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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift 1 place · 03/27/2026 15:32 EDT

War, Shutdowns, Fuel Shocks: Travel’s Most Brutal Month in Years

From Dubai to Delhi to several U.S. cities, March revealed how quickly the whole system can break down. Read more

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Ajay Awtaney, Skift @ Skift · 08/30/2024 12:14 EDT

Merger Date Set for Air India and Vistara

The merger of Vistara and Air India will end the long process of consolidating the web of aviation entities and organizing them into one airline business. This follows a 24-year quest for Singapore Airlines and Tata to co-own Air India.  -Lex Haris Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 08/30/2024 11:43 EDT

The State of Travel 2024: Aviation – Skift Travel Podcast

Airlines have seen profits and revenues boom this year, so does that mean all is well in the sector? Not quite – the industry's recovery is far from complete. We explain why in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/30/2024 10:38 EDT

China’s Airlines Expand International Reach: New Skift Travel Health Index

While Chinese airlines are making significant strides in expanding their international operations, the recovery of outbound travel demand remains key for their long-term success. -Saniya Zanpure Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/30/2024 09:30 EDT

Can Koala Airlines Break Australia’s ‘Third Player’ Curse?

The prospect of a level-headed and sustainable competitor entering the Australian market is exciting, but a huge number of unknowns makes it near-impossible to predict Koala Airlines' chances in the wild.  -Gordon Smith Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/30/2024 08:19 EDT

Five Key Topic Areas We’ll Discuss at Skift Global Forum

Still deciding on whether to attend the top global travel industry event of the year, Skift Global Forum, on September 17-19 but want to know what all will be discussed? We used AskSkift to ask “what are the top 5 key themes often covered at Skift Global Forum over the last 10 years?” Here are […] Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 08/30/2024 04:42 EDT

BTS’ Jin Leads Global Tourism Push as Seoul Turns Up K-Pop Charm

Seoul's betting big on K-pop's global pull, and it’s working. BTS’ Jin is fronting their latest tourism push, showing that K-pop’s influence isn’t just hype — it’s real economic power. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/30/2024 03:13 EDT

Billion Dollar Airport Upgrades, Qantas’ New Jets and Edinburgh’s Tourist Tax

Today's podcast looks at airports' tech tune-ups, Quantas' all-new aircraft, and Scotland's first tourist tax. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 08/29/2024 13:16 EDT

Airports Are Spending Big on Tech Upgrades. See Plans for JFK and More

Air traffic is expected to double from pre-pandemic levels by 2040. Airports need to prepare. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/29/2024 13:00 EDT

United Airlines Raises Concerns Over Alaska-Hawaiian Merger

United’s issue is its multiple business agreements with Hawaiian — including one on loyalty. Alaska CEO Ben Minicucci has previously said he envisions a loyalty program that would house the two brands if the merger is approved. -Meghna Maharishi Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/29/2024 11:33 EDT

Edinburgh to Charge Scotland’s First Tourist Tax

Thanks to powers granted by the Scottish parliament, Edinburgh is leading the way on charging its visitors taxes on their hotel stays. We could see more tourist taxes pop up in Scotland, making the destination more expensive. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 08/29/2024 10:33 EDT

Ras Al Khaimah Goes After Indian Tourists, Dubai’s Biggest Source Market

Planning to triple its tourism numbers in a few years, Ras Al Khaimah wants more Indian tourists. Thankfully, so does the upcoming $3.9 billion Wynn resort located there. -Josh Corder Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 08/29/2024 08:08 EDT

Setting the Stage: Skift Global Forum 2024  Opening Night at The Glasshouse

Join us on September 17th at The Glasshouse for a premier event featuring top travel industry leaders. Discover future trends in travel and global growth. Network over drinks and hors d'oeuvres as we set the stage for an insightful forum ahead. -Nicole Meyer Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/29/2024 06:19 EDT

First Look Inside Qantas’ New ‘Xtra Long Range’ Plane

Qantas is the latest big-name airline to switch from Boeing to Airbus for its next generation of planes. Despite huge retraining and operational complexities, the carrier is betting that the short-term pain will pay off handsomely. -Gordon Smith Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/29/2024 03:23 EDT

Short-Term Rental Arms Race, Saudi Tourism Push and Air France-KLM’s Next Move

Today's podcast looks at the new amenities arms race, the female-traveler friendly Saudi campaign, and the new shareholder at SAS Scandinavian Airlines. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 08/28/2024 23:37 EDT

Visit Florida on LGTBQ Travel Page Removal: ‘Our Marketing … Must Align With the State’

Visit Florida finally responded to a question about why it removed its LGTBQ Travel page. But there are still plenty of unanswered questions. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 08/28/2024 23:00 EDT

The Evolution of Religious Tourism in India – India Report

The importance of religion to tourism in India is well known. India is now investing in marketing and tourism infrastructure - think technology, hotels and other amenities – to attract more visitors. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/28/2024 17:01 EDT

Is Vrbo’s Nick Saban Ad Trolling Airbnb Rooms?

Just in time for U.S. football season, Vrbo comes out with a hilarious ad about the vacation rental host in a shared space that you never want to meet. Even if it's in an Airbnb Room. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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James Farrell, Skift @ Skift 2 place · 08/28/2024 15:17 EDT

The Next Battleground in Short-Term Rentals: Amenities

Short-term rental hosts are increasingly relying on amenities – like pools, hot tubs and mini golf – to make their listings stand out from the competition, and some say the end result is an “amenities arms race.” -James Farrell Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/28/2024 14:01 EDT

United Airlines Flight Attendants Take Step Toward Strike — 99.9% Vote Yes

United flight attendants are the latest to vote overwhelmingly for a strike as flight attendant negotiations have become particularly contentious this past year. -Meghna Maharishi Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/28/2024 12:23 EDT

Five Years Since Opening for Tourism, Saudi Says it Is a Destination ‘For All’ in New Campaign

In its race to welcome 150 million tourists, Saudi Arabia's new tourism campaign promises to offer just about everything to everyone. -Josh Corder Read more

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