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Skift @ Skift · 08/29/2024 11:33 EDT

Edinburgh to Charge Scotland’s First Tourist Tax

Thanks to powers granted by the Scottish parliament, Edinburgh is leading the way on charging its visitors taxes on their hotel stays. We could see more tourist taxes pop up in Scotland, making the destination more expensive. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 08/29/2024 10:33 EDT

Ras Al Khaimah Goes After Indian Tourists, Dubai’s Biggest Source Market

Planning to triple its tourism numbers in a few years, Ras Al Khaimah wants more Indian tourists. Thankfully, so does the upcoming $3.9 billion Wynn resort located there. -Josh Corder Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 08/29/2024 08:08 EDT

Setting the Stage: Skift Global Forum 2024  Opening Night at The Glasshouse

Join us on September 17th at The Glasshouse for a premier event featuring top travel industry leaders. Discover future trends in travel and global growth. Network over drinks and hors d'oeuvres as we set the stage for an insightful forum ahead. -Nicole Meyer Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/29/2024 06:19 EDT

First Look Inside Qantas’ New ‘Xtra Long Range’ Plane

Qantas is the latest big-name airline to switch from Boeing to Airbus for its next generation of planes. Despite huge retraining and operational complexities, the carrier is betting that the short-term pain will pay off handsomely. -Gordon Smith Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/29/2024 03:23 EDT

Short-Term Rental Arms Race, Saudi Tourism Push and Air France-KLM’s Next Move

Today's podcast looks at the new amenities arms race, the female-traveler friendly Saudi campaign, and the new shareholder at SAS Scandinavian Airlines. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 08/28/2024 23:37 EDT

Visit Florida on LGTBQ Travel Page Removal: ‘Our Marketing … Must Align With the State’

Visit Florida finally responded to a question about why it removed its LGTBQ Travel page. But there are still plenty of unanswered questions. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 08/28/2024 23:00 EDT

The Evolution of Religious Tourism in India – India Report

The importance of religion to tourism in India is well known. India is now investing in marketing and tourism infrastructure - think technology, hotels and other amenities – to attract more visitors. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/28/2024 17:01 EDT

Is Vrbo’s Nick Saban Ad Trolling Airbnb Rooms?

Just in time for U.S. football season, Vrbo comes out with a hilarious ad about the vacation rental host in a shared space that you never want to meet. Even if it's in an Airbnb Room. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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James Farrell, Skift @ Skift 2 place · 08/28/2024 15:17 EDT

The Next Battleground in Short-Term Rentals: Amenities

Short-term rental hosts are increasingly relying on amenities – like pools, hot tubs and mini golf – to make their listings stand out from the competition, and some say the end result is an “amenities arms race.” -James Farrell Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/28/2024 14:01 EDT

United Airlines Flight Attendants Take Step Toward Strike — 99.9% Vote Yes

United flight attendants are the latest to vote overwhelmingly for a strike as flight attendant negotiations have become particularly contentious this past year. -Meghna Maharishi Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/28/2024 12:23 EDT

Five Years Since Opening for Tourism, Saudi Says it Is a Destination ‘For All’ in New Campaign

In its race to welcome 150 million tourists, Saudi Arabia's new tourism campaign promises to offer just about everything to everyone. -Josh Corder Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/28/2024 11:43 EDT

Travel Agency Giant Flight Centre Notches Record Revenue

For Flight Centre, key risks to continued growth include the pace of business travel recovery and the execution of productivity initiatives. If airfares drop in price, it will be crucial to shift to a higher-margin product mix. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/28/2024 11:25 EDT

Atlanta Airport Criticized for ‘Tone Deaf’ Condolence Message After Delta Workers Killed

The social media misstep by the world's busiest airport is a reminder of the challenges faced by brands big and small when communicating online. Could greater oversight of the offending post and its subsequent fallout have minimized the impact? -Gordon Smith Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/28/2024 10:00 EDT

How Travel Brands Can Drive Bookings From Anonymous Visitors 

Understanding consumer preferences is essential for travel brands to create effective marketing strategies, but how can they capitalize on anonymous traffic? We sat down with Wunderkind's head of travel and ticketing to explore how brands can boost loyalty with contextual identity resolution and unlock the power of first-party data. -Wunderkind Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/28/2024 10:00 EDT

Skift Global Forum East Venues Announced

We are excited to announce that this year’s Skift Global Forum East is set against the backdrop of two extraordinary Address Hotel venues that embody the luxury and innovation Dubai is known for. -Nicole Meyer Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/28/2024 06:42 EDT

Air France-KLM Now Owns 20% of SAS: 3 Big Changes to Watch

Air France-KLM’s acquisition is more than just a strategic move—it's the latest stage of deepening consolidation in Europe's airline industry. With SAS defecting to the SkyTeam alliance and expanding cooperation with new partners, expect tighter network integration in the months ahead. -Gordon Smith Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/28/2024 03:04 EDT

Travel Innovators, Parks Vs. Overtourism and China’s Senior Travelers

Today's podcast looks at summer’s travel innovators, overtourism in U.S. national parks, and free-spending older Chinese tourists. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/27/2024 23:00 EDT

India’s Surge in Destination Weddings – India Report

Destination weddings among Indians is on a rise, driven by high-profile celebrations. However, the preference remains largely for international locations. Can marketing campaigns get people to 'Wed in India'? -Bulbul Dhawan Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/27/2024 22:00 EDT

Selina Sold Out of Insolvency 5 Weeks After Collapse – Exclusive

A fire sale gives a new lease on life to Selina, a brand that reinvented hostels for the TikTok generation but struggled after a debt binge. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/27/2024 16:28 EDT

U.S. National Parks Vs. Overtourism: 3 Steps to Stop Overcrowding

The new $100 million grant will boost the National Park Service's efforts to mitigate overtourism. It's going to need the help because there are no signs of a visitor slowdown. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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