Leaders of Travel: Skift C-Suite Series

Not every Gulf airline wants to be Emirates. Oman Air just joined the powerful oneworld alliance, and with a new leadership team, it’s betting on strategy over swagger.

Turkish Airlines isn’t just building an airline – it’s building influence. Ahead of the company's centenary in 2033, the carrier is refining its soft power playbook.

Meliá's ability to stay profitable while expanding is notable. CEO Gabriel Escarrer tells Skift he's turning the group into a global resort operator, not just a Mediterranean one.

Speaking with Skift, Douglas offers a candid insight into the development of aircraft interiors that will set the tone for the largest airline start-up in a generation.

Think of the slogan as "cruises – but no kids allowed."

Shaking off speculation that U.S. consumers are traveling less, Eurostar CEO Gwendoline Cazenave shares exclusive data pointing to a strong summer for overseas spending.

Extended Stay America turned kitchenettes and weekly housekeeping into an over $6 billion business. Now everyone wants a piece. The model is usually resilient even during recessions.

IHG CEO Elie Maalouf sees rich potential in many fragmented hotel markets, such as Europe and Japan, where independent hoteliers face mounting pressures from digital transformation.

Marriott boss Anthony Capuano outlined his vision to transform the company from a traditional hotel group into an all-encompassing travel enterprise. This change will demand the company be fast and nimble, such as by streamlining decision-making.

There's a funny thing about ultra-luxury: You want to grow because growth economies of scale are real. But also, if you grow too much, you're not exclusive anymore. Kerzner aims to thread that needle.