Expedia acquired Tiquets, not Airbnb, but Airbnb seems to have made a solid return on Tiqets when it cashed out. Read more ›
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This deal undoubtedly won't go down as one of the largest of 2022, but it shows the continued interest in investing in hospitality technology. Even Jerry Jones can recognize an interesting deal. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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Hotel brands are looking to make loyalty programs even more rewarding. It’s not solely about points, but also about offering choice, flexibility, and personalized experiences for consumers. In addition, hotel brands are focused on supporting the success of their valued travel managers and buyers, who in turn leverage loyalty to drive compliance and a more rewarding travel program for their end travelers and clients. -IHG Read more ›
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Travel is officially back in full swing, but consumer habits have shifted. Affirm’s new report, “On the Move: What Today’s Travel Trends Mean for Your Business,” touches on key market trends and explains how travel businesses can attract customers by offering payment options that meet their individual needs. -Affirm Read more ›
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With paid advertising becoming more competitive and expensive, destination marketing organizations (DMOs) can turn to organic traffic for a marketing boost. In this video, Ashley Baer, marketing manager and content creator at Explore Butte County, shares how the DMO used visual stories to increase its visibility on Google, enhance its website content, and help local partners engage with visitors. -CrowdRiff Read more ›
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Undeterred by competition from global online travel companies, MakeMyTrip envisions to be the first port of call for Indian travelers. A travel superapp is definitely a step in the right direction towards this goal. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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The company, which is backed by Concur co-founder Steve Singh, is still on its mission to quietly dismantle the underlying technology and commercial kickbacks that the corporate travel industry was built on. That costs a lot of money. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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Irish budget airline Ryanair may turn out to be stronger financially than most of its peers after its rivals report their earnings, too. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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Let's take a closer look at how Skift Research data and analysis has transformed over the last 10 years. -Alexx Mattox Read more ›
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After years of relying on foreign executives, more luxury safari camps and international hotel brands are appointing locals to run the show. It's long overdue because the Kenyan hospitality industry has trained professionals capable of running those establishments. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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With just 1,500 foreign tourists arriving to take a package tour last month, it's been a painfully slow restart for Japan after the two-year ban. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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Twin rates for foreign travelers and locals in Asian hotels may be a temporary solution to help the hospitality industry recover, but it may not be sustainable in the long run, especially for economies highly dependent on tourism. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Hilton’s new marketing positioning, Alaska Air’s business travel worries, and UK tourism’s marketing overhaul. -Jason Clampet Read more ›
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They will be telling signals about where travel demand will be heading for the rest of 2022. That's why we will be closely following Alphabet and Meta's earnings calls this week. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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A few plausible reasons explain why many investors and brands are checking into the extended-stay hotel category. The bottom line is that they expect to leave with suitcases full of profits for a long time. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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The UK is actively trying to reorganize and restructure its DMOs to operate under more sustainable models. The government’s development model pilot will show the way forward. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›
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Hilton risked falling out of the cultural conversation as newer brands like Airbnb made a lot of noise. So the company has responded with new marketing tactics. One of them is putting hotel stays, rather than beaches or sunsets, upfront in its ads. Another tactic is to mock rentals. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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Lastminute.com’s top executives, including founder and CEO Fabio Cannavale and Chief Operating Officer Andrea Bertoli, are being held by Swiss authorities as part of an investigation into whether the Amsterdam-based online travel company misused Swiss-provided Covid-relief funds. Lastminute.com stated Saturday that a Swiss court “partially approved the remand of four persons, including Fabio Cannavale (CEO) […] Read more ›
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Airports worldwide need to practice "climate resilience" as extreme weather events, such as heatwaves, and rising sea levels, can complicate operations. Protecting runways and lengthening them are parts of the toolkit. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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Carleton Varney leaves behind a legacy that gave hotel operators the freedom to break from bland playbooks on design, and that challenged them — Dare to be bold. -Tom Lowry Read more ›
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In Skift's top stories this week, travel agents describe their changed roles, the highest-paid hotel CEOs are revealed, and Vancouver Island Tourism adopts a new tourism model. -Sonia Menken Read more ›
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