Air Canada Appoints SAS Chief Anko Van der Werff as New CEO Amidst Leadership Transition and Lingering Language Controversy
Air Canada, Canada’s flag carrier, has officially announced the appointment of Anko Van der Werff, the current Chief Executive Officer of Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), as its next Chief Executive. This…
Scapia Forges New Path in Indian Travel, Betting on Integrated Loyalty and Payments Over Price Wars
In a significant strategic departure from the fiercely competitive online travel agency (OTA) landscape in India, Bengaluru-based travel fintech Scapia is charting a course that prioritizes integrated payments, loyalty rewards,…
Accor and H World Group Forge Ambitious Global Distribution and Loyalty Alliance Spanning China, Europe, and the Middle East
The global hospitality sector witnessed a significant strategic realignment last week with the announcement of an expansive partnership between France-based Accor and China’s H World Group. Far exceeding a conventional…
Delta’s ‘Basic Business’ Offers Lie-Flat Seats at Lower Price, Reshaping Premium Travel Landscape
Delta Air Lines is embarking on a significant strategic shift in its premium offerings, introducing a new fare class dubbed "Basic Business." This move, announced on a recent Wednesday, marks…
Fattal Hotel Group Makes Landmark U.S. Debut with Blakely Acquisition, Signalling Ambitious North American Expansion
Fattal Hotel Group, a prominent Israeli hospitality conglomerate, has officially entered the United States market with its acquisition of The Blakely, a historic pre-war hotel situated in Midtown Manhattan. This…
Uber and Google Maps Leverage AI to Converge, Reshaping Digital Commerce and Travel Distribution
In the first half of 2026, a significant strategic realignment began to unfold in the digital landscape as two titans, Uber and Google Maps, intensified their use of artificial intelligence…
Castlelake Nears Landmark £5.2 Billion EasyJet Acquisition Amidst Intricate EU Ownership Compliance Strategy
The European aviation landscape is on the cusp of a potentially transformative shift as U.S. investment firm Castlelake moves closer to a significant stake in British low-cost carrier EasyJet. After…
The Travel Industry Navigates AI Dominance, World Cup Marketing Shifts, and Emerging Tourism Trends
The travel and hospitality sector is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence, evolving marketing strategies around global events, and the sudden emergence of new tourism hotspots.…
Skift Announces Inaugural Live Tourism Summit to Address Transformative Impact of Global Events on Travel Industry
New York City is set to host a pivotal gathering of global travel and entertainment leaders on September 22, 2026, as Skift, a leading travel industry intelligence platform, convenes its…
















