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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 11/29/2023 10:05 EDT

Obesity is Now Optional. The Travel Industry Isn’t Ready

New, wildly effective weight loss drugs have made the first real, mainstream inroads in the fight against obesity. The economic and financial implications are staggering – and the potential impact on the travel sector could be seismic. -Sarah Kopit Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 11/29/2023 04:08 EDT

U.S. Visitor Visa Demands Are Still Overwhelming

Today's podcast looks at U.S. visa wait times, Dolly Parton's new hotel, and a Canadian airline team-up. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Ashvita Singh, Skift @ Skift · 11/28/2023 23:00 EDT

Visa Waiver Sparks Travel Interest for Thailand: India Report

Interest in Thailand has spiked, following a wider Southeast Asia visa-waiver trend, easing restrictions for Indian travelers. -Ashvita Singh Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 11/28/2023 13:08 EDT

Long Visa Wait Times to Be U.S.’s ‘White Whale’ in 2024

Doesn't seem unreasonably high visa wait times are going away any time soon in Mexico, India and Colombia. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 11/28/2023 12:33 EDT

Canada’s Transat and Porter Airlines Seek Closer Ties to Fuel Growth Plans

Canada's Air Transat and Porter Airlines see themselves as stronger together under a planned new alliance. -Edward Russell Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 11/28/2023 12:09 EDT

Dolly Parton’s Newest Hotel Shows Her Independent Streak

Further cementing her status as a savvy entrepreneur, Dolly Parton and her partner company, Herschend Family Entertainment, run their hotels without the help of third parties. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 11/28/2023 10:00 EDT

Sabre Launches AI-Powered Airline Retailing Solution to Boost Ancillary Revenue

Ancillaries are increasingly essential to the financial health and resilience of airlines. Sabre’s new Upgrade IQ product uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to optimize airlines’ premium cabin inventory and unlock incremental revenue. -Sabre Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 11/28/2023 08:25 EDT

Abu Dhabi Hires Retired Cop as Gambling Investigator

The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority has started to build its team: A gaming co-ordinator from the Netherlands, a head of investigations from Missouri and a chairman from Vegas. -Josh Corder Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 11/28/2023 04:31 EDT

The UK Has a Housing Problem. Restricting Rentals Won’t Fix it

Regulating short-term lets may bring rents down marginally, but doesn't change the need for more housing. -Srividya Kalyanaraman Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 11/28/2023 04:09 EDT

Choice Pushes Ahead in Wyndham Takeover Bid

Today's podcast looks at travel brands leaving Twitter, Choice’s latest Wyndham move, and questions about tourism in the Middle East. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 11/27/2023 23:58 EDT

New Speakers Added to Skift Global Forum East Lineup

We continue to add new speakers to the Skift Global Forum East conference lineup, most recently top industry leaders from Accor, Air France-KLM, Jumeirah, Emirates, and more. -Nicole Meyer Read more ›

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Ashvita Singh, Skift @ Skift · 11/27/2023 23:00 EDT

IndiGo Gains Edge as Launch Carrier for New Noida International Airport: India Report

Being the inaugural carrier at one of India's newest airports gives IndiGo a strategic advantage.   -Ashvita Singh Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 11/27/2023 16:18 EDT

Expedia, Airbnb and Uber Stop Advertising on Elon Musk’s X

These advertising blocks aren't necessarily long-term decisions so these brands could be back on X at some point when this controversy fades. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 11/27/2023 10:18 EDT

Choice Hotels to Nominate Directors to Wyndham Board, Says Reuters

Choice Hotels has made yet another, more assertive move in its hostile takeover bid of rival Wyndham. It looks like shareholders will be voting on a potential merger when they consider board elections in May. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 11/27/2023 10:01 EDT

The Future of Middle East Travel and Tourism: 5 Big Questions For CEOs

I'm Skift's reporter based in Dubai, and these are the questions I'm excited to get answers to at December's Skift Global Forum East. -Josh Corder Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 11/27/2023 02:30 EDT

WeRoad Eyes U.S. Adventure Tours Market After $19 Million Raise

WeRoad is capitalizing on millennials' affinity for adventure and travel by catering to their desire for exploration and social connection. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 11/26/2023 23:18 EDT

Malaysia to Grant Visa-Free Entry for Chinese and Indian Travelers

Malaysia hopes the visa exemptions for two vital inbound markets will accelerate its slow tourism recovery. -Newscred Read more ›

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Gabriel Araujo, Reuters @ Skift 1 place · 11/24/2023 12:01 EDT

Latam Airlines Surpassed American and United for Lead in U.S.-Brazil Traffic

Latam's resumption of a Sao Paulo to Los Angeles direct flight pushed it into the lead. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Reuters @ Skift 2 place · 11/24/2023 06:12 EDT

Thailand Expects Only 3.5 million Chinese Tourists This Year Despite Visa Waiver

Thailand granted visa-free entry to Chinese tourists, with 11 million visitors in 2019. What gives? -Srividya Kalyanaraman Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 11/23/2023 23:59 EDT

What I Am Looking Forward to Most at Skift Global Forum East

As I am gearing up for what is going to be an exciting few days in Dubai, I wanted to share what excites me the most about Skift Global Forum East. -Nicole Meyer Read more ›

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