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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The conventional wisdom of big hotel brands is that buying all-inclusive resorts may be as relaxing as staying at one. But what if big hotel brands are in for a disappointing experience at the buffet bar? -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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Superapps and connected trips would take a hit if Google were forced to self-immolate. However, competition would flourish if authorities curtail Google bias. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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Waymo's test is a baby step — autonomous vehicles will serve the perimeter of the airport, avoiding the front door of terminals themselves. But it's the Alphabet unit's first foray into serving an airport. If it works, the days of driverless cars and profitable ridehailing services will edge closer. -Tim Mullaney Read more ›
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Blueground’s Alex Chatzieleftheriou and Selina’s Sam Khazary speak with Skift’s Seth Borko at the Skift Future of Lodging Forum in New York City in May 2022. Listen to the full conversation in our latest Skift Podcast episode. -Jason Clampet Read more ›
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In Skift's top stories this week, Saudi Arabia invests heavily in its tourism economy, 30 exclusive interviews cover the history of short-term rentals, and Sabre hands American Airlines a dollar after a decade-long case. -Mary Ann Ha Read more ›
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Airport retailers will be in for a bumper summer this year. High streets and malls will look on in envy. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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The staffing shortages plaguing the airline industry have contributed mightily to the delays and long lines at major airports. And the problems are expected to get worse, with summer travel projected to hit record levels worldwide. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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Travel agencies need to develop more strategies to tackle advisor burnout. They can't afford to lose more advisors because they've struggled to fill roles since the start of the pandemic. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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As China's once busy international sporting calendar looks threadbare, the country's latest decision to retreat from hosting such events will go against its aspiration to turn sport into a $747 billion industry by 2025. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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A step nearer for Blackstone, but a few gambling regulators dotted around Australia now get to have their say. It's not a done deal yet. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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Good morning from Skift. It's Friday, May 20, 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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The co-working giant posted a $504 million loss for the first quarter of this year, although the figures are heading in the right direction. But has it run out of steam after setting right so many wrongs in the past? -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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In India, deal activity is strong for Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), Pride Group, and India’s first publicly traded real-estate investment trust, Embassy Office Parks. The country is on track to become the third largest lodging market in the world within about a decade. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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Public transportation planning software company Optibus spots an opportunity to help cities "build back better" as they redesign networks for buses, trains, bikes and more after the pandemic. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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The long-running case revolved around practices that the leading U.S. provider of airline fare data to travel agents imposes on nearly all airlines. If the verdict stands, it doesn't make Sabre change, well, anything. Except maybe a smaller tip for a barista. -Tim Mullaney Read more ›
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Meetings & events is now the center of how companies and industries create culture, and we're embracing the future of business events — with our latest adventure: Skift Meetings. -Hailey Smith Read more ›
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At the beginning of the pandemic, it was clear there would be plenty of mergers and acquisition targets galore. Despegar found at least a couple in Viajanet and Stays. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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Travel reports are revealing that people are going to be spending more time on the road this year than during any other pandemic year. One company is introducing a new technology to make sure people are actually spending that time in transit, not at a traffic light. -Mary Ann Ha Read more ›
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Federico Gonzalez argues lifestyle hotels aren’t just for the well-heeled, and rivals are “punishing” guests with poor design. But it may be a challenge to roll out so many properties and keep them feeling unique. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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The latest data and insights from our partners show that the travel industry is continuing to return to "traditional" levels of demand, and traveler behavior is looking increasingly like it did before the pandemic. -Wouter Geerts Read more ›
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