Stories This Week

Hotels

Ace Hotels Acquired by Sortis and Other Top Stories This Week

In Skift's top stories this week, Sortis Holdings acquires Ace Hotels for $85 million, business travelers seek more conference networking, and GetYourGuide CEO talks reimagining search for travel experiences.

Ace Hotels Acquired by Sortis and Other Top Stories This Week

Tourism

Skift’s 2023 Megatrends and Other Top Stories This Week

In Skift's top stories this week, we unveil our 16 Megatrends for 2023, India is poised to become the world's largest outbound travel market, and Sonder eliminates cleaning fees for guests.

Skift’s 2023 Megatrends and Other Top Stories This Week

Airlines

Southwest’s Tech Failures and Other Top Stories This Week

In Skift's top stories this week, Southwest's technology failures serve as a lesson for airlines, RateGain acquires travel marketing technology firm Adara, and Hyatt House rebrands to compete against short-term rental platforms.

Southwest’s Tech Failures and Other Top Stories This Week

Tourism

5 U.S. Cities Remake Tourism and Other Top Stories

In Skift top stories this week, we highlight five U.S. destinations remaking their tourism strategies, American Airlines takes a big step in paying off its debt, and Airbnb is top spender among travel brands on U.S. TV this year.

5 U.S. Cities Remake Tourism and Other Top Stories

Hotels

Highgate’s Deal to Buy Viceroy Hotels and Other Top Stories This Week

In Skift's top stories this week, hotel real estate investor Highgate inks a deal to buy Viceroy Hotels, United Airlines orders more than $29 billion of Boeing jets and JetBlue Airways finally updates its loyalty program.

Highgate’s Deal to Buy Viceroy Hotels and Other Top Stories This Week

Online Travel

Expedia and Booking’s New Strategies and Other Top Stories This Week

In Skift's top stories this week, Expedia and Booking are making big changes to their business models, artificial intelligence emerges as a major force in travel, and the World Cup boosts the Middle East's tourism recovery.

Expedia and Booking’s New Strategies and Other Top Stories This Week

Airlines

Delta’s Used Boeing 737 and Other Top Stories This Week

In Skift's top stories this week, Delta introduces the first of its used Boeing 737 jets amid a pilot shortage, United Airlines will open two new pilot bases, and Hyatt aims to acquire Dream Hotels

Delta’s Used Boeing 737 and Other Top Stories This Week

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Mulls Consolidating Cleaning Fees and Other Top Stories This Week

In Skift's top stories this week, Airbnb considers eliminating cleaning fees as a separate charge for guests, IHG unveiled its 18th brand, and Abu Dhabi Airport expects a surge in passengers.

Airbnb Mulls Consolidating Cleaning Fees and Other Top Stories This Week

Airlines

United Airlines’ Customer Touch Points and Other Top Stories This Week

In Skift's top stories this week, United Airlines further personalizes the guest experience, American Airlines has to tackle new flying patterns, and the United Arab Emirates unveils an ambitious tourism strategy.

United Airlines’ Customer Touch Points and Other Top Stories This Week