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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift 1 place · 04/18/2026 05:50 EDT

Marriott Launches Autograph Collection in India: Exclusive

Karnal city in Haryana may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of Marriott or the Autograph Collection. But that, it turns out, is exactly the point. Read more

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Seth Borko, Skift Research @ Skift · 06/27/2023 14:00 EDT

Vacasa is a Leader in Brand Building But Relies Too Much on Booking Sites

Vacasa is a leader in brand building within the short-term rental space, but Skift Research estimates it still relies heavily on third-party booking sites, like Airbnb, for the majority of sales. Management surely hopes to become a majority first-party business – and to earn the margin benefits that follow. -Seth Borko Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/27/2023 13:00 EDT

These Cities’ Tourism Officials Say They Need Suburbanites To Come Back

Cities can't fully maintain the businesses that underly their tourism appeal without the foot traffic and support of their suburban residents. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 06/27/2023 12:00 EDT

Booking.com Chooses OpenAI — Not Google Bard —for Generative AI Rollout

The tit for tap in generative AI one-upmanship has begun with both Booking.com and Expedia having ChatGPT apps. This will go on for many years. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Skift Researc @ Skift · 06/27/2023 10:30 EDT

A Comparison of Marriott and Hilton in 20 Key Charts: New Skift Research

Marriott and Hilton are similar in many ways, with both brands carrying the names of their founding families, both being asset-light players and both largely based in the U.S. This concise 20 chart fact-book compares their key performance indicators – the differences can be meaningful in explaining future stock price performance. -Pranavi Agarwal Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 06/27/2023 10:12 EDT

Amazon Web Services Execs on AI ‘Hyper-Personalization’ in Travel

Advanced AI is expected to allow travel companies to provide a higher level of personalization than ever, and there's big value in that.  -Justin Dawes Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/27/2023 08:00 EDT

Hotel Brand Selina Gets Investment as It Still Struggles With Losses

The pledged capital injection from Global University Systems, a long-time player in for-profit education, is tiny. But its for-profit discipline is what Selina needs. In that vein, Selina will cut up to 350 jobs. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Corina Pons, Reuters @ Skift · 06/27/2023 06:00 EDT

Madrid Transforms Downtown to Attract Luxury Tourists as Five-Star Hotels Flourish

From low-key stays to new-gen hostels and neighborhood apartment set-ups, the Spanish capital is moving its hospitality scene to luxury addresses. -Amrita Ghosh Read more

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Arafat Barbakh, Reuters @ Skift · 06/27/2023 04:51 EDT

Hajj Tourism Up This Year, Along With Rising Prices

While diversification efforts are underway to expand Saudi Arabia's tourism sector beyond religious tourism, the hajj pilgrimage continues to be a vital pillar of the country's tourism and economic landscape. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Reuters @ Skift · 06/27/2023 04:22 EDT

Accor Says It Will Add 1,200 Hotels in 5 Years

Will this growth happen within Accor’s existing brands, its joint venture with Ennismore, or possibly an acquisition? -Jason Clampet Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/27/2023 04:19 EDT

Carnival Turns Away From China

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Carnival’s earnings, Chinese outbound travelers, and new Indian traveler habits. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/27/2023 02:30 EDT

Google-Sabre Deal Lets Travel Agents Check Carbon Emissions for Flights 

Accessing carbon emissions data for flights will one day be standard fare across the travel industry. These implementations are a sign of more to come. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia and Amrita Ghosh, Skift @ Skift · 06/26/2023 23:00 EDT

India Daily: Indians Embrace Nearby Trips Amid Visa Delays for Europe

Even as visa issues may have put a slight dent in their European dreams, Indians have found that the world is brimming with captivating places waiting to be explored, no Schengen visa required. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/26/2023 14:59 EDT

Carnival Says It’s On the “Sidelines” in China. Plus: Onboard Spending is “Off the Charts”

Carnival seems to be sailing on high demand, but rising costs are proving to be rough waters for the company. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 06/26/2023 08:52 EDT

China’s Latest Holiday Points to Summer Strength in Outbound Travel

The Chinese are traveling, perhaps not as much as destinations would have liked them to, but the resurgence of Chinese travel brings optimism for travel businesses worldwide. It's a positive indication of recovery and a step towards normalcy in the tourism industry. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/26/2023 05:51 EDT

One More Step to Easing Indians’ U.S. Visa Pain

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Cathay's earnings, U.S. visa waits in India, and a new Spanish hotel. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 06/26/2023 00:30 EDT

They’re Top Players in Boutique Hotels. They See Power in Brands – and Hostels.

Investor Stephen Chan has co-created numerous stand-alone boutique hotels, including a high-end hostel. But crafting a new playbook for each property is time-consuming. Can his team master the art of master-branding? -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 06/25/2023 23:00 EDT

India Daily: New U.S. Consulates in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad Could Speed Visa Approvals

In what might seem like a much-needed relief to end long visa delays, how efficiently backlogs are cleared remains to be seen. -Amrita Ghosh Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 06/25/2023 09:08 EDT

Online Travel Brands Take No Summer Vacation

Already on vacation? Catch up on what happened with Booking, Tripadvisor, Google, Hopper, and more this week. -Jason Clampet Read more

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Reuters @ Skift · 06/25/2023 04:30 EDT

China’s Billion-Dollar Dragon Boat Festival Shows Faltered Recovery

China's iconic Dragon Boat Festival has seen year-on-year revenue growth. Still, the overall numbers for the 2023 festival appear to lag when compared to 2019, putting tourism recovery in the spotlight and whether added measures are needed to boost its growth in the world's second-biggest economy. -Selene Brophy Read more

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Reuters @ Skift 1 place · 06/23/2023 15:16 EDT

FAA Lacks Plan to Fix the Air Traffic Controller Shortage, Audit Finds

The FAA is not only short air traffic controllers, but also a plan to staff back up. -Edward Russell Read more

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