Donât hold your breath for a points program, but there could still be some benefits for ultra-loyal customers. -Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read more âș
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Housekeepers are one of the key figures in Wednesdayâs May Day rallies. While hotel wages have gone up, unions say that overworking is still an issue. -Elizabeth Casolo Read more âș
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Airbnb is finally taking a big, expensive swing into the experiences category with its launch of "Icons." The non-traditional accommodations come with a non-traditional business model â theyâll be free or low-cost to guests (but they want you to post them to your socials). And Chesky promises things will only get âcrazier.â -Lex Haris Read more âș
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Airbnb's new celebrity-driven Icons category of experiences will trigger housefuls of free publicity. -Dennis Schaal Read more âș
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Less localization is the tradeoff that Trivago is seemingly willing to live with as it uses AI to avoid having to pay TV pitch people in each of its markets. -Dennis Schaal Read more âș
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Norwegian Cruise Lines is minimizing the business damage from the cancellation of its Red Sea sailings through 2025. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more âș
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The Senate is slated to vote Wednesday afternoon on a massive FAA reauthorization bill that contains provisions on everything from refunds to near collisions on the runway. -Meghna Maharishi Read more âș
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Marriott execs cited a "normalization" in domestic U.S. vacation bookings, a potential warning sign for the post-pandemic travel frenzy. Still, with a strong dollar sending Americans overseas and a loyalty program topping 203 million members, Marriott seems well-positioned for a profitable year worldwide. -Sean O'Neill Read more âș
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One line buried in the new bipartisan FAA reauthorization bill makes it unclear if the Biden administration can enforce automatic refunds for airlines. -Meghna Maharishi Read more âș
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Innovation requires more than just technology. In this episode of Skift Travel Spotlight podcast, Trip.com discusses how it approaches innovation and why collaboration is key. -Saudi Tourism Authority Read more âș
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Hilton has been stepping up its focus on guest wellness. Expect the offer of loyalty points in exchange for guests completing workouts to catch on in the sector. -Sean O'Neill Read more âș
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Today's podcast looks at Chinese and Japanese visitor numbers to the U.S., the quiet low-cost airline giant, and IndiGo's big ambitions. -Rashaad Jorden Read more âș
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The courtâs order follows the Tamil Nadu government report that said 20,000 vehicles enter these hill stations every day. This posed concerns for the elephants in the region as well as the drought prevailing in the Nilgiris. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more âș
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Wednesday's IPO will value Viking, an operator of luxury river and ocean cruises, at roughly $10 billion. Leaders in the luxury travel sector will be eyeing the move closely. -Sean O'Neill Read more âș
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It's good news that Chinese tourism will recover faster than expected. Weak air connectivity remains a problem. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more âș
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Premier Inn hotels are like shoeboxes, but their beds have comfy mattresses that come with a "good sleep" guarantee. The profitable brand anticipates strong growth in the UK and Germany. -Sean O'Neill Read more âș
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Clear, which rose to popularity by allowing flyers to speed through long security lines with its use of biometrics, will now be the third enrollment provider for TSA Pre-Check. -Meghna Maharishi Read more âș
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IndiGo isn't happy just being the largest airline in India. The carrier wants to be taken seriously as a global aviation player. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more âș
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With a new $35 billion facility on the way, Paul Griffiths says the city doesn't need two airports. -Josh Corder Read more âș
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