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Skift @ Skift · 12/15/2023 07:21 EDT

Hotel Brand Bloat: ‘A Shakeout Is Coming’

Many marketers design hotel brands to appeal more to hotel owners than travelers. One reason? Creating a new brand is easier than fixing an old one. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 12/15/2023 05:07 EDT

U.S. Consumers Complain About Airlines in Record Numbers

Today's podcast looks at airline passenger complaints, Dubai’s ascendency, and Indian tourists’ interest in African nations. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 12/14/2023 16:56 EDT

Yosemite National Park to Require Reservations in 2024

Yosemite National Park is trying to find a balance between the visitor experience and keeping it accessible. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 12/14/2023 15:06 EDT

Some Hotel Owners Balk at Proposed Choice-Wyndham Merger

Some franchisees are worried their revenue would fall after a Choice merger with Wyndham. But Choice Hotels says it has heard from franchisees who expect to see gains to their bottom line from the proposed deal. The debate rolls on. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 12/14/2023 14:25 EDT

Consumer Complaints Against Airlines Have Soared

A consumer watchdog report found that complaints against airlines have continued to increase in 2023, despite improvements made on cancellations and delays. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 12/14/2023 12:15 EDT

Travel Businesses Must Focus on Simplifying Sustainable Choices

Ensuring sustainable travel is accessible and uncomplicated is a primary goal for travel businesses like Google, Intrepid Travel, and Kerten Hospitality, looking to reduce the burden of climate change on the consumer and the planet. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 12/14/2023 11:58 EDT

Skift Global Forum East Video: Taking Regenerative Tourism from Concept to Reality

In this video from the Skift Global Forum East 2023, Tracy Lanza from Red Sea Global highlights how ambitious tourism development can blend luxury with regenerative practices, showcasing the potential for large-scale developments to not only coexist with but actively improve environments. -Red Sea Global Read more ›

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Harriet Akinyi, Skift @ Skift 3 place · 12/14/2023 11:28 EDT

African Nations Look to India to Increase Tourism

The rapidly booming Indian travel market is driving destinations worldwide to ramp up their marketing efforts toward the increasingly lucrative group - including those in Africa for which India is already a crucial source market. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 12/14/2023 11:05 EDT

Kerzner CEO on Loyalty Programs: ‘Luxury Can Not Be Traded For Points’

Kerzner is expanding, but refuses to lose sight of its relentless pursuit of ultra-luxury standards. -Josh Corder Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 12/14/2023 10:00 EDT

Industry Insights: 4 Questions with Oracle Hospitality

There are a lot of reasons for optimism looking ahead to 2024, including an increase in international travel and an easing labor shortage. The challenge for hoteliers will be to keep the momentum building, especially if construction continues to move slowly and consumer spending habits start to cool. -Oracle Hospitality Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 12/14/2023 08:17 EDT

Dubai’s Transportation Future Must Be Multi-Modal and Sustainable

Dubai's rapid growth presents the challenge of balancing the pitfalls of mass travel against a sustainable and satisfying travel experience. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 12/14/2023 08:03 EDT

A Look Back at Megatrends 2023

The 2023 Megatrends were one for the books. Let's reflect on all of the excitement from last year and get a sense of what is to come for Megatrends 2024. -Nicole Meyer Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 12/14/2023 06:38 EDT

No Cabin Crew Uniforms for Riyadh Air, Says CEO Tony Douglas

Who isn't excited for a new story? Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas vows to upend status quo -Srividya Kalyanaraman Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 12/14/2023 06:00 EDT

Trivago Ad Campaign Replaces 20 Actors With Just 1 Supported by AI

It's ironic that one of the first reported instances of AI taking jobs in the travel industry revolves around Trivago displacing a couple of dozen pitchmen and pitchwomen around the world. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 12/14/2023 05:19 EDT

Unified Visas for Gulf Cooperation Council Would Supercharge Regional Tourism

Collaboration is the approach of Ras Al Khaimah's tourism chief, who is now focusing on boosting travel in the entire Gulf. -Josh Corder Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 12/14/2023 04:30 EDT

Substance With Style: Redefining Luxury Hospitality

In episode nine of the Skift Ideas Podcast, we are joined by Christopher Norton, CEO of Equinox Hotels, to examine how the evolving expectations of the modern traveler are redefining the way brands are delivering luxury hospitality experiences. -Adam Stacey Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 12/14/2023 04:16 EDT

Dubai’s Luxury Hoteliers Aim for Global Expansion

Today's podcast looks at Dubai's luxury promise, China's pent-up travel demand, and weaker tourism spending in the U.S. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Ashvita Singh, Skift @ Skift · 12/13/2023 23:00 EDT

EaseMyTrip Sees Festive Season Surge: India Report

The surge in bookings signifies growing consumer enthusiasm for festive travel plans as the industry continues its recovery. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Ajay Awtaney, Skift @ Skift · 12/13/2023 13:09 EDT

Marriott Bonvoy and Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer program tie-up

Partnerships between airlines and hotels are not new, but two marquee brands have come together. Both Marriott and Singapore Airlines hope to benefit from each other’s loyal customers. -Ajay Awtaney Read more ›

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