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Skift Research @ Skift 2 place · 07/10/2023 11:45 EDT

Marriott vs. Hilton: A Battle of Net Unit Growth

Marriott's scale and skew to slower growing segments has meant it has lagged its closest competitor Hilton on net unit growth for many years. However, by newly tackling the whitespace opportunities in the midscale and economy chain scales, this could aid in bridging the gap in unit growth. -Pranavi Agarwal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/10/2023 09:43 EDT

U.S. to Start ‘Road Show’ to Attract Chinese Tourists but Flight Limits Remain

U.S. tourism marketing officials are hoping that air service to China — a vital tourism market — improves later this year. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/10/2023 05:28 EDT

Accor’s Drive to Boost Its Tech Game

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Accor’s tech strategy, India’s cruise moves, and U.S. hotel job growth. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/10/2023 02:00 EDT

Accor’s Top Digital Exec Reveals Data on Its Hotel Tech Game

Accor's chief digital officer, Alix Boulnois, has been boosting the hotel giant's tech game. Her detailed data covers how any hotel company could use tech to drive loyalty, sell subscriptions, and distribute rooms. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 07/10/2023 01:00 EDT

Vacation Rental Management Association Seeks New Allies and a Stronger Voice

The VRMA is known for its conferences and networking. Kimberly Miles is trying to broaden its partnerships and make it more relevant. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/09/2023 23:00 EDT

India Bets on Cruises: New Ports, More Ships – Big Goals

Destinations, cruise service providers and the government have been sitting up and taking note of the country’s potential in generating revenues and jobs. Now only if the sailing is smooth. -Amrita Ghosh Read more ›

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Clare Jim, Reuters @ Skift · 07/09/2023 17:31 EDT

Hong Kong Hostel Program Aimed at Tackling Housing Shortage and Political Dissent

Hong Kong has a hotel-to hostel conversion program under way to target a housing shortage. It also aims to diminish pro-democracy sentiment. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/09/2023 15:26 EDT

The Small Businesses Beating Tripadvisor and GetYourGuide

In this week’s news roundup, we start with a look at who the biggest player is in tours, activities, and experiences. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Reuters @ Skift 2 place · 07/09/2023 11:40 EDT

Libya and Italy to Resume Flights After a Decade-Old Ban

This is a nice start for Libya and Italy after a decade of limbo. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Reuters @ Skift 2 place · 07/08/2023 13:57 EDT

Ryanair Pilots in Belgium Plan to Strike

Ryanair's pilots in Belgium are resisting a plan to give them fewer rest days. It appears as though they will take a couple of days off July 15 and 16. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 07/07/2023 12:51 EDT

U.S. Hotels Continue Job Growth, but Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

While June's hotel job growth figure was lower than in some other months post-pandemic, the increase in hiring from May is good news for an industry prepping for the travel boom this summer. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Hadeel Al Sayegh, Reuters @ Skift 2 place · 07/07/2023 11:33 EDT

World Cup Fever Lifts Qatar Airways Revenue to Record High

Qatar's headline net profit of $1.21 billion is surprising. It's so surprising that we're wondering if there's some caveat we're missing. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Corina Pons, Skift @ Skift 3 place · 07/07/2023 11:03 EDT

Spain Expects Increase in Flights From China to Boost Tourism

Although Spanish officials are thrilled about major Chinese carriers boosting service to the country, they're not simply relying on that increase in their quest to attract visitors from of one of its major markets. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 07/07/2023 09:48 EDT

Google Expands Tours and Activities With New Display

Ranking for city-specific experiences search terms is fiercely competitive and an expensive part of performance marketing that tends to favors online travel agencies with big budgets. A new carousel in Google's Things To Do adds an interesting shift in search display. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/07/2023 05:15 EDT

Air New Zealand’s Swift Move

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at more Taylor Swift tourism, U.S. international tourism recovery, and European travel costs. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 07/07/2023 02:00 EDT

Google Travel and Booking.com Poised for Fallout From European Union’s ‘Gatekeeper’ Restrictions

The fine print would ultimately determine the financial impact of the Digital Markets Act. But the fact that Booking Holdings filed a statement from Booking.com with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission about it this week means it believes the repercussions could be material to its operations. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/07/2023 01:00 EDT

Analysts Pare Back Enthusiasm for Hotel Companies

Analysts become more cautious about leisure travelers' demand for hotels. Plus, more highlights from this week's news in hotel deals and development worldwide. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/06/2023 17:48 EDT

More Airlines Use Next-Gen Tech to Sell Journeys on Other Carriers or Trains

Dozens of airlines have been creating alternatives to traditional interline agreements, selling fares on other airlines or railways. A few factors appear to be driving more of these deals. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Jess Wade, Skift @ Skift · 07/06/2023 14:28 EDT

Air New Zealand Saves the Day for Kiwi ‘Swifties’

The airline wasted no time boosting its capacity to Australia for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. -Jess Wade Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/06/2023 12:24 EDT

International Travel in U.S. Hit 83% of Pre-Covid Level

With March exceeding 80% of its international inbound volume, America continues to head toward a recovery. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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