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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 05/26/2024 09:01 EDT

There’s a Huge Opportunity For Saudi Tourism – But it Needs to Embrace Nuance

If Saudi Arabia is serious about tourism, it will need to cater to a wide range of people and price points. What I want to see is room for a certain segment of the private sector: early-stage entrepreneurs and innovators building something from the ground up. -Lex Haris Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 05/26/2024 08:21 EDT

Looking Back at the 2023 Skift IDEA Awards Alumni

With just three weeks remaining to submit your 2024 Skift IDEA Awards application, we take a look back at the 2023 winners and hear how winning an award has impacted them. -Adam Stacey Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 05/25/2024 07:00 EDT

Why the Arctic Is This Winter’s Hottest New Market for European Airlines

More flights to destinations deep inside the Arctic Circle will be available from major European airports this winter. -Gordon Smith Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 05/24/2024 15:54 EDT

Paris Tourism Chief: Olympics Is About Marketing, Not Visitor Numbers

Corinne Menegaux says the 2024 Paris Olympics will be a global tourism advertisement for the City of Light, rather than driving massive tourism during the event itself. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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Robin Gilbert-Jones, Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/24/2024 15:50 EDT

Regenerative Tourism: What Is It? What Are the Challenges?

Skift's research shows that there are real developments taking place and that it is still early enough for savvy destinations and businesses to make their mark with innovative approaches to green travel under the regenerative banner. -Robin Gilbert-Jones Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/24/2024 12:26 EDT

EaseMyTrip to Focus on Growing Its Non-Air Business

EaseMyTrip had planned diversification of its operations when it went public, with a focus on growing the non-air business. Now, it is delivering just that. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/24/2024 10:52 EDT

Is Google Killing Online Travel?

"The relationship between Google and the OTAs — it’s a symbiotic one. It’s a complex one. You could even say it’s a little bit abusive." -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/24/2024 10:37 EDT

Ask Skift: What Are Gen Z’s Travel Habits?

Members of Gen Z are hitting the road in large numbers, and here's a look at some noteworthy trends in Gen Z travel. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/24/2024 06:17 EDT

Big Bus Tours Acquires Tour Dubai, Adding Safaris and Cruises to Portfolio

Dubai is the third city to have a tour operator snapped up by Big Bus, after San Francisco and Singapore. -Josh Corder Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/24/2024 05:47 EDT

Azul and Gol Announce Major New Partnership — Could a Merger be Next?

This huge cooperation agreement between two of Brazil's three largest airlines will do little to quell speculation that a merger between Azul and Gol could be on the horizon. -Gordon Smith Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/24/2024 03:54 EDT

AI Travel Planning, Chase Travel’s Growth and IndiGo’s New Biz Class

Today's podcast looks at AI trip planning, Chase's growing travel business, and IndiGo's business class growth. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/23/2024 16:38 EDT

Chase Travel Is Growing as Fast as Booking Holdings But Faces ‘Headwinds’

If a soft economy is causing luxury travelers to limit their discretionary spending, that's sour news for Chase Travel in the short term. But over the long term, Chase Travel and some of its banking peers are trending upwards in travel. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/23/2024 15:46 EDT

JetBlue’s Latest Bid For Growth: A Codeshare With British Airways

If approved, the codeshare would be JetBlue’s most significant partnership since a federal judge struck down the Northeast Alliance. -Meghna Maharishi Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 05/23/2024 13:13 EDT

ChatGPT, Google, and Meta Want to Own Your Next Trip

OpenAI, Google, and Meta all envision their chatbots as being digital assistants for travel and more. They're not perfect yet, but they're getting closer. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/23/2024 12:35 EDT

Beaches and Rural Destinations Popular for Memorial Day Vacation Rentals

It may not be surprising that beach destinations are a popular choice to ring in the summer, but rustic stays are also of interest. -Elizabeth Casolo Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/23/2024 10:56 EDT

Indian Travelers Hit New Spending Peak: How Much They Spent Overseas

Of course, we know that Indians are traveling more than ever, but nothing like statistics to highlight just how significant travel spending has become. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/23/2024 10:50 EDT

IndiGo is Launching Business Class by Year-End – Here’s What We Know

With a business class configuration, is it still possible to call IndiGo a low-cost carrier? -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/23/2024 10:00 EDT

Minding the Gaps: Reconciling Discrepancies in Hotel Booking Data

Introducing “The Data Snap,” a monthly article series that will paint a clearer picture of the dynamic hotel booking landscape, empowering hotels and agencies to make data-driven decisions that help them build productive partner relationships and drive more revenue. Be sure to check back next month for the newest installment of the series. -Onyx CenterSource Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/23/2024 06:00 EDT

Travelsoft Acquires Three Travel Tech Companies 

The CEO of Travelsoft said earlier this month that more acquisitions were coming. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/23/2024 02:47 EDT

Airbnb Prices, Southwest on Google Flights, and Scandinavian Summers

Today's podcast looks at Airbnb prices, summer travel in Scandinavia, and booking Southwest on Google Flights. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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