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Hotels

European Hotel Leaders Expect More Distressed Sales

What's ahead for hotel investment in Europe? A survey of more than 100 hotel leaders points to both risks and a window for opportunistic acquisitions.

European Hotel Leaders Expect More Distressed Sales

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Mulls Removing Cleaning Fees as a Separate Charge

Hosts may be sabotaging their own bookings by levying excessively high cleaning fees. It is turning off many people to Airbnb, which is a concern for the company.

Airbnb Mulls Removing Cleaning Fees as a Separate Charge

Tourism

Disney Brings Back Bob Iger as CEO for Two Years

Disney picked now-former CEO Chapek from the Parks division. Will it look that direction again during this new, two-year search?

Disney Brings Back Bob Iger as CEO for Two Years

Airlines

American Airlines CEO: ‘We’re Ready’ for the Holidays and Beyond

Listen in for a discussion from Skift Aviation Forum with American Airlines CEO Robert Isom in conversation with Skift's Edward Russell.

American Airlines CEO: ‘We’re Ready’ for the Holidays and Beyond

Airlines

First-Ever Israel-Qatar Direct Flights Fly World Cup Fans

Although the deal enabling Israelis to fly non-stop to Qatar is a boon for soccer fans, it's only temporary and far from a definite sign that relations between the two countries will improve.

First-Ever Israel-Qatar Direct Flights Fly World Cup Fans

Airlines

Tata’s Revamp of Air India Starts With Talks to Buy New Planes from Boeing, Airbus

The new owners of Air India have set an aggressive goal of boosting market share globally and locally to 30 percent in five years. The first step will be upgrading its aging fleet. Let the negotiations begin.

Tata’s Revamp of Air India Starts With Talks to Buy New Planes from Boeing, Airbus

Airlines

United Airlines’ Customer Touch Points and Other Top Stories This Week

In Skift's top stories this week, United Airlines further personalizes the guest experience, American Airlines has to tackle new flying patterns, and the United Arab Emirates unveils an ambitious tourism strategy.

United Airlines’ Customer Touch Points and Other Top Stories This Week

Skift Meetings

Events Planners Need to Build in More Self-Care Time for Frazzled Attendees: Hilton Report

Hilton’s 2023 Emerging Trends Report focuses on a sense of caring, frictionless travel, more engaging experiences, and enhanced wellness offerings.

Events Planners Need to Build in More Self-Care Time for Frazzled Attendees: Hilton Report

Online Travel

HotelTonight Founder Sam Shank Leaves Airbnb After an Extended Stay

HotelTonight is the fastest, and probably the most exquisite and feisty hotel booking app around. Regardless of its future with Airbnb, it created dozens of imitators, and set the standard.

HotelTonight Founder Sam Shank Leaves Airbnb After an Extended Stay

Airline Weekly

5 Big Takeaways From This Week’s Skift Aviation Forum

Demand is robust but it's different — and the challenges very much real for the aviation industry as it exits the pandemic.

5 Big Takeaways From This Week’s Skift Aviation Forum

Airlines

Full Video: American Airlines CEO at Skift Aviation Forum 2022

Robert Isom believes the worst is behind American Airlines, and the airline's operations are running as smoothly as they can be. In this interview, the CEO reveals the bigger things on his mind as he maps out American's longer term future.

Full Video: American Airlines CEO at Skift Aviation Forum 2022