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Skift @ Skift · 09/09/2022 02:00 EDT

Analysts Make Case for Optimism on Hotel Performance for Rest of Year

Talk of inflation has soured some people on the prospects for hotels for the rest of the year. But some analysts, such as CBRE and Truist, have upgraded their views. Plus, Asia's recovery and other news items. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 09/08/2022 10:00 EDT

Allianz Partners’ New CEO on Navigating the Industry’s Biggest Trends

When Jeff Wright took over as CEO of Allianz Partners in February, the insurance industry veteran could empathize with many of the company’s customers about the uncertainties of leaving home. “I took a trip to Tortola, and they still have entry testing requirements,” said Wright, who stepped into the CEO role after more than two […] Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 09/08/2022 09:00 EDT

5 Ways Global Tourism Must Rethink Its Influence as an Industry

More than two years have passed. Where are the new metrics tourism desperately needs? How will this industry actually treat nature and communities as equal beneficiaries? Is tourism ready to demolish its neocolonial mindset? Those are the pressing questions facing the industry. For now, it's mostly talk and no walk. -Lebawit Lily Girma Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 09/08/2022 08:30 EDT

Wyndham Boosts Europe Footprint With $44 Million Vienna House Deal

American tourists aren't the only ones taking advantage of the strong U.S. dollar with shopping trips to Europe. Wyndham has now done a tuck-in acquisition that deepens its franchise portfolio in Central Europe. Another overseas deal within the year is more likely than not. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 09/08/2022 08:00 EDT

New Zealand Embraces Its Aotearoa Identity in New Marketing

Now that New Zealand has zeroed in on its Māori heritage as an asset in storytelling, it has to make sure that it does not lose sight of it as more than just marketing. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 09/08/2022 06:46 EDT

Google Is Cutting Back on Corporate Travel for Workers — Report

We last heard expressions like essential and business-critical travel only during the highs of the pandemic, when companies ceased travel to protect their employees. It's not the sort of language the travel industry wants to hear right now. -Matthew Parsons Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 09/08/2022 05:55 EDT

Ukraine’s Tourism Rebound

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Ukraine’s domestic tourism, Radisson’s reimagining, and Google’s and Booking’s competitive edge. -Jason Clampet Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 09/07/2022 16:10 EDT

5 Takeaways From What Troubles Europe’s Anti-Trust Regulators About Hotels Vs. Online Travel Agencies

The European Commission found that banning certain rate parity provisions impacted competition minimally. Therefore, perhaps designating Booking.com a "gatekeeper," were it to happen, wouldn't be the end of online travel as we know it. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 09/07/2022 12:00 EDT

Qantas May Exclude Some Agencies With New Exclusive Lower Fares

Australia's flag carrier is telling travel agencies to either sign up, or lose out, as its breakaway distribution strategy enters a new phase. -Matthew Parsons Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 09/07/2022 10:00 EDT

How Marriott Is Redefining Luxury Travel in the Caribbean and Latin America

Bespoke experiences are at the heart of luxury travel today, with consumers prioritizing elevated offerings and carving out time for new adventures. Marriott International Caribbean and Latin America is uniquely positioned to satisfy this expectation as it reimagines luxury, expands its high-end offerings, and introduces guests to local cultures. -Marriott International: Caribbean and Latin America Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 09/07/2022 08:30 EDT

Radisson Hotel Group Isn’t Finished With Transformative Strategy

Radisson Hotel Group is nearly unrecognizable from the company it was five years ago thanks to a strategy shift and metabolism boost. Now, turnaround artist and CEO Federico González aims to double the company's footprint by 2025. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 09/07/2022 07:30 EDT

Ukraine Is Slowly Building Back Its Domestic Tourism Sector

Ukraine is not letting the ongoing war stop its efforts to build back a tourism base, especially for when foreign tourists eventually return. The tourism dollars would help the country rebuild its economy faster. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 09/07/2022 06:21 EDT

Tripadvisor’s New Categories for Business Listings

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at TripAdvisor’s new business listings, Cambodia’s digital tourism push, and Hopper’s deal with JetBlue. -Jason Clampet Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 09/07/2022 02:30 EDT

Hopper Fills a Gap With JetBlue Partnership

The partnership enables JetBlue to do business with a younger clientele, particularly beyond the U.S. East Coast. Hopper filled a gaping hole in its airline lineup. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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David Shepardson, Reuters @ Skift 3 place · 09/07/2022 02:30 EDT

United Threatens to Leave JFK Again Without More Flights

Perhaps United could get a few of the 24 leased slots back from Delta if they ask nicely. -Jason Clampet Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 09/06/2022 08:30 EDT

Cambodia’s Long Overdue Effort to Digitize Its Tourism Industry

Cambodia can digitally upskill its workforce and adopt technologies all it wants, but it won’t ever reach its potential as a top tourist destination if it doesn't invest in creative digital marketing campaigns to match. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 09/06/2022 07:30 EDT

Yatra CEO Says an India IPO Will Help Finance Future Acquisitions

A listing on the Indian bourses for Nasdaq-listed Yatra would also help the online travel agency to partner with companies who may not have been comfortable with an overseas structure. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 09/06/2022 06:01 EDT

Europe’s Hotel Brace for Energy Crisis

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at the impact of Europe’s energy crisis on hotels, Florida’s push to market new attractions, and Israel’s lure for U.S. airlines. -Jason Clampet Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 09/06/2022 02:30 EDT

Europe’s Hotels Risk Lights Out in Energy Crisis Spawned by Ukraine War

European natural gas prices are roughly ten times higher than a year ago. Hotel owners may struggle to pass on to guests added costs for heat and lights, given that they've already been charging higher than average rates. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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David Kirton, Reuters @ Skift 1 place · 09/03/2022 11:59 EDT

China’s New Shenzhen Lockdown Deals Another Blow to Tourism Sector

China's fourth biggest city is now pretty much closed again as the country enacts its Covid Zero policy, and it could be the final straw for many tourism businesses. -Matthew Parsons Read more

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