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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 ›

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Sergio Queiroz, Reuters @ Skift · 02/07/2023 13:00 EDT

Rio Expects Carnival’s Return to Generate $1 Billion in Tourism Business

Blocos and samba schools will return in full force to the streets of Rio de Janeira this month for Brazil's largest annual celebration. The biggest carnival in the world is expected to generate a new record in revenues for the economy. -Sherry Sun Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 02/07/2023 12:30 EDT

Hertz Is Revamping Dollar and Thrifty Brands

Hertz has plenty to gain by going after the more price-conscious traveler with these two brands, especially as corporate America tightens its belt. But then how does it balance that with its push for more luxury electric vehicles? -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 02/07/2023 10:30 EDT

How Australian Travel Agency Flight Centre Is Building Luxury Revenue 

Tour operator Scott Dunn might be a small company compared to its new parent company Flight Centre Travel Group. Still, it punches well above its weight in the luxury travel segment, especially in the U.S., where Flight Centre lacked a luxury presence. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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David Shepardson, Reuters @ Skift · 02/07/2023 07:30 EDT

5G Upgrade Delays Could Disrupt U.S. Airline Summer Schedules

The International Air Transport Association is concerned many airlines won't be able to retrofit their planes to handle new 5G wireless technology in time for the peak summer travel season. The amount of revenue at risk should be incentive enough to speed things up. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 02/07/2023 06:30 EDT

Amadeus Execs Offer Glimpse Into Tech Investment Trends for Next Decade

Once travelers have decided to book a trip, they don't want to jump through hoops to pay for it. Travel companies should prioritize ways to making paying as easy as possible. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 02/07/2023 05:53 EDT

Short-Term Rentals in Saudi Arabia

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at short-term rentals in Saudi Arabia, Azul's potential restructuring, and hotels' business travel woes. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Leslie Barrie, Skift @ Skift · 02/07/2023 02:30 EDT

Boutique Hotelier Almanac Expanding Under Unique Father-Daughter Dynamic

What is it like to work with your father to create and run a luxury boutique brand when you're new to hotel operations? Hint: It can be messy. -Leslie Barrie Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 02/06/2023 18:49 EDT

Vacasa Exec Is Out Just 4 Months After Being Promoted

Some might argue that Vacasa is getting a substantial injection of Expedia DNA. The new CEO, chief commercial officer and principal operating officer all have Expedia ties. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Jamie Freed and Allison Lampert, Reuters @ Skift 1 place · 02/06/2023 18:00 EDT

European Aviation Regulators Shut Down Proposal to Fly With Just One Pilot

Limited solo flying for cargo and passenger flights during the cruise phase of flying is being considered as a possibility to ease the pilot shortage. This faces much backlash. Regulators in Europe have taken note. -Sherry Sun Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 02/06/2023 16:10 EDT

What Expedia Won’t Be Announcing This Week About Vacation Rentals

The prospect of Expedia Group removing all of its vacation rentals from Expedia.com is as likely as senior executive Barry Diller telling his workforce he's cool with everyone working from home. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 02/06/2023 11:35 EDT

India’s EaseMyTrip Looks to Democratize Air Charter With Recent Acquisition

For a price-sensitive market like India, EaseMyTrip’s democratization of air charters will enter the mix of new low-cost carriers. Good news for bargain seekers. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 02/06/2023 09:00 EDT

Saudi Arabia Opens Up to Airbnb-Like Rentals

By allowing locals for the first time to rent out properties to tourists, Saudi Arabia is not just trying to keep pace with growing demand, but is also trying to make the destination more accessible. Over to the locals. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 02/06/2023 08:30 EDT

Simplifying Booking Friction for Tour Operators on the Digitization Gap

The experiences sector is the notorious last frontier of digitization that sees consumers yo-yoing from online to offline and everything else paper-based in between. A modern booking system is a good starting point for any effective digital strategy. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 02/06/2023 05:55 EDT

U.S. Hotel Hiring Surges

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at hotel hirings in the U.S., tourism adverts on streaming services, and Icelandair's quarterly earnings. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 02/06/2023 02:30 EDT

Tourism Advertising Finds New Value With Streaming TV

As TV becomes even more digital and people cut the cable cord further, expect it to compete directly for destination marketing social media advertising dollars. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 02/06/2023 01:00 EDT

Omni Hotels Is Investing Heavily to Become a Luxury Brand

The Omni brand may have a stodgy reputation in some quarters. But the U.S. owner-operator is an interesting contrarian in how it's asset-heavy and unafraid of building ballrooms. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Amy Tennery, Reuters @ Skift · 02/05/2023 09:15 EDT

Arizona Preps for Rush of Visitors for Super Bowl

Arizona officials acknowledge that hosting the Super Bowl is a gargantuan effort. But they believe they're much better prepared for the challenge now than the last time the state welcomed the big game. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 02/04/2023 10:00 EDT

Travel Stays Strong for Google and Facebook

For this weekend's roundup of top travel stories, we look at Google and Meta's earnings, as well as political moves in the U.S. to reduce visa wait times and combat "junk" fees by airlines and hotels. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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David Shepardson, Reuters @ Skift 2 place · 02/04/2023 02:56 EDT

U.S. Looks to End Covid Vaccine Mandate for Foreign Travelers

Five months after President Biden's remarks declaring the pandemic was "over," the U.S. still requires adult international visitors to be vaccinated. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Ellen Zhang and Ryan Woo, Reuters @ Skift 3 place · 02/03/2023 16:00 EDT

China Hotel Job Openings Surge After Beijing’s Easing of Zero-Covid Policy

Not only did China finally easing its zero-Covid policies spark a boom in travel searches, it's also forced the country's hospitality industry to ramp up hiring quickly. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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