Besides Marco Rubio trying to stir things up, what stands out in this story is that government charter flights are actually said to be cheaper than the price of commercial airline tickets. Take note, flyers. -Tom Lowry Read more ›
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The sure bet is that the major online travel agencies will use some cash to buy back shares in 2023 unless the economy tanks. Less sexy than acquisitions, but good for shareholders. Still, that leaves plenty of money for some possible headline-making deals. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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Don’t miss out on early-bird ticket rates to Skift’s Future of Lodging Forum, as prices are set to increase this Wednesday, March 1. -Nicole Meyer Read more ›
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We bet that Hyatt or one of its rivals will partner with Meliá by 2025, adding a bigger loyalty program and scale efficiencies. But the Spanish leader in resort locations worldwide should reject any offer that would dilute its strategy. Call it turn-down service. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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This partnership will merge editorial insights, research, and speakers for Skift’s New York event in June and ShortTermRentalz’s inaugural London event in November, bringing together the best insights and content across the short-term rental industry. -Nicole Meyer Read more ›
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It's still way too early to tell whether it was the right decision to nix the Vistara brand, but Air India clearly has its work cut out for itself as the brand name also comes with a lot of baggage. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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Radisson is choosing quality over quantity when it comes to growing its brands. The hotel group CEO Federico González sees the importance of focusing on strategic geographical expansions while tuning to changing customer demands and sustainability basics for hotels. -Sherry Sun Read more ›
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The continuing cost-of-living crisis is now adversely affecting the medical tourism industry. After all, if it's a toss-up between getting a hair transplant or paying the gas bill, the choice is fairly simple. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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Places like Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan are attracting more travelers, so much so that new airlines are launching off the back of the extra traffic. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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Hotel companies have been booking it in the post-pandemic rebound. The latest earnings season suggests that the good times should continue to roll through much of the year, barring a surprise. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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The country's finance minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith says "tourism is our hope" but the country still has a long way to go before it reaches pre-pandemic visitor numbers. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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For now, SAS is focused on getting out of bankruptcy in clean financial shape, and hopes to be part of whatever larger European airline landscape emerges in coming years. -Rafat Ali Read more ›
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First Things While the tech sector faces the blues, the travel sector is still moving in a positive direction. You can see this in the last month of earnings reports, as well as from exclusive Skift Research surveys. Although not fully recovered completely, the travel industry gained substantial momentum at the start of the year. […] Read more ›
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Discounted deals on last-minute bookings are more than just a passing trend. It's fast becoming a market with many entrants. But it's unlikely to alarm bigger players like Airbnb and Vrbo unwilling to compromise on brand and experiences. -Srividya Kalyanaraman Read more ›
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Amadeus wants to get ahead of the changing travel industry through investments in new technologies like next-generation distribution, payments, and hotel software. Getting back into the black will help. -Justin Dawes Read more ›
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The U.S. can emphasize its progress on sustainability all it wants, but travelers won't take it seriously until they see it in their trips, and that requires more substantial action, over words and press releases. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›
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The senators call out a competitive disadvantage to U.S. carriers and safety concerns, and want the "funding source to the Russian government" to end. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Accor’s earnings, one year of war in Ukraine, and Dubai’s remote work pitch. -Jason Clampet Read more ›
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The emirate’s digital nomad-friendly tourism blueprint, now endorsed by Airbnb, has a lot going for it. But rising accommodation costs could deter the more price-conscious traveler. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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Hoteliers have been waiting for Chinese outbound tourists for some time, but borders have only really begun unlocking now. Plus, other hotel news from across the globe. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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