The latest news about airlines, hotels, destinations, online booking technology and more essential sectors in the global travel industry.
Hilton’s Latest Employee Benefit Leans Into the Labor Shortage Crisis
A new continuing education program Hilton plans to offer this spring tackles an area where several hotel CEOs think the industry is falling short.
Travel Stocks’ Wild Ride in 2023
Today’s podcast discusses the ups and downs of public travel companies, Expedia’s strong quarter, and Hyatt’s China optimism.
MakeMyTrip Swings to Quarterly Loss; How Indians Are Using its
MakeMyTrip said it hopes it will eventually become “the default search engine for the travel needs of Indians.”
Japan Posts First Tourism Decline in Four Years as Chinese
About 3.6 million travelers visited Japan last month, down 4.9% from last year, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization.
Las Vegas Tourism Post-Super Bowl: ‘Stakes are Higher’
Las Vegas hosted a successful Super Bowl, but it needs to find more events to keep up its momentum and success in sports tourism.
Boeing Outclassed as Airbus Posts Record-Breaking Orderbook
This is the fifth straight year that Airbus has delivered more planes than Boeing, but recent events make the gulf between the companies feel even wider.
Meliá’s Upmarket Bet Pays Off in Spain
Meliá Hotels is trying to turn Spain’s tourism surge into something more durable than a single strong year.
Qantas Confirms Cyberattack, Puts Millions of Customer Records at Risk
Australian flag carrier Qantas on Wednesday confirmed a cyberattack, exposing the personal data of potentially six million customers.
Hyatt Sees Limited Impact From Mexico Violence, but Flags ‘Challenging
Hyatt downplays Mexico violence impact as guests rebook to other resorts. Execs flag volatile geopolitics and mixed U.S. signals for now.