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Hotels

Gen Z Gives Surprising Boost to Some Hotels

With youth unemployment at record lows and paychecks getting fatter, people born between 1997 and 2012, are financially better off than young people in earlier eras. Some hotel brands are benefiting.

Sean O'Neill | 45 mins ago

Gen Z Gives Surprising Boost to Some Hotels

Online Travel

Women in Leadership Dominate at Expedia Conference

Expedia's leadership is unique among major online travel companies in the West.

Dennis Schaal | 3 hours ago

Women in Leadership Dominate at Expedia Conference

Airlines

Why the Launch of Airbus’ New Plane Isn’t Going to Plan

The Airbus A321XLR is due to make its commercial debut in just a few months, but the aircraft has found itself caught in the middle of a major dispute.

Gordon Smith | 4 hours ago

Why the Launch of Airbus’ New Plane Isn’t Going to Plan

Travel Technology

Uber Says Its Airport Shuttle Service Is a Hit in India – Now It’s Coming to the U.S

One example showed a 28-minute ride from Freedom Park to the PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte for $15.

Justin Dawes | 4 hours ago

Uber Says Its Airport Shuttle Service Is a Hit in India – Now It’s Coming to the U.S

Short-Term Rentals

Short-Term Rental Platforms Are Seeing a Paris Olympics Spike

As prices start to dip for short-term rentals during the Olympics, this could be a good time to snag a (relatively decent) deal.

Elizabeth Casolo | 5 hours ago

Short-Term Rental Platforms Are Seeing a Paris Olympics Spike

Tour Operators

TUI Faces ‘Significant’ Costs Due to Boeing Delays

TUI is grappling with operational challenges due to ongoing delays in Boeing aircraft deliveries. But the European tourism giant still produced record revenue for its hotels, resorts, and cruises.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 5 hours ago

TUI Faces ‘Significant’ Costs Due to Boeing Delays

Business Travel

Simplifying Business Travel: T&E Comes Closer Together

"T&E" makes it sound like travel booking and expense tracking are already integrated, but that's far from the case. Some tech tools are trying to be at the forefront of this integration.

Justin Bachman, Skift | 7 hours ago

Simplifying Business Travel: T&E Comes Closer Together

Daily Lodging Report

Japan’s RevPAR Impresses Despite Yen Depreciation

Japan’s hotel business has seen impressive RevPAR growth over the past 15 months due to a late post-pandemic reopening, high inflation, international demand, and a depreciating yen – all despite minimal return of Chinese travelers.

8 hours ago

Skift Meetings

New Events Venture Group Launched

A Shark Tank for the events industry has been unveiled to connect event entrepreneurs with investors. When a deal is struck, capital and mentorship will help their idea become a reality.

9 hours ago
New Events Venture Group Launched

Travel Technology

Google Follows ChatGPT With New AI-Powered Trip-Planning Tools

Today's podcast looks at Google's new AI tool, Ariane Gorin's new plans for Expedia Group, and Qantas' change in routes to China.

Rashaad Jorden | 12 hours ago

Google Follows ChatGPT With New AI-Powered Trip-Planning Tools

Airlines

Air India-Vistara Merger Picks Up Steam – India Report

The merger of Air India and Vistara combines India’s two full-service carriers, creating the only domestic full-service airline.

Bulbul Dhawan | 17 hours ago

Air India-Vistara Merger Picks Up Steam – India Report