Marriott’s second-quarter results underscored a slowdown in its core U.S. and Canada markets, and the company trimmed its full-year forecast.
Marriott’s Sluggish Q2: Flat U
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Diriyah Gate CEO: Half of Cost Will Be Paid By
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Diriyah Gate chief Jerry Inzerillo fully expects more than $30 billion to be put into his project by foreign investors.
EaseMyTrip to Focus on Growing Its Non-Air Business
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EaseMyTrip had planned diversification of its operations when it went public, with a focus on growing the non-air business.
Hawaii Adds ‘Green Fee’ to Hotel Stays to Combat Climate
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Hawaii will add a new surcharge to the state’s existing accommodations tax to address the growing impacts of climate change.
APAC Travel Trends: Why They Book and Where ‘Cash’ Is
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Price is the ultimate travel dealbreaker in the APAC region, according to a new survey from Indonesia-based travel platform Traveloka.
What’s Next for the Alaska-Hawaiian Airline Merger
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Today’s Skift podcast looks at Alaska Air wanting to buy Hawaiian, travel agents battling American Airlines, and Travelport’s fresh funding.
Trivago Made Its Name on TV Ads — Now It’s
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Trivago, which became a household name brand based on its Trivago Guy TV ads, has reduced its reliance on linear TV.
International Travel Spending at 12-Month High
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The consistency in international travel spending indicates a sustained interest in overseas travel among Indians.
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.