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Skift @ Skift · 08/06/2024 08:45 EDT

Intrepid’s New ‘Impact Officer’ Promises Enhanced Focus on Diversity and Inclusion

The adventure travel company's appointment of Payton Iheme as an impact officer is a bet that responsible tourism will resonate among its customers. -Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/06/2024 08:05 EDT

Booking.com’s Insights on Catering to The New Indian Traveler

Booking.com is intensifying its efforts in India, recognizing the market's critical importance to its global strategy. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/06/2024 05:43 EDT

Recession Tourism Impact, CrowdStrike’s Defense and AI Vs. Travel Agents

Today's podcast looks at the stock market slide, CrowdStrike’s push back, and travel agents and artificial intelligence. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/05/2024 23:00 EDT

How Are Indians Traveling This Independence Day? – India Report

With each long weekend, Indians are finding new destinations for travel. Scenic beauty and easy visa norms, however, continue to be a factor in how they make their booking decisions. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/05/2024 18:26 EDT

Federal Judge Rules Google Is a Monopolist, Stifles Search Engine Competition

Booking Holdings and Expedia spend billions each year to have their websites prioritized within Google search results pages, so any overcharging would hit them hard. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/05/2024 16:16 EDT

AI Will Speed Travel Agent Decline, Says Booking CEO. Not So, Says ASTA Boss

True, as the head of ASTA says, some people will always prefer to use a travel advisor over an online travel website. But in the big picture, how will AI skew the trend? -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/05/2024 14:29 EDT

Ask Skift: How Are Heat Waves Affecting Travel?

Heat waves around the world have posed enormous challenges for businesses, including those in travel. Here's a look at how scorching temperatures are impacting the travel industry. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 08/05/2024 13:18 EDT

What’s Going on With the Economy? And How it Will Impact the Travel Sector?

Unemployment is still at historically low levels and financial markets have only been selling off for a few days after strong gains. But the sentiment has shifted. -Lex Haris Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 08/05/2024 09:35 EDT

CrowdStrike Says It’s Not to Blame for Delta’s Meltdown

A lawyer representing CrowdStrike said Delta’s threat of litigation has “contributed to a misleading narrative that CrowdStrike is responsible for Delta’s IT decisions and response to the outage.” -Meghna Maharishi Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/05/2024 09:10 EDT

Thailand Takes Step Toward Legalizing Casinos With Draft Bill

Thailand's decision to legalize casinos could be its big "ka-ching" moment, potentially transforming its tourism sector and unlocking economic benefits. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 08/05/2024 09:00 EDT

Kayak Can Now Show Southwest Flights – Finally

One of the key remaining questions is whether Southwest will start offering its flights for bookings on online travel agencies. The betting here is that Southwest won't allow Expedia or Priceline to get on board. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/05/2024 06:10 EDT

IndiGo Reveals Business Class and Loyalty Program Launch Dates

Low cost no more: With these new offerings, it’s clear IndiGo is aiming for a little more luxury and a lot less budget. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 08/03/2024 11:44 EDT

Bilt Rewards Raises $150 Million to Turn Rent Payments Into Travel: Startup Funding Roundup

Bilt lets users earn points for rent payments and exchange them for travel, and it's growing fast. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 08/02/2024 22:31 EDT

Over 300 Companies Already Attending Skift Global Forum

Skift Global Forum is just seven weeks away - take a look at who is planning to attend and make sure to add your company to the list. -Nicole Meyer Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 08/02/2024 13:07 EDT

Booking.com on Its ‘Subpar’ U.S. Short-Term Rentals Biz: ‘We’re Not There Yet’

Booking.com has been working on building up its U.S. supply of short-term rentals for several years, relying on relationships with property managers. Perhaps it needs to take on the more labor-intensive task of focusing on individual hosts. It won't be easy. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 08/02/2024 10:25 EDT

Sports Tourism and ‘Harvesting the Afterglow’ of the Olympics

The Olympics provide host cities enormous exposure worldwide, but that doesn't mean they'll see a long-term tourism boost. We discuss how host cities can leverage the immense popularity of the Olympics in this week's episode of the Skift Travel Podcast. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 08/02/2024 10:15 EDT

Trump vs. Harris on International Travel and Visas

Whoever sits in the White House is going to influence the flow of travel into the U.S. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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Ashab Rizvi, Skift Research @ Skift · 08/02/2024 07:43 EDT

From Leaders to Laggards: What Went Wrong With the Ultra Low-Cost Carriers?

High unit costs, reduced operational efficiencies, and increased competition from network carriers have combined to create a significant challenge for ultra low-cost carriers in the U.S. -Ashab Rizvi Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/02/2024 02:58 EDT

Spirit’s Rough Quarter, New Junk Fees Ban and Saudi’s World Cup Plans

Today's podcast looks at Spirit's promise of change, Biden's new efforts for families booking flights, and Saudi Arabia's hefty World Cup bid. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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