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Dawn Chmielewski and Lisa Richwine, Reuters @ Skift · 04/18/2023 08:00 EDT

Disney World’s Self-Governance Could Be Upended In Ongoing Battle With Florida Governor

Disney World and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis are in an ongoing battle about control of the park. Disney's future developments face possible curtailment as a new bill targets its ability to self-govern the area around its theme parks. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Yadarisa Shabong and Joanna Plucinska, Reuters @ Skift · 04/18/2023 07:27 EDT

EasyJet Flights and Vacations See Healthy Demand This Summer

Looking beyond a busy Easter vacation period, the airline looks set to be boosted by Spain's enduring appeal, and enhanced network. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/18/2023 05:59 EDT

Brazil to Reimpose Tourist Visa Requirements on Four Countries

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks closer at Ritz-Carlton’s training experiment, Brazil’s new visas, and a new Paris boutique hotel. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/18/2023 02:30 EDT

Marriott’s New Ad Campaign Touts Its Loyalty Program in a Murky Direct Booking Future

Marriott's new ad campaign for its loyalty program doesn't explicitly mention online travel agencies. But the ad's gist is that you can find a hotel for any taste and budget on its app. Why book anywhere else? -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 04/18/2023 02:00 EDT

Ritz-Carlton Breaks the Mold in the Maldives With New Training Campus

EHL Hospitality Business School believes its new center on Fari Campus could help hotels retain employees for longer with a bespoke education program. It's certainly one way to solve the labor shortage. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/18/2023 01:30 EDT

Boutique Hotel Brand Maisons Pariente Braves the Paris Market

The first three hotels in Maisons Pariente’s portfolio focused on understated luxury in resort destinations. But, can the family owned company succeed in Europe's capital of luxury hotels? -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia and Amrita Ghosh, Skift @ Skift · 04/17/2023 23:00 EDT

India Daily: International Hotel Brands Dig Into Luxury to Attract a Growing Middle Class

A growing middle class with high disposable income as well as the big fat wedding industry are fueling the Indian luxury hotels market. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Ted Reed, Skift @ Skift · 04/17/2023 16:43 EDT

American Airlines Pilots Move Ahead With Potential Air Line Pilots Association Merger

The comparison between the two unions seems in many ways to be the typical one between a large institutional organization and a smaller one that is more agile but has fewer resources. -Ted Reed Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/17/2023 15:15 EDT

Brazil’s RetaliatoryVisa Rules Would Hurt Its International Tourism Recovery

Brazil understandably want equal treatment for its citizens when it comes to visa policies, but right now doesn't seem like the best time. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/17/2023 11:19 EDT

Announcing Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta as SGF 2023 Opening Night Speaker

We are honored to have Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta join us for a fireside chat on opening night of Skift Global Forum 2023, helping to kick off our 10th annual Global Forum. Never one to hold back, this will be a conversation you won’t want to miss. -Nicole Meyer Read more ›

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Stella Qiu and Byron Kaye, Reuters @ Skift · 04/17/2023 06:57 EDT

Australia Welcomes Far Fewer Chinese Tourists Than Expected

Numbers are at just a fifth compared to before the pandemic, with geopolitical and educational tourism issues at play here. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/17/2023 04:28 EDT

Airbnb’s Uncertain Experiences Strategy

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks closer at Airbnb’s Experiences pullback, the impact of the silent traveler, and the glamour and practicality of European night trains. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Selene Brophy, Skift @ Skift · 04/17/2023 02:30 EDT

Airbnb’s Rethink On Experiences Again: A Strategic Decision or a Step Back?

Connecting people with host experiences unique to the destinations they visit fits snugly into the Airbnb brand. But the scalability of these experiences is in doubt and the strategy for moving ahead has not been publicly communicated. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/17/2023 02:00 EDT

A Look Back at How the ‘Silent Travelers’ of 2014 Influenced the Entire Travel Industry

Mobile-first consumers have played an enormous role in the travel industry and their influence is showing no signs of slowing down. Here's a look at how Skift has covered their impact on the travel industry. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/17/2023 01:30 EDT

Soul Community Planet Hotels Seeks Profit in Holistic Hospitality

We like how this new hotel brand is testing rare concepts. It suggests a rate but lets guests haggle if they feel underwhelmed. It ties guest stays to specific, if minor, environmental and community fixes. And it opposes the trendy asset-light model. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/17/2023 01:00 EDT

Trains, Not Planes, Are Increasingly Business Travelers’ Preferred Choice in Europe

Higher airfares between European hubs and lower carbon emissions are behind a significant shift to trains, with the trend likely to continue for the rest of the year as more rail operators begin competing across borders. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia and Amrita Ghosh, Skift @ Skift · 04/16/2023 23:00 EDT

India Daily: Marriott Aims for 250 Properties Across India by 2025

The Indian hospitality segment is highly undersupplied, especially in terms of quality accommodation. International hotel chains are well-positioned to cater to this demand. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/16/2023 17:42 EDT

Skift Podcast: Surviving as a Travel Startup in an Age of AI

Is ChatGPT a gift or a threat to travel startups? Two travel insiders sit down to talk listeners through the possibilities. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Casey Hall, Reuters @ Skift · 04/16/2023 09:19 EDT

China’s Hainan Island Aims to Be a Duty-Free Paradise for Tourists

The "Hawaii of China" drew 26.8 million visitors in the first three months of the year partly thanks to its duty-free shopping and its strategic courting of foreign brands to its stores. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 04/15/2023 11:05 EDT

Expedia Group’s New Loyalty Program Will Have Fans and Critics

In an era of blended travel, meaning tacking on a weekend vacation rental to a business trip in a hotel, Expedia's new loyalty program would be flexible enough to accommodate this sort of trip mashup. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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