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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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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 07/23/2024 14:59 EDT

Venice’s Tourist Fee: 3 Things We’ve Learned So Far and What Comes Next

Venice has trialed its entry free for day trippers. Armed with data, the city is going to figure out adjustments to make it effective. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/23/2024 14:02 EDT

FAA Launches Audit Into Southwest After Safety Incidents

Southwest is the second carrier to be under an FAA audit this year due to a series of widely-reported safety incidents. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia and Bulbul Dhawan, Skift @ Skift 2 place · 07/23/2024 12:27 EDT

Indian Union Budget Disappoints Tourism Industry … Yet Again

Once again, the Indian Union Budget left the tourism industry high and dry, ignoring all their key demands. With their hopes for infrastructure status and tax rates dashed, the industry had to content itself with the crumbs of small mercies. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/23/2024 10:56 EDT

Why India’s Rising Middle Class Dominated the MakeMyTrip Earnings Call

MakeMyTrip has the burgeoning middle class and their growing wallets to thank for its recent performance. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/23/2024 10:30 EDT

Qatar Airways CEO to See First Class Suite Prototype Thursday But Warns of Delays

Speaking to Skift, Badr Mohammed Al-Meer warned that supply chain and regulatory hurdles could hinder the speed of the first class roll-out. -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Robin Gilbert-Jones, Skift @ Skift · 07/23/2024 10:04 EDT

Experiences vs. Things: Where the Money’s Going

Travel executives see activities and experiences as increasingly lucrative, and here's what the numbers say about how travelers are spending on them. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/23/2024 10:00 EDT

Summer Travel’s Hidden Hurdle: The Impacts of Cancellations and No-Shows

Cancellations and no-shows for hotel reservations tend to be higher in summertime, which can significantly impact revenue for hotels and travel management companies (TMCs). Slicing and dicing data more granularly leads to better forecasting and may reduce potential revenue losses. -Onyx CenterSource Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 07/23/2024 09:47 EDT

Transportation Department Opens Probe Into Delta Meltdown

The Transportation Department said ongoing flight disruptions and reports of customer service issues prompted it to investigate Delta as the carrier’s meltdown enters its fifth day. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/23/2024 05:45 EDT

Gatwick Airport Wants to Double Connectivity With India in 5 Years

With IndiGo planning to induct Airbus A350 aircraft by 2027, potentially enabling flights to London, will it be considering Gatwick as a new destination? -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/23/2024 03:58 EDT

Mallorca’s Tourism Angst, Biz Travel’s Bounce and Delta’s IT Woes

Today's podcast looks at Mallorca residents’ anger over tourism, business travel’s projected return, and Delta’s ongoing IT outage issues. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/22/2024 23:00 EDT

Spending by Foreign Tourists Soars, India’s Latest Economic Survey States – India Report

Despite the gains, international travel continues to remain a pain point for India's tourism sector. The Economic Survey, which precedes presentation of the Indian Budget, has emphasized on the recovery of this segment for India. It could indicate a higher allocation to the tourism sector in the Budget set to be presented on Tuesday. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/22/2024 15:44 EDT

Business Travel Bounces Back: Spending Forecast to Hit Record

Business travel is roaring back, with global spending projected to surpase pre-pandemic levels in dollar volume this year. Face-to-face wins. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/22/2024 12:49 EDT

Mallorca Locals Demand to ‘Change Course’ Amid Spain’s Tourism Boom

Mallorca just had its second mass demonstration against mass tourism this summer. Expect more to come in other hot spots in Spain. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 07/22/2024 12:44 EDT

Selina Collapses in Liquidity Crisis, Seeks Buyers

Selina billed itself as a pioneer in the "digital nomad" hospitality sector. But it can no longer avoid insolvency. Its woes can be partly traced back to its ill-fated SPAC merger in October 2022. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/22/2024 12:31 EDT

Delta’s Meltdown Enters Day 4 After IT Outage

Delta entered another day of massive flight disruptions after an IT outage just days earlier overwhelmed its crew scheduling system. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/22/2024 10:00 EDT

New Research: Understanding the Hidden Costs of Direct-to-Consumer Retailing

In today’s rapidly evolving travel landscape, the trend toward direct-to-consumer (DTC) models has brought both opportunities and challenges. A new report from Travelport delves into the complexities and nuances of this shift, making a case for modern retailing that puts the consumer first. -Travelport Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/22/2024 05:54 EDT

Japan’s 35 Million Tourist Bonanza in 2024: Great for Business, Not So Much for Overtourism

The weak yen has definitely boosted Japan's tourism industry, but as the country rides this wave of visitors, it’s going to be a tightrope walk — balancing the economic gains with the realities of overtourism. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Sarah Kopit, Dawit Habtemariam, Meghna Maharishi, Skift @ Skift · 07/21/2024 20:04 EDT

Trump vs. Harris: What Each Administration Would Mean for the Travel Industry

President Joe Biden’s decision to leave the 2024 U.S. presidential race put an unprecedented twist on what was always going to be an unconventional election. But one thing is clear: Each potential administration’s policies will be wildly different – and have significant implications on the global travel industry. -Sarah Kopit Read more ›

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