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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 · 06/30/2023 17:23 EDT

Scapia Raises $9 Million for Travel Rewards Credit Card: Startup Funding Roundup

Scapia is offering a lot of travel rewards for its credit card users, while Utu wants to modernize tax-free shopping. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Gabriel Araujo, Reuters @ Skift 1 place · 06/30/2023 16:52 EDT

Flying Cars Could Face an Infrastructure Shortage — Power Grids to Recharge Them

These so-called flying taxis will face numerous obstacles in the path toward getting off the ground. Consumer adoption and pricing could be issues, and ample electricity to recharge vehicle batteries is another. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 06/30/2023 12:15 EDT

5 Ways AI Will Boost Travel: “More With Less,” Says Microsoft Exec

There are so many ways travel could benefit from generative AI, but there's a lot of data cleanup and investment that needs to happen first. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Reuters @ Skift · 06/30/2023 06:49 EDT

London Heathrow Picks New CEO From Copenhagen Airport

If Woldbye can translate even a sliver of his success from Copenhagen to Heathrow, London flyers will breathe a big sigh of relief. -Newscred Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 06/30/2023 04:55 EDT

United Airlines’ Big Weather Headaches

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at United's weather headaches, U.S. ground transport, and hotel tech innovations. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Reuters @ Skift · 06/30/2023 04:23 EDT

Thailand’s Economy Rebound Fueled by Tourism Growth

While the results aren't blockbuster, they point to how Thailand is getting a major economic boost from countries like China and Russia. -Amrita Ghosh Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 06/30/2023 02:00 EDT

Morgan Stanley Flags Headwinds for Hotel Companies

Analysts for investment bank Morgan Stanley modestly sliced their price targets on several lodging companies largely out of concern about demand trends. 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 2 place · 06/29/2023 23:30 EDT

Philippines’ New Tourism Campaign Embraces Love for the Country

In the face of escalating tourism competition across Southeast Asia, Philippines is diving headfirst into the notion that love is what makes the world go around. The archipelago is wholeheartedly capitalizing on this powerful sentiment to propel its tourism sector to new heights. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/29/2023 23:00 EDT

India Daily: Oyo Expands Into New Markets to Support First-Gen Hoteliers 

A hotel is only as good as its frontline staff. Oyo’s accelerator program is helping small hoteliers achieve long-term profitability and increase earnings by offering mentorship and financial assistance. -Amrita Ghosh Read more ›

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Skift, Skift @ Skift · 06/29/2023 16:50 EDT

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Returns to Skift Global Forum 2023

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky is heading back to Skift Global Forum for the third consecutive year - and we can’t wait to hear all the big product changes coming for the company’s AI-driven future. -Nicole Meyer Read more ›

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Jess Wade, Skift @ Skift · 06/29/2023 16:36 EDT

Seattle Is a Standout in a Strong Summer Travel Season

While Seattle is thriving across the board, it is high hotel occupancy that stands out as a clear winner. -Jess Wade Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 06/29/2023 11:08 EDT

New Hotel Tech: Room Service Robots and Holograms

Maybe hotels should focus first on the basics, like getting on the cloud and ditching cable TV. But having fun products like robots is, at the very least, good for marketing. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/29/2023 05:19 EDT

Setting a New July Fourth Summer Vacation Record

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at July Fourth travel, Priceline’s AI chatbot, and short-term rental demand. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Kanishka Singh, David Brunnstrom and Michael Martina, Reuters @ Skift · 06/29/2023 03:38 EDT

U.S., China Address Drag in Flights Between the Two Countries

The 24 weekly commercial flights between the U.S. and China, compared to an estimated 350 flights before the pandemic, speak volumes about the relations between the two countries. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Kylie Madry, Reuters @ Skift · 06/29/2023 01:06 EDT

U.S. Safety Rating Downgrade Deals Billion-Dollar Blow to Mexico Carriers

Resuming Category 1 status is critical to the development of the Mexican aviation industry in launching new routes, increasing capacity and strengthening partnerships with U.S. carriers. -Amrita Ghosh Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/29/2023 01:00 EDT

MGM CEO: U.S. Shaky Ground Infrastructure Needs Fixing to Boost Tourism

MGM's top boss Bill Hornbuckle is head and shoulders above his predecessor in leadership skills. He argues persuasively that the U.S. infrastructure boom is too focused on airports, while repairs to ground transportation are snarled in delays. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/28/2023 23:00 EDT

India Daily: Air India-Vistara Merger Draws Scrutiny Over Competition Concerns

Turbulence hits Tata Group at a time when its airline has ambitious plans to modernize fleet, operational systems and revenue management, and has lined up a record order for 470 aircraft. -Amrita Ghosh Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 06/28/2023 17:00 EDT

Hotels are Way Behind on Tech. These Brands Are Trying to Change That.

Hotel executives admit they're late to the party when it comes to adopting technology. Now, they're trying to figure out the basics and adopt innovations all at the same time. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 06/28/2023 15:48 EDT

Minneapolis’s Tourism Campaign Pushes Back Against Ghost Town Narrative

Minneapolis has been working hard to convince its Minnesotans that it's come a long way from its darker days. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 06/28/2023 13:12 EDT

Tripadvisor Tests Instant Book (Again)

The regime under CEO Matt Goldberg is testing a bunch of stuff, including Tripadvisor Instant Book, and a new form of the previous subscription plan, Tripadvisor Plus. The idea is to not throw out the baby with the bath water, and to see what works now. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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