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Skift @ Skift · 08/12/2024 16:09 EDT

Athens Wildfires Rage During Greece’s Peak Travel Season

If Greece doesn't get the wildfires under control, tourism could decline in the coming months. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/12/2024 13:16 EDT

Timeshare Giants Report Consumer Pullback – Here’s the Outlook for Vacation Ownership

Could international expansion help offset sluggish growth in the U.S.? "Global" was the word executives said the most on earnings calls we reviewed. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/12/2024 11:38 EDT

Disney Announces Expansion in Cruises, Gaming and Parks

As Disney's park attendance shows signs of softening, the company is betting on cruises and digital engagement to sustain its growth. -Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/12/2024 10:00 EDT

Q&A: How Global Hotel Alliance Has Empowered Independent Hotel Brands for 20 Years

As Global Hotel Alliance celebrates its 20th anniversary, CEO Chris Hartley reflects on the journey of becoming the world’s largest collection of independent hotel brands, what makes the GHA model different, and how independent hotels can stay ahead in a competitive market. -Global Hotel Alliance Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/12/2024 10:00 EDT

How Streaming TV Is Driving Destination Inspiration

Today’s consumers are increasingly inspired by their favorite TV shows and movies. By aligning ads with this engaging content, travel brands can reach consumers at pivotal moments in their planning journey and enhance conversion rates. -Amazon Ads Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/12/2024 08:47 EDT

Oyo Raises $175 Million in Latest Funding Round, Valuation Sinks to $2.4 Billion

Oyo’s significantly reduced valuation could imply a delay in IPO plans until market conditions and investor confidence improve. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/12/2024 04:25 EDT

India’s Surging Role in Global Tourism: Key Insights from Earnings Calls

The travel industry is making a global shift to capture India’s booming outbound tourism. From hotels and airlines to credit cards and digital platforms, everyone’s racing to cater to this surging wave of Indian travelers. As the market soars, the India opportunity is simply too big to ignore. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 08/10/2024 16:15 EDT

Travel Startups Raised $240 Million This Week

One startup fundraise this week — the largest yet this year — also outdid the top two deals in 2023 by GetYourGuide and Klook. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 08/10/2024 08:00 EDT

We Ask Five Airline CEOs What They Really Think About AI

Airlines comes in all shapes and sizes, and so do the real world applications for artificial intelligence. We sat down with five aviation leaders to find out how they think the new technology will impact their business. -Gordon Smith Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 08/09/2024 15:15 EDT

Taylor Swift Canceled Her Concert, But Vienna Still Gets a Tourism Boost

Taylor Swift is so influential that a destination can still get a tourism boost even when she doesn't perform. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 08/09/2024 12:20 EDT

Vacasa Lost 9% of Its Vacation Rentals in the Last Year, Doesn’t See Profitability in 2024

Vacasa's weaknesses were apparent well before the vacation rental market turned soft. Now, they're even tougher to fix. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Christiana Sciaudone, Skift @ Skift 3 place · 08/09/2024 10:53 EDT

Spend Thousands to Take the Staff on Corporate Retreats? These Companies Say it Pays Off

Travel groups that specialize in corporate retreats are reporting plenty of demand, but convincing some customers of the ROI can be tough. -Lex Haris Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/09/2024 10:16 EDT

What’s Going on With the Economy? Skift Travel Podcast

How do recession fears impact the travel industry? We break it down on this week's episode of the Skift Travel Podcast. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/09/2024 10:10 EDT

Middle East Tourism: Roundup From the First Half of 2024

While global travel begins to see the first signs of a slowdown, key Middle East destinations have been performing well. -Josh Corder Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/09/2024 09:35 EDT

Can Today’s Generation of Leaders Evolve Luxury Hotels?

Jannes Sorensen thinks the key to unlocking the future of luxury hospitality lies in the skillsets of its leaders: and it requires a new curriculum and “whole person” approach to do it. -Lex Haris Read more

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Ashab Rizvi, Skift Research @ Skift 3 place · 08/09/2024 09:06 EDT

Germany’s Shrinking Airline Market

Due to increased airport costs and decreased corporate travel, both Low-Cost Carriers and Full-Service Carriers have scaled back operations in Germany, leading to a 10-year low in capacity levels in 2023. -Ashab Rizvi Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/09/2024 05:37 EDT

Pattaya Wants to Trade Its Nightlife Hub Reputation For a Family-Friendly One

As Pattaya plans an image makeover the city’s leaders have a delicate balancing act ahead. They need to steer the family-friendly ship without losing the crowd that’s been keeping Pattaya buzzing for years. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/09/2024 03:27 EDT

Expedia’s Win, Delta’s Pushback and Tripadvisor’s Challenge

Today's podcast looks at Expedia's growth amidst softening demand, Delta's pushback on CrowdStrike's claims, and TripAdvisor Holdings possible new deal. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/08/2024 17:52 EDT

Expedia Group Delays Rollout of One Key Loyalty Program Beyond the U.S. and the UK

Ariane Gorin is not going to be a Peter Kern clone in her new role as Expedia Group CEO. Among her first acts was to pause the international rollout of the Group's One Key loyalty program. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 08/08/2024 17:02 EDT

Expedia.com’s Growth Outpaced Rivals, but CEO Notes ‘Softening’ Demand

Was that a typo? No rooms nights at Expedia Group's flagship brand leaped 20%. That's rare territory these days in online travel. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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