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Skift @ Skift · 07/05/2022 06:30 EDT

Akasa Air CEO on How India’s Newest Startup Carrier Will Stand Out

No matter how big the Indian aviation pie may be, a new carrier, especially one whose crew wears sneakers, entering the market will definitely shake things up as airlines compete more aggressively to tap first-time fliers. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 07/05/2022 06:26 EDT

Margaritaville’s Lessons for Lifestyle Hotels

Good morning from Skift. It's Tuesday, July 5 in New York City. Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today. -Jason Clampet Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 07/05/2022 02:30 EDT

Ukraine’s Neighbors Still Attracting Tourists Despite War Raging Nearby

Traveler fears, particularly in the U.S. and Europe, about the danger of the Ukraine War spreading have lessened, allowing for tourism's recovery in Eastern Europe to continue. Industry stakeholders still have to vigilantly reassure and educate travelers about the safety of their destinations. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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Sean O'Neill and Andrea Doyle, Skift @ Skift 3 place · 07/05/2022 02:00 EDT

The Margaritaville CEO on Just How Far the Jimmy Buffett Brand Can Go

Millennials think they invented experiential, lifestyle brands. But Margaritaville CEO John Cohlan was perfecting these ideas before many of today's hotel execs had sipped their first margaritas. Cohlan helped to turn Jimmy Buffett's music into a billion-dollar empire, and he has lessons to share. -Sean O'Neill and Andrea Doyle Read more

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Sean O'Neill and Andrea Doyle, Skift @ Skift · 07/05/2022 02:00 EDT

The Margaritaville CEO on How Just Far the Jimmy Buffett Brand Can Go

Millennials think they invented experiential, lifestyle brands. But Margaritaville CEO John Cohlan was perfecting these ideas before many of today's hotel execs had sipped their first margaritas. Cohlan helped to turn Jimmy Buffett's music into a billion-dollar empire, and he has lessons to share. -Sean O'Neill and Andrea Doyle Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 07/03/2022 11:24 EDT

Intrepid’s Darrell Wade on Why Sustainability Isn’t Easy

The chairman and co-founder of Intrepid Travel has said there was too much “rhetorical flourish” from travel companies when it comes to discussing sustainability. Speaking at the Skift Sustainable Tourism Summit with Skift CEO Rafat Ali, Darrell Wade bemoaned how organizations were touting a “build back better” ethos, while failing to take action. “Sustainability is […] Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 07/02/2022 10:00 EDT

Explaining This Summer’s Airline Chaos and Other Top Stories This Week

In Skift's top stories this week, the causes of airlines' chaotic summer are revealed, the list of the highest-paid online travel agency CEOs is unveiled, and travel companies are turning to TikTok to recruit new staff. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Caroline Pailliez, Reuters @ Skift 2 place · 07/01/2022 16:00 EDT

Paris Airport Workers’ Strike Adds to European Flying Mayhem

There seems to be no end in sight for airlines' summer of misery — especially as the industry is failing to solve the problems driving staffing shortages and flight cancellations. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 07/01/2022 11:43 EDT

Sustainable Tourism Summit Video: How Hotels Can Invest in Their Local Environments and Promote Biodiversity

In this video from Skift’s Sustainable Tourism Summit, we hear from Brune Poirson, Accor’s chief sustainability officer, about the brand’s unique approach to sustainability and the steps it's taking to preserve the natural environments around its properties. -Accor Group Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 07/01/2022 11:38 EDT

Sustainable Tourism Summit Video: Mindsets and Motivations – Understanding Consumer Interest in Sustainable Travel

In this video from Skift’s Sustainable Tourism Summit, we hear from Jennifer Andre, Expedia Group Media Solutions’ vice president, business development, on how understanding the motivations and actions of travelers can generate impactful sustainability outcomes. -Expedia Group Media Solutions Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 07/01/2022 09:30 EDT

A Record 43 Million Americans Expected to Hit the Road for July 4 Weekend

Despite inflation being a significant concern for many Americans, the pent-up demand for travel is so strong that rising prices aren't deterring travelers from getting back on the road. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 07/01/2022 06:36 EDT

The Tourism Industry’s Half-Hearted Sustainability Efforts

Good morning from Skift. It's Friday, July 1 in New York City. Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today. -Jason Clampet Read more

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Richard Lough, Reuters @ Skift · 07/01/2022 04:37 EDT

Air France Looking to Make Even More Job Cuts — Reports

At a time when the aviation industry is struggling to cope with demand, the airline's plan to axe 300 ground-staff positions isn't well-timed. -Matthew Parsons Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 07/01/2022 02:30 EDT

Tiny Bansko, Bulgaria, as a Proxy for Global Digital Nomads

Americans, Germans, Cypriots and Brits are descending on a small mountain town for the week-long Bansko Nomad Fest. Here's why. -Matthew Parsons Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 07/01/2022 01:30 EDT

Borrow a Boat Raises $3.6 Million for Yacht-Rental Service: Travel Startup Funding This Week

In a quiet week for travel tech fundraising, highlights include a 3 million pound crowdfunding for a service that lets consumers rent a yacht to feel like, well, a yacht owner. Slowing venture capital returns may be a caution flag for deals later this year. -Tim Mullaney Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 07/01/2022 01:00 EDT

The Philadelphia Actor Bringing the U.S. Constitution to Life for Tourists

The U.S. Constitution has been enormously divisive throughout history. But Cathy Simpson considers it an honor to tell its story because of its crucial role in building the country. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 07/01/2022 01:00 EDT

Club Med Resorts Are Bouncing Back

Club Med has seen a rebound in its bookings while it has been in a phase of opening 17 resorts and completing 13 renovations or extensions. Plus other essential news from the hotel sector, across the globe. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/30/2022 14:15 EDT

Air New Zealand’s New Economy Bunk Beds May Just Democratize Long-Haul Flying

Long-haul flights just got much more appealing now that Air New Zealand announced a bunk bed system. Will "Skynest" allow economy passengers to recline and rest just like those deep-pocketed business passengers are doing up front? -Sonia Menken Read more

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Matt Heidkamp, Skift @ Skift 3 place · 06/30/2022 13:33 EDT

The 2022 Skift IDEA Awards programme is underway – and there is still time to enter your projects – but you’ll need to be quick! Submit your best projects by July 1 (tomorrow!) for your last chance to gain valuable recognition as the best in the industry. -Amy Dame Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 06/30/2022 10:45 EDT

5 Key Takeaways for the Future of Sustainable Tourism

More industry stakeholders now recognize what practices are effective for their sustainability journeys. In the overall industry, however, gaps persist and there’s still a lot more work to do to put these strategies into practice. That was what we heard this week from industry leaders during our sustainable tourism summit. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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