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Hotels

Hilton Grand Vacations: Weak Yen Dents Japanese Appetite for U.S. Timeshares

Hilton Grand Vacations is also eyeing a sales boost by inheriting Bluegreen's marketing deal with Bass Pro's 200 stores after the timeshare giant fully digests its latest acquisition.

Sean O'Neill | 15 hours ago

Hilton Grand Vacations: Weak Yen Dents Japanese Appetite for U.S. Timeshares

Daily Lodging Report

Marriott International Expands Canadian Pipeline

Marriott International has significantly strengthened its presence in Canada, experiencing a 36% increase in hotel-level leisure revenue in 2023.

16 hours ago

Airlines

Major Airlines Absent From Government Hearing Probing Loyalty Programs and Credit Cards

Federal agencies are currently investigating whether airlines have devalued frequent flyer miles to make it more difficult for consumers to redeem award tickets.

Meghna Maharishi | 18 hours ago

Major Airlines Absent From Government Hearing Probing Loyalty Programs and Credit Cards

Airlines

JetBlue Slashes its Winter Transatlantic Schedule — A Sign of Weakness or Strength?

Almost a third of the airline's long-haul European capacity is being cut as it redeploys aircraft and resources to routes in the Americas.

Gordon Smith | 19 hours ago

JetBlue Slashes its Winter Transatlantic Schedule — A Sign of Weakness or Strength?

Hotels

Hyatt Signals Strength in Business Travel, Loyalty, and All-Inclusives

For months ahead, Hyatt is seeing business travelers and convention-goers flocking back to its properties while hordes of sun-worshippers continue to descend upon its all-inclusive resorts, especially in Cancun.

Sean O'Neill | 20 hours ago

Hyatt Signals Strength in Business Travel, Loyalty, and All-Inclusives

Airlines

Air India Express Cancels Over 80 Flights Amid Mass Leave by Cabin Crew

The disruption in Air India Express operations comes as the airline sector prepares for a peak travel period.

Bulbul Dhawan | 21 hours ago

Air India Express Cancels Over 80 Flights Amid Mass Leave by Cabin Crew

Short-Term Rentals

Vacasa Laid Off 13% of Its Workforce

This was Vacasa's fourth layoff round since CEO Rob Greyber took over in September 2022.

Dennis Schaal | 21 hours ago

Vacasa Laid Off 13% of Its Workforce

Skift Research

How Technology and AI are Transforming Airline Revenue Management

The airline industry is on the brink of a technology revolution that will bring both challenges and opportunities. Despite the obstacles, executives are preparing themselves for a future where technology will play a pivotal role in enhancing profitability through process efficiencies, particularly within the revenue management function.

22 hours ago
How Technology and AI are Transforming Airline Revenue Management

Tourism

Saudi Wants More Female Travelers, But Admits to a ‘Perception’ Problem

Saudi Tourism Authority's Fahd Hamidaddin spoke about changing perceptions being a key part of his job.

Josh Corder | 23 hours ago

Saudi Wants More Female Travelers, But Admits to a ‘Perception’ Problem

Daily Lodging Report

Banyan Tree to Run Singapore Rainforest Resort

The Mandai Rainforest Resort, an eco-friendly resort operated by Banyan Tree and featuring 338 rooms including unique treehouses, is set to open in Singapore in early 2025, following delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

23 hours ago

Skift Meetings

CWT Meetings & Events Top Exec Departs as AmEx Acquisition Looms

1 day ago