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Skift Take Everyone knows that flying between Europe and Japan takes longer than it used to, but the environmental impact can feel less defined. This fascinating new data quantifies the extra CO2 for re-routed flights. Gordon Smith Average CO2 emissions for flights between the UK and Japan have jumped by more than 21% since 2019. […]
CO2 Setback as Emissions on UK-Japan Air Routes Surge by 21% Read More »
Skift Take From a rising middle class to an aging population, the most powerful leaders in hospitality agree demographics are key. Josh Corder Yes, AI is going to be everywhere one day, and yes, lifestyle hotels are the hot new thing. But if you want to track the future of travel, the answer lies in
Hotel CEOs Say Demographics Is the Future of Travel Read More »
Skift Take Don’t be fooled by the modest nature of the A321XLR’s Madrid to Paris debut – this plane can fly seriously far with incredible efficiency. Get ready for it to shake-up route networks worldwide. Gordon Smith A seemingly routine flight between Madrid and Paris made aviation history on Wednesday morning. Just after 8:15 am
Iberia Makes History With First Airbus A321XLR Passenger Flight Read More »
President Donald J. Trumpâs return to the White House, following an unexpectedly swift resolution to the 2024 election, has the travel industry bracing for what could be a sweeping reorientation of policy. From potential shifts in visa regulations to renewed questions over environmental commitments, Trump’s second term may bring both uncertainty and opportunity for international
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Skift Take Indian airlines have been upgrading their fleets and efforts to cater to the growing demand for inbound and outbound international travel. Bulbul Dhawan Indian airlines accounted for 45.6% of the international traffic in India in the April-June quarter this year. That’s up from close to 44% last year and just 34.7% pre-pandemic. A
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Skift Take Booking’s revenue has blown past pandemic levels, and it’s added back nearly 4,000 employees. Expedia trimmed its workforce anew in 2024 following completion of a tech migration. Dennis Schaal Much has been written about whether major travel companies have recovered in revenue since the pandemic, but what about their employee rosters? Booking Holdings
Booking and Expedia: A Post-Pandemic Hiring Spree Versus Modest Growth Read More »
Robo-taxis, flying taxis, electric planes, and renewable jet fuel. Next-generation mobility is the theme in this startup funding roundup. The most notable fundraise was $5.5 billion by Waymo, which is expanding robotaxis across the U.S.. The startup has already been operating the service within San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix, as well as curbside pickup at
Waymo Raises $5.5 Billion for Robotaxis. Plus: $318 Million for Flying Taxis Read More »
Skift Take The latest acquisition by India’s largest hotel group suggests that “experiential leisure” is becoming popular. “Experiential leisure” means “hotels with small room counts and home-like architecture, so vacationers can pretend they’re not at hotels.” Sean O’Neill India’s largest hospitality company, Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), is expanding its “experiential leisure” segment by acquiring a
IHCL Takes Control of India’s Tree of Life Boutique Hotel Brand Read More »
Skift Take There’s something appealing about a business model that makes money by saving other people money. So why is Amex GBT, the largest corporate travel management company, losing money? Sean O’Neill American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) said Tuesday it continued to pursue a two-pronged strategy as the world’s largest travel-management company: maintaining
Amex GBT Cuts $100 Million as Small-Business Push Hits Headwinds Read More »
Skift Take Skift Global Forum East is back in Dubai this month and itâs the place to be for anyone involved in Middle East tourism. This yearâs lineup includes CEOs, industry pioneers, and innovators shaping the future of travel across the region. Peden Doma Bhutia We are all set for the third Skift Global Forum
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