As countries in the Middle East set ambitious tourism targets for the future, Saudi Arabia is investing in infrastructure to drive numbers, while Dubai is investing in technology to adopt "Smart Gates" at Dubai airport and looking to make air taxis a reality. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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Expedia Group's brand strategy makes sense to the extent that these three core brands don't detract from the company's global ambitions. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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Cities are indeed coming back, which seemingly counter-intuitively could present an average daily rate challenge for Airbnb. These pressures, though, are manageable. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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Bumpy roads are inevitable, as is discerning the hype from genuine application, but travel companies should be considering their role in a world powered by generative AI and how to get there. If they haven't started, they are already behind. -Justin Dawes Read more ›
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As the Chinese travel again, luxury and group bookings should rebound further worldwide. That dynamic could set up Marriott for continued performance gains, given how many luxury and business hotels it has. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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Traveler behavior continues to evolve and it is challenging loyalty programs to pick up the pace. Brand awareness is great to help travel agents sell more product, but tangible rewards would be even better to help them earn a higher commission. -Selene Brophy Read more ›
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We are ecstatic to be back at the award-winning Londoner Hotel, in the heart of London, where we held Skift Global Forum Europe in March last year. -Nicole Meyer Read more ›
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Early bookings for the summer period ahead are picking up, with $4 billion in first-quarter revenues giving the TUI executive team confidence in its so-called dynamic product strategy to recover market share in some markets and grow it significantly in others. -Selene Brophy Read more ›
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Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at the JetBlue-Spirit merger, inbound international visitation to the U.S., and an untraditional hotel in Verona, Italy. -Jason Clampet Read more ›
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Historical preservation in hotel design isn't new, but it remains relatively rare for hotels to honor the rich histories of their Black neighborhoods. The industry need more leaders like Larry Crosby, general manager of The Foundry Hotel, part of Hilton's Curio Collection. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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Our forums are integral to the travel and tourism ecosystem, offering a fantastic opportunity for industry rookies and veterans alike to learn, meet, and network. That’s why we offer a limited number of discounted in-person tickets to educators, nonprofit and startup employees. -Nicole Meyer Read more ›
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Balcone di Giulietta in Verona is a romantic spot for Valentine's Day. Yet it's also a high-design "network hotel" that lacks a lobby or a breakfast room but has close ties to local venues. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at the U.S.' visa wait times, Uber and Lyft's loyalty push, and JetBlue's Hawaiian carrot. -Jason Clampet Read more ›
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Michelle Russo knows hotel operations inside and out. She has some changes she'd like the sector to make. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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Given the dearth of creative firepower on Sunday during the Super Bowl, it would not have been hard for travel companies to stand out in the crowded field of all the meh 30-second spots. That unfortunately didn't happen, with travel brands opting for the same formula of celebrity status quo that did little to inspire. -Samantha Shankman Read more ›
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If the reports are true, Air India will massively upgrade its fleet while piling on debt. The airline's new owner, Tata, must think it can boost the carrier's market share to help escape a business tailspin. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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For years, we at Skift have talked about messaging & voice search being two potential new interfaces that help change travel booking, but not much has happened. Conversational AI is very likely going to change that. -Rafat Ali Read more ›
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For this weekend's roundup of top travel stories we look at a few Super Bowl ads, the U.S. tourist visa backlog, Hilton and Expedia's earnings, and more news from this week. -Jason Clampet Read more ›
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Standardization of outdated tours and activities systems by a non-profit group called OCTO sees a teething-problem approach to modernization. It leaves little incentive for more established operators to get involved. How long will this attempt to customize the sector take to reach an innovation tipping point? -Selene Brophy Read more ›
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A subscription to Daily Lodging Report and a ticket to Skift Future of Lodging Forum is all a travel industry professional needs to stay-in-the-know on all things hospitality. -Nicole Meyer Read more ›
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