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Skift @ Skift · 10/03/2023 14:42 EDT

Skift Global Forum Video: Enabling the Connected Trip of the Future

In this video from Skift Global Forum 2023, we hear from Edward Chandler, global head of B2B travel at Visa, about what defines the connected trip, what brands can do to create fast and seamless payment journeys, and what new technologies will enable the connected trip of the future. -Visa Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 10/03/2023 14:41 EDT

Skift Global Forum Video: Turning AI Ideas Into Actions

In this video from Skift Global Forum 2023, we hear from Nelson Boyce, managing director of travel at Google, on the real possibilities of artificial intelligence to create a better journey for customers and improve the bottom line for travel brands. -Google Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 10/03/2023 14:19 EDT

Junk Fees and Travel: Industry Leaders Tackle Pricing Issues at Skift Global Forum

Junk fees are a hot button issue in the travel industry, and here are some noteworthy statements several executives made at Skift Global Forum. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 10/03/2023 13:12 EDT

‘Embarrassing’ Visa Delays and Old Airports – What U.S. Travel Needs to Fix

The U.S.'s travel industry's prospects to compete globally over the long-term looks dim. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 10/03/2023 09:58 EDT

How Tour Operators are Navigating Direct Bookings: 3 Growing Trends

The lack of digital connectivity in the tours and activities sector concerns more than racing to get more tour operators online. It is about adding the right digital approach for that particular tour operator's business. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Lucy Craymer, Reuters @ Skift · 10/03/2023 08:40 EDT

New Zealand Launches New Tourism Campaign Amid Post-Covid Struggles

Tourism New Zealand acknowledges it faces fierce competition in its quest to hit pre-pandemic visitor numbers, but it believes star power will help it do the trick. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 10/03/2023 04:01 EDT

Airbnb and Hotels’ Impending Fight Over Customers

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Airbnb and hotels competing, Marriott’s investor day, and Japan Airlines’ new premium offerings. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 10/02/2023 16:46 EDT

Airbnb and Hotels: Growth Ambitions Could Threaten Peaceful Coexistence

In a break with the past, hoteliers' and Airbnb's growth ambitions point toward rising competition for similar customers. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Ajay Awtaney, Skift @ Skift · 10/02/2023 14:17 EDT

Japan Airlines’ Big Updates to Business and First Class for the A350-1K

Asian airlines’ customers still take innovation and premium cabins seriously and are willing to pay for them. For these customers, Japan Airlines is bringing in their new flagship, the A350-1000s in a premium-heavy configuration. -Ajay Awtaney Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 10/02/2023 11:00 EDT

TourRadar Adds 2 Partners for Selling Group Adventure Tours

Some experiences can take place in a day. Others need at least a week. It requires complex travel planning, but the adventure far outweighs these challenges, which is why TourRadar wants to extend its travel product reach to more travel companies, especially online travel agencies. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 10/02/2023 02:00 EDT

Marriott’s Investor Day: 5 Top Slides From the Hotel Giant’s Presentation

Marriott recently held a four-hour event for investors that included 144 slides. Here are 5 of the most eye-catching ones. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Angelo Amante, Reuters @ Skift 2 place · 10/02/2023 00:17 EDT

Italy Gains Tourism Surge from Ryder Cup

Seeing the success of the Ryder Cup in Rome, Italy's tourism authorities will be hungry to bring in more large sporting events. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 10/01/2023 15:47 EDT

The Future of AI and Travel: 12 Industry Leaders Explain the Impact

Executives speaking at the Skift Global Forum 2023 had no shortage of opinions about how AI will affect travel. Here are their most noteworthy predictions. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Antony Paone and Geert De Clercq, Reuters @ Skift 1 place · 09/30/2023 14:10 EDT

France Struggles to Wipe Out Bedbugs at the Airport and on Trains Before Olympics

Bedbugs at the airport and on commuter hotels is definitely lot a good look heading into the Paris Olympics next year. -Newscred Read more ›

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Kristin Majcher, Skift @ Skift 2 place · 09/29/2023 14:58 EDT

Government Shutdown: The Impact on Key Travel Sectors

Brief government shutdowns haven’t typically had a big impact on the travel industry. But the longer they go on, the greater the chance for staffing issues and other service disruptions. -Kristin Majcher Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 09/29/2023 14:30 EDT

Airbnb CEO on ‘Essentially’ Eliminating Cleaning Fees

The plan doesn't actually eliminate cleaning fees. More so, it's meant to prevent users from seeing an unexpected price jump just before check-out — arguably the more frustrating issue. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 09/29/2023 13:49 EDT

Summer Travel Boom Hurts Domestic Tourism and Prices Out Locals

A summer in Capri or Sicily? What drugery! As European spots burst at the seams in peak seasons, local residents are opting to escape as fast as they can. -Josh Corder Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 09/29/2023 13:26 EDT

Carnival Cruise: No Signs of Consumer Spending Slowdown

Carnival Cruise executives don't see the macroeconomic slowdown everybody is talking about. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/29/2023 11:53 EDT

The Future of Luxury? Look to Retail, Says Raffles Boss

Omer Acar runs some of the most old-school luxury hotel brands in the world, in Raffles and Orient Express, but looking ahead, he's thinking about how to move with the times. The answer: Services over goods. -Josh Corder Read more ›

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Reuters @ Skift · 09/29/2023 11:05 EDT

JetBlue Files Complaint Over Schiphol Airport Flight Curbs

There's no end in sight for the dispute over Schiphol Airport's planned flight caps. And it could take even more turns, with JetBlue stating it asked the U.S. government to take action against Dutch carriers if no resolution could be reached. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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