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Selene Brophy, Skift @ Skift 3 place · 12/27/2023 07:00 EDT

Viator, GetYourGuide, and Klook Push for Day Tour Dominance: 2024 Outlook

Lots of talk about profitability but very little intention of going public. These are the emerging trends we're keeping an eye on for these three key tours and activities online platforms. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 12/26/2023 10:25 EDT

Skift’s Top 12 Travel Research Reports of 2023

Did you miss some of our Skift Research reports during a busy year? Have no fear! We've gone back and hand-picked our favorite 12 must-read reports for the year. -Seth Borko Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 12/26/2023 07:00 EDT

Short-Term Rentals in 2024: Small Cities, Rural Areas May Soar

After a volatile 2023, next year may see demand and supply back in balance. -Srividya Kalyanaraman Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 12/25/2023 08:00 EDT

The trend of themes in vacation rentals is niche, but popular — is it also a viable investment in the long-term? -Srividya Kalyanaraman Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 12/24/2023 08:00 EDT

Taylor Swift’s Singapore Concert Sparks Tourism Boom in Southeast Asia

For an events-led tourism destination like Singapore, the Taylor Swift concert has been music to the coffers, errr… ears! -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 12/23/2023 15:59 EDT

TSA Airport Security Self-Screening Lanes Could Be Part of the Future of Travel

You can imagine one major security lapse putting pressure on the gutting of self-screening. On the other hand, TSA manual screening has been rife with miscues, as well. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 12/23/2023 08:00 EDT

Travel Startup Funding 2023: We Tracked 200 Investments – Follow The Money

Startup founders and investors have been saying all year that funding is tighter, but travel startups still raised billions in venture capital. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 12/22/2023 21:34 EDT

Skift Global Forum East Video: Working Together Toward Economic Goals

The fragmentation of the travel industry makes it increasingly difficult for brands to find a foothold. In this talk, we learn how Almosafer has successfully integrated multiple business sectors under a single umbrella to align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals. -Almosafer Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 12/22/2023 21:26 EDT

Skift Global Forum East Video: Building Sustainable Luxury Cities

Attracting modern travelers requires a keen understanding of their desires and concerns. In this talk, we learn how NEOM is leveraging its breathtaking nature and sustainability commitments to build a future-focused luxury city that caters to younger audiences with a taste for adventure. -NEOM Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 12/22/2023 16:25 EDT

Skift Global Forum East Video: How Dubai and the Middle East Are Transforming Global Tourism

In this video from Skift Global Forum East, Skift shared findings from its 2023 trend report in partnership with Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism. The report explores the innovative approach Dubai is using to responsibly manage the surge of visitors expected to visit the region in the next decade, along with strategies to engage the next generation of travelers. -Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 12/22/2023 13:30 EDT

Travel Companies Laid Off Thousands in 2023 — See Which Ones

The short-term rental sector is growing, but property managers have been having a hard time as supply has outpaced demand. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 12/22/2023 13:21 EDT

Announcing the Skift Travel Spotlight Podcast

Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector is moving from vision to reality. Skift is exploring this journey in its newest podcast – The Skift Travel Spotlight: The Future of Tourism in Saudi Arabia. -Saudi Tourism Authority Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 12/22/2023 12:40 EDT

Hawaii Conventions CEO to Step Down

The Hawaii Visitors and Conventions Bureau will need to find a leader with a long experience in managing crisis management. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Aatreyee Dasgupta and Bhanvi Satija in Bengaluru, Reuters @ Skift · 12/22/2023 11:17 EDT

Hyperloop One to Shut Down, Ending Its  Vision for ‘Frictionless’ Transport

Commercial considerations doomed high-speed freight company Hyperloop One, which featured tech that attracted the interest of Elon Musk and Richard Branson. The company is dead, but the dream lives on. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 12/22/2023 11:05 EDT

Amsterdam Picks New Spot For Red Light District Tourism

Moving the window brothels out of the Red Light District would be a big step in discouraging party behavior in Amsterdam. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 12/22/2023 08:01 EDT

Latin America Gets a ‘Swiftie’ Bump: Achieves New Record-High

The global Travel Health Index rose to 105, continuing the trend of surpassing pre-pandemic levels and setting a new benchmark. Latin America, propelled by the Taylor Swift Eras Tour led the score, soaring to an all-time high regional index of 117 in November 2023. -Saniya Zanpure Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 12/22/2023 05:05 EDT

A Question of Loyalty as U.S. Probes Airlines Points

Today's podcast looks at a probe into airline loyalty programs, the trends that shaped 2023, and Souh African tourism concerns. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 12/21/2023 19:07 EDT

U.S. to Expand Visa Interview Waiver Authority in 2024

The updated visa waiver interview authority will help cut the backlog for non-immigrant visa interviews, making it easier for travelers trying to visit the U.S. in 2024. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 12/21/2023 16:06 EDT

India’s Boom, Big Banks, and AI: How Our 2023 Megatrends Are Playing Out

From travel marketing's AI-infused reboot to blended travel's entrenchment and the rise of Indian travelers as a force, Skift's 2023 Travel Megatrends are holding up nicely. That's a teaser for Megatrends 2024-style. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 12/21/2023 14:52 EDT

U.S. to Investigate Airline Loyalty Programs

The DOT investigation into airlines’ loyalty programs is a part of an effort to further regulate the industry’s consumer practices. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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