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Hotels

Wyndham CEO Targets Global Growth and Premium: ‘We Love Economy … But We Are Increasingly Upscale’

CEO Geoffrey Ballotti has Wyndham going places - 95 countries, to be exact. The hotel giant, known for its budget-friendly digs, is breaking out of its economy shell to make moves in the upscale market, such as with newest brand HQ.

Sean O'Neill | 4 hours ago

Hotels

Hilton to Double Lifestyle Portfolio to 700 Hotels

Lifestyle hotels are making up a bigger part of the development pipeline - one way to bring in higher daily rates.

Sean O'Neill | 7 hours ago

Hotels

Marriott Reveals First Look at Its Newest Hotel Brand

Marriott has unveiled details about its newest hotel brand, temporarily named Project Mid-T. It is mainly designed for converting existing hotels or reusing office spaces and is aimed at middle-class travelers.

Sean O'Neill | 7 hours ago

Airlines

Spirit Airlines CFO Exits to Join Hertz

Spirit’s leadership shakeup comes as the carrier is struggling to make a profit, and some analysts have previously said the ultra-low-cost carrier would need to either find a buyer or potentially file for bankruptcy.

Meghna Maharishi | 7 hours ago

Skift Meetings

Ronny Coombs: Career Goal – The Events Industry

While many in the events industry have stumbled upon the profession, not Ronny Coombs, exhibits manager of the American Society of Nephrology. She set out on a path with deliberate focus.

8 hours ago

Hotels

Accor CEO Sebastien Bazin Wants To Profit From India’s Growth, Points to Plan This Year

Accor’s strategic interest in India is driven by the country’s demographic potential, significant supply-demand gap in branded hotel rooms, and improving travel infrastructure.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 9 hours ago

Skift Meetings

The Future of Events: Expert Insights From Greg Topalian

High costs continue challenging the meetings and events industry, leading some groups to opt for secondary markets. More cost-effective, nontraditional venues are being considered for those staying in first-tier cities.

12 hours ago

Airline Weekly

ASEAN Airlines’ Awakening

Better late than never. East Asia’s airline markets were slow to reopen and slow to recover post-Covid. But in Southeast Asia, or more specifically the ASEAN region, a demand revival is now in full swing.

16 hours ago

Airlines

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers on New Business Class, Loyalty and Becoming a ‘Global Aviation Player’

IndiGo, a low-cost carrier known for its no-frills approach, is ambitiously venturing into what seems like long-haul flights and introducing business-class seats. The move aims to target a new generation of travelers while adapting to India's evolving aviation market.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 19 hours ago

Airlines

Behind Delta’s Strength: CEO Ed Bastian Talks Strategy as Competitors Stumble

Bastian’s drive for simplicity at Delta follows a disastrous week for rival American Airlines, which cut ties with its chief commercial officer and lowered its financial outlook.

Gordon Smith | 1 day ago

Travel Technology

How Microsoft Is Deploying OpenAI’s Tech in Travel

Microsoft wants to help travel companies adopt generative AI, and many of those connections are coming through Amadeus.

Justin Dawes | 1 day ago