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Skift @ Skift · 05/24/2023 13:56 EDT

a&o Hostels Idea: Take “Dirty, Ugly” Buildings, Make Them Sustainable

a&o is part of the hospitality industry that honors refuse, repurpose, reduce as the new slogan in achieving its net-zero goal. And giving new life to old buildings on the way. -Srividya Kalyanaraman Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/24/2023 05:27 EDT

Travel Makes a Complete Recovery

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at travel's coronavirus recovery, Airbnb's optimism, and Hilton's extended-stay moves. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Andrew Mills and Tim Hepher, Reuters @ Skift 3 place · 05/24/2023 04:55 EDT

Qatar Airways Chief ‘Skeptical’ About 2050 Deadline for Net-Zero Emissions

Aviation's ability to reach its net-zero emissions goal by 2050 is a complex and challenging task. It demands significant advancements in technology, fuel supply, and industry-wide cooperation. In light of these formidable obstacles, the Qatar Airways Chief Executive's outlook is both understandable and warranted. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 05/24/2023 02:30 EDT

Hotels.com’s Giant Hand-Painted Mural Points to a Return to the Billboard for Travel Brands

Consumers are inundated with advertising noise. As a result, travel brands are exploring alternatives to grab attention. -Selene Brophy Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/24/2023 02:00 EDT

Saudi Tourism Promotes Destination’s All-Season Appeal With New Campaign

When you are a destination as ambitious as Saudi Arabia with an aim to attract 100 million annual visitors by 2030, you have to emphasize year-round appeal to avoid missing out on travelers. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/23/2023 23:00 EDT

India Daily: Government Readies Long-Overdue National Tourism Policy

For a sector that will contribute $250 billion to India's gross domestic product by 2030, a document reimagining the future of tourism is significant. -Amrita Ghosh Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/23/2023 16:55 EDT

There Were Fears of an Airbnb Slowdown But Then Summer Travel Demand Kicked In

Airbnb naysayers don't have to lose sleep over tanking stock prices just yet. Contrary to the market response to a purported "bookings slowdown," summer travel demand is still high. -Srividya Kalyanaraman Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/23/2023 14:45 EDT

Choice Hotels Explores Buying Wyndham: Report

Talks between the two largest U.S. operators of non-luxury hotels aren't serious but even the idea that Choice Hotels is interested in a merger speaks volumes about how the sector is becoming a scale game. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/23/2023 14:11 EDT

Best Time to Travel? Kayak Says Its New Tool Can Help

Customers will return to the platforms that make travel planning and booking more convenient. Maybe this tool could also capture customers who would otherwise be turned off by inflated rates. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/23/2023 13:39 EDT

Hilton Moves Deeper Into Extended Stay With Its New Project H3

It was only a matter of time before Hilton formally announced it was opening an extended-stay brand, considering it's becoming a hot commodity for its major rivals. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Reuters @ Skift · 05/23/2023 12:33 EDT

Virgin Australia Prepares for $665 Million Relisting in November

A re-listing on the Australian stock exchange is a sign of the rebound in travel for the country's second largest airline. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/23/2023 11:13 EDT

Tourism Triumphs: Skift Travel Health Index Reaches Record High

For the first time since January 2020, the Skift Travel Health Index has topped 100, a sign that global tourism is now performing better than it did before the pandemic. Every region in our index showed growth over the last month. -Saniya Zanpure Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/23/2023 07:15 EDT

Disney Has No Plans for Regional U.S. Parks

Disney is investing billions, but it won't be in regional theme parks. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/23/2023 03:22 EDT

The Best-Compensated Online Travel CEOs

With a discussion with Executive Editor Dennis Schaal, today's special edition of Skift's daily podcast goes deeper into our annual list of best-compensated online travel CEOs. -Jason Clampet Read more

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Colin Nagy, Skift @ Skift · 05/23/2023 02:30 EDT

Cracking the Code for a New Wave of Members Clubs

There is a boom in private clubs around the world. But, in the race to garner members and open outlets, personalized service and the underlying craft have gone missing. True hospitality plus thoughtful social and commercial dot-connecting remains a nice open white space. -Colin Nagy Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/23/2023 02:00 EDT

Hotels Go Local in Empowering Communities Through Art and Culture

As hotels have increasingly realized travelers are seeking destination-specific experiences, major brands in the industry will continue to play up the local angle to their offerings, which could be an enormous boon for their bottom lines. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/23/2023 01:30 EDT

Chase Travel Looks to Become a Household Name With $15 Billion in Sales by 2025

Chase Travel's ascension, and that of other banks selling travel, is becoming an ever-more important power center in a fragmented travel industry. There will be hyper competition in this space. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/22/2023 23:00 EDT

India Daily: 51 Percent of Travelers Face Booking Scams

There’s perhaps more opportunity than ever for cybercriminals to take advantage of consumers who are increasingly getting lured in by deals that are literally too good to be true. -Amrita Ghosh Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 05/22/2023 18:37 EDT

Tourism Industry Warns: NAACP’s Florida Travel Advisory Could Hurt Black Businesses

Many in the tourism industry are unhappy with the direction Florida is taking in its restrictive policies toward marginalized communities, but they don't believe the solution is to avoid traveling to the state. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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Doyinsola Oladipo, Reuters @ Skift · 05/22/2023 13:40 EDT

Surging Hotel Rates Spur Cost-Conscious Travelers to Trade Down in Creative Ways

House-sitting platforms are in prime position to take advantage of surging travel demand. It's an affordable travel option for many compared to hotels and some short-term rental properties. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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