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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 06/23/2023 02:00 EDT

Squake Raises $3.8 Million to Calculate Travel Carbon Emissions: Startup Funding Roundup

Squake has a mission to spread the word about travel carbon emissions, while HiJiffy is using tech from ChatGPT to power a chatbot for hotels. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia and Amrita Ghosh, Skift @ Skift · 06/22/2023 23:00 EDT

India Daily: Tourism Sector on Track to Inject $200 Billion into Economy

The latest predictions from WTTC not only affirm India's status as a burgeoning tourism powerhouse, but also underscore the country's immense potential in the global tourism landscape. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/22/2023 17:53 EDT

Booking’s Very Expensive Marketing Piece of the Pie

Travel bargain hunters are a fickle bunch, visiting more than two dozen websites on average before they book. Booking.com and its rivals spend billions annually to woo those travelers who wouldn't otherwise click over to their platforms. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/22/2023 13:57 EDT

Hotel Tech Startups Using AI to Combat Labor Shortage

Most of the attention around generative AI and travel has been around consumer products, but more business-to-business companies are using it too. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/22/2023 12:10 EDT

Luxury Adventure Travel: The Push For Extreme Experiences

Travelers who have it all, seem prepared to risk it all. With one boutique luxury adventure travel company stating they'll push the boundaries to match the expectations of their high-level clients. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Tim Hepher, Joanna Plucinska, Allison Lampert and Valerie Insinn @ Skift · 06/22/2023 11:54 EDT

Paris Airshow Returns With Billions of Dollars in Aircraft Orders

The airline industry still has a long way to go to make a complete recovery from the pandemic, but the Paris Airshow did offer signs of optimism for its biggest players. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/22/2023 11:41 EDT

Klook and Almosafer Partnership Ups Access to Saudi Arabia’s Tours and Activities

The fragmentation of the tours and activities sector is an issue for destinations across the globe. But as Saudi Arabia pushes to reinvent its tourism offering, it sees digital booking and distribution as essential to growing its tourism numbers. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/22/2023 11:27 EDT

Bhutan Lowers Sustainable Fee To Boost Longer Stays From Tourists

Bhutan's commitment to high value, low volume tourism is underscored by its recognition that a sustainable development fee of $200 per person per night may hinder visitors from perceiving the true value of their experience. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 06/22/2023 10:00 EDT

How Research and Advocacy Are Transforming Today’s Timeshare Experience

Through its extensive research and advocacy efforts, the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) has played a pivotal role in shaping today's timeshare experience, enhancing its flexibility and accessibility while paving the way for a promising future. -ARDA Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/22/2023 09:02 EDT

Hotel Tech Startups Using AI to Combat Labor Shortage

Most of the attention around generative AI and travel has been around consumer products, but more business-to-business companies are using it too. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/22/2023 06:30 EDT

AI Is Changing the Short-Term Rental Business at Plum Guide: Full Video

Plum Guide is injecting generative AI into much of the way the luxury short-term rental platform operates. It's still early in the process, but there have been some interesting results. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Reuters @ Skift · 06/22/2023 04:51 EDT

Premier Inn First Quarter Sales Boosted By Rebound Travel

Premier Inn expanded to Germany earlier this year and it reflects in its strong first quarter sales as travel picks up. -Srividya Kalyanaraman Read more ›

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Reuters @ Skift · 06/22/2023 04:49 EDT

TAP Air Sale: Portugal Firm on Lisbon Being The Hub

Lisbon is of utmost importance for TAP Air as it serves as a vital gateway for air travelers entering the country, particularly through its Lisbon hub. This plays a pivotal role in sustaining the ongoing tourism boom in Portugal. -Srividya Kalyanaraman Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/22/2023 03:39 EDT

How Big Sports Events Turn Fans Into Tourists

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Canadian tourism's financial challenges, bucket list events, and India's inbound tourism boom. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/22/2023 02:00 EDT

Google and Tripadvisor Could Be Edging Toward a New Partnership After All These Years

Frenemy relationships have a storied history in the push and pull of the travel industry. Tripadvisor's relationship with Google seems to have improved, and there are probably several areas where they might collaborate further. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/21/2023 23:00 EDT

India Daily: Foreign Tourist Arrivals Jumped 166% To Start 2023

India must work on streamlining visa processes and addressing safety concerns of tourists to unlock the full potential of inbound tourism. -Amrita Ghosh Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/21/2023 13:02 EDT

Canada’s Tourism Businesses at Risk of Shutting Due to High Debt

Even if they get government relief, Canada's tourism businesses need to figure out how to be more competitive internationally if they hope to survive long-term. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 06/21/2023 08:29 EDT

Travel Brands Woo Customers with Bucket List Sports Events

Digital ticketing solutions for tours and attractions are seeing sports events emerge as a winning category for customer engagement as travelers continue to plan around bucket-list events. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/21/2023 04:17 EDT

Travel’s Recovery Around the World

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at tourism recovery across the world, huge airplane orders in India, and an expanding boutique hotel brand. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/21/2023 02:00 EDT

Middle East Small Businesses Amp up Travel and Entertainment Spending

Mastercard's Travel Industry Trends 2023 report highlights the significance of personalized experiences and flexible payment options in meeting evolving consumer expectations. By prioritizing these factors, travel businesses can cultivate stronger customer relationships, boost loyalty, and thrive in a highly competitive market. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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