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Short-Term Rentals

The Risks of Short-Term Rental Arbitrage

Industry veteran Carl Shepherd voices skepticism about short-term rental arbitrage.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 4 weeks ago

Short-Term Rentals

Vacasa’s First Employee Steps Down From the Board: How She Sees the Company Now

Is Vacasa losing its hospitality edge — one executive at a time?

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 1 month ago

Short-Term Rentals

Inspirato Bets on Cost Savings As Losses Mount

Plus some essential product improvements to Inspirato Pass.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 1 month ago

Airlines

JetBlue Axes Several Routes After Merger With Spirit Collapses

JetBlue said it was cutting routes to help return to profitability.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 months ago

Airlines

Emirates’ Tim Clark on ‘Trust’ in Boeing, Supply Chain Issues and the End of Innovation

In the aviation business, no one has the ear of both Boeing and Airbus as much as Emirates President Tim Clark. Now he is preparing Emirates for a life beyond the 777s and the A380s, and he’s going with Boeing for now.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 5 months ago

Airlines

Dubai Airshow, Day 1: Over 200 New Aircraft Ordered

200 aircraft sold, many more to go. That was the takeaway from the Dubai Airshow’s first day. Marquee customers included Dubai’s own Emirates and Flydubai.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 5 months ago

Airlines

Spirit Merger Integral to Challenge Dominant Airlines: JetBlue CEO Testifies

There's only so much organic growth can do to remain competitive, according to Jetblue's CEO in the ongoing court case to block the company's acquisition of Spirit Airlines.

Nate Raymond, Reuters | 5 months ago

News Blog

Spain’s Renfe Sets July Date for New High-Speed Trains to France

Travelers will have a new option between Barcelona and Lyon, and Madrid and Marseille come July. That's when Spain's rail operator, Renfe, will launch new through high-speed train service on both routes, and reconnecting the country's high-speed rail networks after an eight month hiatus. Renfe will launch AVE high-speed train service from Barcelona to Lyon…

Edward Russell | 10 months ago

News Blog

Brightline to Begin Much Anticipated Rail Service to Orlando by September

Brightline, the first new intercity passenger rail operator in the U.S. in decades, has started selling tickets for its long-awaited extension to Orlando. Riders can now book one of 16 daily trains between Miami and Orlando for travel from September 1. “While we are finalizing an official launch date, guests can now book travel for…

Edward Russell | 11 months ago

News Blog

Trainline Teams With David Hasselhoff in New Celeb-Focused Marketing

Hotel brands are well known for their marketing partnerships with influencers and celebrities, but now one rail booking platform is getting in on the act. Trainline has decided to team up with legendary actor David Hasselhoff to launch its Chief Conductor Contest. A grand prize includes a $5,000 travel stipend, a two-night stay in a luxury…

Andres Buenahora | 1 year ago