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Skift @ Skift · 11/01/2023 06:00 EDT

Leyja At Neom to be Managed by Habitas, Saudi’s Next ‘Global Bucket List’ Creation

Saudi Arabia's mountain destination of Leyja promises some of the most ambitious hotels ever made. Amounting to just 120 rooms between three properties, operators Habitas say they can make a global destination of it. -Josh Corder Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 11/01/2023 05:07 EDT

Maui’s Long Road to Recovery

Today's podcast discusses Maui's reopening, JetBlue's terrible quarter, and Colorado's short-term rental debate. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 11/01/2023 02:38 EDT

How Yatra Is Going Beyond Just Booking Services

Yatra CEO Dhruv Shringi joins the podcast to provide deeper insights into Yatra's IPO success, its growth strategies, and the evolving landscape of the travel industry in India. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 11/01/2023 02:00 EDT

Saudi City Neom Spreads Its Cash With Investment Fund: Middle East Report

Saudi Arabia has created another investment fund, this time under the banner of its mega-city Neom. The Neom Investment Fund will spread its vast amount of cash around the world, investing in businesses it sees as futuristic or industry-changing. -Josh Corder Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 11/01/2023 00:28 EDT

MakeMyTrip Enters Car Rental Business with Savaari Acquisition

Acquiring a car rental services company is a significant step towards MakeMyTrip's travel superapp ambitions. After all, seamless connectivity is a priority for both domestic and international travelers. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 10/31/2023 23:00 EDT

What Indian Travelers Are Looking For Now: India Report

Indian travelers are price sensitive, but don't make the mistake of thinking they are not big spenders. They're all about getting bang for their buck. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 10/31/2023 15:37 EDT

West Maui Fully Reopens to Tourism, But Travel Recovery Lags

Public officials sped up the full reopening of West Maui to help save the pivotal holiday season for all of Maui. Hopefully, it's not too late. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 10/31/2023 15:30 EDT

U.S. Travel CEOs: Tourism Faces Growth Bottlenecks—Full Video

From long visa wait times to an air traffic control staffing shortage to declining airports, the U.S. has some serious long-term problems if it wants to compete effectively. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 10/31/2023 13:01 EDT

Colorado Hears Arguments on Tax Hikes For Short-Term Rentals

Colorado's legislations impact short-term rental industry in the country, and not just the state. -Srividya Kalyanaraman Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 10/31/2023 12:48 EDT

JetBlue Took a Beating During the Third Quarter

Despite the company's difficult third quarter, JetBlue executives have reason for optimism — especially with business and international travel making progress in their recoveries. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 10/31/2023 12:33 EDT

Travel Experiences in Demand: Survey of 18,000 Travelers Reveals Preferences

A massive survey of 18,000 travelers worldwide suggests that 2024 is shaping up to be a year when tours, activities, and experiences are decisive. Now if only marketers will catch up to reality. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 10/31/2023 10:21 EDT

Paul Singer’s Elliott Management Bets on Hotels as Part of $372 Million Deal

An investment vehicle backed by Elliott Management has invested in hotels, following similar moves by other big-money firms. Fun fact: The $370 million deal coincides with the acquisition of U2's The Clarence Hotel. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Nate Raymond, Reuters @ Skift 3 place · 10/31/2023 07:51 EDT

U.S. Trial to Block JetBlue-Spirit Merger Gets Underway

Affordable air travel for U.S. consumers and control of the domestic market remains central to the JetBlue-Spirit merger court case. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 10/31/2023 04:42 EDT

Africa’s Booming Middle Class Poised to Boost Domestic Tourism

Today's podcast discusses middle-class travel in Africa, visa delays in Europe and the U.S., and the Four Seasons’ new strategy. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 10/30/2023 23:00 EDT

India Report: New Forecast Shows Hotels Gain on Travel Boom

India would need continued investment in infrastructure and air connectivity to make the country an appealing destination for both leisure and business travelers. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 10/30/2023 17:42 EDT

IHG’s App Can Book Rooms By Floor Height, View, and More – How It Works

Mapping each room in thousands of hotels is a huge project, but more undertakings like that are needed to bring the hotel industry into the 21st century. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 10/30/2023 10:29 EDT

Africa’s Travel Opportunity: A Young, Rising Middle Class 

'Africa for Africa' might sound cliche, but industry stakeholders think its potential as a tourism strategy has yet to be fully tapped. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Reuters @ Skift 1 place · 10/30/2023 10:25 EDT

Spain Flights to See 15% Increase in Seat Capacity This Winter

Airlines significantly bumping up their seat capacity for flights to and from Spain this winter is a major sign the country is expecting a tourism surge in the coming months. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 10/30/2023 10:04 EDT

Ask Skift: How Do Visa Processing Delays Affect Tourism?

Tourism executives believe visa processing delays are holding back the industry's recovery. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 10/30/2023 10:00 EDT

Harnessing the Power of Gift Cards, and Other Ways to Unlock Total Revenue

As today’s travelers seek more personalized experiences, hoteliers need to develop holistic retailing strategies that go beyond the guest room. Activating purchase touchpoints that include flexible gift cards and other ancillary products can help maximize revenue. -Sabre Hospitality Read more ›

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