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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 · 09/21/2023 14:55 EDT

Hilton Says it Will ‘Quickly’ Move to Disclose Mandatory Fees

A Skift scoop: Hilton told hotel owners it was changing policy to ensure mandatory resort fees are displayed upfront on all its sites and apps. The move follows Marriott and Hyatt's similar steps this year. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/21/2023 11:09 EDT

Hong Kong Tourism Still Catching Up: Skift Travel Health Index

Hong Kong is back in business. Travel performance boomed in August 2023, but talk of full recovery is still premature, as 2019 wasn't a particularly good year with widespread protests impacting travel demand in the country. -Saniya Zanpure Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/21/2023 10:54 EDT

Saudi’s Mohammed Bin Salman on Tourism Investment and ‘Sports Washing’ Claims

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 is already promising $500 billion cities, winter sports events atop mountains in the desert and a complete transformation of the national economy. Not ambitious enough, says the crown prince, let's work on Vision 2040. -Josh Corder Read more ›

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Reuters @ Skift · 09/21/2023 10:37 EDT

Ryanair Says French Push for Minimum Pricing on Flights Is Politically impossible

European authorities will seemingly have to find way other ways to reduce the carbon footprint of the airline industry. It's incredibly unlikely much of the European Union will support France's push for minimum pricing on flights. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 09/21/2023 10:00 EDT

A Big Picture View of Travel’s Future at Skift Global Forum 2023

As we decipher the future of travel at our 10th annual Skift Global Forum next week, it’s clear that this is a pivotal time for the industry as the technologies, platforms, and trends that are defined today will have a lasting impact in the years ahead. -Brian Quinn Read more ›

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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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