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James Farrell, Skift @ Skift 2 place · 08/28/2024 15:17 EDT

The Next Battleground in Short-Term Rentals: Amenities

Short-term rental hosts are increasingly relying on amenities – like pools, hot tubs and mini golf – to make their listings stand out from the competition, and some say the end result is an “amenities arms race.” -James Farrell Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/28/2024 14:01 EDT

United Airlines Flight Attendants Take Step Toward Strike — 99.9% Vote Yes

United flight attendants are the latest to vote overwhelmingly for a strike as flight attendant negotiations have become particularly contentious this past year. -Meghna Maharishi Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/28/2024 12:23 EDT

Five Years Since Opening for Tourism, Saudi Says it Is a Destination ‘For All’ in New Campaign

In its race to welcome 150 million tourists, Saudi Arabia's new tourism campaign promises to offer just about everything to everyone. -Josh Corder Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/28/2024 11:43 EDT

Travel Agency Giant Flight Centre Notches Record Revenue

For Flight Centre, key risks to continued growth include the pace of business travel recovery and the execution of productivity initiatives. If airfares drop in price, it will be crucial to shift to a higher-margin product mix. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/28/2024 11:25 EDT

Atlanta Airport Criticized for ‘Tone Deaf’ Condolence Message After Delta Workers Killed

The social media misstep by the world's busiest airport is a reminder of the challenges faced by brands big and small when communicating online. Could greater oversight of the offending post and its subsequent fallout have minimized the impact? -Gordon Smith Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/28/2024 10:00 EDT

How Travel Brands Can Drive Bookings From Anonymous Visitors 

Understanding consumer preferences is essential for travel brands to create effective marketing strategies, but how can they capitalize on anonymous traffic? We sat down with Wunderkind's head of travel and ticketing to explore how brands can boost loyalty with contextual identity resolution and unlock the power of first-party data. -Wunderkind Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/28/2024 10:00 EDT

Skift Global Forum East Venues Announced

We are excited to announce that this year’s Skift Global Forum East is set against the backdrop of two extraordinary Address Hotel venues that embody the luxury and innovation Dubai is known for. -Nicole Meyer Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/28/2024 06:42 EDT

Air France-KLM Now Owns 20% of SAS: 3 Big Changes to Watch

Air France-KLM’s acquisition is more than just a strategic move—it's the latest stage of deepening consolidation in Europe's airline industry. With SAS defecting to the SkyTeam alliance and expanding cooperation with new partners, expect tighter network integration in the months ahead. -Gordon Smith Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/28/2024 03:04 EDT

Travel Innovators, Parks Vs. Overtourism and China’s Senior Travelers

Today's podcast looks at summer’s travel innovators, overtourism in U.S. national parks, and free-spending older Chinese tourists. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/27/2024 23:00 EDT

India’s Surge in Destination Weddings – India Report

Destination weddings among Indians is on a rise, driven by high-profile celebrations. However, the preference remains largely for international locations. Can marketing campaigns get people to 'Wed in India'? -Bulbul Dhawan Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/27/2024 22:00 EDT

Selina Sold Out of Insolvency 5 Weeks After Collapse – Exclusive

A fire sale gives a new lease on life to Selina, a brand that reinvented hostels for the TikTok generation but struggled after a debt binge. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/27/2024 16:28 EDT

U.S. National Parks Vs. Overtourism: 3 Steps to Stop Overcrowding

The new $100 million grant will boost the National Park Service's efforts to mitigate overtourism. It's going to need the help because there are no signs of a visitor slowdown. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/27/2024 15:07 EDT

The Secret Sauce Behind Ryanair’s ‘Controlled’ Ticket Sales Through Online Travel Agencies

Ryanair approved a handful of online travel agency partners, and it's verifying the details booking by booking. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/27/2024 13:56 EDT

The Biggest Innovators in Travel and Hospitality: Summer 2024

The most inspiring trends we’ve picked up on have nothing to do with hyper-glitz. There’s a lot happening right now from visionaries executing with integrity.  -Lex Haris Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/27/2024 10:00 EDT

How Travel Brands Are Using Technology to Maximize Value Globally

To effectively engage travelers globally, travel brands must recognize and address regional preferences in their booking platforms that allow them to be scalable yet flexible enough to adapt. -Rocket Travel by Agoda Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/27/2024 05:35 EDT

India’s Tourism Boom: Middle Class Drives Surge, Global Brands and Hotels Pivot

India's travel and tourism sector is witnessing a boom. But making the most of it will need smart ideas and investments. The next few years will show how well global and local companies can seize this chance. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/27/2024 04:11 EDT

Labor Day Surge, Middle East Bump, and Amex GBT and AI

Today's podcast looks at a Labor Day travel boom, using AI to support business travel, and a surge in Middle East tourism. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/27/2024 01:37 EDT

Trip.com on How China’s Older Travelers Are Shaking Up the Travel Scene

China’s population is aging fast, but these seniors aren’t slowing down—they’re leveling up their travel game and spending big on mid- to high-end trips. Companies like Trip.com are taking note. As more seniors chase unique, quality experiences, you can bet other travel companies will want a piece of the action too. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/26/2024 23:00 EDT

Faster Visas, More Direct Flights: What India-U.S. Tourism Needs – India Report

Travel is growing between India and the U.S. but there is a lot of room for growth. The key will be knocking down barriers and making travel easier. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/26/2024 19:21 EDT

U.S. National Park Foundation Gets Record $100 Million to Fight Overtourism

It's no surprise the national parks have a lot of visitors. But growth has been accelerating and parks leaders have been looking for ways to lessen the impact. -Justin Dawes Read more

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