Jul 24, 2024 • 9 min read
17.07.2024 - 07:41 / skift.com / United Airlines / Rashaad Jorden / Apollo Global Management
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Amsterdam, one of the world’s most visited destinations, wants fewer tourists. The city’s Deputy Mayor Sofyan Mbarki discussed Amsterdam’s strategy to decrease visitor numbers and attract better-behaved travelers with Global Tourism Reporter Dawit Habtemariam.
Mbarki said more rental units need to be reserved for residents instead of tourists, and that Amsterdam plans to introduce new short-term rental regulations. The city is also placing limits on cruise ships and development of new hotels. And Amsterdam is once again running a “Stay Away” campaign, which aims to deter tourists from partying in the city’s Red Light District.
Next, United Airlines flight attendants will vote on whether to authorize a strike as negotiations with management have stalled, writes Airlines Reporter Meghna Maharishi.
Flight attendants have been demanding better pay and working conditions since the pandemic. The Association of Flight Attendants, which represents United flight attendants, said it’s the first vote to authorize a strike at United since 2005 bankruptcy negotiations. However, Maharishi notes a strike isn’t imminent due to current regulations.
United flight attendants have expressed frustration about, among other issues, not having received a pay raise since 2020.
Finally, private equity firm Apollo Global Management has acquired The Travel Corporation, a company that owns 18 travel brands, writes Travel Experiences Reporter Jesse Chase-Lubitz.
The agreement between Apollo and TTC is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024. TTC, one of the world’s largest privately held travel companies, has been family-owned for more than a century. Apollo would acquire notable TTC tour brands such as Trafalgar, Contiki and Insight Vacations.
Jul 24, 2024 • 9 min read
The Federal Aviation Administration is launching an audit of Southwest Airlines after a string of safety incidents, the carrier confirmed to Skift.
Sandals Resorts International invites travelers to feel the vibrant rhythms and stunning ombre blues of the Caribbean Sea with incredible savings across eleven (11) Sandals Resorts and three (3) Beaches Resorts with the “Rhythm and Blues” sale. The limited-time offer rewards guests who want to bask in paradise just a little longer with up to $1,000 in air credit to be enjoyed this summer and through mid 2025 at select resorts. As an added benefit, for a limited time, booking online at sandals.com or beaches.com earns guests an additional $100 off their stay.
Too many tourists visit the world's hottest destinations, from Italy to Amsterdam and Barcelona. As a result, locals regularly endure massive crowds, traffic jams, and increased living costs.
A global IT outage on Friday canceled thousands of flights and forced several airlines to request ground stops, throwing travel into chaos.
Mews has acquired nine companies in the past several years. Are more deals coming?
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With over 23 million visitors in 2023, Amsterdam is one of the most-visited cities in the world, and it’s popularity continues to increase.
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Air France-KLM and SAS have signed codeshare and interline agreements effective September 1, 2024, enhancing European and future intercontinental connectivity, and offering reciprocal loyalty program benefits as SAS joins the SkyTeam alliance.
Elfly Group partners with Gotland government to launch zero-emission electric seaplane flights by 2027, enhancing eco travel and regional connectivity.
SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the world’s largest indoor Marine Life Theme Park, is offering thrill seekers an electrifying experience this summer. The first-ever Electric Ocean Festival is taking place daily from 6:00pm to 8:00pm until August 25.