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Skift @ Skift · 07/16/2024 06:00 EDT

Uber Launches Loyalty Program With Air France-KLM

Uber is adding new features, some temporary, to take advantage of increased tourists in Paris for the Olympics starting later this month. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 07/16/2024 05:37 EDT

Thailand Reveals 2025 Tourism Targets After Visa-Free Expansion

In the fiercely competitive tourism landscape, where every destination is racing to attract more visitors, Thailand knows it has to move quickly and decisively. That's why it's no surprise the country is already set with its tourism strategy for 2025, looking to get ahead of the curve. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 07/16/2024 04:10 EDT

Last-Minute Bookings, Viator’s New Ads and China’s Air Recovery

Today's podcast looks at last-minute bookings, Viator's new campaigns, and the slow return of international flights to China. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 07/15/2024 23:00 EDT

Air India-Vistara Merger Progress: What We Know So Far – India Report

Air India's merger with Vistara is expected to be completed next year. With this, the merged entity would become India's largest international carrier and second-largest domestic airline. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 07/15/2024 17:25 EDT

Amadeus Execs on the AI Evolution with Microsoft 

Amadeus is working on several generative AI pilots in partnership with Microsoft. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 07/15/2024 16:50 EDT

Last-Minute Short-Term Rentals Could Help in Soft Markets

Discount travel sites tend to do well during times when vacation rentals and hotels aren't selling well on more traditional travel sites. Expedia/Vrbo's deal with Whimstay may reflect those market dynamics. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 07/15/2024 14:53 EDT

Roadside Hotels Expect Boom From Infrastructure and AI Spending

Blue-collar workers need more places to sleep while traveling for jobs. That's because the U.S. government wants to fix bridges and other infrastructure, while Amazon and other tech giants want to build data centers to support AI usage. Hotel companies stand to gain. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Christiana Sciaudone, Skift @ Skift · 07/15/2024 12:35 EDT

The Recovery in Air Travel from China Is Happening… But It’s Super Slow

The travel industry has been counting on the return of visitors from China. But getting back to 2019 levels is taking much longer than expected. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 07/15/2024 08:00 EDT

Viator Launches New Campaign: ‘Regret Less. Do More.’

Viator's "Regret Less. Do More." campaign uses data-driven insights and highlights travel planning pitfalls. -Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 07/15/2024 07:46 EDT

Why Singapore Airlines’ Capacity Growth Comes at a Cost

As one of Asia’s largest, and traditionally most profitable carriers, what happens at Singapore Airlines matters. -Gordon Smith Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 07/15/2024 06:27 EDT

South Korea Adds NewJeans as Tourism Ambassadors to Ride K-Pop ‘Hallyu’ Wave

For those asking, ‘What's Hallyu?’ you’re clearly not young enough! The Korean wave is huge, and the tourism ministry is make sure that it taps into this craze to attract foreign visitors. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 07/14/2024 21:00 EDT

Singapore Airlines’ Travel Experiences Arm Tackles Payments With New Partnership

By 2024, Asia’s travel and tourism revenue is projected to hit a whopping $326 billion. To cash in on this boom, travel providers need to tackle Asia’s patchwork of payment options. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 07/14/2024 10:50 EDT

Hotel Tech and Business Travel: Startups Raise $71 Million

Five travel startups announced fundraises over the past week totaling more than $70 million. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 07/13/2024 23:00 EDT

StayVista’s Co-Founder Thinks Indians Are Finally Ready to Embrace Alternative Stays

Indian travelers now seek flexible accommodation options, and the alternative stay industry is racing to keep up with the demand. StayVista claims to bridge the trust gap that has historically plagued the sector. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Ajay Awtaney and Gordon Smith, Skift @ Skift 1 place · 07/13/2024 07:00 EDT

Emirates Skywards Chief Shares Six Airline Loyalty Lessons

In a break from the strategy of many U.S. airlines, Emirates’ Skywards program is being used to boost loyalty for the airline without a heavy financial focus. -Gordon Smith Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 07/12/2024 18:41 EDT

A Lump Sum and Flight Benefits: American Airlines Posts Severance Package for Former Exec Vasu Raja

Vasu Raja’s severance package includes a payout of his base salary until January 31, 2025 and flight benefits. He’s also eligible to receive a lump sum payout of $968,750 after the severance period ends. -Meghna Maharishi Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 07/12/2024 16:30 EDT

Vrbo in Major Reversal on Guest Refund Policies

If Vrbo's new host cancellation policy looks familiar, it's not dissimilar from the one Airbnb imposed a few months ago. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 07/12/2024 14:36 EDT

Air Taxis to LAX? Southwest in Deal With Archer Aviation 

The partnership between Southwest and Archer Aviation will bring eVTOLs to California airports, but the timeline is currently unclear. -Meghna Maharishi Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 07/12/2024 12:51 EDT

The Latest Numbers Behind Hotel Groups’ Bet on Credit Card Rewards

Hotel groups have been expanding the reach of their loyalty programs to include a wider base of consumers while trying to maintain their appeal to frequent travelers. It's a tough trick to pull off. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 07/12/2024 11:44 EDT

Venture Capital Investment in 2024 – Skift Travel Podcast

Venture capital investment in the travel industry has decreased substantially in recent years. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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