Frontier is vying for Southwest customers after the Dallas-based carrier decided to scrap its “two bags fly free” policy.
‘Divorce Your Old Airline’: Frontier Comes for Southwest With Free
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How Hotel Tech Can Capture the Hearts of Millennial and
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As Millennial and Gen Z travelers stress-test hotel technology, owners and operators seek out creative features and amenities to compete.
Uber + Expedia, Japan’s Record and Cathay’s New Suite
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Today’s podcast looks at hypothetical Uber acquisition of Expedia, a record-breaking year for Japan, and Cathay Pacific’s much-anticipated new cabin.
Behind Aspen One’s Two New All-Electric Hotels and Its Call
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Aspen One says hotel sustainability efforts fall short without lobbying and system change. Its Limelight Hotels are going all-electric.
The Peninsula Hotels’ New Brand Campaign: Focus on Staff Stories,
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The Peninsula Hotels’ first major brand campaign in a decade spotlights the stories of front-line staff in mini-documentaries.
Biden Administration Cracks Down on Junk Fees in the Airline
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The Biden Administration released a set of long-awaited rules that force the airline industry to confront “junk fees.”
Full Video: Ras Al Khaimah’s 2030 Tourism Playbook
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Ras Al Khaimah’s new tourism CEO Philippa Harrison is steering the Emirate toward a sustainable, culturally rooted future.
Skift Power Rankings: Brad Gerstner
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Brad Gerstner founded Altimeter Capital in 2008, and his first trade was for Priceline at $50 per share. Now known as Booking Holdings, the company trades
Hilton Grand Vacations: Weak Yen Dents Japanese Appetite for U
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The timeshare giant said Thursday that it would bring Bluegreen into its loyalty program and sales platform by roughly year-end.
Will Hotel Guests Really Book Viator Experiences With Amazon Alexa?
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A recent Skift story on Viator’s move to integrate Alexa in hotels rooms is stirring skepticism among industry experts.