Patrick Whyte, Skift
Inquiries like these are often pretty brutal on company executives. Former CEO Peter Fankhauser shoulders a lot of responsibility for what went down at Thomas Cook but he's not the only one at fault. The actions of his predecessors, as well as the UK government itself, are likely to also come under scrutiny.
1 day ago
Rosie Spinks, Skift
What will happen with Brexit is still anyone's guess. But the end of the "freedom of movement" — which is the most likely outcome in the event of any Brexit deal or no deal — will present existential hiring challenges for the tourism sector's labor force.
6 days ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
Given the state of the traditional retail industry, on the surface this appears to be a risky deal. But Hays Travel is a profitable, growing business and will probably have secured the assets at a knockdown price. The company knows better than most how to make shops work.
1 week ago
Jeremy Hodges, Bloomberg
Britain's coastal landscapes are an important part of its cultural heritage — as well as its touristic appeal. A new study says rising seal levels are already beginning to threaten that.
3 weeks ago
Benjamin Katz, Bloomberg
It's been a tough summer for a lot of European airlines with a number going out of business. IAG is in a pretty healthy financial state but has faced its own set of challenges, including a labor dispute at British Airways.
3 weeks ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
The bankruptcy and liquidation of Thomas Cook is a monumental blow to the travel industry. The collapse of the company will continue to have ripple effects across the industry for a long time to come.
3 weeks ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
Saga is making a big bet on cruising with its new ships and will be hoping that Brexit doesn't scupper its plans.
4 weeks ago
Eddie Spence, Bloomberg
One of the few upsides of a sliding pound for Brits might have been a potential boost in tourism. But, according to recent figures, there's been no such boost.
1 month ago
Irene García Pérez, Christopher Jasper, and Peter Flanagan, Bloomberg
Ryanair expects minimal cancellations if pilots in Britain and Ireland go ahead with a strike as planned. But anticipated moves in the next few weeks promise many labor actions. Ryanair passengers should keep an eye on their flight statuses.
2 months ago
Dennis Schaal, Skift
The professionalization of Airbnb may mean cleaner bedsheets and more front desks. But it may also contribute to higher home prices to the detriment of housing-squeezed neighborhoods — and a brand identity that is in dire need of a reboot.
2 months ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
After granting a Brexit extension, EU leaders urged the UK not to waste this extra time – but that is precisely what politicians have done. Talk of leaving without a deal has grown in recent weeks and that should terrify travel businesses, even those who would enjoy a boost in inbound visitors.
4 months ago
Samantha Shankman, Skift
There are a number of socioeconomic factors driving the investment and interest in refurbished luxury English countryside escapes, but the most basic is a driving desire from all involved to reconnect with sunlight, nature, and conscious meals in a comfortable setting.
4 months ago
