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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 06/02/2024 09:19 EDT

Behind Delta’s Strength: CEO Ed Bastian Talks Strategy as Competitors Stumble

Bastian’s drive for simplicity at Delta follows a disastrous week for rival American Airlines, which cut ties with its chief commercial officer and lowered its financial outlook.  -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 06/02/2024 08:00 EDT

How Microsoft Is Deploying OpenAI’s Tech in Travel

Microsoft wants to help travel companies adopt generative AI, and many of those connections are coming through Amadeus. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 06/01/2024 17:18 EDT

Airbnb Thinks Its Edge Over Vrbo and Booking Is Individual Hosts

The easier route for platforms to scale listings is to contract with property managers. But Airbnb thinks that the secret sauce is individual hosts. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/31/2024 12:24 EDT

What to Expect at Next Week’s Skift Data + AI Summit on June 4

As every brand races to generative AI and understanding what it means for their company, our Data + AI Summit on June 4 will rest on one core idea: AI is only as good as the data that powers it. Across the event, we'll speak with technology and data leaders to explore this theme and their latest experiments. -Nicole Meyer Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 05/31/2024 12:18 EDT

Yatra Launches AI-Powered Expense Management Solution for Small Businesses

Yatra has been growing its corporate travel offerings, and its domestic air passengers increased significantly as the company is gaining market share in this segment. Now, the company is set to focus on its hotel segment to grow further. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/31/2024 11:39 EDT

How Ozempic and GLP-1s Are Changing the Business of Travel

The boom in weight loss drugs could have a massive impact on the travel industry, which we discuss in this issue of the Skift Travel Podcast. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/31/2024 11:07 EDT

Most Travel Spending Is Close to Home, Despite ‘Revenge Travel’ Boom

Travelers may be catching up on international trips, but the pandemic set a precedent for exploring close by. -Elizabeth Casolo Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/31/2024 11:01 EDT

Finland’s Cities Lure Tourists With Promise of Sustainability

Tampere is only the latest Finnish city to market itself as eco-friendly, and there's definitely something to it. But a report published by the City of Helsinki found the Finnish tourism sector's emissions are 80% higher than the EU average. -Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/31/2024 09:00 EDT

Headout Buys AI Startup Dabble to Boost Travel Experiences Search

In a strategic acquisition, Headout looks to enhance its AI capabilities by integrating Dabble. -Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/31/2024 08:58 EDT

The Myth of Vacation-Rental Fatigue: What Guests Really Want – Skift Research

Don't panic over vacation rental rants online! Our research reveals these are growing pains, but not a sign of doom. Travelers still like vacation rentals for the space, affordability, and convenience they offer. This unique blend ensures continued popularity among travelers. -Saniya Zanpure Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 05/31/2024 07:48 EDT

India’s Travel Spending: ‘Fast-Growing Pools of First-Time Tourists’

Indian travelers are becoming an attractive source market, a McKinsey says. And a boom in the domestic travel market is leading to "substantial investments." -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/31/2024 04:22 EDT

Soaring In-Flight Wi-Fi, Airbnb’s Struggling Experiences and U.S. Tourism Impact

Today's podcast looks at the journey of in-flight Wi-Fi, Airbnb's experience offering struggles, and factors impacting a tourism board's success. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 05/30/2024 18:19 EDT

Airbnb Gets Cozier With Google, Ups Its Marketing Spend

Never say never in travel. Airbnb has moved away from Google marketing in years' past, but recently it's found a way to play there more efficiently there. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/30/2024 17:19 EDT

Airbnb’s CFO on What Went Wrong With Experiences – and What the Fixes Are

Reading between the lines, Mertz was saying that Airbnb didn't offer experiences at the right time, and they weren't personalized and cheap enough. Like Booking.com, Airbnb does want a dose of the connected trip. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Ajay Awtaney, Skift @ Skift 3 place · 05/30/2024 13:34 EDT

Why Unlimited Fast Wi-Fi is the Next Big Differentiator for Airlines

The in-flight connectivity market is about to take off in a big way, with airlines queuing up to install next-generation hardware on their planes. -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/30/2024 12:23 EDT

Expedia, Kayak, HomeToGo: The AI Travel Race For Booking Platforms

None of the AI tools are as sharp as users may expect — but the companies that have begun experimenting likely are farther ahead than those that have not started at all.  -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/30/2024 10:58 EDT

Tourism CEOs: The Link Between Pay and Performance

CEOs at destination marketing organizations are compensated based on the economic impact they have. Independent research is needed. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 05/30/2024 10:01 EDT

The FAA Got Feedback on Pilot Mental Health. Now What?

April’s recommendations to the FAA on mental health address many of pilots’ concerns. How the FAA sees them through is another story. -Elizabeth Casolo Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/30/2024 07:26 EDT

Thailand Expands Visa-Free Entry: 93 Nations Now Qualify

Thailand's aggressive push to attract tourists through these visa promotions highlights its commitment to reviving the tourism sector and ensuring long-term economic stability. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/30/2024 05:50 EDT

American Air’s Changes, Booking CEO’s Pay and Viking’s Earnings

Today's podcast looks at American's reset, travel's highest salaries, and Viking's upbeat earnings report. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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