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Airlines

Flight Attendants Union Sees Opening at Delta: Labor Fight’s Next Phase

Delta's non-unionized flight attendants could make another push to organize "in a few months," said Sara Nelson, head of a 55,000-member union. Nelson cited broader public support for labor as one driver of change.

Sean O'Neill | 3 days ago

Flight Attendants Union Sees Opening at Delta: Labor Fight’s Next Phase

Airlines

American Airlines on Path Toward Recovery After Failed Direct Bookings Strategy, CEO Says

American Airlines is going to continue rethinking how its distribution strategy looks in the future.

Justin Dawes | 3 days ago

American Airlines on Path Toward Recovery After Failed Direct Bookings Strategy, CEO Says

Daily Lodging Report

Asia-Pacific Hotel Pipeline Hits a Record High

Hotel construction in the Asia-Pacific region (excluding China) reached record highs in Q3 2024, with India, Vietnam, and Thailand leading the market, and a robust forecast for new openings through 2026.

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Tour Operators

Cox & Kings’ India Brand Returns Under New Owner

As Cox & Kings re-enters a competitive, technology-driven market, the brand faces the challenge of regaining customer trust while appealing to a new generation of travelers. The big question: Can Wilson & Hughes breathe new life into a legacy brand?

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 days ago

Cox & Kings’ India Brand Returns Under New Owner

Tourism

Brunei’s Move to Attract Indian Tourists – India Report

Indian travelers are increasingly traveling internationally: Outbound trips among Indians are expected to reach 50 million a year by 2030.

Bulbul Dhawan | 3 days ago

Brunei’s Move to Attract Indian Tourists – India Report

Daily Lodging Report

Park Hotels Reveals Impact of Labor and Weather Events

Park Hotels reinstated 2024 earnings guidance noting labor strikes and hurricanes disrupting operations, and announced a 4Q dividend of $0.60-$0.66 per share, yielding about 9.6%.

3 days ago

Business Travel

Flight Centre Travel Group Exec on What’s Next for AI: ‘We’re Continuing to Invest’

Flight Centre has deployed several AI projects, but it's just scratched the surface.

Justin Dawes | 4 days ago

Flight Centre Travel Group Exec on What’s Next for AI: ‘We’re Continuing to Invest’

Hotels

The Ideal Mix For Hotel Distribution: Direct Bookings to Lead by 2030

By 2030, direct digital bookings will surpass online travel agencies as the dominant distribution channel, generating over $400 billion in global hotel gross bookings.

Pranavi Agarwal | 4 days ago

The Ideal Mix For Hotel Distribution: Direct Bookings to Lead by 2030

Tourism

What Is Regenerative Tourism? Debate Rages On

Many feel regenerative tourism has the potential to transform the industry. But the continued resistance to a clear definition or measurement criteria may hinder its potential.

Robin Gilbert-Jones, Skift | 4 days ago

What Is Regenerative Tourism? Debate Rages On

Announcements

A Packed Agenda at Skift Global Forum East in Dubai

Backed by Skift’s editorial expertise, Skift Global Forum East returns to Dubai on November 19-20 to gather travel leaders and industry experts as we explore the key global trends across travel, including insights from those in tourism, hospitality, aviation, experiences, and more.

Brian Quinn | 4 days ago

A Packed Agenda at Skift Global Forum East in Dubai

Skift Research

Hotel Distribution Outlook 2024

By 2030, direct digital bookings will dominate hotel distribution, generating over $400 billion of hotel gross bookings — overtaking the online travel agencies which are expected to bring in a smaller $333 billion of hotel bookings.

4 days ago
Hotel Distribution Outlook 2024