The consistency in international travel spending indicates a sustained interest in overseas travel among Indians.
International Travel Spending at 12-Month High
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First Class Fiasco: Swiss Adds Metal Weights to Rebalance Premium-Heavy
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Swiss faces a weight and balance issue with its Airbus A330-300 fleet and is resorting to metal plates as a workaround.
International Tourism to Jump 15% in 2024
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A mix of visa-free policies, American travel hunger and China’s return will drive an international tourism boom in 2024.
Is the Profit Party Over? Wizz Air Reports 44% Drop
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Wizz Air joins a growing list of airlines to report a steep drop in profits for the last quarter, with grounded aircraft a key factor.
Saudi Hits Record Tourist Arrivals, Needs Faster Pace to Reach
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Saudi Arabia’s tourism industry sets a new record with 30 million international arrivals in 2024 but more still needs to be done.
The Problem With Travel Brand Marketing
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The fragmentation of traditional media creates opportunity for the travel brands that take a bold approach with marketing.
Trip.com Bolsters Business Travel Ambitions Outside China With Acquisition
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Trip.com added a piece to strengthen its global corporate travel ambitions by buying UK-based Key Travel’s operations across EMEA.
The Definitive Oral History of Short-Term Rentals, Part 3
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Part 3 of Skift’s Definitive Oral History of Short-Term Rentals covers the launch of Homes & Villas by Marriott International, property manager and host sentiment about Airbnb and distribution, Expedia’s acquisition of HomeAway, and what the future looks like for the sector.
Spirit’s Bankruptcy: Our Answers to the 5 Biggest Questions
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Spirit made headlines Monday morning when it announced it was filing for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy — here’s what you need to know.
United Airlines Says It Eliminated 4% of Management Jobs Due
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United Airlines said it reduced its management headcount by 4% because of its adoption of AI and plans to make more cuts in 2026.