The CEO of Air New Zealand has pushed back on suggestions that the airlineâs headline-grabbing premium products are difficult to justify at a time of mounting losses and cost cuts. âThese projects for us, theyâre not vanity projects, theyâre existential,â Nikhil Ravishankar told Skift on the sidelines of the IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio [âŠ] Read more âș
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South Africaâs visa reform relies on vetted tour operators to streamline approvals for Indian and Chinese tourists. While this approach may reduce bottlenecks, it raises concerns about limiting independent travelers and whether operators can manage increased demand effectively. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more âș
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Hotels recently discovered that they'd rather have fewer guests paying more. But can they keep holding the line on prices as they face other challenges? -Sean O'Neill Read more âș
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A tourist attraction has cut ties with Visit Florida over its LGTBQ Travel removal. It's only one but more could follow, putting pressure on the organization to change course. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more âș
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Expedia, eTraveli Group, lastminute.com, Kiwi, loveholidays.com and Omio have authorized access to Ryanair flights. eDreams Odigeo is missing in action â and it hurts. -Dennis Schaal Read more âș
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Once snobbishly consigned to the âbucket and spade brigade,â package holidays are one of the fastest-growing products in UK travel. This lucrative opportunity to diversify revenue has not gone unnoticed by British Airways or easyJet, with both airlines rapidly expanding their highly profitable holiday divisions. -Gordon Smith Read more âș
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Spending on tours and activities may hit $300 billion by 2025. Expect to see more consolidation pressures, growth in demographic targeting, adoption of AI, and attempts to react to climate change. -Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read more âș
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This month brings the return of the Skift Global Forum, where travel executives will offer no shortage of opinions about the state of the industry. What topics will they discuss? -Rashaad Jorden Read more âș
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A growing wave of environmental pressures is pushing the travel industry toward rapid transformation. Deloitte's latest report offers insights into how companies can adapt or risk extinction in an increasingly eco-conscious market. -Deloitte Read more âș
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Azul is now the second-largest carrier in Brazil. The pandemic did little to deter its growth, but the airline must find a solution for its increasing debt levels. Could a merger fix this? -Ashab Rizvi Read more âș
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Think travel to Japan is a breeze? Time to bid sayonara to that idea! Your Japan trip just got an upgrade in red tape. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more âș
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Like many condos in New York City, home-swapping isn't addressed in Local Law 18. Should it be? -Dennis Schaal Read more âș
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The investigation seeks to determine whether recent industry trends like devaluing the worth of miles and consolidation have adversely affected consumers. -Meghna Maharishi Read more âș
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You might think "asset-light" means "we don't own stuff." In Hyatt's case, it means: "We don't own hotels, except when we occasionally buy some so we can flip them at a profit and help fund our M&A." -Sean O'Neill Read more âș
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For eSky, Thomas Cook's storied brand offers a shortcut to recognition in Western Europe. Or at least that's the wager of eSky's new private equity backer MCI Capital. As for Fosun, what will it sell next? Club Med? -Sean O'Neill Read more âș
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The Trevi Fountain could be the latest world-renowned attraction to limit access to tourists after a summer of overtourism. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more âș
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Minor Hotels is transforming its Anantara brand, spreading its traditional resort-focused roots in Asia, and growing an urban luxury hotel portfolio in Europe. -Minor Hotels Read more âș
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Destination organizations and convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) are operating in an increasingly demanding environment characterized by shifting consumer preferences and intense competition. They can address these challenges and improve decision-making by leveraging Destinations International's tailored suite of tools and products. -Destinations International Read more âș
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The new routes are a bet that the international travel boom will continue next summer. -Meghna Maharishi Read more âș
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A growing number of governments are seeking to regulate their short-term rental markets -- but increased regulations don't have to be a death knell for the industry, and in some cases can actually help operators. -James Farrell Read more âș
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It looks like JetBlueâs new strategy that emphasizes cutting unprofitable routes and bolstering leisure capacity in the East Coast is continuing to pay off. -Meghna Maharishi Read more âș
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