Travel Industry & Tourism Business Engine Acquires Options Travel, Signaling a Bold Shift Towards Integrated Business Travel Solutions. August 1, 2026 Keisha Moreman In a strategic move that redefines the landscape of business travel management, Denver-based Engine has announced the acquisition of Options Travel, a prominent U.S. travel management company (TMC). This acquisition…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business Mexico Invests $115 Million to Combat Unprecedented Sargassum Influx on Caribbean Coast August 1, 2026 Keisha Moreman Mexico is launching a significant offensive against the overwhelming surge of sargassum seaweed that has choked its iconic Caribbean coastline this year, a crisis of unprecedented scale that has left…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business Accor Sets Q3 Deadline for Ennismore IPO Decision Amidst Financial Headwinds. July 31, 2026 Keisha Moreman The global hospitality giant Accor has officially set a decisive deadline for the potential initial public offering (IPO) of its coveted lifestyle joint venture, Ennismore, with a decision anticipated by…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business Airbnb Quietly Builds Its Own Ticketing Empire After Years of Observation and Strategic Maneuvering. July 31, 2026 Keisha Moreman In a move that signals a significant expansion beyond its core vacation rental business, Airbnb is actively recruiting senior leadership to develop a standalone ticketing operation and a comprehensive "guest…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business Hyatt Doubles Down on Mid-Market Expansion with Significant Credit Facility Amidst Shifting Opening Timelines. July 30, 2026 Keisha Moreman Hyatt, a global hospitality giant, is strategically amplifying its commitment to the mid-market hotel segment, a move underscored by a substantial $500 million credit facility designed to propel the development…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business Don’t Start a Travel Startup July 30, 2026 Keisha Moreman BY RAFAT ALI · FOUNDER & CEO, SKIFT The most potent advice I can offer any aspiring entrepreneur aiming to launch a travel startup, gleaned from fourteen years of building…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business Frontier Airlines Demonstrates Surprising Pricing Power, Reporting Record Revenue Amidst Shifting Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier Landscape. July 29, 2026 Keisha Moreman The once-predictable playbook for ultra-low-cost carriers (ULCCs), a strategy built on the foundation of rock-bottom fares and a stripped-down service model, is undergoing a significant evolution, and Frontier Airlines stands…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business Skift Global Forum: Unlock the Future of Travel Through Six Strategic Engagement Windows July 29, 2026 Keisha Moreman The travel industry is at a critical juncture, facing a "Great Recalibration" driven by evolving geopolitics, rapid technological advancements, and profound shifts in traveler behavior. In this dynamic landscape, understanding…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business Hilton Slashes Franchisee Fees Amidst Owner Profitability Pressures July 29, 2026 Keisha Moreman In a significant move aimed at bolstering the financial health of its vast network of hotel owners, Hilton Worldwide has announced a series of fee reductions, a strategic concession designed…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business Google Bets Big on AI in Travel, Signaling a New Frontier for Search and Cloud Revenue. July 28, 2026 Keisha Moreman In a strategic move that underscores the burgeoning potential of artificial intelligence across its business lines, Google highlighted the travel sector as a key proving ground during its latest earnings…
