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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift 1 place · 04/18/2026 05:50 EDT

Marriott Launches Autograph Collection in India: Exclusive

Karnal city in Haryana may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of Marriott or the Autograph Collection. But that, it turns out, is exactly the point. Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 03/15/2023 02:30 EDT

The Emergence of a New Chinese Traveler

Sure, the world has missed Chinese tourists for far too long, but if you are a destination looking for that one elusive answer to what the new Chinese traveler will look like, we recommend you stop now. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 03/15/2023 01:00 EDT

Russia Is Now Dubai’s No. 2 Source Market

Dubai's decision to open its doors to sanction-hit Russians has helped the emirate welcome a record number of visitors from the country. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 03/14/2023 23:00 EDT

Skift India Daily: India’s Push on ‘Greenfield’ Airports

The greenfield airports would not just connect smaller cities to the rest of the country, but would also help popularize tourism to off-beat destinations. -Amrita Ghosh Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 03/14/2023 19:05 EDT

Vacasa Sees Increase in Properties Leaving Its Platform

Vacasa is trying to achieve profitability in 2023 while homeowners are leaving its platform, and it's forecasting that gross booking values will decline. Tough stuff. -Dennis Schaal Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 03/14/2023 17:50 EDT

New York City Adds 2,300 Buildings to Those Barred From Short-Term Rentals

Owners and managers in News York City are rushing to sign up their buildings as no-book zones for short-term rentals, but the number of host registrations is paltry so far. -Dennis Schaal Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 03/14/2023 13:37 EDT

Dubai’s Royal Family Backs Italy’s BizAway to Modernize Region’s Business Travel

It’s not what you know, but who you know, and by teaming up with Seed Group, which is owned by a member of Dubai's ruling family, startup travel agency BizAway will gain the right kind of introductions to grow its business in the Middle East. -Matthew Parsons Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 03/14/2023 10:00 EDT

Augmented Reality Could Bring New Life to History Tourism

History is a unique asset for every destination, but often one that doesn't elicit a lot of excitement from travelers, especially as they continue to trend toward unique travel experiences. Augmented reality and virtual reality could be an unlock for destinations that want to leverage more of their rich pasts. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 03/14/2023 09:18 EDT

New Speakers Added for Skift’s Future of Lodging Forum

We continue to add new speakers to Skift's Future of Lodging Forum lineup, most recently the CEOs of Jumeirah Group, MCR Hotels, UnderTheDoormat Group and more. It’s a jam-packed event you won’t want to miss. -Nicole Meyer Read more â€ș

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Lucy Craymer, Reuters @ Skift · 03/14/2023 06:52 EDT

New Zealand’s Tourism Recovery Gets Lift From Independent Travelers Not on Tours

Demand has been much higher than anticipated, with New Zealand appealing to free spirits from the U.S. and neighboring Australia in particular. -Matthew Parsons Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 03/14/2023 05:44 EDT

Accor Debuts Global Subscription Card

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Accor's updated loyalty program, India's restored e-visas for Saudi travelers, and next-gen self-guided tours. -Rashaad Jorden Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 03/14/2023 01:30 EDT

Accor to Go Global With Subscription Cards to Boost Hotel Loyalty

The travel sector has been grappling with the subscription model for a few years. But Accor is the first major hotel group to roll out global paid subscription cards, giving guests access to discounts and perks at hotels worldwide. -Sean O'Neill Read more â€ș

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Bernard Orr, Ryan Woo, Wang Jing, Joe Cash and Sophie Yu, Reuter @ Skift · 03/13/2023 23:48 EDT

China Welcomes Back Foreigners as it Resumes Visa Applications for All

With news of the removal of the last Covid-induced border restriction, the travel industry in China would now be waiting for restoration of flight capacity to make the most of the pent-up demand. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 03/13/2023 23:00 EDT

Skift India Daily: India Resumes E-Visa Services for Saudi Nationals

India's curtailment of e-visas had been an impediment to grow inbound tourism in the country. Now only if the resumption of e-visas would be followed by increasing air connectivity between the two countries. -Amrita Ghosh Read more â€ș

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Rajesh Kumar Singh and Kannaki Deka, Reuters @ Skift · 03/13/2023 20:10 EDT

United Airlines Forecasts a Surprise Loss on Weaker Demand, Higher Pilot Pay

“You can’t run your airline like it’s 2019 or you will fail,” United CEO Scott Kirby told Wall Street on the carrier's fourth-quarter earnings call. Some of that post-pandemic reality hit home at United on Monday as it adjusted its guidance for the first quarter. -Tom Lowry Read more â€ș

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Dave Graham, Reuters @ Skift · 03/13/2023 16:30 EDT

Mexico President to Visitors: We’re Safer Than U.S.

Although President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador vehemently argues his country is safe for foreign visitors, the country's authorities need to do more than damage control to ease the concerns of travelers worried about their safety. -Rashaad Jorden Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 03/13/2023 12:15 EDT

Bridgeton’s Boutique Hotels Embrace Quirks Rather Than Erase Them

Atit Jariwala is willing to risk creating hotels that some people hate as long as enough guests love them. After doubling the value of his Montauk hotel in five years, Jariwala is going bolder with his next project, Dawn Ranch. -Sean O'Neill Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 03/13/2023 10:20 EDT

The Hard Business Case for Do-It-Yourself Tours in the Face of Generative AI

Self-guided audio tours that spit out generic facts about attractions or points of interest in a destination are at risk of becoming obsolete if they don't put in the work to differentiate through an emotive, storytelling experience. Why? Because generative AI is coming. -Selene Brophy Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 03/13/2023 06:08 EDT

Travel Isn’t Ready for the Return of Chinese Tourists

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at outbound Chinese travel, the boom in hospitality hiring, and Travelport’s purchase of Deem. -Rashaad Jorden Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 03/13/2023 02:30 EDT

Best Western’s Parent Company Looks to Outflank Its Hotel Peers

Best Western Hotels & Resorts lacks youth appeal. But recently installed CEO Larry Cuculic is bringing a military-like approach to strategizing. He appears to be boosting the group's metabolism. -Sean O'Neill Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 03/12/2023 23:00 EDT

Skift India Daily: Google Search Pages for Darjeeling Hotels Hacked by Fraudsters

The fast-paced growth of online travel bookings makes the tourism industry a ripe target for cybercriminals. Stakeholders must therefore deploy strategies and tools to guard the sector against data breaches and malicious attacks. -Amrita Ghosh Read more â€ș

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