Articles tagged “travel trends”

This week in aviation news, while coronavirus is causing financial harm across the board, U.S. airlines are finding themselves in a particularly tenuous position with a lot of unknowns. Plus, airlines are bracing for furloughs and layoffs.

This week in hospitality news, the coronavirus outbreak has led to a slew of hotel cancellations. IHG has emerged as a leader during this unprecedented crisis, offering customers the most generous cancellation policy. Plus, low-budget hotels embrace smart design.

This week in tourism news, the cruise industry — which has long seemed immune to criticism about its health and safety record — is in deep trouble from coronavirus, with lines suspending cruises altogether. Plus, Baltimore rebrands itself as a tourist destination to fight stereotypes of violence.

In digital news this week, Airbnb, Expedia, Tripadvisor, and others reached an unprecedented agreement with the European Union to share data. Will it shift the competitive landscape? Plus, coronavirus has wreaked havoc on global currency markets, which Latin American online travel powerhouse Despegar said could present big challenges.

This week in tourism news, destination marketing organizations find themselves in a pickle. Should they carry on with promotional campaigns amid growing fears over coronavirus? Also, Skift launches a one-on-one interview series. Founder and CEO Rafat Ali candidly talks with industry leaders on travel's path forward as the world grapples with, and recovers from, the virus crisis.

In aviation news this week, an already shaky Flybe went out of business. The regional UK airline said coronavirus delivered the fatal blow to its operations. Plus, nearly 90 percent of U.S. travelers have yet to cancel travel plans, according to a survey from Skift Research. Also, a new digital format Skift Airline Weekly launched.

This week in hospitality news, based on coronavirus impact, particularly from China, Oyo's valuation could plunge to $6 billion based on Skift Research estimates. Plus, Best Western stands out among its hotel peers as a nonprofit with a unique membership model for its owners. Is that holding it back from growth?

Expedia Chairman Barry Diller is delivering on his promise to tighten up the company, with recently announced plans to lay off 12 percent of staff. Plus, the short-term rental market is one to watch as it continues to grow, with some predicting a new category to emerge that distinguishes between professional and host-run rentals.

In tourism news this week, Algeria hopes attracting tourists will bolster its finances as the oil and gas industry becomes less lucrative. Can it emulate neighboring Morocco to become a prime destination? Plus, why do politicians continue to ignore the tourism industry when it's a global economic force?

U.S. airlines have fared far better than their Asian counterparts as coronavirus rages on, but with federal officials warning of an imminent outbreak stateside, the worst is certainly yet to come. Plus, American Airlines cozies up to longtime adversary Qatar Airways in what appears to be a bid to take on Delta.