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Skift @ Skift · 04/20/2023 10:45 EDT

Why Sedona’s Tourism Bureau Fired Its City Over Destination Marketing

All eyes will be on Sedona, Arizona. If it can fund itself and promote tourism without the city's dollars, other destinations could potentially follow its example. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/20/2023 10:30 EDT

India Continues Strong Performance in 2023: New Skift Travel Health Index

India has all the cards to become the next mega source market for international travel, although major barriers still need to be overcome. The country has been performing extremely well in our Skift Travel Health Index. -Saniya Zanpure Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/20/2023 07:08 EDT

United Thinks the Future Looks Like 2023

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks closer at United’s earnings, Extended Stay America’s optimism, and American Airlines’ airfare strategy. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Doyinsola Oladipo, Reuters @ Skift · 04/20/2023 06:10 EDT

Las Vegas Sands Corp Upbeat Ahead of China’s Full Recovery

Las Vegas Sands has outperformed analysts expectations in the first quarter of 2023 — even without the expected boost from China's tourism spend, which has yet to rebound fully. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/20/2023 02:30 EDT

Extended Stay America Bets Comeback on Adding Franchise Brands

Suddenly every hotel group seems to be inventing an extended stay brand. But the pioneer U.S. company in the segment, Extended Stay America, says its new strategy will help it fend off rivals. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/20/2023 02:00 EDT

ChatGPT-Powered Travel Planning Chatbots Spur Entrepreneurs to Get in the Game

With the energy going into some of these travel planning assistants, how long before travel agents are out of jobs? Probably not tomorrow, but what about in a few years? -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/19/2023 23:00 EDT

India Daily: U.S. to Amp Up Visa Interviews for Indian Students by 30 Percent 

While the U.S. is hitting records every month with the number of visas it is issuing in India, visa appointment delays continue to be a nightmare for Indians seeking interview slots for the U.S. visitor visa. -Amrita Ghosh Read more ›

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Conor Humphries, Reuters @ Skift 2 place · 04/19/2023 16:10 EDT

Aircraft Delivery Delays Get In the Way of the Global Airline Recovery

The delay in aircraft deliveries is yet another obstacle the airline industry faces in its quest to make a full recovery from the pandemic. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Madhu Unnikrishnan, Skift @ Skift · 04/19/2023 15:50 EDT

United Sees 2023 as Setting Course for Its Post-Pandemic Future

Domestic business demand fell by about 8 percent immediately after the collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in March but rebounded within two weeks. The banking crisis did not affect domestic leisure or international business and leisure demand. -Madhu Unnikrishnan Read more ›

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Andres Buenahora, Skift @ Skift · 04/19/2023 12:40 EDT

Bali Considers Tougher Visa Regulations Amid Negative Tourist Behavior

Regardless of whether it is Russians behaving badly in Bali or others, the Indonesian government appears prepared to implement rigid restrictions to combat these incidents. -Andres Buenahora Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/19/2023 10:55 EDT

Alaska Airlines To Eliminate Airport Kiosks in $2.5 Billion Tech Upgrade

Alaska Airlines is not the biggest airline in the U.S., but it appears that it’s aiming to be one of the most modern, or at least as the customer sees it. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/19/2023 09:30 EDT

Finnish Short-Term Rental Brand Bob W Buys German Competitor

Bob W's expansion comes at a time when the short-term rental market in Europe is seeing high demand. But it's no easy task to become a profitable pan-European operator with all the regulatory challenges in a fragmented market. -Srividya Kalyanaraman Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/19/2023 08:28 EDT

American Airlines Hits Smaller Hubs With Steeper Airfares Through Legacy Channels

Erratic airfares will likely be a theme over the course of the year. The question is how damaging, reputationally speaking, will the settling down period be for American Airlines, compared to the financial gains — short or long term. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/19/2023 06:28 EDT

Hyatt’s New Hotel Brand Wants You to Stay Awhile

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks closer at Hyatt’s new extended stay brand, Delta’s hub needs, and tipping on Hopper. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/19/2023 02:30 EDT

Why Hopper Asks for a ‘Tip’ When Booking

'Deception' may be too strong of a word in this case, but the media attention goes to show that customers do not like to feel that they've been swindled. A quarter of customers pay the tip, but how many of them know it? -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/19/2023 02:00 EDT

Middle East’s Luxury Travelers Prioritize Sustainability

Hopefully this demand from travelers will encourage more tourism businesses to adopt sustainable practices as it now makes business sense for them to do so. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/18/2023 23:00 EDT

India Daily: Hotel Occupancy to Improve to 66 Percent in 2023

Strong leisure travel demand and resumption of international flights have been instrumental in reshaping the fortunes of the hospitality sector. But will the trend continue? -Amrita Ghosh Read more ›

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Andres Buenahora, Skift @ Skift · 04/18/2023 16:29 EDT

Ryanair Dealt Setbacks in Lawsuits Against Lastminute.com and Booking.com

After a 15-year legal battle, Lastminute.com is moving forward with a court win, a new CEO and board. Lastminute.com characterized the legal victory against Ryanair as "a major milestone" for consumer rights. -Andres Buenahora Read more ›

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Aishwarya Nair and Rajesh Kumar Singh, Reuters @ Skift · 04/18/2023 14:20 EDT

Southwest Airlines Suffers Extensive Delays Because of Latest Tech Issue

Every tech issue or flight stoppage at Southwest will be under intense scrutiny because of its Christmas holidays disruptions last year, and reports that the airline had under-invested in technology. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/18/2023 11:00 EDT

Hyatt Joins Gold Rush in Extended Stay Hotels With Its Latest Brand

Hyatt is joining Marriott and Extended Stay America in adding brands in the premium extended-stay category. But leaping into this category requires finesse. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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