Hotels have been finding value in their reward points, even though they've been coy about sharing the financials behind the programs. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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More than 250,000 passengers arriving at several UK airports might be delayed because of strikes by about 1,000 border security workers. But the government may send in the army to check passports. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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The European Union's top court seemingly doesn't buy the argument that Airbnb is merely a marketplace. Hence, Airbnb will have to withhold and remit occupancy tax in Europe. -Newscred Read more ›
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Travelport's Tom Kershaw was not shy with us about sharing how he feels about what is real and what is just a pure waste of time in the travel industry's efforts to be green. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at pricing at luxury hotels, United Airlines' reinvigorated advertising, and superficial safaris. -Jason Clampet Read more ›
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For any travel company that leans on a membership model, offering a tiny slice of equity is a cost-effective way to grow an army of loyal guests — but only if the brand is strong enough. If institutional investors continue to shy away, crowdfunding could take off in 2023. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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In the next couple of years, Manila will add about 2,650 hotel rooms a year, about double its recent pace, while the Philippines will enjoy more inbound tourism. Read about that and other hotel development bulletins from worldwide in this week's news roundup. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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Despite an increasingly negative economic forecast, travel tech startups raised billions of dollars in 2022. -Justin Dawes Read more ›
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Having your top executives jailed is one thing. But as that issue recedes, Lastminute.com needs to deal with its under-performance issues and execute on strategy shifts. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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The beleaguered airline industry — yet to fully recover from the pandemic — can't catch a break, with 2022 being the second consecutive holiday season marred by thousands of flight cancellations. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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United’s optimistic, holistic approach to branding underpins a shift in aviation marketing towards more positive and inclusive messaging that’s aligned with the market forces finally blowing in airlines’ favor. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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As consumer content preferences shift increasingly toward short-form video on social media channels, travel brands — which often have rich, visually compelling content to leverage — have an opportunity to showcase their key messages in new, creative, and hyper-relevant ways. -Meta Read more ›
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Innovation continues to drive the travel industry forward. By bringing blockchain technology to the hotel booking space, a recently launched startup is adding a new dimension to the booking process and changing the way the hospitality and event industries interact with their customers. -Liferewards.ai Read more ›
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A luxury lodge filling its plunge pool from a water-distressed community is the height of irresponsibility. And being an eco-tour operator is so much more than offering wildlife viewing — the safari experience value chain needs better accountability to ensure biodiversity protection and longevity. -Selene Brophy Read more ›
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Luxury hotels should be able to drive higher rates if luxury becomes more about what you do than what you own. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at the global outlook for 2023, top TV spenders in the U.S. this year, and Carnival's optimism. -Jason Clampet Read more ›
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Restructuring at the airline may have taken its toll after a difficult couple of years. Now chief corporate officer Katarzyna Lewandowska is stepping up until a replacement is found. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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Even after the pandemic decimated the hotel industry, operators are still shy about adopting new technologies — and they’re inevitably losing precious dollars because of it. -Justin Dawes Read more ›
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India is racing ahead to be the world's fastest-growing airline market. Now, Airbus has pledged its supply chain support in the latest move in ongoing negotiations of a major deal worth tens of billions of dollars. -Selene Brophy Read more ›
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Japan recently ended some of the world's strictest border controls to slow the spread of the pandemic. Expect strong pent-up demand from inbound visitors worldwide, especially given the yen's weak value relative to a few major currencies. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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