Skift

News from Skift


Fresh news
Other news
older that 24 hours
Skift
Skift @ Skift · 07/17/2023 23:00 EDT

Skift India Report: Tourists in France Can Now Make UPI Payments in Rupees

While India has much reason to cheer over UPI transactions in Paris, it must wait and watch to get more clarity on the cost of the transfer as the adoption accelerates. -Amrita Ghosh Read more

0

Skift
Skift @ Skift · 07/17/2023 18:34 EDT

International Traveler Spending Reached Highest Level Since Pandemic

International traveler spending keeps reaching new post-pandemic highs. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

21

Skift
Skift @ Skift 3 place · 07/17/2023 13:00 EDT

Destination Marketers Head to Threads as  Twitter Alternative

Destination marketing organizations are gaining followers fast. Now, they have to figure out what actual value Threads can bring to their marketing. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

25

Skift
Skift @ Skift · 07/17/2023 12:11 EDT

Expedia Plans AI Tweaks, Officially Launches ‘One Key’ Loyalty Program in U.S.

As earning and burning points on vacation rentals become the norm, maybe even Airbnb will launch a loyalty program one day. -Dennis Schaal Read more

8

Skift
Skift @ Skift · 07/17/2023 10:30 EDT

Europe’s Travel Revival Appears to be Slow

The Skift Travel Health Index shows that all regions have recovered, but Europe's travel revival appears to be rather slow. With 17 out of 22 countries having fully recovered and Europe being a popular summer hotspot, the global travel industry has geared up for a bright summer season. -Saniya Zanpure Read more

0

Skift
Skift @ Skift 3 place · 07/17/2023 08:40 EDT

Marriott to Bet on Gaming With MGM Resorts Loyalty Program Tie-Up

Expect other hotel companies to wager on gaming soon. After all, if airlines have code-shares and interlining agreements, why can't hotels and gaming companies, too? -Sean O'Neill Read more

3

Skift
Skift @ Skift · 07/17/2023 05:07 EDT

Artificial Intelligence Is Coming to Hotel Pricing

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at hotel pricing and AI, San Francisco’s tourism challenges, and India’s cricket hotel push. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

0

Skift
Skift @ Skift · 07/17/2023 02:00 EDT

Ask Skift: Why Has Travel Gotten So Expensive?

Travel is booming this summer despite flights and hotels becoming pricier for many consumers, and here's a look at a few reasons why trips aren't getting cheaper. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

2

Skift
Devjyot Ghoshal, Chayut Setboonsarng and Aditi Shah, Reuters @ Skift · 07/17/2023 01:06 EDT

Indian Travelers Fill Void Left by Chinese Tourists in Southeast Asia

With China now largely out of the Southeast Asian inbound equation, the region owes much of its tourism growth to India. Does India really have the potential to fill the void left by China or is this a short-term opportunity? -Amrita Ghosh Read more

0

Skift
Skift @ Skift · 07/17/2023 00:30 EDT

Hotel Execs Face New Reporting Challenge. Here’s What They Need to Know.

What's keeping hotel executives up at night these days? For some, it's looming reporting requirements for sustainability. -Sean O'Neill Read more

6

Skift
Skift @ Skift · 07/16/2023 23:00 EDT

India Races to Ready Budget Hotels Ahead of Cricket World Cup 

Opening its arms and homes, and greeting “Namaste” to the world is a nation whose unofficial religion is cricket. -Amrita Ghosh Read more

1

Skift
David Shepardson, Reuters @ Skift 2 place · 07/15/2023 23:31 EDT

U.S. House To Vote on Bill Raising Pilot Retirement Age

Raising the retirement could help alleviate the pilot shortage, but it could lead to other airline operational problems. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

0

Skift
Rajesh Kumar Singh and Baranjot Kaur, Reuters @ Skift 1 place · 07/15/2023 18:06 EDT

United Airlines Pilots Get New Four-Year Contract

With a pilot shortage and minimum raises of close to 9% annually, it's nice to be a commercial airline pilot these days. Striking hotel workers in Los Angeles face totally different odds. -Dennis Schaal Read more

76

Skift
Skift @ Skift 1 place · 07/15/2023 16:05 EDT

Behind the Source of the Viral ‘Airbnb Collapse’ Data

Who came out looking bad here? Nick Gerli and AllTheRooms, in particular, as well as the media that took him at his word about the source of the data. -Dennis Schaal Read more

128

Skift
Skift @ Skift 1 place · 07/14/2023 15:00 EDT

Fairlyne Raises $3 Million for Travel Ticket Resale Platform: Startup Funding Roundup

Fairlyne wants to help travelers resell their unwanted airline tickets, and Boddy wants to help people access gyms while they're traveling. -Justin Dawes Read more

0

Skift
Skift @ Skift 1 place · 07/14/2023 14:14 EDT

Adventure Travel Spending Leans Into Local. Plus: Top Activities.

Travel businesses are focused on offering safer products that boost in-destination economies as an industry survey matches adventure travel demand with traveler motivation. -Selene Brophy Read more

17

Skift
Skift @ Skift 3 place · 07/14/2023 13:40 EDT

Hotel Lobbies Get Glow Ups as Lighting Becomes Central to Design Innovation

Funky furniture and art grab all the glory in hotel design talk on Instagram and TikTok. But lighting has under-appreciated importance. This example of a lighting refresh at a particular Florida resort could offer broader lessons to the sector. -Sean O'Neill Read more

0

Skift
Skift @ Skift 2 place · 07/14/2023 13:10 EDT

Is Attendance Down at Disney Parks? Here’s What We Know

The idea that a giant tourist attraction like Disney could fall victim to price sensitivity, especially under the current macro economic conditions, is telling. It further underscores that if theme parks are going to charge an arm and a leg, they need to deliver an experience worth the price tag, to remain competitive. -Selene Brophy Read more

1

Skift
Skift @ Skift · 07/14/2023 11:00 EDT

Hotel Experts Say AI Will Make Room Pricing More Profitable

Most talk about generative AI is bombastic. Yes, today's tech has accuracy and security issues. But that will be resolved within a few years. The tech will then transform hotel revenue management. -Sean O'Neill Read more

0

Skift
Skift @ Skift 3 place · 07/14/2023 09:30 EDT

San Francisco’s Struggling Downtown Is Hurting Tourism Rebound

What makes San Francisco such a great destination seems to reside more outside of its downtown area. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

1

Most popular sources

  • You see 352 news out of 352.
  • Sources 61 out of 61.
Wired 26% 20
Business Insider 23% 3
Tom's Hardware 17% 5
Slashdot 5% 1
Gizmodo 5% 15
View sources »

LIKE us on Facebook so you won't miss the most important news of the day!

29.12.2025 03:23
Last update: 03:15 EDT.
News rating updated: 10:10.

What is Times42?

Times42 brings you the most popular news from tech news portals in real-time chart.
Read about us in FAQ section.


Times42 © 2025