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Skift @ Skift · 01/09/2023 11:30 EDT

Peru’s Post-Covid Tourism Faces Setback From Civil Unrest

The civil unrest has delivered a serious blow to the recovery of Peru's tourism sector. Tourism officials need to counter the negative publicity — especially around Machu Picchu — to reassure aspiring tourists of the country's safety. They also need to nudge government officials to resolve the crisis. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/09/2023 06:30 EDT

Why Thailand Is the Best Bet for Russian Tourists These Days

Thailand needs tourists and Russians need to travel. The equation seems to have worked out pretty well so far for the two countries. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 01/09/2023 06:14 EDT

Hotel Hirings Fall Short of Industry Needs

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at hotel hiring in the U.S. in December, complicated air traffic through China, and one lifestyle hotel company’s efforts to stand out. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/09/2023 02:00 EDT

The Standalone Lifestyle Hotel Management Company That Won’t Be Rolled Up

Sage Hospitality is going it alone as it bets on lifestyle independent hotels while its peers sell out to bigger players or plan to go public. This strategy is either very sage or very dumb. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Jamie Freed, Sophie Yu, Reuters @ Skift · 01/09/2023 00:52 EDT

Airlines Lift China International Flight Capacity as Border Opens

Chinese airlines are expected to be the early winners of the country's international reopening, with low capacity relative to pre-pandemic levels seeing high airfares ahead of the week-long Lunar New Year holiday. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/08/2023 08:00 EDT

China’s Visa and Passport Backlog Obstructs Business Travel Reboot

There’s no easy fix after embassies were forced to close, or suffer staff shortages due to Covid outbreaks. Patience will be needed. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 01/07/2023 18:38 EDT

What to Expect at Megatrends 2023 Next Week

As we kick the year off with Megatrends next week, we're thrilled to bring a day of in-depth and thought-provoking conversations between industry leaders and Skift editors to travel leaders across the globe. Get a peak behind the curtain to what travel might look like in 2023 and beyond. -Nicole Meyer Read more ›

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

Southwest’s Tech Failures and Other Top Stories This Week

In Skift's top stories this week, Southwest's technology failures serve as a lesson for airlines, RateGain acquires travel marketing technology firm Adara, and Hyatt House rebrands to compete against short-term rental platforms. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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

How Prepared Are Travel Agents for China’s Reopening This Weekend?

China's tourism experts warned the industry to prepare for the return of the Chinese traveler months ago — meaning active destination promotions with special packages catering to China's reopening should already be in place. We will know how well it heeded that call in the days ahead. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Casey Hall, Julie Zhu and Kevin Huang, Reuters @ Skift 3 place · 01/07/2023 02:45 EDT

China’s Great Migration Kicks-Off Under Shadow of COVID

More than 2 billion Chinese passengers are set to take trips over the next 40-day period of Lunar New Year. However, concerns remain about the increase in travelers and the spread of COVID-19 infections. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/06/2023 15:10 EDT

U.S. Hotels Tack on 10,000 New Jobs But Still Way Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

The latest jobs report is a brutal reminder to U.S. hotels that if they don't find ways to make positions in the industry more appealing quickly, they can kiss goodbye any hopes of a full recovery soon. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 01/06/2023 09:56 EDT

Skift Global Forum Returns to NYC for 10th Year on September 19-21

We are back for our 10th annual Skift Global Forum - the flagship global conference on the business of travel - and we could not be more excited. -Nicole Meyer Read more ›

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David Shepardson, Reuters @ Skift 2 place · 01/06/2023 09:00 EDT

U.S. Goes After Higher Penalties for Airlines Breaking Consumer Rules

The furore surrounding Southwest Airlines and its refunds following recent storms means the spotlight is back once again on passenger rights — and big fines. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Xinghui Kok, Reuters @ Skift · 01/06/2023 08:00 EDT

Southeast Asia to Gain the Most From China’s Travel Revival With No Entry Covid Testing

Newly mobile Chinese tourists might delay long-haul travel and stay closer to home as they opt for ease to access destinations that do not demand testing — putting Southeast Asia in the pound seat for now. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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

Generative AI Holds First-Mover Advantage for Travel Agents and Tour Operators

Artificial Intelligence's impact on travel planning is poised to define itself in 2023 as generative AI technology becomes more accessible and even more intelligent. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/06/2023 05:58 EDT

Delta’s Free In-Flight Wi-Fi Will Take Off in February

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Delta’s long-awaited in-flight Wi-Fi, -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Jamie Freed, Reuters @ Skift · 01/06/2023 03:20 EDT

China Targets 75 Percent of Pre-Pandemic Air Traffic in 2023

Year 2023 brings with it great hope for the Chinese travel industry as every sector looks to make the most of the long-due reopening of borders next week. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/06/2023 02:30 EDT

Zoom Fatigue Finally Revives Travel for In-Person Company Meetings

Internal meetings were supposed to be killed off by video conferencing, but it looks like in-person face-to-face will be back with a bang this year. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/06/2023 01:30 EDT

Davidson Kempner Buys 18 Hotels in Portugal

Davidson Kempner's acquisition of a $900 million real estate portfolio in Portugal includes a handful of high-value, desirably located hotels. That and more news in this week's global roundup of other hotel development updates. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 01/06/2023 01:00 EDT

The Kalahari Game Reserve Scientist Studying Climate Change Through the Solitary Pangolin

Wendy Panaino has a unique job — she studies climate change in the Kalahari desert, mostly through her research on the elusive and endangered pangolin. She's had to turn half nocturnal to study and track in its natural habitat, and monitor its adaptation to a changing climate that will increasingly impact how and why we travel. -Colin Nagy Read more ›

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