Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department launches new "Find Yourself in Oklahoma" campaign

Contiki, the leading tour operator for young adult travelers, launched a new trip to New Zealand, a 15-day "Real New Zealand" itinerary that combines the country’s cultural and adventure travel experiences. 

Don't ask me where May went, I truly don't know. This month was a wild one for this hotel reporter. It started with my own wedding here in New York City, followed by a honeymoon in Paris, and the chance to catch the first night of the European leg of Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour." I then immediately joined a wonderful retreat with TPG's travel team in Washington, D.C.

Good morning from Skift. It’s Friday, May 31. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.

First Investors continues to invest in new lifestyle properties and restaurants.

IHG Hotels & Resorts introduces new properties across various destinations for spring and summer, featuring wellness, adventure, and cultural experiences.

Specialist tour operator Journey Latin America is delighted to announce the launch of Journeyscape, a new sister brand specialising in the USA and Canada. Sharing its head office in West London with Journey Latin America, Journeyscape’s team of Travel Experts have extensive first-hand knowledge of North America and an enthusiasm for sharing it.

CEO Andre Viljoen is leading Fiji Airways through a time of record growth and change. His airline only has 20 aircraft (including Fiji Link regional planes), but operates an impressive hub-and-spoke network that optimizes aircraft use via a robust schedule connecting all corners of the Pacific Ocean through Fiji. Viljoen comes to Fiji Airways after a distinguished career leading another island carrier, Air Mauritius.

It’s a nerve-racking time to be a frequent flier in the United States. Boeing, the nation’s once-proud aircraft manufacturer, has faced a cascading quality crisis since 2018, which escalated this year after a door panel blew off one of the company’s planes mid-flight, prompting multiple F.A.A. investigations and a criminal inquiry from the Justice Department. And it’s not just Boeing — a New York Times investigation last summer found that understaffing and overscheduling led to an alarming number of unreported near misses on American runways.

Two of the biggest players in Brazilian aviation have agreed to a major new commercial partnership. On Friday, Azul and Gol said they will begin a cooperation agreement — one which looks set to shake up the country’s air market.

Kristina Samples is appointed as the General Manager of The Grill Room at Windsor Court. New Sommelier of The Grill Room is Eric De Santis.

North American travel restaurateur expands Food and Beverage offerings with mix of beloved local and national brands.

iSeatz’s 5th Annual benchmark analysis of hospitality rewards shows across-the-board increases in point earn and burn opportunities, driven by sustainability and non-traditional lodging.