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Twinnie Siu and Farah Master, Reuters @ Skift 3 place · 12/28/2022 05:29 EDT

Hong Kong to Drop Nearly All Covid Restrictions

The hope is that business travel may return to normal, but Hong Kong’s more restrictive political situation is a barrier that will be harder to remove. -Newscred Read more ›

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Chayut Setboonsarng and Orathai Siring, Reuters @ Skift · 12/28/2022 05:28 EDT

Thailand’s Tourism Rebound Fueled by Russian Visitors

A certain kind of Russian outbound tourism – wealthy travelers who can afford to stay away from Russia for months at a time – will continue to provide revenues to the small group of destinations that will welcome them. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 12/28/2022 05:23 EDT

The Most Important Story in Tourism in 2022

Thanks to China's strict zero-Covid policy, the global tourism industry made due without the world's largest outbound tourism market. Given how painstakingly slow the country has been to relax restrictions, tourism businesses would be wise to have learned their lessons about depending on the Chinese market even if it fully reopens in 2023. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 12/28/2022 02:30 EDT

The Most Important Story in Hotels in 2022

Hoteliers managed to maintain pricing discipline in 2022, a practice that has long eluded the industry. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 12/28/2022 01:30 EDT

Bold Predictions for 2023 in the Travel Industry

We know the travel industry will surprise us in 2023. That's one thing that's certain. These envelope-pushing prognostications are just our way of getting ready for the unexpected. We had fun coming up with these, and hope you read them in that same spirit. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 12/27/2022 12:00 EDT

Full Video: Hilton CEO at Skift Global Forum East 2022

Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta praised the Middle East for its commitment to boosting tourism, and he explained at the recent Skift Global Forum East why public-private partnerships are critical in improving tourism infrastructure. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Marius Zaharia and Sumeet Chatterjee;, Reuters @ Skift · 12/27/2022 10:00 EDT

Chinese Travel Searches Spike 10X on Latest Loosening of Zero Covid Rules

China may just come to redefine how we think about scale with pent-up travel demand. The latest news this week of the government further relaxing longstanding, strict Covid rules sent citizens flocking to online travel sites. -Tom Lowry Read more ›

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Kannaki Deka, Reuters @ Skift · 12/27/2022 08:59 EDT

United Airlines Mulls When to Add More Flights to China

Given the Covid-19 outbreak in China, United is being prudent in figuring out when is the best time to increase its schedule there. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Tanzila Khan, Skift @ Skift · 12/27/2022 08:00 EDT

Dear Air France — My Wheelchair Is Like My Legs, Not My Luggage

Travel industry, ensure the safety of passengers with disabilities while in transit and deliver their assistive devices as per their needs. There is no universal design for disability. But there is one for empathy. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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David Shepardson, Reuters @ Skift · 12/27/2022 02:31 EDT

U.S. to examine ‘unacceptable’ Southwest Airlines cancellations

Extreme weather has disrupted U.S. air travel. However, Southwest Airlines is battling to recover, with more than 60 percent of its flights cancelled for Tuesday. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 12/27/2022 02:30 EDT

The Most Important Story in Corporate Travel in 2022

Business travelers went quickly from a fear of catching Covid-19 in 2021 to feeling utterly miserable in 2022 when faced with the daunting prospect of having to fly, such was the chaos across airports in Europe and the U.S. This year, caution prevailed. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Ryan Woo, Ethan Wang, Eduardo Baptista and Brenda Goh, Reuters @ Skift · 12/26/2022 18:30 EDT

China to Drop Quarantine Requirement for Inbound Travelers From January 8

The world's travel industry has been waiting a long time for these kind of decisions from Beijing. It is looking like China is finally opening up after keeping the tightest grip for nearly three years. -Tom Lowry Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 12/26/2022 14:00 EDT

The Biggest Innovators in Travel and Hospitality: 2022 Year-End Edition

We're back with another installment of inspiration in hotels and hospitality. Female-led luxury seemed to be a common theme this year, alongside those maintaining standards, leading teams, and executing on subtle touches for the people who notice. Here are a few brands, ideas, and services that deserved a hat tip in 2022. -Colin Nagy Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 12/26/2022 07:00 EDT

The Best Travel Writing of the Year: Our Favorite Stories of 2022

Travel came roaring back in 2022 and we were there to cover it all from across the globe. By asking our team of editors and reporters to pick their favorite stories from the year, it really captures the scope of that coverage. Enjoy their inside accounts of how these stories came to be. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Josh Horwitz and Jing Bian, Reuters @ Skift 1 place · 12/25/2022 07:30 EDT

Hong Kong Plans to Reopen Borders With Mainland China by Mid-January

After nearly three years of zero-Covid policies that were felt deeply across all of travel, this news from Hong Kong shows that China might have a new story to tell in 2023. -Tom Lowry Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 12/24/2022 10:00 EDT

5 U.S. Cities Remake Tourism and Other Top Stories

In Skift top stories this week, we highlight five U.S. destinations remaking their tourism strategies, American Airlines takes a big step in paying off its debt, and Airbnb is top spender among travel brands on U.S. TV this year. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 12/23/2022 18:48 EDT

In A Huge Win, U.S. To Finally Have A Secretary Level Position For Tourism

Having an advocate at the top level of government is a big win for the U.S. travel industry, as is the more metrics-based approach this new Assistant Secretary will take to help increase visitation and streamline visa issues, amongst others. -Rafat Ali Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 12/23/2022 13:30 EDT

How JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and Amadeus Are Approaching Startup Investment in 2023

Everyone is the travel industry, especially airlines, is talking about sustainability right now. But investments are also being made in innovations that could form the industry decades from now. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 12/23/2022 13:00 EDT

Italy’s Digital Travel Payments Anomaly

Cash is king is a well-known business mantra. But it looks like it is Italy's as well, and fairly archaic considering advancements in digital payments that don't always necessarily equate to punitive fees. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Harriet Akinyi, Skift @ Skift 2 place · 12/23/2022 12:00 EDT

Cairo Promises to Be More Welcoming to Tourists With a New Egyptian Capital

Egyptian travel executives are adamant that Cairo's tourism industry will benefit enormously from the country's new capital — even if some critics believe the $59 billion project is money misspent. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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