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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The oft-heard rhetoric that India is the next China may finally hold true for travel’s outbound industry as Chinese look at international travel more skeptically. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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A new tier of ultra-luxury has jumped out from the broader commoditized luxury category into a sphere of its own. Brands like Aman and Bvlgari Hotels are catering to the upper echelons of global wealth. As these top-of-the-strata services cost more than ever, an arms race is unfolding for the staff, product, and experience that can keep pace with lofty daily rates and steep checks. -Matt Heidkamp Read more ›
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Travel processing delays will stifle and restrict the international growth and connection ambitions of destinations, tour operators, event planners and other travel practitioners. They will have to adapt to the protracted loss of many markets in Africa, Asia and Latin America. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›
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World health officials urging flyers to mask up again is a loud reminder the fight against Covid is far from over despite travelers' eagerness to put the pandemic — and masks on planes — firmly behind them. -Sherry Sun Read more ›
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China is not taking other destinations enacting new travel restrictions on its citizens lying down, eager to punish those nations doing so. But denying visas to travelers from lucrative markets is the last thing its tourism industry, far from recovered from the pandemic, needs. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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It's no small feat for Loes Dingemans to grow a boutique hotel chain to six properties during a pandemic. But she faces high barriers to expanding the Pillows brand across Europe. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at global airline traffic, Thailand’s Russian influx, and Peru’s conflict toll. -Jason Clampet Read more ›
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China's pre-Covid annual tourism spend was an estimated $255 billion. It now offers a lifeline to hard-hit businesses in Asia, who believe the rewards far outweigh the risks, as the Chinese traveler returns. -Selene Brophy Read more ›
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Sonder will have to see if it can make its pricing competitive while eliminating cleaning fees as a separate guest charge. There could be some reputational upside if the financials work out. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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As we continue to navigate the hospitality industry post-pandemic, Skift is gathering leaders from across the sector for this single-day event in London to discuss the future of accommodations, how new consumer behaviors are dictating change across the industry, and the continued blurring of hotels and short-term rentals on guest itineraries. -Nicole Meyer Read more ›
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A pioneering female-focused private equity fund has backed a management buyout at Johannesburg's Club Travel Corporate, and it’s a sign of more things to come across Africa, according to its CEO. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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The civil unrest has delivered a serious blow to the recovery of Peru's tourism sector. Tourism officials need to counter the negative publicity — especially around Machu Picchu — to reassure aspiring tourists of the country's safety. They also need to nudge government officials to resolve the crisis. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›
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Thailand needs tourists and Russians need to travel. The equation seems to have worked out pretty well so far for the two countries. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at hotel hiring in the U.S. in December, complicated air traffic through China, and one lifestyle hotel company’s efforts to stand out. -Jason Clampet Read more ›
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Sage Hospitality is going it alone as it bets on lifestyle independent hotels while its peers sell out to bigger players or plan to go public. This strategy is either very sage or very dumb. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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Chinese airlines are expected to be the early winners of the country's international reopening, with low capacity relative to pre-pandemic levels seeing high airfares ahead of the week-long Lunar New Year holiday. -Selene Brophy Read more ›
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There’s no easy fix after embassies were forced to close, or suffer staff shortages due to Covid outbreaks. Patience will be needed. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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As we kick the year off with Megatrends next week, we're thrilled to bring a day of in-depth and thought-provoking conversations between industry leaders and Skift editors to travel leaders across the globe. Get a peak behind the curtain to what travel might look like in 2023 and beyond. -Nicole Meyer Read more ›
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In Skift's top stories this week, Southwest's technology failures serve as a lesson for airlines, RateGain acquires travel marketing technology firm Adara, and Hyatt House rebrands to compete against short-term rental platforms. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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China's tourism experts warned the industry to prepare for the return of the Chinese traveler months ago — meaning active destination promotions with special packages catering to China's reopening should already be in place. We will know how well it heeded that call in the days ahead. -Selene Brophy Read more ›
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