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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/02/2024 07:00 EDT

Guesty, Short-Term Rental Software Provider, Acquires Rentals United

The short-term rental space if fragmented to the hilt. We'll probably see more channel managers like Rentals United consolidating or seeing their businesses dry up. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/02/2024 02:00 EDT

Tech Company Travelsoft Buys 90-Year-Old Travel Publication L’Echo. CEO Explains Why

It's not every day that a travel tech company buys a media and events business, but the tech CEO said the deal is part of a long-term strategy. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/02/2024 01:35 EDT

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Reveals Its Big Plans

Today's podcast looks at Airbnb's new product, Marriott's new take on U.S. domestic travel demand, and new opinions on the cost of Vision 2030. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/01/2024 17:20 EDT

MGM Resorts Sees Gains From New Marriott Loyalty Tie-up

MGM Resorts is riding high after a record-breaking first quarter. CEO Bill Hornbuckle's bold bet on a Marriott partnership and on expansion in China and Japan appear to be paying off in spades. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/01/2024 16:30 EDT

Airbnb Considering an Amazon Prime-Like Membership as a Loyalty Program

Don’t hold your breath for a points program, but there could still be some benefits for ultra-loyal customers. -Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/01/2024 16:22 EDT

How Housekeeper Concerns Drive Hotel May Day Rallies

Housekeepers are one of the key figures in Wednesday’s May Day rallies. While hotel wages have gone up, unions say that overworking is still an issue. -Elizabeth Casolo Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/01/2024 15:30 EDT

Airbnb’s Chesky Talks Icons, Paid Memberships, and Who Benefits From His Billion-Dollar Payday: Full Interview

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 – they’ll be free or low-cost to guests (but they want you to post them to your socials). And Chesky promises things will only get “crazier.” -Lex Haris Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 05/01/2024 14:30 EDT

Airbnb Dives Into Pop Culture With New Home and Experiences Category Called ‘Icons’

Airbnb's new celebrity-driven Icons category of experiences will trigger housefuls of free publicity. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/01/2024 14:09 EDT

Trivago Pulls Marketing Investments out of Latin America After Brand Campaign Letdown

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

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Skift @ Skift · 05/01/2024 14:00 EDT

Norwegian Cruise CFO Dismisses Talk of a Slowdown: ‘We Are Not Seeing’ It

Norwegian Cruise Lines is minimizing the business damage from the cancellation of its Red Sea sailings through 2025. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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Meghna Maharishi and Liz Casolo, Skift @ Skift · 05/01/2024 13:52 EDT

FAA Reauthorization: Key Takeaways From the 1,069-Page Bill

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

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Skift @ Skift · 05/01/2024 12:06 EDT

Marriott: U.S. Market Is Cooling Amid Global Hotel Boom

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

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Skift @ Skift · 05/01/2024 11:06 EDT

Will Automatic Refunds For Flights Stay Automatic? Congress Bill Raises Questions

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

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Skift @ Skift · 05/01/2024 09:30 EDT

Crafting Personalized Travel Experiences

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

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/01/2024 08:00 EDT

Hyatt to Add Pelotons at 800 Hotels – and Give Loyalty Points For Workouts

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

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 05/01/2024 04:33 EDT

Chinese Tourism to the U.S. Makes Slow Progress

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

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Skift @ Skift · 04/30/2024 23:00 EDT

Latest Move to Fight Overtourism in India – India Report

The court’s 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

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Skift @ Skift · 04/30/2024 18:37 EDT

Viking IPO: Key Facts Behind the Luxury Cruise Operator’s Billion-Dollar Debut

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

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Skift @ Skift · 04/30/2024 15:29 EDT

Recovery in Chinese Tourism to the U.S. Is Happening – But It’s Lagging Other Countries

It's good news that Chinese tourism will recover faster than expected. Weak air connectivity remains a problem. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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