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Rafat Ali @ Skift 3 place · 06/20/2026 11:08 EDT

My Audio Essay: Karak Chai, Luxury Retail, and the Invisible Millions of the Gulf Hubs

The largest purpose-driven travel flow on earth passes through the most commercially aspirational spaces on earth, and the dissonance is jarring if you stop long enough to watch who is actually walking past the glittering Hermes store... Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/01/2023 03:54 EDT

Cross-Border Credit Card Spending Is Booming

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks at increased cross-border credit card spending, Hyatt’s boutique acquisition, and luxury brands’ travel experience experimentations. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 05/01/2023 02:30 EDT

Ultra-Luxury Hotels Bet on Measured Growth

In most cases, having not a whole lot more than 25 properties is an optimum number. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/01/2023 01:00 EDT

Where Smart Hospitality Companies Are Investing in 2023

Discover what’s happening now in hotel investment in a conversation with one of the industry’s leading investor groups. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia and Amrita Ghosh, Skift @ Skift · 04/30/2023 23:00 EDT

India Daily: Los Angeles Expects Indian Visitations to Fully Recover This Year

Here's a hint to destinations that say they want the Indian outbound traveler — don't have visa processing times that last for months. But then that's not really rocket science, right? -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 04/30/2023 16:16 EDT

After Sonder, Vacasa Receives Notice of Delisting from Nasdaq

Like Sonder, Vacasa is another example of a company that went public way too early via a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, merger. -Srividya Kalyanaraman Read more ›

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Reuters @ Skift · 04/30/2023 14:25 EDT

Chinese Tourists Fill Macau During Labor Day Weekend

Macau is the beneficiary and Hong Kong the loser as Chinese travelers mark Labor Day weekend. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/30/2023 10:00 EDT

Google Travel’s Advertising Edge

This week we look at Google’s travel-friendly earnings, Fairmount’s brand revamp, and more stories from travel brands around the world. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Albee Zhang and Brenda Goh, Reuters @ Skift 1 place · 04/30/2023 07:28 EDT

Didi’s $1.2 Billion Regulatory Fine Was Largest Ever for Chinese Tech Firm

Chinese ridesharing firm Didi's business is recovering after the country's Covid lockdowns. Didi also had to cope with stiff government retaliation after it insisted on a U.S. stock market listing — now gone — in 2021. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Reuters, Skift @ Skift 3 place · 04/29/2023 20:03 EDT

Air China, China Eastern, China Southern Slow Flow of Red Ink

The big Chinese airlines are beginning to climb out of the financial hole left by the country's strict Covid restrictions. -Edward Russell Read more ›

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Albee Zhang and Ryan Woo, Reuters @ Skift · 04/29/2023 17:19 EDT

China’s Labor Day Holiday Begins With Surge in Domestic Tourism

Where are all the Chinese tourists? For the Labor Day holiday, at least, the vast majority traveling domestically in China. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Andres Buenahora, Skift @ Skift 3 place · 04/29/2023 05:55 EDT

Travelzoo Looks to Licensing Agreements in Additional Geographies

Travelzoo is looking to maintain fixed costs at a relatively low level as it pursues increasing the brand's presence in regional markets in Asia Pacific and elsewhere through licensing deals. -Andres Buenahora Read more ›

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Samantha Shankman, Skift @ Skift 1 place · 04/28/2023 16:08 EDT

Vrbo Ads Emphasize Private Rentals That Don’t Require Sharing With Hosts, Others

Expedia aims to expand its Vrbo business in 2023. The move to bring creative production in-house and shift the narrative could help, but deeper strategic shifts would be required to compete with Airbnb. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Patricia Vicente Rua, Reuters @ Skift 3 place · 04/28/2023 13:58 EDT

Portugal Notches Tourism Record in First Quarter

Portugal's record tourism points to a strong summer ahead for the country and Europe, as the world sprints back to normal. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 04/28/2023 13:35 EDT

Watch Video: Breaking Down the Opportunities and Challenges of Adopting AI in Travel

How does AI change travel? How can these tools drive hotel efficiency, handle airline customer service, and reshape the way we search for and book travel? Skift dives deep into these discussions and more. -Alexx Mattox Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 04/28/2023 11:44 EDT

Visa, Mastercard Leap Beyond 2019 in Cross-Border Spending

The Caribbean has seen one of the biggest increases in cross-border spending, with many Americans traveling there and making the most of the strong dollar. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/28/2023 10:59 EDT

Luxury Brands Bentley and Fabergé Dip Into Selling Travel

High-end brands are using travel experiences to foster loyalty with existing clientele or entice new customers. And they're going to great lengths and partnerships to meet these luxury travelers' aspirations. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/28/2023 10:33 EDT

How Applying for a Skift Award Can Make Your Business Stand Out

Are you interested in standing out from the crowd, benchmarking your performance against competitors, and potentially earning new business opportunities? If yes, our program of Awards could be for you. -Nicole Meyer Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/28/2023 07:46 EDT

Hyatt Is Buying Hotel Booking Site Mr and Mrs Smith for $66 Million

This all about the luxury sector, as Hyatt gains the UK agency's 1 million higher-spending members, and could double the number of boutique and luxury properties it offers. The risk is some of the more loyal Mr and Mrs Smith members will feel they're being sold out, losing that "exclusive" feel which made the brand stand out. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/28/2023 06:01 EDT

Indian Hotels Company’s Asset-Light Strategy Leads to Highest-Ever Annual Profit

A peek into the financial records of India's hotel companies would provide valuable insight into the country's flourishing tourism industry. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/28/2023 04:58 EDT

American Airlines Gets a Huge Boost From Blended Travel

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at American Air’s blended travel insights, Fiji’s new tourism campaign, and Wyndham’s optimism. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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