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Chayut Setboonsarng, Reuters @ Skift 1 place · 06/17/2023 07:25 EDT

Agoda CEO Sees China Bookings Reaching Pre-Pandemic Marks by 2024

Despite the Agoda chief's upbeat remarks, there's a long way to go to recover half of China's pre-pandemic outbound bookings. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 06/16/2023 12:26 EDT

Chicago’s Taylor Swift Concert Was a Tourism Boost. City Hopes There’s More to Come.

Taylor Swift's concert showed Chicago can host large events. But the city's tourism industry is still combatting negative images around public safety. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Doyinsola Oladipo, Reuters @ Skift 3 place · 06/16/2023 11:58 EDT

Miami and San Francisco Hotels Are a Study in Recovery Contrasts

The Florida governor's battle against Disney and progressive educational materials don't seem to have appreciably hurt Miami's hotel business. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Maya Gebeily, Reuters @ Skift · 06/16/2023 10:58 EDT

UAE Lifts Visa Ban on Lebanese Visitors

The United Arab Emirates' decision to remove the visa ban on Lebanese nationals is a huge win for Lebanon's economy since it's highly dependent on remittances from its citizens working in the UAE. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/16/2023 08:52 EDT

Habitas to Create Saudi ‘Hotel Circuit’ With Planned $400 Million Fund

So-called "hotel circuits" help shuttle guests from place to place seamlessly, expanding how much they can explore in a destination. No wonder Saudi investors want to create a hotel circuit with Habitas, which runs glamping-like lodging appropriate for dramatic landscapes. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 06/16/2023 05:15 EDT

Airbnb Cuts Deals With Landlords Who Embrace Short-Term Renting: Full Video

Airbnb's global head of real estate talks about the company's side hustle, which you probably haven't heard about yet. The travel giant's rivals will listen and take notes. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/16/2023 04:30 EDT

Sonder CEO Discusses Future Innovation: Full Video

Despite some recent financial struggles, Sonder CEO Francis Davidson is bullish about his company's future — especially as he believes it has lucrative expansion opportunities. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Jess Wade, Skift @ Skift · 06/16/2023 04:00 EDT

CEOs of Awaze Group and Evolve on What Consumers Want Now: Full Video

A short-term rental customer can shift up and down the value chain better than most. Awaze Group’s Henrik Kjellberg and Evolve’s Brian Egan share why they believe their consumers' demands are different from those in other industries. -Jess Wade Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/16/2023 03:04 EDT

Hotel Rates Are Higher and So Are Their Costs

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at higher hotel room rates, AI travel booking tools, and Qantas’ return to New York City. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/16/2023 01:00 EDT

Smiler Raises $8.5 Million to Connect Photographers with Tourists: Startup Funding Roundup

Smiler wants to make it easier for photographers and tourists to connect at travel destinations, while more startups are venturing into developing sustainable aviation fuel. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/16/2023 00:30 EDT

Marriott Doesn’t See Travelers Balking at Room Rates Yet

Travelers aren't pulling back from hotel spending in broad terms, said the world's largest hotel group. Plus, more highlights from this week's news in hotel deals and development worldwide. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia and Amrita Ghosh, Skift @ Skift · 06/15/2023 23:00 EDT

India Daily: Yatra Hops on Personalized Travel Trend With Subscription Program

If you are making travelers pay to give access to "exclusive deals" you need to ensure that the offer is worth the investment. Will Yatra deliver on its promises? Only time will tell. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Jess Wade, Skift @ Skift · 06/15/2023 18:17 EDT

Qantas Unveils a Wellness Zone as Part of Its A350 Cabin Design

The design is the first of its kind and is one of many innovative ideas by Qantas as it implements Project Sunrise. -Jessica Wade Read more ›

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Seth Borko, Skift @ Skift 1 place · 06/15/2023 09:38 EDT

Yes, Hotel Room Rates Are Up. But It Isn’t Price Gouging. 

Travel sticker shock is giving way to anger for many consumers. But the inflation data suggests that most hoteliers have raised prices in-line with their rising costs rather than capturing excess profits. -Seth Borko Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 06/15/2023 09:29 EDT

Inside NEOM: Saudi Arabia’s Ambitious Blueprint for a Sustainable Tourism Economy

Saudi Arabia’s giga-project NEOM envisions a revolutionary future for travel — one that blends sustainability, innovation, access to nature, and luxury to redefine the way we explore the world. As its ambitious plans come to life, NEOM could become the world's first destination to establish a groundbreaking standard in immersive, eco-conscious, and transformative travel experiences. -NEOM Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/15/2023 07:45 EDT

The AI travel booking tools keep coming. Not all will succeed. 

A lot of generative AI-based travel planning and booking tools are coming out. Which ones will last? -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 06/15/2023 04:30 EDT

Top Boss at Marriott’s Vacation Homes Play Talks Path to Growth: Full Video

Keeping the members of the world's largest loyalty program happy, is about bringing quality as opposed to quantity. That's according to Jennifer Hsieh, vice president for Homes & Villas, who shared the company's approach to loyalty at the Skift Short-Term Rental Summit. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/15/2023 04:00 EDT

Blueground and Placemakr CEOs on Emerging Trends: Full Video

The rise in blended business and leisure travel has contributed to the surging demand for short-term rentals. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/15/2023 02:30 EDT

Explore Innovation and Creativity in Travel With the Skift Ideas Podcast

Introducing the Skift Ideas Podcast, a bi-weekly podcast featuring candid conversations on the innovations and ideas powering the future of travel. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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