[ad_1] Skift Take Today’s podcast looks at Indigo’s new purchase, Wyndham’s new strategy, and Royal Caribbean’s new audience. Rashaad Jorden Good morning from Skift. It’s Friday, April 26. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today. Listen Now 🎧 Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Overcast | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts Episode Notes India’s largest airline IndiGo has […]

[ad_1] The post 88% of women have felt unsafe travelling solo. No wonder many are developing the abbey habit appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Monte Pacis, in Kaunas, Lithuania, is a peaceful new hospitality complex set within the still-functioning Pažaislis monastery. An analysis of recent research by the specialist accommodation finder Monasteries.com reveals […]

[ad_1] A bill currently running through the California Senate would require Clear from operating at commercial airports, citing them as a “source of numerous security violations.” While many frequent flyers use Clear as an easy way to beat long lines at the airport, a proposed California law could prevent airports from utilizing their services.   […]

[ad_1] A number of elements are conspiring to hamper growth of vacation rental startups, especially the technology-led companies. The first is a more conservative investment landscape with investors no longer throwing about the kind of capital that was around in 2020 and 2021. The second is the high valuations of companies that want to sell […]

[ad_1] Skift Take Today’s podcast looks at how hotel listings on Google compete for bookings, new junk fee rules for airlines, and new sites for Hyatt loyalty program members. Rashaad Jorden Good morning from Skift. It’s Thursday, April 25. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today. Listen Now 🎧 Subscribe […]

[ad_1] The post In Asia Pacific, Hilton’s RevPAR grew 7.9% versus 2019   appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Hilton has announced its first-quarter performance results for 2024. In Asia Pacific, Hilton’s RevPAR grew 7.9% versus 2019 levels on top of a strong 2023, backed by steady growth in leisure and business […]

[ad_1] A new set of rules from the U.S. Department of Transportation will require airlines to provide refunds instead of travel credits in certain scenarios, while clearly disclosing ancillary fees at the point of sale. Flyers will now be entitled to cash refunds when their flights are cancelled, significantly delayed, or baggage arrives much later […]

[ad_1] Spotnana has developed a direct integration with Copa Airlines’ new distribution capability API, bringing the carrier’s exclusive sales promotions, ancillary products and other agency content to the Spotnana platform, the companies announced. The integration includes access to Copa’s PriceLock product, which lets travelers hold reservations for up to seven days, and self-service cancellations, refunds […]

[ad_1] Skift Take Fernandes is taking on the challenge of transforming AirAsia’s parent company as it tries to shake off its pandemic-era problems.  Gordon Smith and Meghna Maharishi, Skift Capital A CEO Tony Fernandes said Wednesday he will stay on as the company’s top executive for another five years, putting aside his retirement plans.  Fernandes, who has led the company and […]

[ad_1] RoomRite RoomRite CEO Michael Weiss describes the startup as “the StubHub” of room blocks – enabling meeting and event professionals to sell rooms they no longer need or buy rooms when there is limited time or inventory.  Founded in 2023, RoomRite is a marketplace for the buying and selling of blocks of 10 rooms […]