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Skift @ Skift · 09/10/2024 09:35 EDT

Ask Skift: Why Are Travel Brands Investing in Experiences?

Travelers are increasingly eager to spend money on experiences than possessions, but that's far from the only reason why travel brands are eager to invest in the sector. They see an industry that's showing no signs of slowing down. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 09/10/2024 08:11 EDT

One Week Until the Premier Travel Industry Conference

It’s not too late to reserve your seat today for the most anticipated thought leadership conference in the travel industry: Skift Global Forum on September 17-19 in New York City. -Nicole Meyer Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi and Gordon Smith, Skift @ Skift 3 place · 09/10/2024 07:57 EDT

Southwest Chairman Gary Kelly to Step Down Amid Activist Pressure

Gary Kelly has been a part of the Southwest family for almost four decades. Will his departure and that of six other board members be enough to keep Elliott happy? -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/10/2024 03:56 EDT

Japan Casino Project Gains Momentum as MGM-Led Operator Forfeits Exit Clause: Reports

Japan's casino dreams are ramping up as Osaka IR takes a leap of faith, ditching its exit clause. But with rising costs and public doubts, the stakes are sky-high. Will this gamble succeed, or is Japan risking a costly blunder in a competitive market? -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/10/2024 03:56 EDT

Japan Now on Track to Open Its First Casino in 2030

Japan's casino dreams are ramping up as Osaka IR takes a leap of faith, ditching its exit clause. But with rising costs and public doubts, the stakes are sky-high. Will this gamble succeed, or is Japan risking a costly blunder in a competitive market? -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/10/2024 02:47 EDT

Apple’s New iPhones, Greece vs. Overtourism and Travel’s Popular Experiences

Today's podcast looks at what the new iPhone offers travelers, how Greece is tackling over tourism, and ranking top travel experiences. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/10/2024 01:41 EDT

The Great Digital Shift of India’s Road Transport

While aviation often steals the spotlight in travel discussions, it's important to note that 95% of travel in India occurs via road and rail. To meet the demands of India’s mobile-first consumer economy, the ground transportation sector is undergoing a significant digitization boom. A shift that reflects broader trends in how people prefer to navigate their journeys. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/09/2024 23:00 EDT

Indian Carriers’ Share in International Travel Surges – India Report

Indian airlines are accounting for a larger share in international traffic to and from India. However, this is likely in part due to the government's restriction on additional bilateral flying rights. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 09/09/2024 17:32 EDT

The New iPhone 16 Camera Button Integrates with AI. How it Works for Travelers

The new iPhone is built so that users can ask AI about visuals with the click of a button. It's still early, but the ease of use means that the iPhone could win the race to become a future AI tour guide. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 09/09/2024 16:25 EDT

Booking Holdings Is ‘Underappreciated’ In 3 Ways, CFO Says

If Booking's short-term rental business is so "underappreciated," then perhaps it should start breaking out its financials to give its message more clout. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/09/2024 13:00 EDT

Greece to Fight Overtourism With Fees on Cruises and Crackdown on Short-Term Rentals

Greece's prime minister acknowledged there's an overtourism problem in his country that needs to be addressed but he thinks it's only confined to Santorini and Mykonos. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/09/2024 12:08 EDT

The Shift in Luxury Travel Experiences

Luxury travel is evolving beyond traditional splurges with adventure and experiences driving the trend. -Saniya Zanpure Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/09/2024 10:00 EDT

Viator Reveals Most Popular Travel Experiences

Travelers are flocking to activities that make them learn, interact with locals, or preferably both. It's as if people are treating vacations like a semester abroad, minus the college credits. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/09/2024 07:11 EDT

Air Canada Could Shutdown Operations Within Days Amid Fierce Labor Battle 

Air Canada's shutdown plan throws fuel onto an already heated dispute. The parties are continuing to talk, but the preparation of contingency measures suggests a total shutdown of the airline by next week is a real and growing possibility. -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/09/2024 03:35 EDT

South Africa’s New Visa Push for Indian and Chinese Tourists Has a Tour Operator Twist

South Africa’s visa reform relies on vetted tour operators to streamline approvals for Indian and Chinese tourists. While this approach may reduce bottlenecks, it raises concerns about limiting independent travelers and whether operators can manage increased demand effectively. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 09/07/2024 08:00 EDT

Hotel Earnings: 7 Things We Learned From Companies in the Skift Travel 200

Hotels recently discovered that they'd rather have fewer guests paying more. But can they keep holding the line on prices as they face other challenges? -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 09/06/2024 18:36 EDT

Stonewall National Museum Ends Membership With Visit Florida

A tourist attraction has cut ties with Visit Florida over its LGTBQ Travel removal. It's only one but more could follow, putting pressure on the organization to change course. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 09/06/2024 15:55 EDT

Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary: eDreams CEO Is ‘Spoofing His Shareholders’

Expedia, eTraveli Group, lastminute.com, Kiwi, loveholidays.com and Omio have authorized access to Ryanair flights. eDreams Odigeo is missing in action — and it hurts. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Pranjal Pande and Gordon Smith, Skift @ Skift · 09/06/2024 12:50 EDT

How Holiday Packages are Boosting EasyJet and British Airways

Once snobbishly consigned to the ‘bucket and spade brigade,’ package holidays are one of the fastest-growing products in UK travel. This lucrative opportunity to diversify revenue has not gone unnoticed by British Airways or easyJet, with both airlines rapidly expanding their highly profitable holiday divisions.  -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 09/06/2024 11:34 EDT

5 Key Trends in Travel Experiences

Spending on tours and activities may hit $300 billion by 2025. Expect to see more consolidation pressures, growth in demographic targeting, adoption of AI, and attempts to react to climate change. -Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read more ›

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