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Skift @ Skift · 01/18/2023 15:20 EDT

United CEO Says U.S. Airline Industry Unprepared for Post-Pandemic Realities

United CEO Scott Kirby says woe to the airline that thinks it can operate like it did before the pandemic. -Edward Russell Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/18/2023 14:30 EDT

5 Key Moments for Ace Hotels in Its Journey From Boutique Pioneer to Takeover Target

Ace Hotels has had a significant impact on the hotel industry, helping change the way brands look to attract younger travelers. Here are five important moments in its evolution that we've covered as it prepares now to be acquired by Sortis Holdings. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/18/2023 13:00 EDT

Booking.com Alums and Other Online Travel Vets Team Up to Disrupt Cruise Bookings

Turning a large proportion of cruise bookings from offline travel agents into online instant bookings would be a big ask. Many of Cruisebound's backers don't need the money, but they will have to prove themselves again nonetheless. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Joanna Plucinska and Tim Hepher, Reuters @ Skift · 01/18/2023 11:00 EDT

European Airlines Push Back Against Environmental Short-Haul Bans

The airlines argue for freedom of movement and a liberalized market, and the fact bans aren't significantly curbing emissions. However, this may just be Brussels warming up ahead of further restrictions that promote rail travel over longer distances. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/18/2023 09:00 EDT

Marriott and Curator Execs Speak on Hotel Agility as Travelers Evolve

Big brands and independent hoteliers face common challenges despite being differentiated by their value offerings. Travellers are beginning to weigh in more emotion and wellness as part of their stays, and hotels think they can keep up through design. -Sherry Sun Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/18/2023 07:30 EDT

Travel Companies Rebuked for Exploiting Wildlife for Entertainment

A new report shows that as responsible travel becomes the preferred default, tour operators must carefully consider the power they wield in the experiences economy. After all, travelers are becoming much more discerning about the companies they book with. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/18/2023 07:00 EDT

Trip.com Group CEO Tells Davos Leaders Global Travel for China Will Be Back by Third Quarter

China is seeing record surge in searches, but for those searches to convert to bookings, it needs airlines, airports and hotels to quickly ramp up capacity. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/18/2023 05:23 EDT

Ace Boutique Hotels Have a New Owner

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Ace Group’s sale, a new kind of Olympics tourism, and New Mexico’s decade-long tourism campaign. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Samantha Shankman, Skift @ Skift · 01/18/2023 02:30 EDT

New Mexico’s Decade-Long Branding Campaign Has Its Magic and Mistakes

Despite the criticism, New Mexico True has become a trusted brand that captures the destination’s nuanced, complicated history and gives the campaign space to grow and evolve with new stories year after year. -Samantha Shankman Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/18/2023 02:00 EDT

Dubai’s Ambitious $8.7 Trillion Economic Plan Prioritizes Tourism

It's interesting to note how each of Dubai's ambitious economic predictions rests on its tourism prowess and its ability to attract international visitors. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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David Shepardson, Reuters @ Skift · 01/17/2023 16:50 EDT

U.S. Challenges Court Order Banning Mask Mandate on Flights

The U.S. Justice Department likely isn't going to win any popularity contests over this, but having the power to introduce mask mandates on public transportation during an acute health crisis is a right worth litigating. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/17/2023 15:34 EDT

Olympics Organizers Mix Holiday Packages With Sports In New E-Commerce Concept for 2024

Get ready for a fusion of traditional French tourism and elite sports during the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2024. A lot of responsibility now rests with new hospitality provider, On Location. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/17/2023 14:00 EDT

Tour Operators Up Offerings for Solo Travelers

Tour operators making a play for the growing solo travel market need to balance the flexibility of their tours offerings against the right amount of structured planning. While the traditional approach works for some, others are reinventing the solo-travel wheel. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/17/2023 12:02 EDT

Ace Hotel Chain Acquired for $85 Million by Hospitality Firm Sortis

An unexpected outcome for Ace Hotel. The chain only has 11 properties, but it punched above its weight in brand influence in an era of blended travel and at a time when lifestyle became a hot category. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/17/2023 08:00 EDT

The Global Travel Outlook for a Redistributed World

Get the lowdown on the broader economic trends affecting travel in 2023, thanks to data and analysis from Skift Research. Watch this Skift Megatrends video to stay ahead of the game. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/17/2023 05:53 EDT

Good and Bad M&A According to Booking’s CEO

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Booking CEO’s M&A philosophy, Zoom burnout, and a hotel brand bonanza. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/17/2023 02:30 EDT

Booking CEO Fogel on Why Making No Deal Is Better Than the Wrong Acquisition

Mergers and acquisitions are sexy for shareholders, analysts and the press. Booking CEO Fogel knows, though, that sometimes the best decision is not overpaying and walking away from that shiny object. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Jamie Freed, Allison Lampert and Doyinsola Oladipo, Reuters @ Skift · 01/17/2023 00:54 EDT

Airlines Forced to Wait Before Making The Most of China Reopening

Travel is returning to China, but don't expect the floodgates to open just yet as airlines and governments opt to tread cautiously. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/17/2023 00:10 EDT

Zoom Doesn’t Cut It as Corporate Travelers Seek More Conference Networking

A new report from Deloitte singles out the power of networking as the main reason for a resurgence in travel, but the truth is the pendulum is swinging wildly because companies are rediscovering the merits of travel for a range of purposes — or at least they are until expenses get reined back in. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/16/2023 08:00 EDT

GetYourGuide CEO on Reimagining Search for Experiences

Personalization of search is developing at lighting speed. Watch GetYourGuide co-founder Johannes Reck unpack what searching for experiences could look like over the next couple years with Skift’s Sean O’Neill from Skift's Megatrends event in New York. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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