Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Hilton’s luxury preference, Celebrity Cruises’ metaverse marketing, and collaboration in the Middle East. -Jason Clampet Read more ›
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All global destinations want a head start when it comes to bringing back guests. But a place like Dubai, which was built with future demand in mind, is able to leverage its tourist-friendly infrastructure to switch things back on at an alarmingly fast pace. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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Viceroy may be able to accelerate its growth and brand awareness given Highgate's scale and track record. Of course, that is if Highgate can execute well after the deal closes. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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Independent short-term rental software startups have done well during the post-pandemic travel boom, but the market is starting to get tougher, so they would do well to tighten their business plans and expand their assets. -Justin Dawes Read more ›
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Raising $185 million in hotel tech at all, especially in this economic climate, is an endorsement of the product Mews has built — but more importantly shows the potential investors see in modernizing the market at this precise time. -Justin Dawes Read more ›
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Airbnb's pricing changes will likely have a ripple effect, prompting some hosts to reduce cleaning fees and property management websites to switch to showing total prices. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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Hilton's brand development formula is working. Never say never on acquisitions, but Nassetta doesn't want to be distracted by disadvantages inherited from rivals. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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Royal Air Maroc's last-minute flight cancellations is a bitter disappointment for hordes of Moroccan soccer fanatics desperate to be in Qatar for their country's World Cup semifinal against France. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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Business travel recovery trends differ by company size and sector, but regardless of their circumstances, organizations large and small are seeing now as a critical time to reconsider return on investment of business travel, to update their approach to sustainability and traveler well-being, and to digitize and automate the travel and expense process. -American Express Read more ›
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As the return of business travel picks up steam, brands must adapt and innovate to meet the speed of evolution. Given the rise of blended work and leisure trips, hotels are uniquely positioned to meet the demands of companies and their employees through collaboration, creativity, and diversification to shape the industry's future. -Hilton Read more ›
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The Middle East is leading global tourism recovery as its robust expansion in both leisure and business experiences fuel its appeal. Add to this, its long summer remains a key multi-day tour drawcard for tour operators selling the region. -Selene Brophy Read more ›
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Social video is winning out as the preferred way for destinations to connect directly with travelers. But it's not just top of funnel awareness. New technology is making it possible to provide an engaging experience all the way from discovery to booking. -Miguel Neves Read more ›
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Yanolja has ambitious plans to be everything to everyone — will that work for the superapp? -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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Over the past weeks, all eyes have been on the Middle East. The players have certainly delivered, and it feels like the region is on the cusp of something much bigger as well. This is what it means for the travel industry. -Jason Clampet Read more ›
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Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Airbnb’s changes to reduce discrimination, United’s big bet on big planes, and expanding food tours. -Jason Clampet Read more ›
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Travelers with disabilities face far greater challenges than the travel industry allows for, with disability rights activist Tanzila Khan calling for more communication, empathy, and fairness in pricing for this one billion strong travel segment. -Selene Brophy Read more ›
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The Middle East region is known for its competitiveness. But we are about to see a softening where more brands are willing to collaborate and cooperate in a bid to capture the imagination of more tourists worldwide. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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Even as global hotel development may have slowed down due to serious risks looming over the economy, the hospitality sector's development of Gulf nations remains robust. The nations realize offering choice is essential for people to visit a destination. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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Michigan’s tourism campaign is a reminder that destination marketers everywhere can spark economic investment — provided that governments entrust them with significant amount of funding. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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While the substantial assistance TUI received from German authorities helped the tour operator remain afloat during the pandemic, getting all that aid definitely didn't come cheap for the world's largest tour operator. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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