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Bailey Schulz @ Skift 1 place · 06/12/2026 12:25 EDT

World Cup Host Cities Are Spending Millions to Tell Wary Tourists: You’re Welcome Here

The World Cup handed host cities a global stage. Marketing videos underscore how host cities are using it to reassure a world that's grown wary of coming to the U.S. Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 11/30/2023 10:00 EDT

New Report: Unpacking the Need-to-Know Trends from Expedia Group

Curious which trends will drive consumer travel interest in 2024? Expedia Group’s “Unpack ‘24” report offers actionable insights to help travel companies align with an array of offbeat trends and connect with travelers. -Expedia Group Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 11/30/2023 09:00 EDT

Hyatt’s Loyalty Program Expands Rare Perk: Sharing Status for a Day

Sharing is caring. But it can also drive viral marketing for a hotel loyalty program. -Sean O'Neill Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 11/30/2023 08:05 EDT

Firm Behind MGM Macau To Build $1.2 Billion Resort in Dubai

The MGM Dubai is finally getting started again, being built by China State at one third of the cost of the competition's Wynn resort in Ras Al Khaimah. -Josh Corder Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 11/30/2023 03:36 EDT

Travel in the Ozempic Era

Today's podcast looks at travel in the age of Ozempic, Amazon's AI tools for the travel industry, and Virgin's test run of long-haul sustainable flights. -Rashaad Jorden Read more â€ș

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Ashvita Singh, Skift @ Skift · 11/29/2023 23:00 EDT

U.S. Embassy Issues Record Visas, Extended Wait Times Persist: India Report

The issue of long wait times for U.S. visas, particularly for Indian applicants, stands out amidst the overall increase in U.S. visa applications and issuances. -Ashvita Singh Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 11/29/2023 18:34 EDT

Virgin Atlantic CEO Focused on Return to Profitability in 2024

Virgin Atlantic CEO Shai Weiss is confident in his efforts to return the airline to solid financial ground next year. -Edward Russell Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 11/29/2023 14:34 EDT

Amazon’s New AI Tools for Travel: How Delta, IHG, and Others Are Using AWS

It is becoming more clear that streamlined customer service is one of the biggest immediate opportunities for generative AI in the travel industry. -Justin Dawes Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 11/29/2023 14:06 EDT

Amsterdam’s ‘Stay Away’ Ads Didn’t Deter Partiers. Now What?

Amsterdam is struggling to shake off its historic image of the city where everything goes. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 11/29/2023 13:07 EDT

Virgin Atlantic Pressures UK for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Support

Sometimes you need a big, audacious stunt to garner support for sought-after climate policy. -Edward Russell Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 11/29/2023 12:30 EDT

Maui Mayor Proposes Tax Breaks to Convert Short-Term Rentals

The proposed legislation uses the carrot and stick approach to secure long-term housing from short-term rentals. -Srividya Kalyanaraman Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 11/29/2023 10:05 EDT

Obesity is Now Optional. The Travel Industry Isn’t Ready

New, wildly effective weight loss drugs have made the first real, mainstream inroads in the fight against obesity. The economic and financial implications are staggering – and the potential impact on the travel sector could be seismic. -Sarah Kopit Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 11/29/2023 04:08 EDT

U.S. Visitor Visa Demands Are Still Overwhelming

Today's podcast looks at U.S. visa wait times, Dolly Parton's new hotel, and a Canadian airline team-up. -Rashaad Jorden Read more â€ș

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Ashvita Singh, Skift @ Skift · 11/28/2023 23:00 EDT

Visa Waiver Sparks Travel Interest for Thailand: India Report

Interest in Thailand has spiked, following a wider Southeast Asia visa-waiver trend, easing restrictions for Indian travelers. -Ashvita Singh Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 11/28/2023 13:08 EDT

Long Visa Wait Times to Be U.S.’s ‘White Whale’ in 2024

Doesn't seem unreasonably high visa wait times are going away any time soon in Mexico, India and Colombia. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 11/28/2023 12:33 EDT

Canada’s Transat and Porter Airlines Seek Closer Ties to Fuel Growth Plans

Canada's Air Transat and Porter Airlines see themselves as stronger together under a planned new alliance. -Edward Russell Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 11/28/2023 12:09 EDT

Dolly Parton’s Newest Hotel Shows Her Independent Streak

Further cementing her status as a savvy entrepreneur, Dolly Parton and her partner company, Herschend Family Entertainment, run their hotels without the help of third parties. -Sean O'Neill Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 11/28/2023 10:00 EDT

Sabre Launches AI-Powered Airline Retailing Solution to Boost Ancillary Revenue

Ancillaries are increasingly essential to the financial health and resilience of airlines. Sabre’s new Upgrade IQ product uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to optimize airlines’ premium cabin inventory and unlock incremental revenue. -Sabre Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 11/28/2023 08:25 EDT

Abu Dhabi Hires Retired Cop as Gambling Investigator

The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority has started to build its team: A gaming co-ordinator from the Netherlands, a head of investigations from Missouri and a chairman from Vegas. -Josh Corder Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 11/28/2023 04:31 EDT

The UK Has a Housing Problem. Restricting Rentals Won’t Fix it

Regulating short-term lets may bring rents down marginally, but doesn't change the need for more housing. -Srividya Kalyanaraman Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 11/28/2023 04:09 EDT

Choice Pushes Ahead in Wyndham Takeover Bid

Today's podcast looks at travel brands leaving Twitter, Choice’s latest Wyndham move, and questions about tourism in the Middle East. -Rashaad Jorden Read more â€ș

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