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Skift @ Skift · 07/09/2024 05:18 EDT

China’s Visa-Waiver Policy Boosts Inbound Tourism: Foreign Visitors Up 152%

After the pandemic-induced slump, China’s simplification of visa procedures appears to have paid off, with foreign visitors in the first half of the year soaring 152% compared to the year before. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/09/2024 03:20 EDT

Boeing’s Guilty Plea, Airbnb’s Olympics Pitch and Questioning Carbon Offsets

Today's podcast looks at Boeing's guilty plea, Airbnb's Olympics tourism angle, and the trouble with carbon offsets. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/08/2024 23:00 EDT

Rajasthan Focuses on Weddings, Conferences to Boost Tourism – India Report

Rajasthan, a premier wedding destination in India, has much to offer including wildlife, museums, temples, and lakes. While the state is seeking to promote its various offerings, it does not want to lose out on the significant revenue from weddings and business meetings. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/08/2024 18:34 EDT

‘Tourists Go Home’: Barcelona’s Protests Against Overtourism

Barcelona, one of the world's most popular destinations, just got a rude awakening about how it manages tourism. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/08/2024 16:52 EDT

How a Hackathon led to Sabre’s First Generative AI Product for Hotels

Generative AI is still young, but some travel companies are encouraging workers to experiment as they determine how the tech will be used in the future. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 07/08/2024 16:41 EDT

Airbnb Debuts Olympics Ad: ‘Why Stay in a Hotel on the Touristy Side of Paris?’

Airbnb is among the travel industry leaders in taking advantage of the global events category. Its push in Paris highlights the importance it sees for this sector. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Robin Gilbert-Jones, Skift @ Skift · 07/08/2024 12:37 EDT

The Problem With Carbon Offsets – and 5 Measures of Quality

Carbon offsets exist within a flawed ecosystem but they should not be disregarded as an interim measure. It is on the industry to reform a broken system. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/08/2024 11:54 EDT

Elliott Calls Southwest’s Board ‘Profoundly Out of Touch’ as Activist Campaign Heats Up

The hedge fund claims it now has multiple allies that support a leadership overhaul at Southwest. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/08/2024 09:29 EDT

Southwest Adds IndiGo Co-Founder to Board in Latest Line of Defense Against Elliott

Gangwal’s appointment comes after activist investor Elliott criticized the airline’s board for not having enough directors with external airline experience. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/08/2024 09:03 EDT

Boeing Pleads Guilty: 3 Takeaways From Its Deal With the DOJ

The plea deal with the DOJ would mandate that Boeing pay more fines and install an independent monitor to oversee its quality control and production processes. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/08/2024 05:48 EDT

Boeing to Plead Guilty to Criminal Fraud Charge in 737 Max Probe

If the plea deal is accepted by the judge, it would make The Boeing Company a convicted felon. This in itself could have serious consequences for the firm. -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 07/08/2024 04:34 EDT

Thailand to End Duty-Free on Arrival Shopping at 8 Major Airports

No, this doesn’t mean that the Thai government wants you to stop shopping; they're just nudging travelers to splurge locally and boost the economy! -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Varsha Arora, Skift @ Skift · 07/07/2024 22:00 EDT

The Future of Short-Term Rentals in India

Established brands and rising Millennial and Gen Z demand are transforming India's travel landscape through authentic, immersive short-term rentals. -Varsha Arora Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 07/05/2024 23:00 EDT

India’s Next Budget: What Travel Executives Want

Earlier this year, the Indian government gave a boost to the tourism budget for development, but cut down the global promotion allocation by 97%. Now, as the final Budget is around the corner, the industry is hoping for a more significant resolution to its challenges. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 07/05/2024 09:14 EDT

Flying Taxis, Jet Fuel, Hotel Booking: Funding for These 17 Travel Startups Tops $300 Million

There was a lot of variety in this group of startups: flying taxis, skiing tours, renewable jet fuel, loyalty, pest control, luggage, and a new travel media brand. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 07/05/2024 09:00 EDT

Extended-Stay Hotel Boom Gets a Reality Check

While the extended-stay hotel boom may be more of a slow burn than a supernova, hotel brands with patience and deep pockets may find the long-term rewards to be substantial. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 07/05/2024 07:40 EDT

Summer’s Hottest Short-Term Rental Markets

Mid-sized cities are becoming the new hotspots for July 4th getaways. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Pranjal Pande, Skift @ Skift 2 place · 07/05/2024 06:26 EDT

How Will the New U.K. Government Change the Airline Industry?

After a snap U.K. election, the results are in. A landslide for the Labour party means aviation pledges should soon turn into practice. The industry will be watching. -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/05/2024 03:51 EDT

Superapp? Nah, India’s Ixigo Would Rather Adopt a Multi-App Strategy

Ixigo's got it figured out: Why go superapp when you have loyal users? Ixigo's multi-brand, multi-app strategy meets all travel needs and makes cross-selling easy. No one-size-fits-all solution needed. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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