[ad_1] Skift Take Global Hotel Alliance crosses a billion in revenue for the first half of the year, helped out by high room rates in its home city of Dubai. Josh Corder The UAE-born Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) has posted combined room revenues of $1.3 billion for the first six months of this year, 18% […]

[ad_1] Etihad Airways is thrilled to announce a special early bird offer to make autumn travel more accessible and enjoyable for its guests worldwide. From 15 to 19 July, guests can take advantage of exclusive discounts on flights to some of the most popular destinations across Etihad Airways’ growing global network, for travel between 1 […]

[ad_1] The board of Weeva, a sustainability management tool for independent hotels and tourism businesses and a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2024, has called for the closure of the business “based on a considered view of external market forces, associated risks and the path to commerciality of the business.” In an email to […]

[ad_1] Skift Take The ultra-low-cost carrier lowered its revenue outlook for the second quarter, blaming softer ancillary sales. Meghna Maharishi Spirit Airlines is anticipating a bigger quarterly loss in the second quarter, citing lower-than-expected ancillary sales.  While Spirit didn’t go into specifics, ancillary fees for perks like checked baggage, carry-ons and seat selection are […]

[ad_1] Recent reports show that operations at China’s hub airports experienced a surge throughout the first half of 2024. Experts at China’s Development Research Centre of the State Council pointed out that the ongoing recovery of the Chinese aviation industry stems from the better than usual performance of the national economy. Likewise, as the nation’s […]

[ad_1] Ravlling Ravlling helps environmentally-conscious travelers find and book eco-friendly trips in Northern Europe. Founded in 2022, Ravlling is made up of a team of eight and is based in the Netherlands. The platform aims to make searching for sustainable travel options easy by providing curated options and inspiration. What is your 30-second pitch to […]

[ad_1] The Tata group is likely to retain the senior management of full-service airline Air India post its merger with Vistara, an Economic Times report said. While Campbell Wilson will continue as the CEO of Air India, the merged entity will have Nipun Aggarwal as the chief commercial and transformation officer, while Sanjay Sharma will […]

[ad_1] Seabourn Journeys Grand Africa Voyage on Seabourn Sojourn – Kariega-Settlers-Drift-Safari   Seabourn is introducing a selection of new pre-, mid- and post-cruise “Seabourn Journeys” available to guests on the 2024 Grand Africa Voyage. Seabourn Journeys provide in-depth, land-based cruise extensions that go beyond single-day excursions and offer guests a chance to linger and make […]

[ad_1] Accommodation and home rental specialist Snaptrip Group has acquired hotel website the Hotel Guru for a seven-figure sum.  The group, which already counts United Kingdom-based brands including LateRooms and Snaptrip, said the acquisition strengthens “its position in the hotel sector and significantly expands its reach across the globe.” According to a statement, the Hotel […]

[ad_1] Skift Take The travel industry has been counting on the return of visitors from China. But getting back to 2019 levels is taking much longer than expected. Christiana Sciaudone, Skift International air travel from China is recovering, but set to remain at a fraction of what it was in 2019, according to data platform […]