Good morning from Skift. It’s Thursday, October 3, 2024 and here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.
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Carnival Corp. said demand for travel to Alaska is “off the charts,” writes Global Tourism Reporter Dawit Habtemariam.
Carnival CEO Josh Weinstein said Alaska has emerged as one of the cruise line’s top destinations in 2024, especially for first-time cruisegoers. Weinstein’s comments came as residents in the state capital Juneau are voting on a measure that would ban large cruise ships from docking in the city on Saturdays and the Fourth of July.
Meanwhile, Carnival is seeing no signs of a consumer spending slowdown – it’s been able to charge higher prices and maintain strong bookings into 2025.
Next, 13 travel startups have raised over $600 million in venture capital over the past two weeks, writes Travel Technology Reporter Justin Dawes.
Dawes notes two of this year’s 10 biggest startup fundraises have happened during the same period. Renewable jet fuel production startup Twelve raised $200 million. Twelve also secured $400 million in project equity, which will go toward building production facilities. This is one of the largest financing rounds for a sustainable aviation fuel startup to date.
In addition, business travel platform Engine raised $140 million. The company said the funding would go toward product development.
Finally, Singapore’s hotel market is surging ahead of Hong Kong’s. Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neill examines the rivalry between the two Asian travel hubs.
O’Neill notes Singapore has sought to attract marquee live entertainment and high-profile sporting events, as well as luxury travelers. Singapore saw its hotel occupancy soar to a March record of 83% this year in large part due to a series of Taylor Swift concerts in the city-state.
As for Hong Kong, O’Neill reports it’s grappling with a softer corporate market due to a shift of offices to other cities in recent years. In addition, Hong Kong’s luxury sector has been hit hard as a growing number of Chinese consumers have been pulling back on luxury retail shopping.
Good morning from Skift. It’s Thursday, October 3, 2024 and here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.
As Klook celebrates its 10 anniversary this month, the online travel agency for experiences is undergoing a significant strategic evolution.
Silversea is celebrating the successful completion of Silver Nova’s first season in Alaska.
Singapore’s hotel market is surging ahead of Hong Kong’s, capitalizing on travelers attending the city-state’s major events while Hong Kong struggles.
Carnival Corp. said Monday that Alaska has emerged as one of the cruise line operator’s top destinations this year, especially for first-time cruisegoers.
Two of this year’s 10 biggest startup fundraises so far happened in the past two weeks.
There's been a major development in the merger of Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, as the two carriers just launched the ability to transfer miles between their respective loyalty programs. While post-merger plans call for a single, combined loyalty program, this is an important first step — and opens up a lucrative new avenue for those with American Express Membership Rewards points.
Alaska Airlines is simplifying its flight subscription pass, offering just two options.
Good morning from Skift. It’s Wednesday, September 25, and here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.
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Strikes are a regular occurrence in Europe, as employees withhold their labour to fight for better pay and conditions.
Elivaas, a tech-driven luxury villa and apartment management Indian startup, has secured $5 million in a funding round led by Bengaluru-based 3one4 Capital, with participation from Peak XV’s Surge and other angel investors.