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New Skift Research Sets Key Benchmarks for Marketing Operations in Hotels

As travel CMOs and their teams take on more responsibilities, a well-designed and articulated operations plan is crucial for delivering marketing success. Use this series of Skift Research reports to see how you stack up against other companies in your sector in key operational areas.

Super Early Bird Pricing Ends Soon for Skift Global Forum

Our 2019 Global Forum speaker list is shaping up to be the best and most well-rounded yet. There is no sector of travel, dining, and wellness that we won't touch on. Check out who's already confirmed, and register today to snag the super early bird discount.

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Airbnb Hires Aviation Industry Veteran to Lead New Transportation Division

Did Airbnb just hire the Chip Conley of aviation?


Expedia Struggles to Move Beyond Its U.S. Dependence

Expedia Group wants to become less U.S.-centric, but change is coming slowly. Trivago's troubles are partly to blame.


TUI and Thomas Cook Face Up to Bleak 2019

Well, well, well, it's not just Thomas Cook that's struggling. TUI is feeling the pain, as well, and given its size and power, it's fair to say the whole European tour operator market is now in a bad way.


What Oyo's Latest Results Say About the Business of Budget Hotels

The business of budget hotels is hard, looking at Oyo's latest financial report. But the startup, now five years in operation and bankrolled by SoftBank, appears to have the stamina to reach the breakeven point in the next few years.

Last Chance to Attend the Skift Megatrends 2019 Launch

The Skift team has traveled around the globe this past month to reach readers in nine cities on three continents. Our roadshow will end with a bang in Dallas on February 12. Claim your spot today!

Startups and Legacy Brands Are Making Healthcare More Personal

Much of the wellness movement centers around prevention, or staying active and treating your body in a way that can help keep health problems at bay. Smart startups –– and even large corporate brands –– are finding ways to take advantage of this shift in how we think about health.


Dining Gets More Expensive for Business Travelers

Meals and hotel stays are becoming a bigger cost for business travelers. Airfares have dropped, although this doesn't help companies that dispatch their workers in cars for meetings in nearby cities.


Secret Escapes Boosts European Reach With Irish Acquisition

Secret Escapes continues its acquisition spree. The question is what comes next: Will it opt for an IPO or might a buyer be waiting in the wings?


2nd Address Raises $10 Million for Rental Bookings: Travel Startup Funding This Week

The market for long-term business lodging is being dragged, thankfully, into the digital era by companies like 2nd Address. Plus, fundraising news for Festicket, Oaky, and Operto.

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American Airlines Warns One of Its Regional Airlines to Improve

U.S. regional airline Mesa Air Group has a relentless focus on costs. But with major carriers trying to increase their customer satisfaction scores, Mesa will need to raise its reliability to win and retain business.


Spirit Airlines Gets Boost From Dynamic Pricing on Carry-Ons to Bottled Water

Almost everything is improving at Spirit Airlines. Its on-time performance is getting better, and customer satisfaction is rising, according to the airline. More importantly for investors, ancillary revenue is up. Can the good times last?


Oyo Enters the U.S. Budget Hotel Market

Oyo has a seductive model of renovating budget hotels, running them efficiently through technology, and marketing them directly to consumers. But the startup risks imperial overreach by entering markets like the U.S. that differ significantly from its core markets in India and China.

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