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Skift @ Skift · 11/17/2023 08:59 EDT

IHG in Talks To Run More Hotels for Dubai’s ‘Heart of Europe’

IHG will franchise a hotel at The Heart Of Europe, with potential for two more hotels at one of Dubai's best-known on-again-off-again tourism projects. -Josh Corder Read more

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Allison Lampert , Reuters @ Skift 1 place · 11/17/2023 03:39 EDT

WestJet CEO Says Leisure Airfares Will Drop

WestJet's CEO has forecast more competitive pricing for popular flight routes to Europe and other international destinations as seat capacity continues to increase. -Selene Brophy Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 11/17/2023 03:29 EDT

U.S. Air Traffic Controller Shortage Won’t End Soon

Today's podcast discusses air traffic control woes, startup funding wins, and TripAdvisor's experiences survey. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 11/16/2023 17:32 EDT

Orlando’s $100 Million Tourism Marketing Budget Faces Cuts

Visit Orlando has one of the largest budgets in the U.S. and is the envy of destination marketers. All eyes are on what happens next. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 11/16/2023 15:58 EDT

Digital Nomad Startup Raises $325 Million For 150 Boutique Hotels

Traditional short-term rentals often don't work well for the digital nomad who also wants to socialize. Outsite is trying to fill that gap. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 11/16/2023 10:54 EDT

Air Traffic Controller Shortage Could Last Into the 2030s

The U.S. government needs to step up if it wants to ease the air traffic controller shortage that is snarling flights and slowing growth. -Edward Russell Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 11/16/2023 10:00 EDT

Harnessing the Power of AI in Travel Marketing

Travelers have increasingly high expectations for personalized offers, seamless booking, and frictionless planning across the travel journey. Artificial intelligence (AI) provides travel brands with solutions to address those expectations with new tools that can improve the travel shopping experience and drive targeted customer acquisition. -Google Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 11/16/2023 08:56 EDT

Tripadvisor’s 2024 Experience of Travel Study: 3 Charts

The latest Tripadvisor survey highlights travel is no longer just about 'been there, done that, got the T-shirt', but understanding the story of the T-shirt itself. -Selene Brophy Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 11/16/2023 06:17 EDT

UK Faces the Slow Return of Chinese Tourists

Today's podcast discusses Chinese tourists in the UK, Etihad's growth plans, and Japan's efforts to meant tourism demands. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Ajay Awtaney, Skift @ Skift · 11/16/2023 05:50 EDT

Emirates Orders 15 Airbus A350-900 Aircraft At Dubai Airshow Day 4

Emirates awarded Airbus the consolation prize of an order of an additional 15 A350-900 after refusing to purchase the larger variant, the A350-1000, due to engine durability concerns earlier in the week. -Josh Corder Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 11/15/2023 16:50 EDT

Mondee Acquires AI Company Founded by Former Apple Developer

This is the second notable acquisition of an AI company in the travel industry this week. It follows Airbnb's purchase of GamePlanner.AI. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 11/15/2023 16:25 EDT

Britain Faces a ‘Slow Build Back’ for Chinese Tourism

Like the U.S, Britain is feeling the pinch of the slow return of Chinese tourists. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 11/15/2023 11:22 EDT

Travel to Japan is Booming, But Tour Operators Face Capacity Crunch

Taipei-based tours and activities operator KKday wants to grow its market share, but with it comes delivery challenges beyond the sector's offline fragmentation. -Selene Brophy Read more

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Ajay Awtaney, Skift @ Skift 2 place · 11/15/2023 11:01 EDT

Etihad Wants to Double Plane Count and Triple Passengers by 2030

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad spectacularly shrunk after a surge of growth in its first 15 years. Now it is charting out a new, sustainable growth path. -Ajay Awtaney Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 11/15/2023 11:00 EDT

New Report: What Travelers Want Most From Loyalty Programs

A new report from Global Hotel Alliance, “What Travelers Want Most From Loyalty Programs,” explores the sentiments, influences, and preferences of today’s consumers to help hotels develop more effective loyalty strategies and deliver the rewards travelers want. -Global Hotel Alliance Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 11/15/2023 10:30 EDT

Europe’s Independent Hotels Lag U.S. Brands on Google Hotels: New Skift Research

Smaller independent hotels in Europe, lacking the marketing budgets and tech capabilities of branded counterparts in the U.S., are more inclined to rely on online travel agencies for distribution rather than their own sites. -Pranavi Agarwal Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 11/15/2023 10:07 EDT

Not only will Lindblad get to use more of the National Geographic brand, it will be able to access Disney's vast marketing resources. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 11/15/2023 10:00 EDT

Q&A: What Travel Professionals Need to Know About Virtual Payments for 2024

Virtual payments have become a critical revenue driver for the travel industry by optimizing the payment flow between travel agencies and providers. This roundtable discussion between SkiftX and two Sabre executives explores the challenges and opportunities around business-to-business payments to help travel companies unlock new revenue streams. -Sabre Read more

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David Shepardson, Reuters @ Skift · 11/15/2023 09:46 EDT

FAA’s Safety Review Team Demands Action After Spate of Near Accidents

The FAA doesn't have any time to waste if it's prevent a catastrophic incident in the skies. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 11/15/2023 09:31 EDT

Neom Announces Epicon, A Futuristic Skyscrapper With Beach Clubs

Neom announces another spare-no-expense boutique hotel project. Epicon looks like something out of a Star Wars movie. -Josh Corder Read more

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