Norwegian Cruise Line Bullish Thanks to Strong Caribbean Demand
Although trips to the Middle East aren't in the cards for the Norwegian Cruise Line this year, the company is confident in surging demand for trips to other regions.
Travel Industry Earnings Coverage
Don’t miss out on Skift’s in-depth coverage of earnings reported by public travel companies, including online travel agencies, hotel brands, airlines, and technology companies. Our earnings stories cut through the numbers to explain what’s really happening at companies and within the industry as a whole.
Hyatt’s Annual Report: 5 Things We Learned
Hyatt's annual 10-K provides a handful of notable details, including the final prices it paid for Mr & Mrs Smith and for Dream Hotels.
Booking.com Hit With $530 Million Fine From Spanish Regulators
Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel said the company would appeal the Spanish competition authority's $530 million draft decision if it becomes permanent.
IHG Forecasts Loyalty and Hotel Pipeline Growth
CEO Elie Maalouf pointed to early results suggesting that IHG's recent marketing efforts and brand development work are leading to growth in a virtuous flywheel for the hotel group.
Sabre Details Issues From 2023: Financial Challenges, Layoffs, Tech Spend
The way that travel is bought and sold is changing quickly, and older companies have to keep up to secure their future.
Hyatt Releases Upbeat Hotel Metrics, Delays Conference Call
Hyatt didn't provide a full report on its 2023 performance, but it did release some key numbers for the full year that suggested strong momentum.
Tripadvisor Expects First Profits for Viator and TheFork As Potential Sale Looms
A potential buyer could decide to break up Tripadvisor's parts, including Viator, TheFork, and metasearch, under the theory that the parts are worth more than the whole.
Wyndham Results Hurt By Cost and ‘Noise’ of Choice Hotels’ Hostile Bid
Wyndham executives said a Choice Hotels offer to buy it has sandbagged them with work in rebuffing the offer and addressing regulators' concerns. The bill so far is $75 million.
Marriott and Hilton: 12 Takeaways From Their Annual Reports
A dozen things jumped out at Skift when looking at Marriott and Hilton's annual financial filings. Points range from the performance of their loyalty programs to how they're taking market share.
Airbnb and AI: Brian Chesky Sees New Verticals — Like Amazon and Apple
No, Brian Chesky isn't necessarily talking about launching flights on Airbnb when he refers to becoming a "cross-vertical company." Google Flights, relax.