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Skift @ Skift · 07/15/2024 16:50 EDT

Last-Minute Short-Term Rentals Could Help in Soft Markets

Discount travel sites tend to do well during times when vacation rentals and hotels aren't selling well on more traditional travel sites. Expedia/Vrbo's deal with Whimstay may reflect those market dynamics. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/15/2024 14:53 EDT

Roadside Hotels Expect Boom From Infrastructure and AI Spending

Blue-collar workers need more places to sleep while traveling for jobs. That's because the U.S. government wants to fix bridges and other infrastructure, while Amazon and other tech giants want to build data centers to support AI usage. Hotel companies stand to gain. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Christiana Sciaudone, Skift @ Skift · 07/15/2024 12:35 EDT

The Recovery in Air Travel from China Is Happening… But It’s Super Slow

The travel industry has been counting on the return of visitors from China. But getting back to 2019 levels is taking much longer than expected. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/15/2024 08:00 EDT

Viator Launches New Campaign: ‘Regret Less. Do More.’

Viator's "Regret Less. Do More." campaign uses data-driven insights and highlights travel planning pitfalls. -Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 07/15/2024 07:46 EDT

Why Singapore Airlines’ Capacity Growth Comes at a Cost

As one of Asia’s largest, and traditionally most profitable carriers, what happens at Singapore Airlines matters. -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/15/2024 06:27 EDT

South Korea Adds NewJeans as Tourism Ambassadors to Ride K-Pop ‘Hallyu’ Wave

For those asking, ‘What's Hallyu?’ you’re clearly not young enough! The Korean wave is huge, and the tourism ministry is make sure that it taps into this craze to attract foreign visitors. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/14/2024 21:00 EDT

Singapore Airlines’ Travel Experiences Arm Tackles Payments With New Partnership

By 2024, Asia’s travel and tourism revenue is projected to hit a whopping $326 billion. To cash in on this boom, travel providers need to tackle Asia’s patchwork of payment options. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 07/14/2024 10:50 EDT

Hotel Tech and Business Travel: Startups Raise $71 Million

Five travel startups announced fundraises over the past week totaling more than $70 million. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 07/13/2024 23:00 EDT

StayVista’s Co-Founder Thinks Indians Are Finally Ready to Embrace Alternative Stays

Indian travelers now seek flexible accommodation options, and the alternative stay industry is racing to keep up with the demand. StayVista claims to bridge the trust gap that has historically plagued the sector. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Ajay Awtaney and Gordon Smith, Skift @ Skift 1 place · 07/13/2024 07:00 EDT

Emirates Skywards Chief Shares Six Airline Loyalty Lessons

In a break from the strategy of many U.S. airlines, Emirates’ Skywards program is being used to boost loyalty for the airline without a heavy financial focus. -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 07/12/2024 18:41 EDT

A Lump Sum and Flight Benefits: American Airlines Posts Severance Package for Former Exec Vasu Raja

Vasu Raja’s severance package includes a payout of his base salary until January 31, 2025 and flight benefits. He’s also eligible to receive a lump sum payout of $968,750 after the severance period ends. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 07/12/2024 16:30 EDT

Vrbo in Major Reversal on Guest Refund Policies

If Vrbo's new host cancellation policy looks familiar, it's not dissimilar from the one Airbnb imposed a few months ago. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/12/2024 14:36 EDT

Air Taxis to LAX? Southwest in Deal With Archer Aviation 

The partnership between Southwest and Archer Aviation will bring eVTOLs to California airports, but the timeline is currently unclear. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 07/12/2024 12:51 EDT

The Latest Numbers Behind Hotel Groups’ Bet on Credit Card Rewards

Hotel groups have been expanding the reach of their loyalty programs to include a wider base of consumers while trying to maintain their appeal to frequent travelers. It's a tough trick to pull off. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/12/2024 11:44 EDT

Venture Capital Investment in 2024 – Skift Travel Podcast

Venture capital investment in the travel industry has decreased substantially in recent years. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 07/12/2024 11:38 EDT

Travel Bookings to Miami Surge as Messi Plays in Copa America Final

Argentines are going to be out in droves to see their team play for the championship. It'll be a boost for international tourism to the U.S. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/12/2024 10:51 EDT

Lufthansa Group Cuts Outlook as Flagship Carrier Struggles to Break Even

The Lufthansa Group lowered its outlook for 2024 due to negative market trends — particularly in Asia — and aircraft delivery delays that have afflicted most of the industry. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/12/2024 10:00 EDT

Q&A: Spain Launches Global Dialogue on Sustainable Tourism With New Series

Spain's tourism strategy is shifting from volume to value as the country prioritizes ecological and social integrity over visitor numbers to maintain its competitive edge. Turespaña is facilitating this shift by launching a new series to spark a global conversation on sustainable tourism practices. -Turespaña Read more ›

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Matthew Parsons, Skift @ Skift · 07/12/2024 09:21 EDT

The continent offers a bright future for investors. And with waning demand for offices, alternative accommodation brands claim they stand out as a safe political bet. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/12/2024 06:06 EDT

Boeing 737 Max Delays Cost Norwegian Air $3.2m in Second Quarter

An upbeat assessment for summer 2024 came with a warning for 2025, as Boeing 737 Max delivery problems continue to impact plans for further growth. -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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