[ad_1] Skift Take Strong leisure travel demand and resumption of international flights have been instrumental in reshaping the fortunes of the hospitality sector. But will the trend continue? Amrita Ghosh Occupancy in Indian hotels is expected to improve to 66 percent in 2023, according to hospitality research firm HVS Anarock’s latest report. India’s hospitality sector … Read more
[ad_1] Skift Take After a 15-year legal battle, Lastminute.com is moving forward with a court win, a new CEO and board. Lastminute.com characterized the legal victory against Ryanair as “a major milestone” for consumer rights. Andres Buenahora, Skift Ryanair has aggressively battled online travel agencies over the years, seeking to bar them from selling … Read more
[ad_1] Skift Take Every tech issue or flight stoppage at Southwest will be under intense scrutiny because of its Christmas holidays disruptions last year, and reports that the airline had under-invested in technology. Dennis Schaal Southwest Airlines Co’s flights resumed operation Tuesday after a one-hour nationwide stoppage, which the U.S. airline said was caused by … Read more
[ad_1] Skift Take Hyatt is joining Marriott and Extended Stay America in adding brands in the premium extended-stay category. But leaping into this category requires finesse. Sean O’Neill Hyatt Hotels unveiled on Tuesday a new brand, Hyatt Studios, as its entry into upper-midscale extended stay lodging in North America. It expects the first openings in … Read more
[ad_1] When a young child makes a mess of dry food on a flight, who should clean it up? When a professional baseball player blasted United Airlines for allegedly making them clean it, FlyerTalkers had no shortage of opinions. Anyone who has traveled with a young child can attest to the challenges it brings. But … Read more
[ad_1] Skift Take Disney World and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis are in an ongoing battle about control of the park. Disney’s future developments face possible curtailment as a new bill targets its ability to self-govern the area around its theme parks. Selene Brophy Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday fired another shot in his battle … Read more
[ad_1] As travel demand picked up post-pandemic, airlines experienced major problems: An increase in mishandled luggage and passengers denied boarding. If your luggage was lost or you were denied boarding in 2022, you certainly were not alone. Revised data from the U.S. Department of Transportation shows more passengers had their luggage mishandled, or were … Read more
[ad_1] Skift Take Looking beyond a busy Easter vacation period, the airline looks set to be boosted by Spain’s enduring appeal, and enhanced network. Matthew Parsons British airline easyJet expects to beat full-year profit market forecasts, it said on Tuesday, encouraged by summer bookings and strong demand over Easter despite French strikes. Airlines in Europe … Read more
[ad_1] Skift Take Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks closer at Ritz-Carlton’s training experiment, Brazil’s new visas, and a new Paris boutique hotel. Rashaad Jorden Good morning from Skift. It’s Tuesday, April 18. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today. Listen Now 🎧 Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Overcast | Google Podcasts Episode Notes … Read more
[ad_1] Marriott International has long relied on its array of 30 brands to appeal to diverse mix of travelers. But the hotel giant increasingly would like consumers to believe its loyalty program gives them access to a surprising mix of lodging. Its marketers appear to hope that travelers will make Marriott’s mobile app their default … Read more