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Rafat Ali @ Skift 3 place · 06/20/2026 11:08 EDT

My Audio Essay: Karak Chai, Luxury Retail, and the Invisible Millions of the Gulf Hubs

The largest purpose-driven travel flow on earth passes through the most commercially aspirational spaces on earth, and the dissonance is jarring if you stop long enough to watch who is actually walking past the glittering Hermes store... Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 10/10/2023 12:05 EDT

Navan CEO Ariel Cohen: AI Challenges and Business Travel’s Recovery — Full Video

Companies have a lot of work to do to put themselves in a position to properly use AI, Navan CEO Ariel Cohen warned executives at Skift Global Forum. Hear him explain the challenges they face. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 10/10/2023 11:33 EDT

Israel Hamas War: How Brown Hotels Is Responding in Wartime

Israel's evacuees and stranded travelers poured into many of Brown Hotels' two-dozen properties after the October 7 attacks. The scene was echoed nationwide, with many hotel groups affected. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 10/10/2023 10:36 EDT

Hotels Face Digital Shift with Payment Solutions: New Skift Research

The pandemic accelerated the shift to digital and alternative payments. To capitalize on this, hoteliers should modernize their payment tech stack to offer seamless integration and diverse payment options for increased bookings, higher-value reservations, and improved guest satisfaction. -Saniya Zanpure Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 10/10/2023 10:00 EDT

Travel Tech Roundtable: Inside the Technology Powering Today’s AI Solutions

Technology solutions powered by artificial intelligence (AI) have become mission-critical for today’s travel companies. In this roundtable discussion, FLYR executives address how AI technologies are evolving and what travel executives need to know to prioritize their investments for 2024. -FLYR Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 10/10/2023 08:51 EDT

The U.S. Needs Its ‘Czar Of Tourism,’ Says Investor Greg O’Hara – Full Video

U.S. travel and tourism is by no means floudering, but if the country wants even greater international visitor numbers, it needs to follow through with its plan to appoint a dedicated tourism official. -Josh Corder Read more ›

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Reuters @ Skift · 10/10/2023 08:46 EDT

Virgin Australia Rides Soaring Travel  Demand to First Profit in 11 Years

Virgin Australia finally joins the list of major airlines to return to profitability after pandemic-era struggles, in large part to the boost it received from Australia reopening its borders. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 10/10/2023 05:55 EDT

Puerto Rico’s New No Passport Pitch

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast examines Israel's tourism shutdown, the end of Airbnb Plus, and Puerto Rico's new marketing campaign. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 10/09/2023 23:00 EDT

Skift India Report: Airfares Set to Go Up as Indigo Levies Fuel Charge

India's largest airline has introduced a distance-dependent fuel surcharge and other airlines are expected to follow suit. Doubt that will have much effect on India's consistently growing aviation sector. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 10/09/2023 21:00 EDT

Hilton Identifies a New ‘GenerAsian’ Traveler and Here’s What They Want

What's in a name? Call them GenerAsian Travelers or Native Explorers, a majority of Asian travelers share a strong penchant for travel experiences rooted in culture and heritage. Their shared enthusiasm extends to exploring the broader region as well. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 10/09/2023 16:09 EDT

Skift Global Forum East Venue Highlight: Atlantis The Royal, Dubai

We are thrilled to be at the ultra-luxury Atlantis The Royal in Dubai for Skift Global Forum East this December. -Nicole Meyer Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 10/09/2023 14:28 EDT

Puerto Rico to Start ‘No Passport, No Problem’ Tourism Campaign

The State Department's passport processing sluggishness amid the American international tourism boom is an opportunity for Puerto Rico's destination marketing organization. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 10/09/2023 13:51 EDT

Airbnb Plus didn't work out, and its official demise is the punctuation mark. Airbnb guests have many other ways to search for a stay, and the company's edge in exclusive listings has nothing to do with Plus. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 10/09/2023 12:14 EDT

Israeli Tour Guide Shares Morning of Chaos as Sirens Sound, War Unfolds

Tourism on the ground in Israel reveals a grim picture as the region continues to deal with the deep-rooted issues at the heart of the Israel-Palestine conflict. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 10/09/2023 11:55 EDT

Spencer Rascoff on AI: Legacy Companies Take the Lead, Startups Face Challenges – Full Video

The boon of artificial intelligence isn't a level playing field, and startups looking to stand out from the rush crowd have their work cut out for them. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 10/09/2023 10:23 EDT

Saudi Arabia looks like it wants to open the first 7-star hotel, officially. It certainly has the money to do it. -Josh Corder Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 10/09/2023 06:24 EDT

Gulf Countries Approve Unified Visa for Tourism

Saudi Arabia and the UAE are the region's tourism powerhouses. A new unified visa looks to spread that success, but will mean the other countries have some developing to do. -Josh Corder Read more ›

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Josh Corder and Peden Doma Bhutia, Skift @ Skift 2 place · 10/09/2023 04:43 EDT

Hamas Attack Shuts Down Israel Tourism Sector

Israel had high hopes for tourism this year, not only as an economic driver, but as peacemaker with the rest of the world. Those hopes have come crashing down with last weekend's Hamas attack. -Josh Corder Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 10/09/2023 02:00 EDT

Ultra-Luxury Hotels: Secrets of Successful 5-Star Stays

True luxury has no room for error. Yet underperformance can happen at even the world's most opulent properties. Here's what discerning travelers, investors, and hotel groups must watch for. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 10/08/2023 12:43 EDT

Hopper’s Big Week of Change

Hopper's termination of its partnership with Booking.com reveals the deeper challenges the travel app is facing, forcing it to focus on direct hotel relationships as it tries to become profitable. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Reuters @ Skift 1 place · 10/07/2023 14:24 EDT

China Golden Week Saw Cross-Border Trips Surge to 85% of Pre-Pandemic Levels

China's travel recovery hasn't reached 2019 levels, but that's not far off. Favorite destination? Thailand. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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