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Skift @ Skift · 09/21/2023 08:26 EDT

Morocco Hotel Managers Say Business Is Returning and World Bank Meeting Will Help

It's been little over a week since the earthquake in Morocco. The hospitality and tourism industries are staying strong, both in terms of business and in mind-set. -Josh Corder Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/21/2023 07:30 EDT

Expedia Group’ EG Labs Will Let You Test New AI Products

EG Labs, which would provide a way for consumers to provide feedback for Expedia Group product betas, is itself a test. It seems as though an active feedback loop would provide more insights than merely observing user behavior. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/21/2023 06:16 EDT

India-Canada Diplomatic Row: Visa Services Suspended for Canadians

The suspension of visa services for one of India's biggest inbound markets poses a considerable challenge to the country's tourism industry, especially when it occurs just before the peak tourism season. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/21/2023 05:56 EDT

Airbnb Updates: Cutting Cleaning Fees and Boosting Verified Listings

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Airbnb's updates, a new travel stock index, and Dubai leapfrogging Las Vegas. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/20/2023 23:00 EDT

Skift India Report: Inbound Travel Gets G20 and Cricket World Cup Push

India's inbound tourism falls significantly short of its potential, but the G20 and Cricket World Cup may help nudge it closer to the 10-million mark. -Amrita Ghosh Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 09/20/2023 16:04 EDT

Google Updates Bard With Travel Info to Rival ChatGPT Plus – We Tested It Out

ChatGPT Plus is ahead of Google Bard on the timeline of tech releases, but Bard seems to be ahead with usability. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 09/20/2023 10:30 EDT

Netflix’s Emily in Paris Turned into New Experience

Streaming shows like Emily in Paris are crowd-pullers for binge-watching, spiking the trend to inspire viewers to get off the couch with easy-to-book travel trips that replicate the show's experience in the real world. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 09/20/2023 10:01 EDT

Skift Travel 200: The Definitive Way to Track Travel Stocks

The Skift Travel 200 stock index will be the first benchmark to capture the $1 trillion-plus market for public travel stocks. It brings the travel industry to you in a single number. -Seth Borko Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 09/20/2023 10:00 EDT

Q&A: Plum Guide CEO on Using AI to Disrupt the Short-Term Rental Space

Soaring guest expectations are raising the bar in the short-term rental market, pushing the industry to deliver high-quality experiences at scale. Plum Guide's use of AI showcases how innovative technology can effectively meet these challenges. -Plum Guide Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 09/20/2023 08:41 EDT

Airbnb’s Brian Chesky Posts Updates on Cleaning Fees, Prices and Other Features

Airbnb prides itself on listening to consumer feedback for product improvements. As murmurs of a softening market gets louder, Airbnb is back with upgrades. -Srividya Kalyanaraman Read more ›

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Reuters @ Skift 2 place · 09/20/2023 08:18 EDT

Japan Welcomes More Than 2 Million Visitors for the Third Straight Month

Japanese officials can attribute much of its recent tourism success to the weak yen, which is making trips to Japan more affordable for overseas visitors. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/20/2023 07:00 EDT

Dubai to Surpass Las Vegas in Number of Hotel Rooms

Dubai shows no signs of slowing down when it comes to building new hotels. Even if the emirate runs out of prime plots along the beach, it can simply resurrect man-made projects previously brought down in the '08 financial crash. -Josh Corder Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/20/2023 03:24 EDT

Europe’s New Ideas to Reign in Short-Term Rentals

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at short-term rentals in Europe, global tourism investment, and Dubai’s hot Russian summer. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/20/2023 02:00 EDT

Dubai’s Summer of Tourism Was Red-Hot as Russians Fill the City

Dubai's tourism bull run continues. Rates are at some of their highest levels, the city has more than 800 hotels, and close to 10 million travelers have flown in to bear witness. Neighbor Qatar, sitting on its supply of lush World Cup hotels, is probably feeling jealous. -Josh Corder Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/19/2023 23:00 EDT

Skift India Report: Cathay Pacific’s Plan to Profit From India’s Aviation Boom

As one of the airlines worst affected by the pandemic, Cathay Pacific is identifying significant growth opportunities as part of its post-Covid recovery phase. -Amrita Ghosh Read more ›

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Dawn Chmielewski, Reuters @ Skift · 09/19/2023 16:46 EDT

Disney to Nearly Double Parks Spending to $60 Billion Over 10 Years

CEO Bob Iger is investing in Disney’s amusement parks because they're profitable. But that's bad news for rival parks owners like Six Flags and Cedar Fair. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/19/2023 16:20 EDT

Global Tourism Investment Shows Uptick but Is Far Below 2019

Global investment in tourism is not even close to its pre-pandemic level. The global tourism industry has a long way to go. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Kate Abnett, Reuters @ Skift · 09/19/2023 13:31 EDT

France to Push For Minimum Price For Flights Across Europe

A minimum price for flights in Europe, if enacted, could help lead to a reduction in airlines' carbon emissions. But France's proposal faces an uphill climb to becoming a reality, especially with several destinations' tourism industries being dependent on low-cost flights. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/19/2023 13:07 EDT

European Parliament Group Backs Short-Term Rental Transparency Moves

It's unclear how better transparency and host registration will add to affordable housing in dense European capitals that have long survived on income from tourism. -Srividya Kalyanaraman Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/19/2023 12:01 EDT

Klook Targets Growth in China and Gen Z Travelers

With Gen Z and Millennials making up most of Klook's audience, the experiences marketplace is heavily focused on these groups' spending habits and shifting approaches to discovering new trip ideas. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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