Skift Take: As independent theme parks shutter and Six Flags sheds assets to pay down debt, Dolly Parton’s privately-held, non-franchise...
Confirmed: Brand USA CEO Fred Dixon to Lead NYC Tourism Again
Skift Take: The announcement follows Skift’s reporting that Dixon had been in advance talks for a return to NYC Tourism....
It’s No Taylor Swift Effect, but Harry Styles’ Residency Offers NYC Operators a Boost
Skift Take: Harry Styles’ Madison Square Garden residency isn’t expected to have the same cachet as the global Eras Tour,...
Live Tourism Economy: Where Event-Driven Travel Spending Lands
Skift Take: A concert or a final now decides where hundreds of thousands of people travel and when. The harder...
VayKLife Just Acquired Xplorie. The Guest Experience Layer Finally Gets Its Moment.
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United CEO on Fares in 2027: Fuel Stays ‘Elevated,’ But We Can ‘Pass All of That On’
Skift Take: United is betting demand stays strong. But at some point, added capacity will put pressure on prices. Read...
Brand USA Chief in Advanced Talks to Rejoin NYC Tourism: Scoop
Skift Take: The pivot comes two years after Fred Dixon joined the nation's destination marketing organization. Read the Complete Story...
Wall Street Is Starting to Believe Airbnb’s Growth Story
Skift Take: The bank's thesis that Airbnb's "Acceleration is here to stay" is a bold statement. The potential is there....
Three South Korean Carriers Are Merging Into One Low-Cost Giant
Skift Take: A supercharged budget airline backed by the flag carrier changes the math for everyone else in a low-cost...
PE Money Is Coming for STR. The New StayTerra CEO Explains the Strategy.
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