Articles tagged “cruises”

Cruises

Saudi Arabia’s $300 Million Plan to Become a Cruise Industry Major

Having snatched headlines with its glamorous hotel projects, Saudi Arabia wants to do the same with its new cruise ship.

Saudi Arabia’s $300 Million Plan to Become a Cruise Industry Major

Tour Operators

TUI’s Digital Bid to Draw in New Independent Travelers

TUI is known for its sun-and-beach holiday packages. However, its digital approach is now more attuned to independent, do-it-yourself travelers looking for flexibility.

TUI’s Digital Bid to Draw in New Independent Travelers

Tour Operators

TUI Returns to Profit, Eyes Shifts From Extreme Weather

TUI is acutely aware that its holiday package tours could be prone to seasonality shifts, as the group has just had to deal with the impact of severe weather warnings and wildfires. Despite all this and rising prices, travel demand from its main markets remains strong.

TUI Returns to Profit, Eyes Shifts From Extreme Weather

Hotels

Wyndham Sees Budget Hotel Enthusiasm Cooling

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Wyndham’s earnings, Google’s travel priorities, and Royal Caribbean’s encouraging quarter.

Wyndham Sees Budget Hotel Enthusiasm Cooling

Hotels

Accor’s Drive to Boost Its Tech Game

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Accor’s tech strategy, India’s cruise moves, and U.S. hotel job growth.

Accor’s Drive to Boost Its Tech Game

News Blog

IDEAS: Hurtigruten Norway Utilizes AI for Zero-Emission Cruise Ship

Hurtigruten Norway has unveiled the early concept designs for its first zero-emission ship, which is set to feature 'numerous firsts and improved solutions that do not exist on cruise ships today.' Credit: VARD Design Initially announced by the Cruise Line in March 2022 as part of its 'Sea Zero' project, the new designs showcase the…

Airlines

India Daily: Aviation Ministry to Airlines – Watch ‘Abnormal Surge Pricing’ 

Airfares in India are going through the roof bang in the middle of the country’s peak summer travel season. Is any respite in the near term likely?

India Daily: Aviation Ministry to Airlines – Watch ‘Abnormal Surge Pricing’ 

Cruises

Highest-Paid Cruise Industry CEOs

No doubt the relaxation of Covid restrictions made the jobs of cruise industry executives easier.

Highest-Paid Cruise Industry CEOs

Luxury

Luxury Brands Bentley and Fabergé Dip Into Selling Travel

High-end brands are using travel experiences to foster loyalty with existing clientele or entice new customers. And they're going to great lengths and partnerships to meet these luxury travelers' aspirations.

Luxury Brands Bentley and Fabergé Dip Into Selling Travel

Hotels

Full Video: Accor Deputy CEO at Skift Future of Lodging Forum 2023

Accor is focused on setting itself apart by offering more than just a place to stay. Jean-Jacques Morin, a top Accor executive, discussed that and more at the Skift Future of Lodging Forum.

Full Video: Accor Deputy CEO at Skift Future of Lodging Forum 2023