Skift

News from Skift


Fresh news
Other news
older that 24 hours
Skift
Skift @ Skift · 06/18/2024 10:07 EDT

Euro 2024: Asian Travelers Head to Germany

Forget the TV screen — new-age Asian travelers want to be pitch-side cheering their favorite team. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

2

Skift
Skift @ Skift 2 place · 06/18/2024 04:29 EDT

International Passenger Flights on Electric Planes are Coming to Europe This Summer

Bookings are now open for the first publicly available international electric flights in Europe — but the trips come with a few pre-departure caveats. -Gordon Smith Read more ›

16

Skift
Skift @ Skift · 06/18/2024 02:33 EDT

NYC Airbnb Details, FAA Loopholes and China Visa Waivers

Today's podcast looks at Legit Airbnb’s in New York, a charter jet loophole, and China’s expanded visa waiver scheme. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

2

Skift
Skift @ Skift · 06/18/2024 01:30 EDT

TravelPerk Acquires AmTrav, Doubling U.S. Revenue

TravelPerk has joined a group of business travel companies making acquisitions this year, and industry decision makers say there are more to come. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

1

Skift
Skift @ Skift · 06/17/2024 23:00 EDT

IndiGo Widens Lead in Indian Market Share – India Report

The Indian aviation sector is adding more airports across the country, and airlines are investing in upgrading and expanding their fleets. A consistent growth in domestic air passenger traffic is crucial to their return on investments, especially as international airlines are eyeing this growing consumer base. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

2

Skift
Skift @ Skift 3 place · 06/17/2024 17:05 EDT

NYC Has Approved Just 2,242 Short-Term Rental Host Registrations

New York City has only approved a couple of thousand host registrations, and all for reservations where the host is present during the stay. That's great news for neighborhoods sick of house parties and illegal hotels, and dour news for tourists and short-term rental platforms. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

18

Skift
Skift @ Skift 2 place · 06/17/2024 16:01 EDT

Former Airbnb Execs Back Subletting Startup in NYC

Short-term rental regulations in New York City have harmed some businesses, but here's an example of a startup whose founders said the rules have helped. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

43

Skift
Skift @ Skift · 06/17/2024 15:20 EDT

FAA Seeks to Toughen Safety Rules on Public Charter Carriers Like JSX

The move could be a blow to carriers like JSX, whose appeal is in part offering customers a private jet-like experience. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

15

Skift
Skift @ Skift · 06/17/2024 10:02 EDT

Hotel and Short-Term Rental Tech Startups Raise Over $70 Million

Most of the startups that raised money last week were focused on helping hotels and short-term rentals book more guests and smooth out operations. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

2

Skift
Skift @ Skift · 06/17/2024 08:48 EDT

Goa Tourism Minister On Vision to Turn Indian Beach Destination Into Digital Nomad Hub

Swapping its beaches, party, and nightlife image for a digital nomad haven, Goa's got plans beyond just sand and surf — think laptops and lattes. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

4

Skift
Skift @ Skift · 06/17/2024 06:06 EDT

China Expands Visa-Waiver Program List: More Countries Added

For years, China has been the gift that kept on giving to global tourism, sending millions of its citizens to explore, shop and snap selfies worldwide. Now, it's telling global travelers, "Your turn!" And if visa hassles are a deal-breaker, the country knows that removing them can only sweeten the deal. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

6

Skift
Skift @ Skift 3 place · 06/16/2024 11:41 EDT

Minor Hotels CEO Has Ambitious Plans to Fill Portfolio Gaps

Minor, with 540 hotels, aims to solidify its position as a major player. Expect it to expand its portfolio by 200 hotels by 2026, possibly through some M&A. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

83

Skift
Skift @ Skift 1 place · 06/15/2024 06:05 EDT

Mergers and acquisitions in travel tech are heating up, and experts say it won't stop any time soon. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

8

Skift
Skift @ Skift 1 place · 06/14/2024 13:33 EDT

Trump Pledges No More Taxes on Tips for Hotel Workers, Others

Trump said he wants to exempt tips from taxes. While all types of tipped workers could benefit, hotel housekeepers are one of the largest groups potentially affected. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

35

Skift
Skift @ Skift 1 place · 06/14/2024 13:15 EDT

Expedia’s New CEO Is Still Eliminating Brands. This Time It’s ebookers UK

There will clearly be more pruning to come as Expedia Group expands its One Key loyalty program to Europe, and takes hard looks at its brands and operations in countries around the world. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

69

Skift
Skift @ Skift · 06/14/2024 11:44 EDT

New Zealand Woos American Travelers Beyond Peak Season

Americans and Canadians have long held winter as not a good time to travel to New Zealand. The island's tourism bureau is confident it can bust this myth. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

5

Skift
Skift @ Skift 3 place · 06/14/2024 09:00 EDT

Clock Ticks on Filling New Top U.S. Tourism Job as Election Season Looms

The U.S. travel industry may be forced to wait until after the 2024 Presidential Election to see if the assistant secretary of travel and tourism position gets filled and funded again. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

9

Skift
Christiana Sciaudone, Skift @ Skift · 06/14/2024 08:30 EDT

TravelPerk Sees Corporate Travel Bouncing Back, But Not for All

TravelPerk, the business travel management startup, says corporate trip spending will regain 2019 levels by year-end. But not every company is along for the ride. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

1

Skift
Skift @ Skift · 06/14/2024 08:20 EDT

Skift IDEA Awards Deadline Extension Announced

You asked, we delivered. The 2024 submission window for Skift IDEA Awards has been extended. -Nicole Meyer Read more ›

4

Skift
Skift @ Skift · 06/14/2024 08:12 EDT

IHG in Trademark Clash With Marriott Over New Hotel Brand, City Express

IHG has petitioned to cancel Marriott's newest trademark, City Express by Marriott. IHG feels the name is just a little too close for comfort to its own popular hotel brand, Holiday Inn Express? -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

2

Most popular sources

  • You see 719 news out of 719.
  • Sources 61 out of 61.
Business Insider 25% 0
Tom's Hardware 15% 4
Vox 8% 7
Gizmodo 8% 2
Slashdot 6% 2
View sources »

LIKE us on Facebook so you won't miss the most important news of the day!

24.12.2025 03:59
Last update: 03:45 EDT.
News rating updated: 10:53.

What is Times42?

Times42 brings you the most popular news from tech news portals in real-time chart.
Read about us in FAQ section.


Times42 © 2025