Skift Daily Travel Briefing

Hilton's Strategy Shift, Spirit's Furloughs and Sri Lanka’s Fee Drop


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Hilton is focusing on small- and medium-sized businesses to boost direct corporate bookings, now making up 85% of its corporate travel segment, supported by new tools like Hilton for Business and a global messaging platform. Spirit Airlines will furlough 270 pilots and cut flights starting in November as part of its post-bankruptcy recovery efforts. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka plans to waive visa fees for travelers from 33 countries, including the U.S., aiming to boost tourism by nearly 50% in 2025.

  • Hilton Pushes Direct Sales by Targeting Small Business Travelers
  • Spirit Airlines to Furlough 270 Pilots, Prepares to Cut More Flights
  • Sri Lanka Bets on Visa Fee Waiver for 40 Nations to Hit 3 Million Tourists
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