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Business Travel

Debt, Egos and Bad Decisions: How Thomas Cook Failed to Adapt to a New Era of Travel

Thomas Cook's collapse was a disaster played out in slow motion. An ill-fated acquisition spree, a bloated retail footprint, and a commoditized product left it unable to deal with changes in consumer behavior and economic shocks.

Patrick Whyte | 5 years ago

Tour Operators

Is Tour Operator Cox & Kings the Next to Fall?

Debt-addled Cox & Kings appears to be teetering on the brink of collapse. It has closed its Australia/New Zealand operations. Virtuoso has severed ties with it — and a rescue does not look imminent.

Raini Hamdi | 5 years ago

Business Travel

Can Thomas Cook's Surviving Brands Find New Homes?

Thomas Cook wasn't just a UK business: It had operations across Europe, some of which were pretty profitable. They're now in a race against time to secure their future and find new owners.

Patrick Whyte | 5 years ago

Business Travel

Fallout From Thomas Cook's Demise Will Reach Far and Wide in Travel

Expedia, Webjet, and On the Beach all had exposure to Thomas Cook, but given their size they can probably handle it. It's the smaller tour operators and travel agents that will be the hardest hit.

Patrick Whyte | 5 years ago

Business Travel

Asia Reels From Thomas Cook’s Collapse as Travel Businesses Sort Through the Confusion

Kuoni died, and now Thomas Cook, even though the jury is out if it's just the UK business or continental Europe or the Nordic operations as well. Thomas Cook's tour operating market in its glory days practically made Asia tourism, so many across the region are mourning this loss, reconciling themselves with the fact that nothing lasts forever.

Raini Hamdi | 5 years ago

Business Travel

Thomas Cook Collapses, Ending 178-Year Reign in the Travel Business

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.

Patrick Whyte | 5 years ago

Tour Operators

The Rise and Fall of Iceland's Tourism Miracle

Life has changed for Icelanders as the country's tourism industry faces a slump. While many are looking at the change as an opportunity to reassess their business, the widespread decline of tourism across the country presents intractable problems.

Andrew Sheivachman | 5 years ago

Business Travel

Former Silversea Cruises CEO Takes Over at Luxe Travel Giant Abercrombie & Kent

The co-chairman structure is an unusual one in business and rarely lasts for long. But given the friendship of the two occupants, maybe this one stands more chance of success.

Patrick Whyte | 5 years ago

Business Travel

Thomas Cook Closes In on $1.1 Billion Rescue Deal

Thomas Cook's chances of escaping its current financial mess still rest in the hands of Fosun and its creditors. While Wednesday's announcement is good news for travelers and the company's employees, there are still a number of hurdles to clear.

Patrick Whyte | 5 years ago

Online Travel

What Makes Millennial and Gen Z Travelers From India and China So Different From Western Peers

With millennials pushing 40 years old and Gen Z entering the workforce, each of these generational cohorts will only grow in importance to the travel industry. The latest Skift Research report shows how they differ from each other as well as from their peers globally.

Meghan Carty | 5 years ago