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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 06/06/2024 10:12 EDT

Saudi Begins Developing Towns as More Affordable Tourism Spots

Yanbu is being developed as a new leisure destination, offering prices well below those expected at the giga-projects. -Josh Corder Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/06/2024 07:11 EDT

Skift Aviation Forum Returns This November

We're thrilled to announce the latest edition of Skift Aviation Forum on November 12 in Dallas, Texas, where key aeronautic stakeholders will gather to explore groundbreaking ideas, share insights, and look toward the future of this dynamic sector. -Nicole Meyer Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/06/2024 05:26 EDT

What the Best Short-Term Rental Experts Told Us Yesterday

Today's podcast looks at Booking.com's new U.S. focus, what population shifts mean for U.S. vacation rentals, and a new rise in international Marriott Bonvoy Homes & Villas reservations. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/05/2024 23:00 EDT

Air India Express To Expand Operations In Delhi-NCR – India Report

Air India Express has become the first airline to operate from two airports in the national capital region. The airline is aiming to use the Hindon airport to connect with the smaller cities in western Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Haryana. It is not yet known if the airport will serve as another hub - but would it make sense if it were to become one? -Bulbul Dhawan Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/05/2024 18:16 EDT

Guesty CEO on a Future IPO: ‘We’ll Be Ready’

Guesty CEO Amiad Soto said an initial public offering would fund more acquisitions. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Christiana Sciaudone, Skift @ Skift · 06/05/2024 18:10 EDT

Airbnb on NYC Regulation: ‘This Is What You Don’t Want to Do’

Skift reported last week that hotel rates in NYC were up 6.7% in the first quarter and Airbnb says that's one sign regulations aren't helping. -Lex Haris Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/05/2024 15:37 EDT

Where Evolve and Portoro Are Using Tech — And Where They’re Not

The CEOs of short-term rental managers Evolve and Portoro want high-tech businesses without losing human-led hospitality. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Christiana Sciaudone, Skift @ Skift · 06/05/2024 15:35 EDT

Instagrammable Moments Drive the Modern Traveler

"The more we can put people attached to a property and give it a personality and a story, the better we perform in reviews and just the better the overall experience,” one executive told us.   -Lex Haris Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/05/2024 14:49 EDT

Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy: Shift in Guest Preferences Sparks Rise in Non-Traditional Destinations

Marriott Homes & Villas saw growth to 160,000 homes and a 38% surge in international demand, combined with innovative use of generative AI for tailored guest experiences. -Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/05/2024 14:21 EDT

American CEO Offers Flight Attendants 17% Pay Increase as Union Considers Strike

American CEO Robert Isom told flight attendants they could receive immediate pay raises as negotiations for a new contract become increasingly more tense. -Meghna Maharishi Read more

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Christiana Sciaudone, Skift @ Skift · 06/05/2024 14:03 EDT

Regulatory Crackdown Drives Shift to Midterm Rentals – But Don’t Expect the Same Payoff

The regulatory crackdown on short-term rentals in markets like New York coupled with a shortage of long-term housing that’s only getting more expensive, is creating space for midterm housing to thrive. -Lex Haris Read more

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Christiana Sciaudone, Skift @ Skift · 06/05/2024 13:37 EDT

How Booking.com Is Targeting U.S. Travelers With Short-Term Rentals

The Amsterdam-based company has put a lot of emphasis on the U.S. over the past couple of years. -Lex Haris Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/05/2024 11:56 EDT

HomeAway Co-Founder on Individual Hosts vs. Pros and Why He Doesn’t Use Airbnb or Vrbo

HomeAway Co-founder Carl Shepherd thinks the vacation rental industry isn’t doing enough for individual hosts. -Elizabeth Casolo Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/05/2024 06:12 EDT

American Airlines’ Distribution Disaster: IATA Chief Willie Walsh Weighs In

Speaking to Skift, the former British Airways CEO gave his informed perspective on the problems at American Airlines. -Gordon Smith Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/05/2024 05:30 EDT

Ixigo IPO To Open Next Week: Indian OTA Aims to Raise $89 Million

The back-to-back IPOs of TBO Tek and Ixigo signify a robust resurgence in the travel industry, highlighting the market's optimism and the sector's readiness to capitalize on the post-pandemic recovery. The Indian travel tech landscape looks set for a dynamic phase of expansion and innovation. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/05/2024 05:15 EDT

What Travel’s Best AI Experts Told Us Yesterday

Today's podcast looks at the current state of hotel tech, the trouble with trip-planning apps, and Marriott's tech transformation. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/05/2024 04:00 EDT

Accor to Ditch Legacy Hotel Tech for Amadeus’ Booking System

Accor will replace its legacy in-house platform with Accor's newest central reservation system over the next few years. The goal is to help reduce the hotel giant's reliance on costly online travel agencies by broadening the channels it can sell rooms on. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/05/2024 00:30 EDT

Gulf Countries Seek to Teach Students ‘Hospitality’ in Classes

Countries like Saudi and Oman are considering the move as they dash to fill new hotels with worthy talent. -Josh Corder Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/04/2024 23:00 EDT

India’s Heatwave Has Record Numbers of Travelers Flying Outbound — India Report

Summer is peak travel time for Indians due to vacations. However, this time, it is the heat that is pushing people out of their homes and to cooler destinations - but not the domestic ones. Here's why. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more

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