Slovenia has demonstrated how a country can develop its tourism industry sustainably, but it doesn’t solve the persistent problem of slow hotel action. Without getting hotels on board, the capacity to tackle urgent sustainability issues like climate change will remain formidable. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wants to keep wheelchair users in their own chairs when they fly. But the chairs and docks must meet federal air crashworthiness standards first. -Edward Russell Read more ›
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As well as savings from less fuel burn, the shorter route opens up destinations like Australia for the flag carrier. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at inflation in the tours space, TUI’s DIY focus, and South Korean temple tourism. -Jason Clampet Read more ›
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Hyatt's move to change its revenue management software foreshadows a broader trend. Expect more hotel companies to embrace automation while looking at a bigger picture than just the supply and demand of rooms. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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You can expect to see wider adoption of the free links in metasearch that Google started in 2021. More hotels means more site visitors, and eventually revenue. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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Tour operators believe inflation isn't slowing down travel demand. But they're fighting hard to ensure their sector's recovery won't take a hit if they can't avoid passing on rising costs to consumers with limited travel budgets. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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Skift IDEA Awards is travel’s annual recognition of excellence in design, creativity, and innovation - honoring the brands and businesses pioneering the industry’s future. See who made the 2022 shortlist. -Matt Heidkamp Read more ›
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The continuing return to travel normalcy is generating all kinds of new ideas for ways to satisfy clients. One popular activity in South Korea, temple stays, is proving to be an organic solution to sustainable, post-pandemic tourism. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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The global accommodation sector is witnessing a fast-paced recovery with 2022 revenue levels not far from reaching pre-pandemic levels. A closer look into the industry performance shows interesting variations in the pace of recovery as we review regions and sub-sectors. -Varsha Arora Read more ›
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The tour operator sees a bright future in selling more holidays that travelers can build on their own versus pre-packaged trips — and that includes offering them more brands. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Hyatt’s strong second quarter earnings, Thailand’s gamble on gaming, and the attraction of digital nomads. -Jason Clampet Read more ›
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Airbnb leads the pack by far in its recovery from pre-pandemic 2019. But will that disparity diminish once the recovery of cities, and long-haul travel accelerates? -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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Geopolitical uncertainties are singled out in the latest Global Business Travel Forecast, which underscores the volatility the corporate travel industry is experiencing, and perhaps the pointlessness of trying to predict prices in the first place. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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Hyatt, best known for appealing to business travelers, is relying lately on vacations that accounted for half its business in the most recent quarter. Yet July data points to group business and banqueting tracking toward a comeback that's faster than some expected. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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Reportedly unhappy with the airport's passenger caps, this could mark the end of a 16-year investment relationship. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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IHG's loyalty program has lagged behind its peers in quality. But CEO Keith Barr said the company had overhauled the program to turn it into a magnet for high-value travelers. Early results look encouraging. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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Can nomad visas change the storytelling about beach and party destinations enough to attract long-term and culturally respectful visitors? We are about to find out. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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An admirable statement from Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and the summer chaos certainly put a focus back on to passenger rights, but setting out new laws for refunding delayed bags or Wi-Fi malfunctions will probably end up being a complex and lengthy process. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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As Thailand pulls out all stops to woo tourists, the number one tourism destination in Southeast Asia pre-pandemic is clearly feeling like it may lose out to its neighbors if it doesn't roll the dice. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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