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Rafat Ali @ Skift 3 place · 06/20/2026 11:08 EDT

My Audio Essay: Karak Chai, Luxury Retail, and the Invisible Millions of the Gulf Hubs

The largest purpose-driven travel flow on earth passes through the most commercially aspirational spaces on earth, and the dissonance is jarring if you stop long enough to watch who is actually walking past the glittering Hermes store... Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/05/2023 10:31 EDT

Sabre Buys Startup That Helps Luxury Hotels Sell Gift Cards

The startup Techsembly performs a neat trick in letting luxury hotel brands like The Peninsula sell gift cards to boost upsells without creating a downmarket vibe. No wonder it caught Sabre's eye. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/05/2023 10:30 EDT

Effective Hotel Marketing in the Digital Age: New Skift Research

Digital marketing and advertising tools, if used effectively, can help hotels increase direct bookings, draw in new customers, and improve the overall content strategy. This tech category has the potential to generate $3 billion in annual revenues and is embedded in the industry's future. -Saniya Zanpure Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/05/2023 05:13 EDT

The Hotel Wellness Strategies That Work

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at hotels and wellness profits, Viator and GetYourGuide comps, and evolving in-flight entertainment. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 07/05/2023 02:30 EDT

Tripadvisor Versus GetYourGuide: Who’s Bigger and Badder in Experiences?

In the battle between Tripadvisor/Viator and GetYourGuide, the winner is — offline experiences, which have more than 90 percent market share. That spells big opportunities for both of these companies. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/05/2023 02:00 EDT

Oman Sets Sights on Chinese Visitors with New Tourism Office

With its sights set on transforming the tourism sector into an economic powerhouse, Oman is placing a strategic focus on Chinese tourists. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/05/2023 01:00 EDT

U.S. Tourism Groups Head to Japan for First Time in Years as Rebound Lags

Even though restrictions have been lifted, Japanese tourists seem more interested in traveling at home than abroad. This is a problem for the U.S. travel industry. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/04/2023 23:00 EDT

Skift India Report: Solo Travel Tops the Trends This Summer

Tour operators need to curate new itineraries to attract an incredibly important group of travelers who crave exploration and meaningful connections. -Amrita Ghosh Read more ›

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Sergio Goncalves, reuters @ Skift 2 place · 07/04/2023 15:28 EDT

TAP Air Portugal Privatization on Track as Government Selects Valuation Firms

IAG, Lufthansa or Air France-KLM could have something to say about the government's efforts to privatize TAP. Everything from investments to a sale are on the table. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Reuters @ Skift 3 place · 07/04/2023 00:33 EDT

Italian Minister Calls Out Airlines for Unjustifiable Fare Hike Amid Tourism Boom

Inflation is affecting travel, but that doesn't mean it's slowing down. And airlines are grabbing the opportunity with both hands. -Amrita Ghosh Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 07/04/2023 00:30 EDT

In-Flight Entertainment Advances Provide Boost to Airlines

In-flight entertainment has long been a critical part of airlines' efforts to attract travelers, and the increasingly lucrative sector is poised to provide major carriers more opportunities to stand out from rivals. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/03/2023 23:00 EDT

Skift India Report: Air India Revamps Compensation Structure For Non-Flying Staff

From record jet orders, growing its international network to recruiting new people onboard and modernizing its digital systems landscape — Air India’s transformation story is well on track to make the Maharaja more relevant than ever. -Amrita Ghosh Read more ›

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Reuters @ Skift 2 place · 07/03/2023 09:05 EDT

ASEAN Summit Boosts Foreign Tourism to Indonesia

There is increasing competition in Southeast Asia to attract foreign visitors to its shores. While the Philippines is actively embracing the belief that love is a driving force in the world as it faces increasing competition in the tourism industry, Indonesia saw a 9.21% increase in foreign visitors compared to the previous month. -Srividya Kalyanaraman Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 07/03/2023 00:30 EDT

Hotel Wellness Strategies With the Biggest Payoff 

The profit potential for wellness can vary a lot between major and minor investments, according to new data. Hotel developers need to plan carefully. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Gabriella Borter, Reuters @ Skift 2 place · 07/02/2023 19:29 EDT

IHG Hotel Workers Launch Strike in Los Angeles Right Before July 4

When 96 percent of union members authorize a strike, you know they are feeling a lot of pain as wages haven't kept up with inflation. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Anirudh Saligrama, Reuters @ Skift · 07/02/2023 13:46 EDT

United Tweaks Operations to Cope With Any Inclement Weather Ahead of July 4

United is taking steps to avoid a debacle on July 4 similar to what it experienced the previous week. There's no excuse for the airline to get caught flat-footed now. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Joey Tyson, Skift @ Skift 3 place · 07/02/2023 09:23 EDT

Best Western’s Hotel Brands, Explained

Best Western is unique in that it runs through a non-profit membership model. Here, we look at the 19-member brands that form its portfolio. -Joey Tyson Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 07/02/2023 06:00 EDT

The Boutique Hotel Trend Arrives in Branson, Missouri

These Missouri hotel innovators asked themselves: What should thoughtful, modern hospitality look like in the Ozarks? The verdict is still out on their just-opened boutique hotel. But their approach offers a peak into current trends in design thinking. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 07/01/2023 10:00 EDT

Accor’s Big Plans, Hotel Tech Woes and Airbnb’s Resilience

From Accor’s ambitious expansion to Airbnb’s comeback, we covers the latest news and insights in the travel industry, with a special focus on hotel technology and facial recognition. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Reuters @ Skift 3 place · 07/01/2023 09:09 EDT

Rome’s Pantheon Now Has a Cover Charge

The Pantheon is worth every cent officials may want to charge. Maybe they could event get some ideas about surge pricing from Uber to better take advantage of the appetite to visit this one-of-a-kind structure. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 07/01/2023 06:00 EDT

Hotels See Minibar Profits in Beauty Products

The hotel minibar is becoming a stale concept. So substituting beer and chips for self-care alternatives has a promising trajectory. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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