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September 26, 2017

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Note From the Editor

We're going to be busy the next few days at Skift Global Forum with a handful of speakers and over 1,000 amazing attendees. Here are a few headlines from the broader travel world to whet you whistle, from Air France's new millennial carrier to Red Roof's soft push, to Carnival's ideas for getting new people on board its boats.

If you can't make it to New York the next few days, please keep up with the event on social media, our news coverage, and Yahoo Finance's live stream. For details on all of these, read below.

— Jason Clampet, Editor-in-Chief

If you can't be here in New York for the biggest travel industry event of the year, we still want you to be able to watch and follow along.

Air France Unveils Its New Millennial-Focused Airline Joon

Air France might need a low-cost airline. That part makes sense. But why is it trying so hard to attract millennials? Just offer cheap fares and reasonable service, and young people will fly your airline.

Yotel Is Getting $250 Million From Starwood Capital to Fuel Expansion

It's a smart move on Barry Sternlicht's part to diversify his portfolio of hotel brands, especially when pod-style hotels are growing in popularity and interest among developers and consumers alike.

Carnival Is Creating New Ways to Get People to Consider Taking a Cruise

Carnival Corp. is eager to communicate directly with consumers, and continues to invest in new ways to do so. It will be interesting to see if potential cruise passengers respond to these new methods of engagement.

Red Roof Joins the Soft Brand Hotel Movement

Do we really need another soft brand collection? (You know the answer.) But more importantly, does Red Roof have the loyal customer base and big-enough distribution system to make it worthwhile for an independent hotel to want to join its soft brand?

Travel Ban Showdown at Supreme Court In Flux Because of Revised Policy

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on how Trump's revised policy impacts the case, which had been scheduled for an October showdown. The legal maneuverings have just begun.

Skift Table: The New Restaurant Reservations Landscape

Chefs+Tech is now Skift Table. Kicking off our original coverage, here are three perspectives on the evolving business of reservations.

Business of Loyalty: American Airlines Frequent Flyers Are in a Sour Mood

American's loyalty program members are hopping mad over recent changes. But will its woes evaporate like similar problems at Delta and United?

Travel is where all the Permanxieties show up in a concentrated form. What can travel brands do to participate and alleviate travelers' Permanxieties?

Google Travel Is Worth $100 Billion — Even More Than Priceline

While some may disagree, we believe that Google is not becoming an online travel agency. It certainly could do so, but its travel business is already massive and highly profitable. We estimate it will generate around $14 billion in revenue in 2017, and will grow at over 20 percent per year for the foreseeable future.

JetBlue CEO Blasts Big U.S. Airlines for Wielding 'Anti-Consumer Power'

These are fighting words from JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes, who does not like the tight control the largest U.S. airlines have over domestic and international markets.

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