05
Sep
Why JetBlue Is Happy to See the Summer End
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A JetBlue E190 aircraft. The airlines recently lowered its revenue guidance. Nathan Coats / Flickr
Skift Take: JetBlue has had a to navigate a tricky last few months. Reading between the lines, it seems that it’s the international routes that are the problem with domestic demand still strong.
05
Sep
Los Cabos Opens First International Office After Mexico Pulls Plug on Tourism Marketing
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The Westin Resort in Los Cabos, Mexico. Jeff Gunn / Flickr
Skift Take: After the shocking closing of Mexico’s federal tourism board, it’s good news to see an international office opening — this time funded by the private sector rather than with government money.
05
Sep
EasyJet CEO Calls Out Legacy Rivals in Battle Over Airline Emissions
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An EasyJet A320. The carrier’s CEO is backing the potential of electric planes. Dylan Agbagni (CC0) / Flickr
Skift Take: The growth of low-cost carriers has helped make travel more accessible but it has come at an environmental cost. Airlines like EasyJet are hoping that electric technology will one day act as a savior but it’s hard to imagine battery-powered commercial jets ever flying across the Atlantic.
05
Sep
Langham Lands a New Deal Located Within a UNESCO German Palace
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Aerial View of Nymphenburg Palace. Langham Hospitality Group
Skift Take: With all the current troubles in Hong Kong, diversifying the business surely is a bigger priority. Langham has said it wants to expand big-time in Europe. It is re-entering the continent with style.
05
Sep
What’s Driving Europe’s Shifting Accommodation Industry: New Skift Research
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Skift Take: The European Union is the largest tourism destination in the world. Its accommodation sector is critical infrastructure supporting all of those travelers. Understand what shifts are taking place not just at the top level but also across subsectors, countries, and companies.