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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 07/26/2024 10:20 EDT

Russia’s Tourism Uptick: New Skift Travel Health Index

Russia's recent gains are fueled by strategic marketing efforts and visa waivers. -Saniya Zanpure Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/26/2024 10:00 EDT

Q&A: Inside Abu Dhabi’s Newly Announced Tourism Strategy 2030

Abu Dhabi's new tourism strategy aims high with targeted investments to boost visitor numbers and solidify its position as a top global travel destination. -Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/26/2024 09:31 EDT

Inside Intrepid Travel’s Marketing Playbook for Tours

Since the end of Covid, Intrepid has been transforming its marketing strategy by focusing on brand, rather than quick hit advertisements. -Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 07/26/2024 08:54 EDT

Ask Skift: What Impact Do the Olympics Have on Tourism?

Attending the Olympics is a bucket list item for many sports fans, but does the worldwide focus on host cities contribute to a long-term increase in visitor numbers? -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/26/2024 02:49 EDT

Powerful Passports, Southwest’s Changes and Barcelona’s Tourist Message

Today's podcast looks at the world's strongest passports, Southwest's bottom line boost, and Barcelona's updated tourism campaign. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/25/2024 17:49 EDT

Hyatt Adds Outdoor Resort Brand Under Canvas in Loyalty Licensing Deal

For Hyatt, a marketing tie-up with Under Canvas represents a strategic expansion into the booming outdoor resort sector, catering to travelers seeking posh stays in natural surroundings. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/25/2024 15:23 EDT

American Airlines Seeks to Repair Travel Agency Ties After Direct Bookings Strategy

American reintroduced its fares to the channels where travel agencies want to book them, and Isom acknowledged this was their biggest "pain point." The airline, too, will be feeling pain for some time. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/25/2024 13:28 EDT

Wyndham Sees Tech Upgrades as Driving Higher Hotel Profits

Wyndham said its RevPAR (that's hotel-speak for "how much money we make per room") might be flat this year, but its EBITDA (that's finance-speak for "profits, kinda") was still looking good. The hotel franchisor partly chalked that up to an improved tech game that has helped it boost margins. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/25/2024 12:41 EDT

Royal Caribbean: Expect Higher Cruise Prices and More Expansion in China

Royal Caribbean Group executives are confident that their return to China will pay off in the long-run. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/25/2024 11:44 EDT

Accor Cites Strength in India and Business Travel, Dials Back Olympics Forecast

Accor, the Paris-based hotel giant, predicts robust bookings and strong pricing power in the second half. Its executives aren't losing any sleep over airlines like Ryanair complaining about softening airfares. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/25/2024 10:24 EDT

Barcelona to Drop ‘Visit’ Slogan, Wants to ‘End Global Call’ for Tourists

Barcelona is pivoting away from mass to quality tourism promotion in the wake of local outrage and pressure. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/25/2024 10:00 EDT

New Research Highlights the Resiliency and Adaptability of the Vacation Ownership Industry

ARDA's latest research reveals the evolving trends and significant economic contributions shaping the future of the vacation ownership industry, making a case for timeshare as a compelling alternative to traditional vacation models. -ARDA Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/25/2024 08:50 EDT

Land Values Are Soaring in Ras Al Khaimah on Hopes of Legal Casinos

Just a few years ago, it was a floating patch of dirt with a few hotels. Now, Marjan Island is a place people are betting their life savings, and that's even before the casino is open. -Josh Corder Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 07/25/2024 07:38 EDT

American Airlines Profits Sink 46% as it Recovers From Direct Booking Blunder

American’s profits declined 46% in the second quarter as it reels from a controversial direct selling strategy and an imbalance in domestic seats. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/25/2024 07:06 EDT

Southwest Sees Major Dip in Profits as It Vows to Make ‘Urgent’ Changes

Southwest’s profits decreased by 46% as it looks to make changes to its business model to boost its bottom line. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/25/2024 06:51 EDT

Southwest Tears Up its Business Model: Here’s What’s Changing

Southwest's leadership team will be hoping that these changes will be enough win back customers and fend off a vocal activist investor. -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/25/2024 04:20 EDT

The World’s Most Powerful Passports: Find Out Where Your Country Ranks

Passport rankings are more than just numbers; they show a country's diplomatic power and have real impacts on travel and tourism making them important not just for travelers. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/25/2024 03:19 EDT

Google’s Cookies, AI’s Hype and Turkish Air’s Biz Class Bet

Today's podcast looks at Google's surprising pivot on cookies, industry leaders' disappointment in travel's use of AI, and why Turkish Airlines doesn't believe in premium economy. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/24/2024 23:00 EDT

Struggling SpiceJet to Raise $358 Million – India Report

SpiceJet has been facing financial and legal issues for years. However, the positive momentum of the Indian aviation industry is keeping it from going bankrupt, and that is what the airline is banking on. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/24/2024 16:20 EDT

In Major Reversal, Google Will Keep Cookie Trackers. What it Means for Travel Marketers

As a baseball luminary once said, "It ain't over til it's over." Third-party cookies were about to be gone but then they weren't. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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