Articles tagged “travel trends”

This week in aviation, smaller airlines suffer as economy fares reach extreme lows, Southwest and American fear that ongoing disputes with unions could harm operations, and the Green New Deal has the potential to shake up the airline business.

This week in digital news, expense giant SAP Concur may finally be getting some real competition, we go into the details of CWT's plans to up its tech game, and we look at how hotels are starting to use new tools to monitor online price listings.

This week in digital news, Booking Holdings reveals solid progress in the realm of alternative accommodations, Airbnb sees swelling domestic markets in China and India, and car rental companies look for more ways to use smart technology to drive growth.

This week in hospitality, Marriott divulges the financial impact of its data breach and recent labor strikes, while hotel CEOs explore their mixed feelings around alternative accommodations. Plus, Marriott tries to turn "Bonvoy" into a greeting.

This week in tourism, SeaWorld adds new roller coasters as it climbs back from the Blackfish scandal, the trade war with China hurts U.S. tourism, and destinations emphasize their health-oriented attractions as wellness tourism takes over.

This week in aviation, American Airlines plans to use a new batch of Dreamliners to expand its routes, Delta and other U.S. airlines jostle for spots in Tokyo's very profitable Haneda airport, and Star Alliance may bulk up its loyalty program with non-airline perks.

This week in tourism, the Olympics could exacerbate Indonesia's problems with poverty, and the dissolution of Mexico's tourism board has widespread ramifications.

This week in aviation, make sure to check out our deep dive into the challenges women face trying to rise through the ranks of the airline industry. Also, United and Expedia continue their standoff.

This week in digital news, marketers are still experimenting with different types of social media ads, and the United-Expedia standoff persists. Plus, we take a look at Travelport's strengths and weaknesses ahead of its plan to go private by June.

This week in hospitality, Accor undergoes a rebrand, Oyo and Yahoo partner up for home rentals in Japan, and Best Western buys luxury brand WorldHotels.