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Skift @ Skift · 07/25/2024 12:41 EDT

Royal Caribbean: Expect Higher Cruise Prices and More Expansion in China

Royal Caribbean Group executives are confident that their return to China will pay off in the long-run. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/25/2024 11:44 EDT

Accor Cites Strength in India and Business Travel, Dials Back Olympics Forecast

Accor, the Paris-based hotel giant, predicts robust bookings and strong pricing power in the second half. Its executives aren't losing any sleep over airlines like Ryanair complaining about softening airfares. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/25/2024 10:24 EDT

Barcelona to Drop ‘Visit’ Slogan, Wants to ‘End Global Call’ for Tourists

Barcelona is pivoting away from mass to quality tourism promotion in the wake of local outrage and pressure. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/25/2024 10:00 EDT

New Research Highlights the Resiliency and Adaptability of the Vacation Ownership Industry

ARDA's latest research reveals the evolving trends and significant economic contributions shaping the future of the vacation ownership industry, making a case for timeshare as a compelling alternative to traditional vacation models. -ARDA Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/25/2024 08:50 EDT

Land Values Are Soaring in Ras Al Khaimah on Hopes of Legal Casinos

Just a few years ago, it was a floating patch of dirt with a few hotels. Now, Marjan Island is a place people are betting their life savings, and that's even before the casino is open. -Josh Corder Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 07/25/2024 07:38 EDT

American Airlines Profits Sink 46% as it Recovers From Direct Booking Blunder

American’s profits declined 46% in the second quarter as it reels from a controversial direct selling strategy and an imbalance in domestic seats. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/25/2024 07:06 EDT

Southwest Sees Major Dip in Profits as It Vows to Make ‘Urgent’ Changes

Southwest’s profits decreased by 46% as it looks to make changes to its business model to boost its bottom line. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/25/2024 06:51 EDT

Southwest Tears Up its Business Model: Here’s What’s Changing

Southwest's leadership team will be hoping that these changes will be enough win back customers and fend off a vocal activist investor. -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/25/2024 04:20 EDT

The World’s Most Powerful Passports: Find Out Where Your Country Ranks

Passport rankings are more than just numbers; they show a country's diplomatic power and have real impacts on travel and tourism making them important not just for travelers. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/25/2024 03:19 EDT

Google’s Cookies, AI’s Hype and Turkish Air’s Biz Class Bet

Today's podcast looks at Google's surprising pivot on cookies, industry leaders' disappointment in travel's use of AI, and why Turkish Airlines doesn't believe in premium economy. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/24/2024 23:00 EDT

Struggling SpiceJet to Raise $358 Million – India Report

SpiceJet has been facing financial and legal issues for years. However, the positive momentum of the Indian aviation industry is keeping it from going bankrupt, and that is what the airline is banking on. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/24/2024 16:20 EDT

In Major Reversal, Google Will Keep Cookie Trackers. What it Means for Travel Marketers

As a baseball luminary once said, "It ain't over til it's over." Third-party cookies were about to be gone but then they weren't. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/24/2024 12:51 EDT

These Travel Tech Execs Push Back on AI Hype for Hotels

These hotel tech execs all believe there are big opportunities for AI, but they also believe that marketers are promoting it in ways that don't make sense. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/24/2024 10:05 EDT

SAP Concur CEO Touts New Business Travel Platform

SAP Concur, the behemoth of corporate travel and expense management, is flexing its muscles. Its new travel booking platform, now widely available in major markets, boasts a sleeker interface and richer content. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/24/2024 09:38 EDT

Why Doesn’t Turkish Airlines Have Premium Economy? We Ask the Chairman

Speaking to Skift, Turkish Airlines chairman Ahmet Bolat explained why he was comfortable defying the direction of travel at most other long-haul airlines. -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/24/2024 08:44 EDT

Delta Is Beginning to Recover From Meltdown, CEO Says

After days of cancellations and disruptions, Delta CEO Ed Bastian provided a timeline on when the carrier expected to stabilize operations. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/24/2024 02:42 EDT

Delta’s Meltdown, Venice’s Money Haul and Biz Travel Winners

Today’s podcast looks at Delta’s fifth day of chaos, Venice’s successful tourism fee, and U.S. cities where biz travel has rebounded. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/23/2024 23:00 EDT

India’s Efforts to Boost Adventure Tourism — India Report

India's focus in recent years has been on tourism destination development. In its plan to diversify its offerings to attract different types of travelers, adventure tourism caters to a growing demand. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/23/2024 17:22 EDT

Delta Meltdown, Day 5: Pressure Mounts From Passengers and Washington

As Delta’s meltdown continues for the fifth day, customers and Washington are becoming increasingly frustrated. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/23/2024 17:15 EDT

5 Fastest-Growing U.S. Business Travel Markets: Amex Hotel Data

Business travel is back, but Princeton, N.J., led U.S. markets in doing better than others, according to American Express. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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