Articles tagged “leisure travel”

Airlines

JetBlue Posts Surprise Profit as New Strategy Starts to Pay Off

JetBlue’s strategy of cutting unprofitable routes and focusing on its core markets is starting to see returns — the carrier unexpectedly reported a profit in the second quarter.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 months ago

Experiences

MakeMyTrip Is Bringing Back Experiences. Plus: CEO on Latest Spending Patterns

The CEO of India's largest travel agency weighs in on what he's seeing with religious tourism, new tax-collection rules and the country's short booking windows.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 6 months ago

Cruises

Cruise Tourism in India Reaches All-Time High – India Report

India is seeking to boost its cruise tourism. It aims to attract 4 million cruise tourists by 2041, up from 300,000 in 2023.

Bulbul Dhawan | 7 months ago

Airlines

JetBlue Posts a Loss as It Struggles With Elevated Capacity in Popular Markets

JetBlue reported a $716 million loss on Tuesday as it recalibrates its strategy as a standalone carrier following the termination of its merger with Spirit Airlines.

Meghna Maharishi | 7 months ago

Podcasts

Amsterdam Bans New Hotels

Today's podcast looks at Amsterdam's hotel ban, Hyatt's Indian leisure travel, and new Apple technology in hotel rooms.

Rashaad Jorden | 7 months ago

Hotels

Hyatt Hotels Sets Sights on India’s Thriving Leisure Market

Hyatt currently has 50 hotels in 17 markets in India. Its next 50 will be in more diversified markets of India.

Bulbul Dhawan | 7 months ago

Online Travel

Agoda to Promote Tourism in Goa Under New Deal – India Report

Goa is seeking to reinvent itself as a year-round destination. Its partnership first with MakeMyTrip and now Agoda is a step towards being known for more than just its beaches.

Bulbul Dhawan | 7 months ago

Airlines

TUI’s Chief Airline Officer Talks Summer 2024 and Boeing Orders

For the latest in our Leaders of Travel: Skift C-Suite Series, we sit down with Marco Ciomperlik, Chief Airline Officer at the TUI Group to gather his insights on the year ahead.

Gordon Smith | 8 months ago

Announcements

Marriott’s Ritz-Carlton in Jaipur. Plus: Skift India Summit Starts – India Report

Bulbul Dhawan | 8 months ago