Online Travel
Vrbo Gets 1 Million New Listings Mostly in Urban Areas
Vrbo took a hit when Expedia reduced marketing during its tech migration. Now, the company is doing the work to bring it back.
Travel Industry Earnings Coverage
Don't miss out on Skift's in-depth coverage of earnings reported by public travel companies, including online travel agencies, hotel brands, airlines, and technology companies. Our earnings stories cut through the numbers to explain what's really happening at companies and within the industry as a whole.
Short-Term Rentals
Airbnb CEO: Co-Host Initiative Is an 'Alternative' to Property Management Companies
Turf wars between individual and professional hosts on Airbnb have been long-standing. Chesky isn't making friends with professional hosts when touting Airbnb's co-hosting network as a way to replace them.
Hotels
India's Biggest Hotelier: 2025 Outlook, Goa Slowdown, and Making Money in Low Season
Analysts were skeptical that Indian Hotels Company Ltd. could hit its lofty goals for profit margins. But it's been delivering.
Hotels
Indian Hotels Company Doubles Down on Luxury With Claridges Deal
IHCL's bid to manage the Claridges Collection portfolio in India highlights its luxury strategy, especially as it follows the acquisition of the Tree of Life boutique hotels chain.
Airlines
Air France Reveals How Much Money it Lost From the Olympics
For Air France, Paris 2024 is a marathon rather than a sprint. The financial impact of a one-off 'hosting hit' should be comfortably absorbed by longer term benefits for the brand.
Experiences
Tripadvisor Is Still Considering 'Strategic Alternatives'
Tripadvisor officials are doing their jobs in that they are trying to grow the company in the event no strategic transaction takes place. But eventually there has to be one.
Online Travel
Trivago Demands Higher Compensation From Smaller Advertisers
It's been a tough run for Trivago in the Google Hotels era. No one ever said the metasearch business would be easy.
Hotels
Ryman, Summit and Apple Report Growth
Ryman and Apple Hospitality both reported earnings beats, with Ryman raising its dividend and Apple buying back shares and tightening guidance, while Summit grew results despite hurricanes.
Business Travel
Amex GBT Cuts $100 Million as Small-Business Push Hits Headwinds
There's something appealing about a business model that makes money by saving other people money. So why is Amex GBT, the largest corporate travel management company, losing money?
Hotels
Choice Hotels Earnings: 7 Trends and a Catchphrase - ‘Revenue Intense’
Choice Hotels is adapting its business strategy because it believes the future of travel involves longer stays, Boomers prefering premium brands, and more trips built around sports and music events.