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Skift @ Skift · 07/22/2024 15:44 EDT

Business Travel Bounces Back: Spending Forecast to Hit Record

Business travel is roaring back, with global spending projected to surpase pre-pandemic levels in dollar volume this year. Face-to-face wins. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/22/2024 12:49 EDT

Mallorca Locals Demand to ‘Change Course’ Amid Spain’s Tourism Boom

Mallorca just had its second mass demonstration against mass tourism this summer. Expect more to come in other hot spots in Spain. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 07/22/2024 12:44 EDT

Selina Collapses in Liquidity Crisis, Seeks Buyers

Selina billed itself as a pioneer in the "digital nomad" hospitality sector. But it can no longer avoid insolvency. Its woes can be partly traced back to its ill-fated SPAC merger in October 2022. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/22/2024 12:31 EDT

Delta’s Meltdown Enters Day 4 After IT Outage

Delta entered another day of massive flight disruptions after an IT outage just days earlier overwhelmed its crew scheduling system. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/22/2024 10:00 EDT

New Research: Understanding the Hidden Costs of Direct-to-Consumer Retailing

In today’s rapidly evolving travel landscape, the trend toward direct-to-consumer (DTC) models has brought both opportunities and challenges. A new report from Travelport delves into the complexities and nuances of this shift, making a case for modern retailing that puts the consumer first. -Travelport Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/22/2024 05:54 EDT

Japan’s 35 Million Tourist Bonanza in 2024: Great for Business, Not So Much for Overtourism

The weak yen has definitely boosted Japan's tourism industry, but as the country rides this wave of visitors, it’s going to be a tightrope walk — balancing the economic gains with the realities of overtourism. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Sarah Kopit, Dawit Habtemariam, Meghna Maharishi, Skift @ Skift · 07/21/2024 20:04 EDT

Trump vs. Harris: What Each Administration Would Mean for the Travel Industry

President Joe Biden’s decision to leave the 2024 U.S. presidential race put an unprecedented twist on what was always going to be an unconventional election. But one thing is clear: Each potential administration’s policies will be wildly different – and have significant implications on the global travel industry. -Sarah Kopit Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/21/2024 17:35 EDT

Delta CEO Apologizes for Ongoing Flight Disruptions Caused by IT Outage

Since Friday's outage, Delta has struggled to bounce back. CEO Ed Bastian said an issue with Delta's crew scheduling tool caused the continued flight disruptions. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 07/21/2024 08:00 EDT

Vacation Rentals and Luxury Trips: Travel Startups Raise $106 Million

Niche vacation rental platforms are still raising money, just not quite as often as during pandemic times. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 07/20/2024 07:00 EDT

Hyatt Pursues Standard Hotels: What’s Behind the Luxury Lifestyle Play

Hyatt sees adding luxury lifestyle hotels like Standard Hotels as creating a virtuous cycle of growth in its loyalty program and pipeline. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 07/20/2024 02:30 EDT

Taj-Parent IHCL Ventures Into Branded Residences with Chennai Launch

As more people in India are seeking upscale living options that blend luxury with convenience, IHCL is leveraging its strong brand and hospitality expertise, to step into this space to meet these evolving demands. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 07/19/2024 19:11 EDT

American Airlines Reaches Deal With Flight Attendants, Ending Years of Tense Negotiations

Negotiations between American and its flight attendants became so tense that their union told members to be prepared to strike this summer. The tentative deal now makes it unlikely that flight attendants could stage a summer strike. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 07/19/2024 15:22 EDT

One Software Update, a Global Airline Meltdown

An IT outage early Friday morning sent the world reeling as it affected banks, healthcare and airlines. The airline industry is currently experiencing thousands of disruptions, and it could take days for carriers to bounce back. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 07/19/2024 14:29 EDT

AI vs. Travel Advisors: When Humans Win

Chatbots are relying on 20 years of bad travel writing, while travel advisors have eyes and ears and can be a real source of truth. -Lex Haris Read more ›

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Gordon Smith and Peden Doma Bhutia, Skift @ Skift 3 place · 07/19/2024 14:26 EDT

Global IT Outage Sparks Travel Chaos as 4,000+ Flights Canceled Worldwide

Computer problems are nothing new for airlines and airports, but the scale of Friday's outage is without recent parallel, with Delta and United among those badly hit. -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/19/2024 11:43 EDT

M&A Is Not a Growth Engine, Says Cloudbeds CEO

Cloudbeds CEO Adam Harris said "every single one" of his clients has been added organically. In other words, not added via company acquisition. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 07/19/2024 11:30 EDT

Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith Sees a Long-Term Olympics Boost – Skift Travel Podcast

Air France-KLM said revenue will come in below what it was expecting due to the Paris Olympics, but CEO Ben Smith sees value in the global exposure. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/19/2024 08:28 EDT

European Short-Term Rental Surge Defies Regulatory Challenges

Despite facing backlash due to the housing crunch in many cities, Europe's short-term rental market is booming this summer. -Saniya Zanpure Read more ›

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Gordon Smith and Peden Bhutia, Skift @ Skift 1 place · 07/19/2024 04:39 EDT

Global IT Outage Disrupts 1,000s of Flights

Computer problems are nothing new for airlines and airports, but the scale of Friday's outage is without recent parallel. -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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