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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 09/19/2024 04:00 EDT

Business Travel Budgets Face ‘New Normal’ With Prices to Climb Through 2025

It turns out that 2019 is no longer a good year to compare prices to. That should be a relief to anyone trying to explain why their travel budget looks so different now. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/18/2024 23:00 EDT

Here’s Why More Indian Passengers are Opting for Nonstop International Travel — India Report

Indian travelers' growing demand for nonstop flights is a big win for local airlines, but they’ve got a tough road ahead. Middle Eastern and European carriers aren’t backing down without a fight. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/18/2024 19:10 EDT

Airbnb’s Future: Not Just Short-Term Rentals, Not Just Travel

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky wants to make billions of dollars from new lines of business — and they may not all be focused on travel. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/18/2024 18:54 EDT

Why United Charges for Carry-Ons and the Impact of Boeing’s Strike

United hasn't been affected by the Boeing strikes so far, but it and other airlines will eventually need their planes. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/18/2024 15:39 EDT

The Future of Marriott? Experiences and Loyalty, Says CEO

Marriott is a giant in the hotel world. Moving forward, CEO Anthony Capuano wants to see more attention placed on selling experiences and offering rewards to guests. -Josh Corder Read more ›

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Christiana Sciaudone, Skift @ Skift · 09/18/2024 15:23 EDT

Wyndham’s New Ways to Make Money — One Text at a Time

Wyndham's CEO says its tech investment is paying off. Other travel brands need to up their game. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Christiana Sciaudone, Skift @ Skift · 09/18/2024 13:14 EDT

Challenges in Capturing Growth in Experiences: Taylor Swift, AI, Scaling 

The demand for experiences isn't showing any sign of slowing down, but travel companies are still figuring out how to capture it. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/18/2024 12:43 EDT

TSA to Start ‘One Stop Security’ for Some International Airports as Soon as 2025

TSA Administrator David Pekoske said at the Skift Global Forum Wednesday he was "100% confident" that at least one airport would be under the program in 2025. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 09/18/2024 11:49 EDT

Dubai Is Known for Luxury Travel — Now it Wants to Focus on ‘Real Culture’

Even the CEO of Dubai Tourism says the city has previously lacked a "soul," now they want to change that. -Josh Corder Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/18/2024 11:06 EDT

Las Vegas Tourism Post-Super Bowl: ‘Stakes are Higher’

Las Vegas needs to find more events to keep up its momentum and success in sports tourism. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/18/2024 03:42 EDT

Online Passport Renewal, Booking Vs. Airbnb and Tripadvisor and Direct Bookings

Today's podcast looks at easier U.S. passport renewals, Booking's growing short-term rental business, and Tripadvisor's rethink of that same sector. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/17/2024 23:00 EDT

Goa to Get New Cruise Terminal – India Report

Goa has witnessed a 40% increase in cruise tourism, and a new terminal is coming soon. But there are more problems in the state that need to be solved to attract international tourists. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 09/17/2024 20:14 EDT

Booking Holdings CEO: Competition with Airbnb and Growing Short-Term Rentals

Booking Holdings now has 7.8 million short-term rental listings worldwide, but not many in the U.S. That's an opportunity, the CEO said. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 09/17/2024 20:01 EDT

State Department Sees ‘Off the Charts’ Demand for U.S. Visas

Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma said at the Skift Global Forum that the State Department is still working to reduce wait times in countries like Mexico, Brazil, Colombia and India. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/17/2024 19:03 EDT

Online Passport Renewal to Go Live Wednesday, State Department Says

Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma unveiled at the Skift Global Forum Tuesday that the State Department plans to roll out its online passport renewal option on September 18. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/17/2024 14:30 EDT

U.S. to Allow Alaska-Hawaiian Merger to Proceed Under Certain Conditions

The Department of Transportation said it would allow Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines to begin the process of merging after securing a set of consumer protections. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/17/2024 13:29 EDT

Air India-Vistara Merger: Strategic Win or Tata’s Gamble?

While the merger is a necessary step to consolidate Tata Group’s airline assets, Air India faces stiff competition on both the international and domestic fronts. Its ability to overhaul operations, modernize services, and win back market share will determine whether it can compete effectively against heavyweights like Emirates and the ever-dominant Indigo. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 09/17/2024 10:00 EDT

Tripadvisor Shutters Vacation Rental Direct Bookings in Favor of Third-Party Providers

Vacation rentals is another area where Tripadvisor dropped the ball over the past decade. Reviving such a hot category makes sense. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/17/2024 09:00 EDT

Mindtrip Raises $12 Million in Tough Funding Environment for AI Trip Planners

There’s no question that travel search is changing with generative AI, but the jury is out on who the big winners will be. Mindtrip is jumping onboard as travel companies attempt to seize the opportunity. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/17/2024 07:45 EDT

Hyatt Continues Shift to Cloud for 1,000+ Hotels

This the second major hotel software system that Hyatt is shifting to the cloud as it moves toward the industry-wide goal of modernizing its tech. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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