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Dennis Schaal @ Skift 1 place · 05/09/2026 15:29 EDT

Expedia Spent $279 Million on Acquisitions in Q1, Airbnb Gained $70 Million on Tiqets Deal: Scoop

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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Skift @ Skift · 06/21/2022 12:30 EDT

Why the UK’s Unique Brand of Travel Chaos Is Upending Recovery Efforts

With offices vacant again due to a crippling week-long rail strike, and airports under pressure, travel is suffering a setback, particularly business travel. In public relations terms, the UK should be in crisis management mode. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/21/2022 10:00 EDT

Open Distribution: A New Hotel Booking Model for Hospitality’s Future

The hotel booking ecosystem is weighed down by siloed software systems, middlemen who take a piece of the RevPAR pie, and guests who don’t have as much control over their experiences as they should. The founder of Impala spoke to SkiftX about how to eliminate these issues with a new model: Open Distribution. -Impala Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/21/2022 10:00 EDT

Meeting the High Expectations of the Gen Z Traveler: New Report

When predicting current and future trends, everyone in the travel industry has their eyes on Gen Z travelers, and, boy, are they demanding. -Mary Ann Ha Read more ›

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Paula Krizanovic, Skift @ Skift · 06/21/2022 09:00 EDT

Latin America Hotels Unite to Launch Direct Booking Tools and Website

Far too many hoteliers in Latin America have failed to embrace the latest tools for marketing their businesses online. A group of Argentine hoteliers aims to bridge this digital divide by pooling resources. -Paula Krizanovic Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/21/2022 07:30 EDT

How WhatsApp Is Helping Brands Personalize Travel in India and Middle East

Looking to offer hassle-free and personalized experiences for customers, travel companies have integrated WhatsApp as an effective communication platform. But troubleshooting cannot always be left to bots. Brand also need human beings to chip in at critical moments. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/21/2022 06:37 EDT

Daily Podcast: Post-Pandemic Puerto Rican Promise

Good morning from Skift. It's Tuesday, June 21 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 · 06/21/2022 02:30 EDT

Puerto Rico’s Recovery Offers These Lessons for Global Tourism

Puerto Rico tourism, bolstered by Airbnb when hotels were shut, has had a noteworthy comeback. But if travel and living have blended, then the island's fiscal and political woes can't be overlooked. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 06/20/2022 09:00 EDT

When Will Big Hotels Brands Go All In on Alternative Accommodations?

Most hotel parent companies, such as IHG, Hyatt, and Hilton, haven't created brands in alternative accommodations. But a report coming this week from real estate services company JLL will spotlight some billion-dollar reasons why that will change. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Tim Hepher, Alexander Cornwell and Jamie Freed, Reuters @ Skift 2 place · 06/20/2022 08:00 EDT

Airline Group Chief Rips Government Covid Responses as ‘Shambolic’

Willie Walsh, director general of the International Air Transport Association, has a point. Do better next time. Way better. -Tom Lowry Read more ›

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Ceyda Caglayan and Azra Ceylan, Reuters @ Skift · 06/20/2022 03:50 EDT

Turkish Airlines Plans IPO and No-Frills Revamp for Regional Carrier

A no-frills revamp for AnadoluJet would allow Turkish Airlines greater reach into the price-sensitive market. Also, initial public offerings seem to be back in favor in travel. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Michael Martina and David Brunnstrom, Reuters @ Skift · 06/19/2022 14:30 EDT

U.S. Seeks Aid Deal With Marshall Islands as China Eyes Tourism Opportunities

The South Pacific Islands are of huge strategic interest to both the U.S. and China. The United States is scrambling to ink a deal that would deliver new economic assistance to the islands ahead of China making investments, particularly in tourism. -Tom Lowry Read more ›

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Kanishka Singh, Reuters @ Skift · 06/19/2022 12:30 EDT

Yellowstone Park to Partially Reopen Wednesday After Historic Closing

Good news for local tourism in Wyoming and surroundings, as Yellowstone pushes ahead with a partial reopening after unprecedented flooding. Climate change can't hold back this determined destination. -Tom Lowry Read more ›

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Jamie Freed, Reuters @ Skift · 06/19/2022 10:05 EDT

Qantas, Airbus to Spend $200 Million to Speed Up Australia’s Sustainable Fuel Business

Qantas is currently sourcing its sustainable fuel from outside Australia. This partnership with Airbus will give it much greater control at home to meet those super-aggressive targets for converting to more environmentally friendly fuel. -Tom Lowry Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 06/18/2022 10:00 EDT

Choice Hotels’ Play for Radisson Americas and Other Top Stories This Week

In Skift's top stories this week, Choice Hotels buys Radisson Hotel Group Americas, India's most famous landmark faces a murky future, and rising prices drive U.S. consumers to alter their summer travel plans. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Amy Tennery, Reuters @ Skift 1 place · 06/18/2022 09:56 EDT

16 World Cup 2026 Cities in North America Ready to Host a Soccer Revolution

FIFA president Gianni Infantino predicts a soccer frenzy will spread through the U.S., with the sport eventually surpassing baseball, football, basketball and hockey. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Mrinmay Dey and Akriti Sharma, Reuters @ Skift 2 place · 06/17/2022 12:00 EDT

London’s Gatwick Airport Caps Number of Flights to Avoid Summer Chaos

It's a sensible decision with the staff shortage problem unlikely to be fixed soon, and we shouldn't be surprised to see airlines and tour operators raise prices further as a result of these new constraints. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Doyinsola Oladipo, Reuters @ Skift 1 place · 06/17/2022 11:30 EDT

RV Drivers Take Shorter Trips, Get Vehicles Delivered

Thanks to soaring fuel prices, outdoor campers aren't the only ones watching out for bears. So are investors in the recreational vehicle market. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Allison Lampert and Rajesh Kumar Singh, Skift @ Skift 3 place · 06/17/2022 09:30 EDT

Transatlantic Travel Rebound Faces an Unwelcome Slowdown

It's the world's most lucrative travel market, but airlines won't maximize their profits unless they divert more planes and resources to the various routes between the U.S. and Europe. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/17/2022 09:00 EDT

More U.S. Travelers Plan to Travel 4th of July Weekend With ‘Nearcations’ on Rise

Following Memorial Day Weekend, Americans are still planning to travel during the next major U.S. summer holiday, but with more careful planning and sentiment stability about rising fuel prices. -Mary Ann Ha Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/17/2022 07:20 EDT

Daily Podcast: Tourism’s Big Summer Rebound

Good morning from Skift. It's Friday, June 17, at airport gates along the U.S. east coast (where Skift editors’ flights are delayed). Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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