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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 12/03/2024 04:22 EDT

Travel Tech Leaders’ Hopes, TSA’s Big Sunday and Saudi’s Sports Push

Today's podcast looks at travel tech's Trump predictions, the TSA's big weekend, and Saudi Arabia's cricket tourism. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift 2 place · 12/03/2024 04:15 EDT

How Millennials and Gen Z Are Shaping India’s Travel Trends

Curious about the future of travel or how digital ecosystems are shaping it? Wondering how to keep the brand agile in a fiercely competitive market? It all starts with understanding how Gen Z and millennials travel. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 12/03/2024 02:27 EDT

Qatar Airways Debuts Quirky New Safety Video with Kevin Hart

This big budget safety video from Qatar Airways is likely to reignite a long-running industry debate: What is the right balance between passenger engagement and clarity of messaging? -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 12/02/2024 23:35 EDT

‘Travel Price Alert!’: Black Friday Frenzy Catches on in India

Indians are avid deal hunters. A dedicated day for travel discounts isn’t just a promotion — it’s a surefire way to capture their attention and drive bookings. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 12/02/2024 23:00 EDT

EaseMyTrip Steps Up Game in Corporate Travel with New Offering — India Report

As direct competition from hotels and airlines in the consumer business increases, online travel companies in India are rapidly expanding their presence in the "more profitable" corporate travel segment. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Justin Dawes @ Skift · 12/02/2024 16:43 EDT

Amex GBT Details Its First AI Projects: ‘An Unlocker of Creativity’

Amex GBT has spent much of the year establishing strategy and working on experiments. Now it's time for deployment. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 12/02/2024 15:01 EDT

Mexico Looks to Levy Tax on Cruise Passengers

A hefty tax on cruise passengers docking in Mexico could hurt the country's tourism industry, a point cruise executives are hammering home. But is Mexico's government listening to them? -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Ben Walker @ Skift · 12/02/2024 13:50 EDT

Hotel Developers Want to Cut Costs: Enter 3D Printers and Prefab Rooms

Investors, owners, and brands always look for fresh ways to get hotels to market quickly and efficiently. -Ben Walker Read more ›

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Colin Nagy @ Skift · 12/02/2024 12:24 EDT

There is a subset of luxury travelers who are taking to the water to find remote, interesting areas that aren’t mobbed. And increasingly, they aren’t opting for hyper-luxe, large scale cruises. -Colin Nagy Read more ›

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Rafat Ali @ Skift · 12/02/2024 11:58 EDT

Rethinking Luxury: The Ease of Family Travel in Collectivist Societies

Will the Western travel industry rethink its approach to serving families rather than offering mere lip service? -Rafat Ali Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 12/02/2024 10:12 EDT

TSA Records Busiest Day Ever With Over 3 Million Travelers

December 1 became the busiest day ever in TSA history as the agency processed 3.09 million travelers, capping off one of the busiest Thanksgiving travel periods on record. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 12/02/2024 08:58 EDT

13 Regulators Down, 1 to Go: Korean Air and Asiana Mega-Merger Awaits U.S. Approval

More than four years after it was first proposed, the final destination for this ultra long-haul transaction appears in sight. What follows next could prove very interesting indeed. -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 12/02/2024 08:11 EDT

Saudi Arabia Hosts IPL Auction: What It Means for Sports Tourism

Indians are traveling more for sporting events, with cricket being a top draw. Saudi Arabia hosting the IPL auction highlights its push to attract Indian travelers by linking with the country’s favorite sport. Could this also signal Saudi's interest in hosting future IPL tournaments? -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 12/02/2024 03:53 EDT

Thailand-U.S. Direct Flights Could Return by Early 2025

Thailand thrives on tourism, and direct flights to the U.S. could be a game-changer. They’d attract more long-staying American travelers, boosting tourism revenues and giving a solid lift to Thailand’s tourism-reliant economy. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Justin Dawes @ Skift 3 place · 12/01/2024 11:11 EDT

What Travel Tech Leaders Want From the Trump Administration

Travel tech leaders are uncertain exactly where they fall on the list of Trump's priorities, but they believe his policies will be good for innovation. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Aleix Rodríguez Brunsoms @ Skift 2 place · 11/30/2024 17:57 EDT

Culture Eats Hospitality for Breakfast: Why Europe and North America Are Falling Behind

Western destinations need a full reset of cultural values that prioritizes empathy and human connection. That’s the only way to compete with regions where hospitality is woven deeply into the fabric of their societies. -Aleix Rodríguez Brunsoms Read more ›

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Debbie Carlson @ Skift 1 place · 11/30/2024 11:03 EDT

What’s Next For Boutique Hotel Pioneer Richard Kessler

Hotel legend Richard Kessler is still willing to take risks when creating hotels. Think putting dinosaur fossils in hotel lobbies, or displaying modern art in a converted power plant. So far, travelers and Marriott like it. -Debbie Carlson Read more ›

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Rafat Ali @ Skift 2 place · 11/30/2024 05:00 EDT

Moving Beyond Brands: The Rise of Individual Voices in Travel

The U.S. travel and tourism industry is falling behind others because the leaders that run it operate in the clouds, while the need is to be on the ground level, day in and day out. Time to change and here's why. -Rafat Ali Read more ›

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Ben Walker @ Skift 2 place · 11/29/2024 12:00 EDT

Mr & Mrs Smith Founder: Hyatt Integration Is Accelerating

Tamara Lohan, who founded Mr & Mrs Smith, says Hyatt kept its word so far not to mess with the brand's "curation standards." She also says listings growth is ramping up. -Ben Walker Read more ›

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Justin Dawes @ Skift 1 place · 11/29/2024 09:00 EDT

17 Travel Startups Raise $636 Million in 3 Weeks

The nearly $1 billion in fundraises in November has been driven by startups for hotel tech and flying taxis. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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