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Sean O'Neill @ Skift 3 place · 12/16/2024 11:32 EDT

LVMH’s New Luxury Travel Push With Belmond

In 2025, Belmond is rolling out offerings with old-school opulance that feels ripped from the pages of an Agatha Christie novel — if Christie's characters had wellness spas and farm-to-table dining. Think of Belmond is an anti-Aman: less minimalist zen, more maximalist glamour. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Diana Nay @ Skift · 12/16/2024 10:15 EDT

Why the Need for Play Is Reshaping the Travel Industry

As the experience economy evolves the travel industry, brands are under pressure to meet rising expectations for activity-led bookings. In a fireside chat at Skift Global Forum East, Ross McAuley, MD advisor and director general of Play Qiddiya City DMMO, pulled back the curtain on how play serves as a bridge between destinations and travelers in this new reality. -Diana Nay Read more ›

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Robin Gilbert-Jones @ Skift · 12/16/2024 09:56 EDT

Is Sustainable Aviation Fuel the Solution or a Harmful Distraction?

Sustainable Aviation Fuel is being pushed as the main decarbonization pathway for the aviation industry. But a growing number of airline executives are pushing back on it as a waste of time when better solutions exist. -Robin Gilbert-Jones Read more ›

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Diana Nay @ Skift · 12/16/2024 09:30 EDT

How Saudi’s First Helicopter Company Is Shaping Its Key Sectors: Watch Video

As Saudi Arabia continues to diversify its economy under Vision 2030, new transportation solutions are reshaping key sectors. The country’s premiere commercial helicopter service, The Helicopter Company (THC), is actively contributing to the Kingdom’s transformation through its diverse services. -Diana Nay Read more ›

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Rafat Ali @ Skift · 12/16/2024 05:00 EDT

Airline Tech M&A: The Quiet Evolution in Travel Tech Consolidation

In a market increasingly dominated by efficiency and integration, the long-overlooked airline tech sector might just become the travel industry’s next big story. -Rafat Ali Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 12/16/2024 04:58 EDT

Phuket vs. Bali: Two Recovery Models, One Hospitality Success Story 

As 2025 approaches, Bali and Phuket are looking to sustain their growth while grappling with overtourism pressures. How they handle these challenges will shape Southeast Asia’s tourism scene. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Nicole Meyer @ Skift 2 place · 12/15/2024 08:00 EDT

Skift Megatrends Returns for Its 12th Year This January

Megatrends is back for its 12th year in New York City and London. Make sure not to miss our most popular event as we kick start the year forecasting the top trends that will define the travel industry for the year ahead. -Nicole Meyer Read more ›

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Ben Walker @ Skift 1 place · 12/14/2024 08:00 EDT

Universal Music’s New Hotel Brand Banks on Trend in Live Tourism

Can a music label make a good hotel brand? Universal Music Group believes you'll pay $400 a night to stay at its new Umusic Hotels. It aspires to build "cultural hubs" that combine hotel, entertainment, and local music heritage. -Ben Walker Read more ›

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Rafat Ali @ Skift 1 place · 12/13/2024 15:24 EDT

Rich Travelers Emit 100 Times More than the World’s Poor—Just by Going on Vacation

Sustainable tourism solutions must not only cut emissions but also recognize and redress the profound imbalances in who gets to travel and who pays the environmental price. -Rafat Ali Read more ›

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Justin Dawes @ Skift 2 place · 12/13/2024 13:10 EDT

Archer Aviation Raises $430 Million for Flying Taxis: Startup Funding Roundup

Archer Aviation has raised $660 million this year alone, while competitor Lilium is going through bankruptcy proceedings after burning through $1 billion. It takes a lot of money to get new planes into the sky. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 3 place · 12/13/2024 11:53 EDT

Star Alliance CEO on Improving Customer Experience, Lounges and Growing the Network

Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias outlined the network alliance’s plans for growth in 2025 in a wide-ranging interview with Skift. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Josh Corder @ Skift · 12/13/2024 10:17 EDT

Morocco’s Tourism Numbers Jump as Country Preps to Be World Cup Ready

Morocco is six years away from co-hosting the world's biggest sporting event but is already enjoying strong tourism numbers. -Josh Corder Read more ›

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Diana Nay @ Skift · 12/13/2024 10:00 EDT

How Airlines are Redefining Premium Travel with Customizable and Personalized Experiences

As the airline industry adapts to evolving traveler expectations, premium cabins coupled with personalized experiences have become essential tools for driving loyalty and revenue. Airlines are turning to digital innovation and sustainable practices to redefine the premium travel experience and meet the needs of diverse customers. -Diana Nay Read more ›

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Diana Nay @ Skift 2 place · 12/13/2024 09:30 EDT

Skift Global Forum East Video: A Tourism Vision Coming to Life

Balancing tourism with sustainability is no small feat, but Red Sea Global has shown it’s up to the challenge. At this year’s Skift Global Forum East, Rosanna Chopra discussed how the company’s commitment to responsible travel is shaping Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast into a global destination for luxury and exploration. -Diana Nay Read more ›

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Rafat Ali @ Skift · 12/13/2024 08:24 EDT

Beyond Rooms: How Riads, Gers, and Local Spaces Redefine Global Travel

Even though these hospitality concepts are age-old, they are bang in the middle of all the major deeper travel trends and fulfill all the modern traveler’s expectations. -Rafat Ali Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 12/13/2024 05:43 EDT

Marriott’s Outdoor Bet, Amadeus CEO’s Worries and FAA Chief’s Exit

Today's podcast looks at Marriott's acquisition of Postcard Cabins, an interview with the CEO of Amadeus, and FAA chief Mike Whitaker's exit. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Rafat Ali @ Skift 1 place · 12/13/2024 05:09 EDT

Small Players Backed by PE Thrive in Travel Tech’s M&A Surge

2025 is expected to be a banner year for travel tech M&A. Add-on acquisitions, particularly of companies with $5M-$50M ARR, are poised to set new records as platforms scale up and prepare for IPOs or acquisition by mega-cap firms. -Rafat Ali Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 12/12/2024 23:03 EDT

Malaysia Unveils First North American Tourism Campaign in 7 Years

With this campaign Malaysia is diving into a competitive Southeast Asian market dominated by hits like Thailand and Vietnam. The challenge? Standing out in a crowd of fan favorites. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 12/12/2024 13:00 EDT

Airbnb Says It’s Narrowed the Racial Gap in Booking Success Rates

Airbnb is the only short-term rental platform we know of that is publicly taking on the issue, engaging in partnerships and sharing data on its performance. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Justin Dawes @ Skift · 12/12/2024 11:49 EDT

Amadeus CEO on the Future of Travel: ‘We Need to Keep Investing’

Amadeus CEO Luis Maroto says the company will become obsolete if it doesn't invest in new technology. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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