CEO tips

Delta Air Lines on Friday said that Mike Spanos, its chief operating officer, will depart the airline for a new job at the end of August.

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby warned Tuesday that legislative meddling is a threat to popular airline loyalty programs.

Lisa Lutoff-Perlo. (Photo Credit: Hornblower Group)

A new luxury brand with ties to Wyndham made its first U.S. appearance this week in Colorado.

Is Expedia Group's $25 billion B2B business diluting its consumer businesses, including Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo, or is it a big advantage for the Group?

Skift Global Forum kicks off on September 17th with an opening reception at The Glasshouse (660 12th Ave at 48th Street) in New York City, running from 6-9 pm ET. This special evening will include insightful fireside chats with top executives from the travel industry, followed by an exciting reception.

Hornblower Group’s new CEO, Mike Flaskey, is betting on enhanced onboard experiences to drive growth as the company emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Flaskey, who took the helm on August 1, aims to leverage his background in hospitality and entertainment to revitalize the experience and transportation company.

The luxury and lifestyle hotel sector continues to be the bread and butter for Hyatt.

Erik Blachford is as well-versed as anyone to discuss the keys to being a successful CEO, especially in the travel industry. He has run several companies, including Expedia, TerraPass, and Butterfield & Robinson.

So, Boeing has a new leader.

Airbnb plans to relaunch its experiences business next year with some twists: They will need to be cheaper than they currently are to attract Gen Zers, they must be more exclusive to Airbnb, and they'll be marketed through video.

Margaritaville at Sea is expanding its Heroes Sail Free program across its entire fleet to honor first responders, military members, teachers, and others.

Boeing will appoint Robert "Kelly" Ortberg as its new CEO, the company said on Wednesday. The announcement comes months after current CEO Dave Calhoun announced plans to step down by year's end amid a shake-up at the company stemming from its ongoing manufacturing crisis. Ortberg begins Aug. 8.

Air India announced in July that it will fly its Airbus A350 jets to Newark and JFK Airports in just a few months.

Boeing named Kelly Ortberg, the former CEO of aerospace company Rockwell Collins, as its new president and CEO. He will succeed Dave Calhoun from August 8.

Thinking of booking a cruise on Royal Caribbean's new Icon of the Seas? Get ready for monster crowds.

Could kids soon face new restrictions on Royal Caribbean ships?

Qatar Airways unveiled an upgraded version of QSuite, its business-class product, at the Farnborough Airshow on Monday.

Is the era of ever-larger ships at Royal Caribbean coming to an end? Comments that the line's CEO, Michael Bayley, made this week are sparking renewed speculation on the topic.

Over 70 maritime leaders convened at a Decarbonization Summit hosted by Royal Caribbean and Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center, focusing on technology, fuels, and policies to achieve industry-wide net zero emissions.

First Hospitality announces Roger Baker’s transition from CFO to CIO and Advisor, with Matt Schuster stepping in as the new CFO, continuing the company’s strategic growth and financial leadership.