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Skift @ Skift · 04/16/2024 13:59 EDT

Certares to Fuel FTI Tech Overhaul with Takeover, $130 Million Investment

A leading travel and tourism investment firm acquires the third-largest tour operator in Europe. -Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 04/16/2024 13:01 EDT

DOT Teams Up With State Attorney Generals to Investigate Airline Consumer Violations

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the partnership would fast-track the process for resolving passenger complaints. -Meghna Maharishi Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 04/16/2024 12:14 EDT

Tokyo Soars Back Into Busiest Airport Ranking Amid Japanese Travel Boom

In 2023, air travel got pretty close to pre-pandemic levels. This thrust Tokyo Haneda and Seoul’s Incheon Airport back into the spotlight. -Elizabeth Casolo Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 04/16/2024 12:01 EDT

California’s Tourism Boss Deploys New Campaign and Celebs to Fill Tourism Hole

Wildfires tarnished the tourism appeal of the Golden State. So Visit California is running a splashy new "Ultimate Playground" campaign. CEO Caroline Beteta dishes on the pivot, her $150 million war chest, and how her team uses famous faces as brand ambassadors. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 04/16/2024 11:13 EDT

Two Skift Events To Be Held Consecutively This Summer in New York City

We are hosting two back-to-back events: Skift Data + AI Summit and Skift Short-Term Rental Summit in New York City at Dotdash Meredith this June. -Nicole Meyer Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 04/16/2024 10:52 EDT

Chinese Tourists Continue Love Affair With Iceland, Kazakhstan is New Favorite

Think Iceland was an unexpected favorite for Chinese tourists, what would you say about Kazakhstan? -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 04/16/2024 09:20 EDT

Hostelworld CEO Sees Profit Rebound, Adoption of Traveler Chat Tool

Hostelworld CEO Gary Morrison is ringing in the evolution of the hostel dweller. More solo travelers look for friends with chat tools, and bunking up can bring carbon emissions down. -Elizabeth Casolo Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 04/16/2024 09:11 EDT

Maldives Tries to Win Back Indian Tourists As Arrivals Fall 40%

While Maldives enjoys record-breaking arrivals, its tourism companies aren't about to let the Indian market keep falling. They're on a mission to reverse the trend. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 04/16/2024 08:00 EDT

Wyndham Lures Businesses to Book Directly With New Loyalty Perks

Wyndham aims to woo businesses to book hotels directly by simplifying the process and turbocharging rewards. The hotel chain is betting big on America's building spree. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 04/16/2024 06:35 EDT

British Airways Expands ‘£1 Fare’ Option to all Flights

Loyalty programs are huge business for many airlines, with fierce competition for well-heeled frequent fliers. BA will be hoping these changes make its Avios scheme more attractive to existing and future customers. -Gordon Smith Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 04/16/2024 03:24 EDT

How Marriott and IHG Will Grow in Europe

Today's podcast looks at hotel expansion in Europe, cautious flight plans in the Middle East, and Accor’s India ambitions. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 04/15/2024 23:00 EDT

India’s 2023-24 Domestic Air Passenger Traffic Surpassed Pre-Covid Levels – India Report

The aviation industry in India is undergoing changes as the market is underserved. ICRA has, therefore, maintained a stable outlook on the sector. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 04/15/2024 17:36 EDT

American Airlines Pilots’ Union Raises Concerns Over ‘Spike’ in Safety Incidents

The pilots’ union is alleging that American is compromising on safety protocols. The union said it has raised these concerns and the response from management has been “encouraging.” -Meghna Maharishi Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 04/15/2024 17:11 EDT

Blackstone Weighs Sale of Motel 6 Owner: Report

A famous investment firm is leaving the light on for potential buyers of its budget hotel portfolio. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 04/15/2024 16:26 EDT

Celebrity-Backed Proto Puts Holograms in a Four Seasons Hotel

At the very least, guests will remember the hotel where they talked to a hologram. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 04/15/2024 16:19 EDT

Marriott and IHG to Add About 100 Hotels Each in Europe

The hotel giants are reluctant to wait to grow through new construction. They're instead speeding along by rebranding existing buildings. In IHG's case, it means out with the old, in with the "Holiday Inn — the Niu." -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 04/15/2024 14:02 EDT

Airlines Extend Middle East Route Diversions and Cancellations

The new week brings a relative stabilization after a tense weekend, however many airlines are still avoiding parts of the region. -Gordon Smith Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 04/15/2024 12:55 EDT

Lufthansa Takes €350 Million Hit From Strike Action, Slashes Yearly Forecast

The German airline group has warned that increasing tension in the Middle East could also affect its bottom line. -Gordon Smith Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 04/15/2024 11:34 EDT

Accor’s Sébastien Bazin Bets Big on India’s Middle Class

Sébastien Bazin believes India has untapped potential, and asserts players need to increase their goals and ambitions to cater to the demand of the market. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 04/15/2024 09:32 EDT

Travel Startups Raised $358 Million Last Week, the Most Since January

Fewer than 10 travel startups have raised at least $100 million so far this year. -Justin Dawes Read more

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