Category Travel & Leisure

A new poll from the Global Business Travel Association reveals a slew of recent Trump administration actions have triggered deep concerns across the industry. In fact, only a minority of global travel buyers (44%) responded that they don’t think there…

Donald Trump’s return to power has crushed interest in visiting the United States among global travelers – with one major exception: Indians expressed growing enthusiasm for U.S. travel, according to an exclusive new survey from Skift Research.  The survey revealed…

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American Airlines announced Thursday that it is partnering with FIFA for the 2026 World Cup, offering flights and promos to fans and teams during the tournament.  The partnership is with Qatar Airways, American’s Oneworld alliance partner. American said it is…

Under the leadership of Dillip Rajakerier, Group CEO of Minor International and CEO of Minor Hotels, the company has strategically positioned itself as a pioneer in redefining what luxury hospitality looks like in Asia. With a portfolio of over 560…

With the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament underway, sports fans across the country are traveling to different parts of India to watch the live matches.  “Being one of the most-awaited cricket tournaments in India, the Indian Premier League is…

United Airlines reported an upbeat first quarter, despite ongoing economic uncertainty related to an escalating trade war and mass layoffs within the federal government.  The carrier posted $13.2 billion in revenue and a net income of $387 million. However, United…

Hilton President and CEO Christopher Nassetta was awarded $58.7 million in pay last year, as Skift reported late last month. Nassetta’s compensation topped a list of nine other hotel and resort company CEOs. We’re updating our list with a more complete…

In 1972, President Richard Nixon’s historic visit to Beijing led to Boeing entering the Chinese market. Fast-forward to 2025, and a very different sort of presidential influence is making headlines. On Tuesday, Bloomberg reported that Chinese airlines have been told…

We’re seeing the writing on the wall for high-end luxury magazines. Recent issues look thin and titles like Vanity Fair are anemic shadows of their Graydon Carter heyday. These publications are no longer moving the needle for their luxury clients…