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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 12/10/2024 23:00 EDT

How Wildlife Tourism Can Help Turn India Into a Force for Conservation — India Report

India definitely needs to boost its inbound tourism, and wildlife tourism could be the game-changer the country needs to bring in more foreign guests. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Justin Dawes @ Skift · 12/10/2024 12:02 EDT

Gen AI Year 3: Get Ready for Real Change

There will be an explosion of AI innovation over the next couple of years. The AI travel agent is getting closer, and travel companies will automate tasks long overdue for modernization. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 12/10/2024 12:02 EDT

Google’s Search Dominance Will Face New Threats

As regulators on two continents bear down on Google, the company faces real competition for the first time in eons. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 12/10/2024 12:02 EDT

Hotels Will Start Selling So Much More Than Rooms

The hotel industry is finally catching up to airlines in the art of online upselling, with new tech investments set to unlock billions in ancillary revenue. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Sarah Kopit @ Skift · 12/10/2024 12:02 EDT

2025 Is the Year Live Tourism Becomes Unstoppable

When everything can be clicked, streamed or viewed online, it's the in-real-life-only moments that travelers now crave. From mega concerts to meteor showers, these events will be the driving force in travel in 2025. It’s the age of Live Tourism. -Sarah Kopit Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift 2 place · 12/10/2024 12:01 EDT

Travel Industry, Meet Your New VIP Clients: Pets!

The travel industry has finally caught on – pets aren’t just accessories, they’re family. Demographic changes, from animal-loving Gen Zers to seniors seeking companionship, are reshaping how the sector thinks about hospitality. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Sarah Kopit @ Skift · 12/10/2024 12:01 EDT

Cool Climates Will Be in Hot Demand

As global temperatures soar, cooler climates are calling. Next year, ‘North’ will be more than a direction; it’s a destination.  -Sarah Kopit Read more ›

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Sarah Kopit @ Skift · 12/10/2024 12:01 EDT

Travel Leaders on Trump 2.0… in Three Words or Less

When the cameras are off and PR teams aren’t hovering nearby, what do travel industry CEOs and executives truly think about the prospect of Donald Trump returning to the presidency? We asked — and they didn’t hold back.  -Sarah Kopit Read more ›

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Colin Nagy @ Skift · 12/10/2024 12:01 EDT

The Soft Power of Quiet Luxury

A growing group of affluent travelers are done with personal butlers and gold-plated fixtures. To them, luxury is a more personal, one-of-a-kind experience. -Colin Nagy Read more ›

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Josh Corder @ Skift · 12/10/2024 12:01 EDT

The Middle East’s Profound Cultural Shift

The Gulf countries are some of the most nimble nations in the world, willing and able to adapt and change to grow their economies. -Josh Corder Read more ›

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Colin Nagy @ Skift · 12/10/2024 12:01 EDT

Magic Mushrooms in the Minibar

Some will always love a luxury spa. But psychedelics (think psilocybin soundbaths and mushrooms) are the phase in high-end wellness. -Colin Nagy Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 12/10/2024 12:01 EDT

Influencers Are the New Power Brokers in Travel

Leisure travelers increasingly lean on trip inspiration from their favorite influencers. The power of these content creators will only grow as social media platforms eventually add e-commerce functionality, enabling influencers to sell travel (and earn commissions) directly in their posts. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift 1 place · 12/10/2024 09:45 EDT

LVMH Takes Stake in Boutique Hotel Group Les Domaines de Fontenille

While this is only a minority investment in a small company, LVMH's stake in Fontenille shows its ambition to accelerate its travel and experiential offerings internationally, beyond just Cheval Blanc, Belmond, and Bulgari Hotels & Resorts. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 12/10/2024 09:27 EDT

JetBlue Adds Madrid to Network as it Rethinks Europe

After cutting dozens of unprofitable routes, including some in Europe, JetBlue is launching its first-ever route to Spain in May. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Josh Corder @ Skift · 12/10/2024 09:05 EDT

Saudi’s Investment Fund Announces Plan to Build its Own Hotel Brands

Saudi Arabia has been using global hotel brands to put itself on the map. Now the country feels ready to start creating its own. -Josh Corder Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 2 place · 12/10/2024 06:00 EDT

Alaska Air Announces International Expansion Post-Hawaiian Merger

The newly combined airline is looking to compete with Delta in Seattle as it launches international routes and more premium products. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 12/09/2024 23:00 EDT

More Nations Ease Visa Process to Attract Indian Travelers – India Report

Indians are showing interest in countries with visa-free, easy visa, and e-visa options, especially as they plan weekend getaways. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 12/09/2024 16:22 EDT

Bulgari’s Contrarian Strategy in Luxury Hotels: Few Locations, No Loyalty Points

Bulgari Hotels isn't just selling rooms. It's selling one of the rarest commodities in modern luxury: restraint. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Rafat Ali @ Skift · 12/09/2024 13:59 EDT

Flattened Food Cultures: What’s Lost When Tourism Sets the Menu

Tourism shapes what gets cooked, grown, and served. Over time, it even shapes what locals think their own cuisine is. -Rafat Ali Read more ›

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

Skift Aviation Forum Video: Designing a Premium Lounge Experience for Today’s Traveler

In this video from Skift Aviation Forum 2024, Amy Bernard of American Express Travel discusses how the rising demand for premium experiences, personalized amenities, and best-in-class service is driving innovation in Centurion Lounges across airports globally. -Diana Nay Read more ›

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