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Skift @ Skift · 04/17/2023 01:00 EDT

Trains, Not Planes, Are Increasingly Business Travelers’ Preferred Choice in Europe

Higher airfares between European hubs and lower carbon emissions are behind a significant shift to trains, with the trend likely to continue for the rest of the year as more rail operators begin competing across borders. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia and Amrita Ghosh, Skift @ Skift · 04/16/2023 23:00 EDT

India Daily: Marriott Aims for 250 Properties Across India by 2025

The Indian hospitality segment is highly undersupplied, especially in terms of quality accommodation. International hotel chains are well-positioned to cater to this demand. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/16/2023 17:42 EDT

Skift Podcast: Surviving as a Travel Startup in an Age of AI

Is ChatGPT a gift or a threat to travel startups? Two travel insiders sit down to talk listeners through the possibilities. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Casey Hall, Reuters @ Skift · 04/16/2023 09:19 EDT

China’s Hainan Island Aims to Be a Duty-Free Paradise for Tourists

The "Hawaii of China" drew 26.8 million visitors in the first three months of the year partly thanks to its duty-free shopping and its strategic courting of foreign brands to its stores. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 04/15/2023 11:05 EDT

Expedia Group’s New Loyalty Program Will Have Fans and Critics

In an era of blended travel, meaning tacking on a weekend vacation rental to a business trip in a hotel, Expedia's new loyalty program would be flexible enough to accommodate this sort of trip mashup. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Reuters @ Skift 2 place · 04/14/2023 15:57 EDT

Boeing Halts Delivery of Some 737 Max Aircraft As Southwest Will Be Impacted

Nice and easy does it, Boeing. The FAA hopefully will place keen attention on the fixes given this aircraft's safety track record. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 04/14/2023 10:55 EDT

Constellation Software Buys Distribution System Developer Peakwork

Constellation Software is clearly on an acquisition mission. Peakwork was the latest in its goal to claim a bigger hold on the travel industry. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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David Shepardson, Reuters @ Skift 2 place · 04/14/2023 10:44 EDT

U.S. Might Delay Some Space Launches to Unsnarl Airline Traffic

Is the lobbying group for any part of the travel industry as effective as Airlines for America? The group expects 145 space launches this year, and it has the ear of U.S. authorities to try to throttle that launch schedule back. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 04/14/2023 09:09 EDT

Mews Triples North America Hotel Tech Business With 6th Acquisition 

The founder of Mews said late last year that there were more acquisitions in the pipeline. Here's the first since then, with no signs that it will be the last. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 04/14/2023 03:00 EDT

Airbnb Experiences Hit a Speed Bump

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Airbnb’s Experiences pause, Delta Air Lines’ optimism, and funding roadblocks for African travel entrepreneurs. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/14/2023 02:30 EDT

The Future of Work Isn’t As Remote as You Might Think

Hotels probably shouldn’t give up on targeting city centers, or focus too much on adding co-working spaces. And airlines maybe shouldn't rule out negotiating corporate contracts. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 04/14/2023 02:00 EDT

Whimstay Raises $10 Million for Last-Minute Vacation Rental Bookings

Short-term rentals are continuing to gain ground everywhere, as can be seen with raises this week for platforms in three different parts of the world. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/14/2023 01:00 EDT

Marriott to Add 100 Hotels in India by 2025

India is on track to be the hottest hotel development market in the world over the next few years. Plus, more highlights from this week's news in hotel deals and development worldwide. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 04/13/2023 23:00 EDT

India Daily: Families and Couples Seize Majority of Inbound Bookings

India must ease travel formalities to attract more international tourists — apart from focusing on niche areas like medical, wellness, and spiritual tourism. -Amrita Ghosh Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 04/13/2023 14:55 EDT

Airbnb Pauses New Experiences

Could the abrupt pause of Airbnb's Experiences have anything to do with new generative AI technology taking the travel world by storm? It's a wait-and-see game, as the company confirmed all new experiences submissions have been put on hold. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/13/2023 13:56 EDT

Delta Air Lines Has No ‘Anxiety’ Over Summer Travel Demand

Any data showing a slowdown in travel bookings is just noise, as Delta executives see it. They say demand is strong, and have the numbers to back them up. -Edward Russell Read more ›

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Matteo Allievi, Reuters @ Skift · 04/13/2023 13:05 EDT

Spanish Airports Outperformed European Peers and Pandemic Levels

Spanish airports have something that some of their European counterparts don't — a heavy tilt toward leisure travel, which is advantageous under the current circumstances. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/13/2023 10:00 EDT

Q&A: How a Focus on Customer Experience Is Pushing the Timeshare Industry Forward

After years of uncertainty and disruption, travelers are craving peace of mind, flexibility, and exclusive perks. By addressing these customer experience needs, the shared vacation ownership sector is building brand credibility, driving loyalty, and setting the stage for a new era of growth. -ARDA Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/13/2023 08:00 EDT

The Funding Grind for Black Travel Startup Founders in Africa

Black founders appear to be raising more money with each round, but it’s not nearly enough when it comes to travel tech startups looking to diversify the tourism offering across the African continent. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Devjyot Ghoshal, Reuters @ Skift · 04/13/2023 07:03 EDT

Thai Tourism Is Beating Targets as Traditional New Year’s Celebrations Attract Throngs

Thailand tourism is driving the fastest growth in the country's economy in five years, highlighting how dependent the nation is on tourism. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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