Madhu Unnikrishnan, Skift
American Airlines had a tough summer, with labor issues and the grounding of its 24 Boeing 737 Max aircraft. But Chief Financial Officer Derek Kerr said at Skift Global Forum that these two areas are at the top of management's agenda for next year.
3 days ago
Danni Santana, Skift
With so many hotel rooms in the pipeline, a turnaround of slower revenue-per-room growth in New York City is not expected until after 2020. It's a classic supply-and-demand problem, making it a delicate balance to get pricing power back in a city where tourism remains hot.
4 weeks ago
Danni Santana, Skift
Want to talk about an easy public relations win? This is it. Hotel business and politics don't mix.
2 months ago
Guam Visitors Bureau + Skift
With a rich history and a bright future, Guam is stepping up its efforts to appeal to a new generation of travelers by celebrating the past and embracing the way consumers travel now. A first of its kind travel industry summit this August should help foster innovation, too.
2 months ago
Isaac Carey, Skift
Watching how adoption of new distribution technology plays out in this early stage can give us a look into what to expect in the future. Especially if direct distribution ever moves into other areas of travel booking, like hotels.
2 months ago
Justin Bachman, Bloomberg
It took nine years but it looks like the marriage is now long-forgotten — officially. By dumping Continental from the parent company name, United Airlines is moving on.
3 months ago
Dennis Schaal, Skift
There's little doubt that Tans' abrupt departure, without any transition time, points to conflicts within Booking Holdings over the company's strategic direction.
3 months ago
Danni Santana, Skift
Hyatt keeps packing on the partnerships to please reward members, which is probably the smart play for the time being. Creating alliances with hoteliers is a faster solution than building a slew of new properties in new markets from scratch.
3 months ago
Laura Powell, Skift
When your brand is all about high-quality, custom-crafted crystal, you'd better be sure that the message shines throughout any product extensions. To uphold and safeguard Baccarat's identity, enter the glass attendant.
4 months ago
Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press
Disney is letting the park speak for itself. Star Wars fans will enjoy riding the Millennium Falcon and eating food featured in the series.
4 months 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.
5 months 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.
5 months ago
