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Skift @ Skift · 10/14/2024 05:09 EDT

Bali Tourists Risk 20-Year Jail Sentence for Visa Violations

The intent of Bali’s crackdown on visa violations seems clear. However, its success will depend on how the government can maintain order while making sure that it doesn’t alienate the very tourists and investors it seeks to attract. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 10/13/2024 08:00 EDT

The Best Western You Don’t Know: CEO Interview With BWH Hotels

Unlike its publicly traded competitors, BWH Group doesn't have to appease shareholders with quarterly growth reports and ever-expanding room counts. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 10/11/2024 17:31 EDT

Boeing Delays 777X Rollout, Lays Off 10% of Staff as Carriers Wait for Planes

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg told employees that the company has to make “tough decisions” during the machinist strike. -Meghna Maharishi Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 10/11/2024 15:47 EDT

Airbnb Launches Ad Campaign in Japan

Airbnb is going after Japan's domestic travelers, the largest part of the country's travel market. But it will take time to crack it. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 10/11/2024 12:45 EDT

How the United Arab Emirates is Building Its Very Own Las Vegas – Skift Travel Podcast

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates are tight-lipped about the country's plans for its emerging gambling industry, but gaming could be lucrative, a topic we discuss in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 10/11/2024 10:00 EDT

Skift Global Forum Video: New White Paper Explores the Future of Vacation Ownership

In recent years, both the timeshare experience and the demographics of timeshare ownership have evolved considerably. At Skift Global Forum, ARDA CEO Jason Gamel explored how the vacation ownership industry is innovating, modernizing, and expanding its offerings to satisfy the expectations of today’s travelers. -ARDA Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 10/11/2024 10:00 EDT

The Rise of Travel Experiences: 4 Key Insights From Industry Decision Makers

At the Skift Global Forum in New York, we polled travel industry decision-makers to determine how they approach the rise of experiences, how they think about shifting traveler behaviors, and how technology impacts modern booking processes. -Travel Guard Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 10/11/2024 09:30 EDT

Las Vegas Sphere Registers Trademarks in UAE, Qatar and Oman

Sphere Entertainment Group could be gearing up for expansion in the Middle East. -Josh Corder Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 10/11/2024 09:19 EDT

What Hotel Execs Want to Boost U.S. Tourism

Hotel bigwigs are now pleading with Uncle Sam to roll out the red carpet for foreign visitors. They're particularly miffed that in some countries visa wait times are about 250 days. In that time, you could watch the entire "Lord of the Rings" extended edition trilogy approximately 100 times. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 10/11/2024 03:52 EDT

United’s New Destinations, Disneyland’s Price Hikes and Dubai’s Invisible Neighbor

Today's podcast looks at United's less-popular destination bet, Disneyland's new price hike, and Sharjah's invisible tourism. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 10/10/2024 19:59 EDT

Maldives’ Latest Move to Attract Indian Tourists: Easier Payments

Maldives' decision to introduce RuPay cards in the country in partnership with India may or may not lead to an uptick in Indian tourists. But it could boost its tourism earnings. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 10/10/2024 16:37 EDT

Disneyland Increases Theme Park Ticket Prices

Disneyland guests are paying more to enjoy the theme park’s attractions and rides after The Walt Disney Company raised ticket prices Wednesday. Prices increased for most single-day tickets under Disney’s tier system, which ranges from 0 to 6, with some rising by as much as 6.5%. For example, a Tier 3 ticket is now $164, […] Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 10/10/2024 11:29 EDT

Ask Skift: What Are Key Trends in Food Tourism?

Travelers are increasingly looking to partake in culinary experiences on the road. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 10/10/2024 08:19 EDT

Dubai’s Quiet Neighbor: Sharjah Aims For ‘Invisible’ Tourism

45 minutes from the center of Dubai is Sharjah, an emirate that isn't trying to turn heads like its neighbors do. -Josh Corder Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 10/10/2024 08:02 EDT

Family Travel and Latest Booking Trends: Key Insights from Skift Research

Families are embracing travel, fueled by multi-generational trips and increased spending confidence. -Varsha Arora Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 10/10/2024 08:00 EDT

United Bets on Offbeat Destinations, Adds Mongolia and Greenland for 2025

In what is probably one of its most unique route announcements, United is adding eight new destinations for next summer, ranging from the capitals of Sicily and Greenland. -Meghna Maharishi Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 10/10/2024 07:04 EDT

Delta Sees Minimal Impact From CrowdStrike Outage, Expects Lower Demand Around the Election

Delta has been riding high despite a major summer meltdown. It’s expecting more growth in the fourth quarter, but Election Day may cause a brief dip in travel demand. -Meghna Maharishi Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 10/10/2024 03:38 EDT

Houston’s Getting a Low-Cost Link to Tokyo

This bold move by a Japanese budget carrier will see it compete directly with two formidable big-name competitors. With no transit partners for smooth onward connections, will low fares be enough to fill the planes profitably? -Gordon Smith Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 10/10/2024 03:03 EDT

Marriott Settlement, OTA Buybacks and Hyatt-American Air Loyalty Play

Today's podcast looks at Marriott's big settlement, the shaky 2025 OTA forecast, and new loyalty rules for Hyatt and American Airlines. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 10/09/2024 23:16 EDT

Asia-Pacific Tourism Rebound: Late to the Party, But Now Leading the Pack

Global tourism is bouncing back big in 2024, but staying ahead means thinking smart and staying agile. In Asia-Pacific, that means handling the surge in visitors while keeping it sustainable, nailing targeted marketing, and leveling out those seasonal travel waves. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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