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Articles tagged “united states”

Hotels

New Research: 5 Things Hoteliers Need to Know About OTA Travelers

New research shows that travelers that book trips via online travel agencies will play a significant role in hospitality’s recovery. Hoteliers that keep the evolving wants and needs of OTA travelers in mind will have an advantage as properties reimagine how they do business.

New Research: 5 Things Hoteliers Need to Know About OTA Travelers

Coronavirus

Drop in New Covid Cases Gives a Boost to Long-Stalled Travel Performance: Skift Recovery Index

Upward we go. The Skift Recovery index registered a 4 point increase in February, no mean feat compared to the almost complete absence of movement over the past six months. Declining case counts and relaxing lockdown restrictions are to thank.

Drop in New Covid Cases Gives a Boost to Long-Stalled Travel Performance: Skift Recovery Index

Coronavirus

A 33 Percent Drop in U.S. GDP and the Ominous Signs for Travel’s Recovery

The U.S. economy showed a record rate of contraction in the second quarter, and a closer look revealed some troubling signs for travel.

A 33 Percent Drop in U.S. GDP and the Ominous Signs for Travel’s Recovery

Airlines

United Turns Bullish, Adding 25,000 Flights for August

United is adding nearly 25,000 flights for its August schedule. It's a big bet that the demand will be there to make it worth it.

Tourism

Americans Would Get Tax Credits to Travel Under Senator’s Plan to Boost U.S. Tourism

Sen. Martha McSally is trying to boost domestic travel in the U.S. Her tax credit idea is an interesting approach to giving Americans more incentive to travel beyond local trips.

Americans Would Get Tax Credits to Travel Under Senator’s Plan to Boost U.S. Tourism

Airlines

United Promotes Scott Kirby to CEO, Munoz Becomes Executive Chairman

Plenty of eyebrows were raised when Scott Kirby swapped American for United in 2016, but it was clear he was looking to run an airline. His trajectory to CEO was long anticipated.

United Promotes Scott Kirby to CEO, Munoz Becomes Executive Chairman

Airlines

Delta Hints at Return to Days of Simpler Fares

Airlines aren't always the most customer-centric businesses so any move to make things easier to understand should be welcomed. As usual, we'll believe it when we see it.

Delta Hints at Return to Days of Simpler Fares

Business Travel

The Evolution of Long Island’s Tony East End as Luxury Destination

Stick or twist? Plenty of destinations have to wrestle with the idea when looking to develop their tourism offering. By changing too much or too quickly, you risk losing what made the place special to begin with.

The Evolution of Long Island’s Tony East End as Luxury Destination

Business Travel

Cincinnati Courts Luxury Travelers Through Pro Tennis

Most major sporting events take place in cities that already attract large numbers of high-end tourists. But for one small Midwestern city, hosting a professional tennis tournament is a way to attract luxury travelers who might otherwise not consider a visit.

Cincinnati Courts Luxury Travelers Through Pro Tennis

Business Travel

When Luxury Goes Small

While secondary cities are having their moments, rural regions remain largely undiscovered by higher-end tourists. That's partly because of a lack of quality accommodations. But thanks to the recent tiny home phenomenon, even remote areas can attract visitors looking for something different.

When Luxury Goes Small