Timeshare operator Marriott Vacations Worldwide saw its profit and revenue surge thanks to the U.S. summer boom in post-pandemic tourism providing stronger positive effects than Hurricane Ian’s strike on Florida, which disrupted some resorts in September, and rising economic uncertainty. In the third quarter, Marriott Vacations Worldwide ran at 90 percent occupancy, and tours were […] Read more ›
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Ah, the time-honored junket arrangement. Qatar World Cup describes its "Fan Leaders" program as a network of around 400 fans and influencers from 60 countries who will offer insights, research, and amplification for the tournament — all the while being fêted by the organizers. -Tom Lowry Read more ›
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Listen in for a discussion from Skift Global Forum featuring Waze CEO Neha Parikh in conversation with Skift Research Senior Analyst Seth Borko. -Jason Clampet Read more ›
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Listen in for a discussion from Skift Global Forum featuring Waze CEO Neha Parikh in conversation with Skift Research Senior Analyst Seth Borko. -Jason Clampet Read more ›
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China may have loosened visa rules for the gambling hub, but casino resort operators of Macau will have to wait a little longer before they get back to business. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at glowing fake reviews, Air France-KLM's expansion ambitions, and Qatar's Covid test retreat. -Jason Clampet Read more ›
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Overall, analysts at investment banks like what they're hearing from public hotel companies about their financial performance in the near term. But some are revising downward their forecasts for growth in 2024, given worries about the impact of economic storms. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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Qatar has made strides since my last visit a year ago, with more of a cultural pulse, less friction for guests as large-scale hospitality and infrastructure projects come online ahead of the World Cup. Officials are hoping once the players leave the pitch for a final time in December Qatar will have earned its credentials as a lasting tourism fixture in the region. -Colin Nagy Read more ›
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Here's the bad news, aka reality: the awfulness of flying these days has NOTHING do with the creative promise of travel described throughout the brilliant copy of this campaign. -Rafat Ali Read more ›
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The Boeing 737 Max will continue to remain out of service in China, one of the biggest aviation markets in the world. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›
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As the Ukraine war continues, expect more Asian airlines to resume using Russian airspace to save on time and costs for their routes. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›
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Finland's national carrier is not in the clear yet, but it is changing up strategies to meet a myriad of challenges head on, most significantly the blow from the impact of the Ukraine war. -Tom Lowry Read more ›
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It's Saturday. Chances are that one of you, or maybe many of you, reading this are on a combined business and leisure trip right now because, hey, you can do that much more easily these days. Blended travel looks like it's a real thing. -Tom Lowry Read more ›
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In Skift's top stories this week, tour operators use tech to get a boost post-pandemic, Asian destinations are incentivising travelers, and Hilton predicts a continued boom in hotel demand. -Justin Dawes Read more ›
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The rental car giant said booking around the Christmas holidays for places like California and Florida are spiking to twice 2021 levels. More evidence that leisure travel is showing no signs of slowing down. -Tom Lowry Read more ›
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Air France-KLM wants to become the go-to airline in southern Europe with a deal for ITA, and maybe one for TAP. -Edward Russell Read more ›
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The enemy of my enemy is my friend. That may be why high-end hotels tend to stop planting fake negative reviews about each other online once nicer short-term rentals start competing locally. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at the latest research into U.S. travel habits, why Southwest needs more pilots, and Selina’s strong IPO. -Jason Clampet Read more ›
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While credit card companies continue to benefit from the travel rebound, Mastercard's earnings call might be a reality check for industries that rely on discretionary spending. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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The Middle East and Africa was the only world region to show an increase in overall hotel pipeline activity in recent months. Plus other news in hotel deals and development from across the globe. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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