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Earlier this week, Jefferies CEO Rich Handler sold $65 million worth of stock in the investment bank — enough to warrant a press release — partly to buy a yacht from his friend and client, hospitality billionaire and Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta.

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way you buy travel insurance. From shopping for a policy to filing a claim, there's no part that hasn't been touched by AI.

Southwest's famous boarding process may be up in the air. On Thursday, after reporting a net loss of $231 million, the Dallas-based airline announced a variety of changes, including the potential for new seating assignments and confirmed the closure of operations at several airports. 

Call it a comeback, perhaps.

We are thrilled to unveil the first group of esteemed speakers for the upcoming Skift Short-Term Rental Summit, happening on June 5 in New York City. This gathering is set to be a pivotal event for professionals in the short-term rental industry, providing unparalleled insights, networking opportunities, and expert discussions.

Aman, Rosewood, Oetker and Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, as many luxury travelers know, are regarded as the top ultra-luxury hotel brands in the world with exquisite rooms, unbending service and amenities that get more over-the-top by the day.

For the first time ever, the profound and mystical journey of wild Pacific salmon will swim into IMAX and other giant-screen theaters around the world late next year. The new film in production from a team of seasoned large format veterans will be set in one of the Earth’s wildest, most pristine, and threatened places – the stunning mountainous river systems of the North Pacific. Wild salmon are some of the planet’s most valuable species, often approaching $1 billion in economic output annually in Alaska alone.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has partnered to bring extended-stay brand WaterWalk's 11 properties into its portfolio.

The CEO of India’s Mumbai Travel Retail Pvt Ltd (MTRPL) expects to take to the global stage now that it has a new corporate branding: Ospree. The move pulls together the company’s disparate duty-free operations at seven airports in India and will make it easier to bid for contracts globally.

There is a lesson to be learned from struggling short-term rental companies: Bigger isn’t always better. 

All three new hires have deep experience in the PR, technology, property and hospitality industries.

This brings the current total to 50 Active Members representing 145 brands.

Karen Hutchings will work with SilverDoor’s senior leadership team to support the company’s growth strategy as it plans for further international expansion, as part of her work with her new consultancy, Cobb & Hutch.

The new premises are complemented by Charles Taylor Assistance offices in Christchurch, Dorset and Palma, Mallorca, and by Charles Taylor Group’s presence in over 100 global locations.

As of January, there were 8.9 million job openings in the United States and only 6.1 million available workers to fill those jobs.

Blueground secures capital from top-tier investors, expands sector dominance, and innovates with new business models.

Chief Operating Officer, Emma Gilthorpe, leaves Heathrow. Javier Echave, currently Chief Financial Officer will become the new COO.

In this position, Lori Koogler will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the business, including strategic planning, operations, portfolio development and homeowner and guest experience.

As the founder and CEO of Wanderful, Beth Santos has developed a sisterhood of more than 45,000 solo women travelers across the globe. Now, this changemaker has written a book to help more women see the world on their own.

New York-based Blueground, the property-management company that operates furnished 30-plus-day rentals, has raised $45 million in a series D round. 

A Norwegian cruise line just hired its first-ever Chief Aurora Chaser to help travelers make the most of the incredible northern lights phenomenon on their voyages.