Articles tagged “ceo pay”

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb’s Chesky Talks Icons, Paid Memberships, and Who Benefits From His Billion-Dollar Payday: Full Interview

Airbnb is finally taking a big, expensive swing into the experiences category with its launch of "Icons." The non-traditional accommodations come with a non-traditional business model – they’ll be free or low-cost to guests (but they want you to post them to your socials). And Chesky promises things will only get “crazier.”

Airbnb’s Chesky Talks Icons, Paid Memberships, and Who Benefits From His Billion-Dollar Payday: Full Interview

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb’s Megawatt Payday and Should Billionaires Exist? 

Coming off the release of annual financial reports, we delve into the issue of CEO pay in the travel industry in this week's podcast as several major executives have seen their compensation boom in recent years.

Airbnb’s Megawatt Payday and Should Billionaires Exist? 

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb CEO’s 10-Year Pay Package Could Turn Into $1 Billion or More

The net proceeds of Brian Chesky's 10-year pay package — which he said would be donated to host programs and to charities — would really soar if Airbnb's share price breaches tough-to-reach targets.

Airbnb CEO’s 10-Year Pay Package Could Turn Into $1 Billion or More

Airlines

American Airlines CEO Made $31.4 Million in 2023

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom received his highest pay in 2023 since he was appointed to the top spot in 2022.

American Airlines CEO Made $31.4 Million in 2023

Hotels

Who Hit the Jackpot in 2023? CEO Pay at MGM Resorts, Wynn, and Sands

MGM Resorts CEO William Hornbuckle made around $37.9 million in pay last year. The financial windfall was a reward for seeing the company notch record revenue and sign a landmark loyalty partnership with Marriott.

Who Hit the Jackpot in 2023? CEO Pay at MGM Resorts, Wynn, and Sands

Hotels

Hotel CEO Paydays Soared in 2023: Hilton’s Chief Leads with $57 Million

Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta led the pack among hotel executives with a total compensation of $56.8 million in 2023, followed closely by Hyatt's Mark Hoplamazian at $56.4 million and Marriott's Anthony Capuano at $55.5 million.

Hotel CEO Paydays Soared in 2023: Hilton’s Chief Leads with $57 Million

Airlines

United Airlines CEO’s Pay Nearly Doubled in 2023

Due to the end of CARES Act restrictions on executive pay, United CEO Scott Kirby’s total compensation nearly doubled in 2023.

United Airlines CEO’s Pay Nearly Doubled in 2023

Hotels

Highest Paid Timeshare CEOs in 2023

It's not wholly surprising that Michael Brown, CEO of Travel and Leisure Co., topped the list of compensation among the top bosses of timeshare operators. His company led its peers in revenue and net income last year.

Highest Paid Timeshare CEOs in 2023

Airlines

Former JetBlue CEO Took Home $10.8 Million in 2023

Robin Hayes raked in some of his highest compensation during his 8-year tenure as JetBlue CEO while the carrier struggled to reach profitability in 2023.

Former JetBlue CEO Took Home $10.8 Million in 2023

Tourism

Understanding China’s Current Travel Boom

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at hotel CEO pay, profiting from China's travel boom, and the tricky business of private clubs and hotels.

Understanding China’s Current Travel Boom