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Skift @ Skift · 12/18/2023 18:27 EDT

U.S. Passport Wait Times Return to Normal After 2 Years of Lengthy Delays

The return of more normal processing times is critical as Americans travel abroad in massive numbers. -Meghna Maharishi Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 12/18/2023 12:50 EDT

HomeToGo Buys Stake in Two German Companies for $34 Million

HomeToGo's M&A strategy: Focus more on profit, less on synergy. -Srividya Kalyanaraman Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 12/18/2023 11:45 EDT

Ask Skift: How Does Visa-Free Travel Impact Tourism?

More governments are waiving visitor visa requirements to help attract tourists. -Rashaad Jorden Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 12/18/2023 10:29 EDT

Married Yet Solo: More Women Are Traveling Without Their Plus-Ones

A growing trend of married older women traveling solo points to a broader societal shift of lifestyle choices as travel companies adapt to this diverse demographic with tailored and safe experiences. -Selene Brophy Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 12/18/2023 10:03 EDT

Southwest Hit With $140 Million Fine Over 2022 Holiday Meltdown

The fine is the latest in a string of DOT actions to hold the airline industry more accountable for consumer-protection violations. -Meghna Maharishi Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 12/18/2023 10:00 EDT

Video Interview: Rethinking Loyalty in the Age of AI

In this video interview, Jason Perocho, vice president of product marketing at Amperity, discussed highlights from a new research report that explores how generative AI can help travel and hospitality companies put their customer data to its highest and best use, enabling them to earn loyalty in the new era of travel. -Amperity Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 12/18/2023 08:39 EDT

Hawaii Governor Wants to Convert 3,000 Short-Term Rentals for Wildfire Survivors

Tax incentives, pleas, requests and even emergency orders — Hawaiian residents will have housing one way or another. -Srividya Kalyanaraman Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 12/18/2023 07:27 EDT

Wyndham Tells Shareholders to Reject Choice’s Takeover Bid

How many times can Choice court Wyndham and Wyndham's management say no? We are destined to find out through 2024. If a merger does somehow happen, Wyndham's repeated claims that the deal would face antitrust scrutiny almost invites the scrutiny. -Sean O'Neill Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 12/17/2023 09:00 EDT

Inside Minor Hotels’ Global Expansion

Minor Hotels has an aggressive growth strategy to expand by 2025. Details about the company's strategy reveal a lot about bigger-picture trends in the hotel sector. -Sean O'Neill Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 12/16/2023 13:49 EDT

Business Travel in 2024: ‘Rising Tension With Employees’

Business travelers know their livelihoods may depend on getting out on the road to nurture relationships with clients. Bean counters, concerned about inflation and sustainability issues, may block those trips. -Dennis Schaal Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 12/16/2023 13:03 EDT

Blue Lagoon Iceland to Reopen to Tourists

While Blue Lagoon was closed for over a month, other attractions have remained opened. Tour operators have not seen a drop in demand. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more â€ș

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David Shepardson, Reuters @ Skift 2 place · 12/16/2023 09:59 EDT

U.S. Federal Workers Asked to Travel by Train, EVs When Possible

Amtrak could benefit from this move. But as for EVs, the government will need to coordinate its regulations, such as rules for needing permission to drive a personal car more than 50 miles, to encourage compliance. -Sean O'Neill Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 12/16/2023 08:00 EDT

Why Marriott Bonvoy Made a Video Game on Fortnite

Marriott Bonvoy is taking a risk with such an unusual marketing strategy for the hotel industry. It could work or it could be a flop — but at least they're trying new ways of reaching a younger audience. -Justin Dawes Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 12/15/2023 17:48 EDT

United, JetBlue, Microsoft Among Backers of 3 Jet Fuel Startups for $36 Million

Experts have their doubts about the development and scalability of renewable jet fuel, but many companies are trying to solve those problems. -Justin Dawes Read more â€ș

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Jay Shabat, Skift @ Skift 3 place · 12/15/2023 13:34 EDT

Turkish Airlines Orders Up To 345 Airbus Planes

The order highlights Turkish Airline’s remarkable expansion during the past two decades. -Edward Russell Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 12/15/2023 12:10 EDT

How the Big 4 U.S. Airlines Are Preparing for the Holidays

Hoping to avoid the chaos of last year, the Big 4 airlines are investing more in winter equipment for the 2023 holiday travel season. -Meghna Maharishi Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 12/15/2023 11:20 EDT

Hollywood Sign’s 100th Anniversary: From Generic Ad to Iconic Image

Like Egypt's pyramids and New York's Statue of Liberty, Hollywood's sign will hold its status as a tourist draw for decades to come. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 12/15/2023 11:11 EDT

Skift Global Forum East Video: What Does Travel’s “Next Normal” Look Like?

In this video from Skift Global Forum East 2023, Chris Hartley highlights GHA's record-breaking year, shedding light on the evolving landscape of the hospitality industry, especially in the context of loyalty programs and the diverse recovery patterns of global travel markets post-pandemic. -Global Hotel Alliance Read more â€ș

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