Richard Holmes, Skift
There’s some hard work ahead to correct public perceptions, but luxury tourism in northern Mozambique should be able to weather the fallout from Cyclone Kenneth. And the local economy needs it now, more than ever.
5 days ago
Isaac Carey, Skift
The hotel group is pushing forward on its goal of quickly adding new brands across the hospitality spectrum. The only question is: What will it add next?
5 days ago
Andrea Felsted and Marcus Ashworth, Bloomberg
The debt-laden European tour operator's ongoing struggles are reaching a breaking point. It's still possible to get its house in order, though, and if it can achieve this, it could still pull through.
1 week ago
MediaAlpha + Skift
Travel comparison advertising, which typically operates in an opaque marketplace, is all too often inefficient for travel publishers and advertisers. Bringing real-time, transparent bidding into the fold can help solve for this.
6 months ago
Isaac Carey, Skift
Choice knows where the money is, and right now it's not in midscale brands. Will upgrading Comfort Inn be enough to lift room rates?
2 weeks ago
Isaac Carey, Skift
This week in tourism, U.S. officials are increasingly skeptical of government-funded tourism bureaus and Peak DMC discusses the challenges of working in a sector with few women. Plus, we delve into some key tips for responsible travel.
2 weeks ago
Isaac Carey, Skift
This week in hospitality, check out our deep-dive into hotels' reliance on cheap, often single-use plastic. Plus, Marriott moves forward with homesharing, while Hyatt acknowledges that homesharing isn't right for its business model at this time.
2 weeks ago
Isaac Carey, Skift
It looks like 2019 is setting up to be Royal Caribbean's year. The cruise company seemed almost baffled by how good its results were, with revenue increasing across the board.
3 weeks ago
Isaac Carey, Skift
It’s got to be hard to get that “local feel” when you’re staying at one of the biggest tourist destinations in New York City.
3 weeks ago
Isaac Carey, Skift
In many ways, the airline had a solid quarter, but some potential long-term issues are starting to emerge, casting doubt on future performance.
4 weeks ago
Isaac Carey, Skift
This week in digital news, we take a deep dive into Google Maps, comparing it to other superapps like Meituan in China or Grab in Southeast Asia. Plus, we talk to Avis executive Jeff Kaelin about customers' mobile experience and look at Jumia's growing hotel business in Africa.
4 weeks ago
Maria Lenhart, Skift
Supporting advocacy efforts on the state and federal levels for the rights of travel advisors is gaining momentum. Among indicators are growing contributions to ASTA’s political action committee.
1 month ago