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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 · 05/25/2022 17:48 EDT

New Pricing For Skift Events: Flat,  Affordable and Easy

Uncertainty is the new normal for travel – except when it comes to our events. Here's how we’re doing our part to help rebuild the industry. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/25/2022 16:06 EDT

Exclusive Amazon Partnership Could Broaden MakeMyTrip’s India Reach

Amazon is doing travel these days in its own image — as a way to build even greater traction for Amazon Pay. Hey Amazon, where to next? -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/25/2022 10:53 EDT

Skift Webinar: Transforming Airline Revenue Management With Intelligent Insights

In this recent webinar, FLYR’s head of artificial intelligence and machine learning explained how airlines can gather the right insights, update them continuously, and have them readily available to accurately predict changes and optimize revenue in the rapidly evolving air travel environment. -FLYR Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/25/2022 09:15 EDT

Qantas Takes Majority Stake in Travel Agency Ahead of Package Vacation Boom

No one wants to miss out on a deal this summer, and that applies to mergers and acquisitions too, it seems. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/25/2022 07:00 EDT

6 Questions for a Top Seera Group Exec on Saudi Arabia’s Ambitious Tourism Goals

Seera Group is confident that Saudi Arabia could welcome 100 million tourists a year by 2030 and commends the country's efforts to change its image at a brand level. However, it'll be some time before the perception changes overseas. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/25/2022 06:53 EDT

Daily Podcast: Inflation Vs. Covid

Good morning from Skift. It's Wednesday, May 25, 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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Kylie Madry, Reuters @ Skift 2 place · 05/25/2022 03:27 EDT

Mexican Airlines Return to Toluca Airport Following Govt Push

The Mexican government's push to reduce congestion and cap flights out of the capital's crowded main airport will finally bring back commercial flight operations to the forgotten Toluca airport. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/25/2022 02:00 EDT

Tripadvisor’s New CEO to Get $500,000 Signing Bonus in First Paycheck

Given the challenges that Tripadvisor faces to better monetize its assets and to craft a new strategy, the company needed to woo a new CEO with a decent compensation package, which it did. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Tim Mullaney, Skift @ Skift · 05/24/2022 17:45 EDT

Beyonk Snaps Up Bookinghound to Create UK’s Biggest Seller of Attraction Tickets

This deal will unite Beyonk's capital access with technology and geographic reach Bookinghound has. Bookinghound's founder will stay on, as Beyonk's CEO leads the combined company. -Tim Mullaney Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/24/2022 12:05 EDT

U.S. Travelers More Concerned About Costs Than Covid for First Time Since Pandemic

Americans are now saying that financial factors trump health and safety worries when it comes to travel decision-making. While some are staying home because they can't afford it, those determined to travel are finding ways to work around higher prices. -Mary Ann Ha Read more ›

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Sophie Yu and Brenda Goh, Reuters @ Skift · 05/24/2022 07:30 EDT

Trip.com Co-Founder Banned From Social Media for Questioning China’s Zero-Covid Policy

James Liang has been banned from posting on China's Weibo for "violating relevant laws and regulations." But few could deny that ongoing lockdowns are hitting the economy, as tourism continues to suffer. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/24/2022 06:44 EDT

Daily Podcast: Airbnb’ China Retreat

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast explains why Airbnb is exiting China, how Doha rose to the top of the most-searched list, and pivotal moments in the history of short-term rentals. Listen Now Episode Notes Short-term rentals are an enormously powerful sector in travel, having experienced an enormous boom in popularity in recent years. Executive […] Read more ›

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Tim Hepher, Reuters @ Skift 3 place · 05/24/2022 03:05 EDT

Air France-KLM to Sell $2.4 Billion Worth of Shares to Repay State Aid

Paying down its borrowings will bring Air France-KLM a step closer to meet European Union conditions for participating in any further airline consolidation. Are acquisitions on the cards? -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/24/2022 02:06 EDT

The Definitive Oral History of Short-Term Rentals, Part 2

Airbnb broke things as a startup, but a second generation of executives starting in 2013 knew the maturing business had to start playing by some of the rules. Part II of this oral history details many of these changes, as well as the clash between individual owners and property managers. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Carley Thornell, Skift @ Skift · 05/24/2022 00:30 EDT

Hotels Designing for Disabilities Must Think Beyond Old Stereotypes

Sometimes there needs to be a carve out in the biggest design trends to take accessibility issues into account. -Carley Thornell Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/23/2022 14:05 EDT

Wyndham’s App Update Is Made for Road Trips

Hundreds of thousands of Americans regularly struggle to plan long-distance trips with stops at hotels that are pet friendly or have parking for large trucks. Wyndham's new tool aims to address this hassle. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/23/2022 12:10 EDT

Phoenix Airport’s Strong Recovery Faces Workforce Challenges

The Phoenix Airport has risen from the the pandemic like the mythical bird it's named after. But even though travelers are back, workers aren't and that means issues for travelers. -Edward Russell Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/23/2022 07:00 EDT

Doha Is Most Searched Destination on 2022 World Cup Interest

As football fans from around the world make a beeline to catch their favorite stars in action, Doha becomes the top trending destination. However, being the most geographically-compact World Cup host comes with its own set of challenges. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/23/2022 05:50 EDT

Daily Podcast: Travel Agent Burnout

Good morning from Skift. It's Monday, May 23, 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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