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Skift @ Skift · 07/18/2023 13:40 EDT

Expedia Carries Out Limited Number of Layoffs

There's no indication that these layoffs had anything to do with a softness in travel demand. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 07/18/2023 12:05 EDT

Most Powerful Passports: U.S. Gets Weaker, Singapore Is No. 1

The World's Passport Index for visa-free travel, ranked according to International Air Transport Association, shows the U.S. has slipped two spots and is unlikely to regain its position soon. -Selene Brophy Read more

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Joanna Plucinska and Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters @ Skift · 07/18/2023 10:26 EDT

Europe’s Scorching Heat Could Send Tourists to Cooler Destinations

Sweltering summers in Europe are increasingly becoming a major problem for the travel industry. Not only could they lead to travelers changing their vacation habits, but they could also drive some travelers to cancel trips — which would a tremendous blow for an industry still trying to recover from the pandemic. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 07/18/2023 10:00 EDT

New Travel Rewards Insights: Discovering What Consumers Value Most

Findings from Expedia Group’s March 2023 research can help travel providers deepen their understanding of traveler priorities around loyalty rewards — including price discounts and the flexibility to use rewards across brands and different trip elements like hotels, flights, car rentals, and activities. -Expedia Group Read more

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Joey Tyson, Skift @ Skift 3 place · 07/18/2023 08:57 EDT

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ Brands, Explained

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the world's largest franchisor of hotels. We run through the brands that have helped it become one of the most successful hospitality businesses. -Joey Tyson Read more

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David Shepardson, Reuters @ Skift 1 place · 07/18/2023 08:35 EDT

White House Wants Aviation Bill to Include New Consumer Protections

One political party wants to let airlines advertise the price of tickets without including government fees and taxes. The other wants to include new consumer protections for passengers. We're curious how this ends. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 07/18/2023 05:54 EDT

Twitter Rival Threads Increasingly Attracts Destination Marketers

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at tourism boards on Threads, the cost of summer vacation, and Marriott’s bet on MGM. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 07/17/2023 23:00 EDT

Skift India Report: Tourists in France Can Now Make UPI Payments in Rupees

While India has much reason to cheer over UPI transactions in Paris, it must wait and watch to get more clarity on the cost of the transfer as the adoption accelerates. -Amrita Ghosh Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 07/17/2023 18:34 EDT

International Traveler Spending Reached Highest Level Since Pandemic

International traveler spending keeps reaching new post-pandemic highs. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 07/17/2023 13:00 EDT

Destination Marketers Head to Threads as  Twitter Alternative

Destination marketing organizations are gaining followers fast. Now, they have to figure out what actual value Threads can bring to their marketing. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 07/17/2023 12:11 EDT

Expedia Plans AI Tweaks, Officially Launches ‘One Key’ Loyalty Program in U.S.

As earning and burning points on vacation rentals become the norm, maybe even Airbnb will launch a loyalty program one day. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 07/17/2023 10:30 EDT

Europe’s Travel Revival Appears to be Slow

The Skift Travel Health Index shows that all regions have recovered, but Europe's travel revival appears to be rather slow. With 17 out of 22 countries having fully recovered and Europe being a popular summer hotspot, the global travel industry has geared up for a bright summer season. -Saniya Zanpure Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 07/17/2023 08:40 EDT

Marriott to Bet on Gaming With MGM Resorts Loyalty Program Tie-Up

Expect other hotel companies to wager on gaming soon. After all, if airlines have code-shares and interlining agreements, why can't hotels and gaming companies, too? -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 07/17/2023 05:07 EDT

Artificial Intelligence Is Coming to Hotel Pricing

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at hotel pricing and AI, San Francisco’s tourism challenges, and India’s cricket hotel push. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 07/17/2023 02:00 EDT

Ask Skift: Why Has Travel Gotten So Expensive?

Travel is booming this summer despite flights and hotels becoming pricier for many consumers, and here's a look at a few reasons why trips aren't getting cheaper. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Devjyot Ghoshal, Chayut Setboonsarng and Aditi Shah, Reuters @ Skift · 07/17/2023 01:06 EDT

Indian Travelers Fill Void Left by Chinese Tourists in Southeast Asia

With China now largely out of the Southeast Asian inbound equation, the region owes much of its tourism growth to India. Does India really have the potential to fill the void left by China or is this a short-term opportunity? -Amrita Ghosh Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 07/17/2023 00:30 EDT

Hotel Execs Face New Reporting Challenge. Here’s What They Need to Know.

What's keeping hotel executives up at night these days? For some, it's looming reporting requirements for sustainability. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 07/16/2023 23:00 EDT

India Races to Ready Budget Hotels Ahead of Cricket World Cup 

Opening its arms and homes, and greeting “Namaste” to the world is a nation whose unofficial religion is cricket. -Amrita Ghosh Read more

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David Shepardson, Reuters @ Skift 2 place · 07/15/2023 23:31 EDT

U.S. House To Vote on Bill Raising Pilot Retirement Age

Raising the retirement could help alleviate the pilot shortage, but it could lead to other airline operational problems. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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Rajesh Kumar Singh and Baranjot Kaur, Reuters @ Skift 1 place · 07/15/2023 18:06 EDT

United Airlines Pilots Get New Four-Year Contract

With a pilot shortage and minimum raises of close to 9% annually, it's nice to be a commercial airline pilot these days. Striking hotel workers in Los Angeles face totally different odds. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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