After easing remaining Covid restrictions, Japan's record inbound tourists in a month is testament to just how much the world missed this country. -Amrita Ghosh Read more ›
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Industry experts are very bullish on the revenue growth of premium hotels owing to better operational parameters, largely due to domestic demand and global events like the G20 Summit and the Cricket World Cup 2023. -Amrita Ghosh Read more ›
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A mobile app, online shopping cart, and easier group travel booking are highlights in a world of outdated tech for travel agents. -Justin Dawes Read more ›
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This deal is a nice landing for the startup Tripbam, which helps travel managers track prices. The giant in corporate travel software, SAP Concur, needs to watch its back as upstarts like Emburse become assertive. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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Every year, the Skift IDEA Awards recognize and celebrate excellence in design, creativity, and innovation by honoring the brands and businesses that are driving the industry forward. See who made the 2023 shortlist below. -Nicole Meyer Read more ›
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Airlines are moving towards offering free Wi-Fi, but that doesn't mean they aren't trying to make money off you. -Lex Haris Read more ›
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Tripadvisor's generative AI entry is playing to its strengths — tours and activities, and restaurant reservations. Hotels? Maybe they'll get added later. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at global passport power, United’s Asian play, and Thailand’s Middle Eastern ambitions. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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Thailand is experiencing a shortfall in its anticipated number of Chinese tourists, potentially impacting its tourism target for 2023. The country is now exploring alternative markets like Middle Eastern tourists, who can significantly contribute to its tourism revenue despite not matching the Chinese numbers. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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Carriers have been increasing pilot pay and benefits as they hire thousands to meet the post-pandemic travel boom. But is there a widely-viewed template for these contracts? -Amrita Ghosh Read more ›
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Oyo's foray into the lucrative premium hotel segment, which is largely dominated by legacy players, is not without its challenges. -Amrita Ghosh Read more ›
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Cash levels have stayed higher than many economists feared and that has supported a surge in travel. But the trend points to more traditional spending patterns. -Seth Borko Read more ›
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TUI Group is one of the first companies to test how it can use a generative AI chatbot to help consumers search through its own portfolio of products. -Justin Dawes Read more ›
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There's no indication that these layoffs had anything to do with a softness in travel demand. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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The World's Passport Index for visa-free travel, ranked according to International Air Transport Association, shows the U.S. has slipped two spots and is unlikely to regain its position soon. -Selene Brophy Read more ›
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Sweltering summers in Europe are increasingly becoming a major problem for the travel industry. Not only could they lead to travelers changing their vacation habits, but they could also drive some travelers to cancel trips — which would a tremendous blow for an industry still trying to recover from the pandemic. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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Findings from Expedia Group’s March 2023 research can help travel providers deepen their understanding of traveler priorities around loyalty rewards — including price discounts and the flexibility to use rewards across brands and different trip elements like hotels, flights, car rentals, and activities. -Expedia Group Read more ›
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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the world's largest franchisor of hotels. We run through the brands that have helped it become one of the most successful hospitality businesses. -Joey Tyson Read more ›
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One political party wants to let airlines advertise the price of tickets without including government fees and taxes. The other wants to include new consumer protections for passengers. We're curious how this ends. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at tourism boards on Threads, the cost of summer vacation, and Marriott’s bet on MGM. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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