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 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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Prepare now or get left out when the Chinese outbound tourist wave returns in 2023, says China Outbound Tourism Research Institute. Considering the country's staunch zero-Covid policy, the timeline seems a little too good to be true. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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City breaks aren't as popular (yet) as beach getaways, but the hotelier still has some way to go to turn a profit after Omicron's impact earlier in the year. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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Surf Air's debut on the public markets will put to the test two big questions in travel: the validity of electric planes and subscription membership models. -Tom Lowry Read more ›
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In this video from Skift Future of Lodging Forum 2022, we hear from Jason Bryant, vice president, Nor1, Oracle Hospitality, and Robert Tanenbaum, managing director, Starwood Capital Group, on how automation and artificial intelligence can help hoteliers optimize their offerings to meet changing guest expectations and drive additional revenue over the next few years. -Oracle Hospitality Read more ›
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In this video from Skift Future of Lodging Forum 2022, we hear from Eric Liebman, senior vice president, SVP strategic partnerships, at JCB International Credit Card on how the hospitality industry can harness guest-centric payments to drive their customer and revenue strategies. -JCB International Credit Card Read more ›
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In this video from Skift Future of Lodging Forum 2022, we hear from Noreen Henry, chief revenue officer, Sojern, about how an always-on digital marketing approach driven by smart data can help capitalize on the latest traveler behavior and trends. -Sojern Read more ›
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When asked a few years ago whether Booking.com was a disruptor, CEO Glenn Fogel said "no." Online travel companies should prove their innovation, not make excessive boasts. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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For today's podcast episode, Skift's Dennis Schaal is joined by RVshare's Jon Gray, UndertheDoormat Group's Merilee Kar, and HomeAway's Carl Shepherd to discuss their experiences during the evolution of online short-term rentals. -Jason Clampet Read more ›
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Traveler expectations have shifted dramatically since before the pandemic. To capture demand in a competitive market, independent hotel brands need to deliver a compelling alternative to the traditional loyalty programs offered by the large chains. The challenge? Scaling up their infrastructure, support systems, and marketing reach without losing their individuality. -Global Hotel Alliance Read more ›
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With a goal to attract 100 million tourists a year by 2030, Saudi Arabia realizes that it will have to promote itself aggressively as a leisure destination. A trillion dollars looks pretty aggressive. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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Bars, nightclubs, theme parks and museums will be the winners this summer. The "experience economy" is back. -Mary Ann Ha and Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast discusses the rapid evolution of online short-term rentals, United’s optimistic outlook, and tour companies and LGBTQ discrimination. Listen Now Episode Notes Short-term rentals have grown in popularity during the pandemic in large part due to the rise of remote work. But such properties are far from a novel concept, […] Read more ›
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Taking a leaf out of Lufthansa's book, which is planning its own deal with MSC, this is a smart move that helps hedge against any further events that put the brakes on passenger flights. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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Tour operators angry about states enacting anti-LGBT laws shouldn't reward those places. Those companies can absolutely find more welcoming destinations for their guests. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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Airbnb disrupted vacation rentals. Will short-term rentals take a chunk out of the hotel business? History shows that's a distinct probability. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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Plenty of doubters predicted business travel wouldn’t fully return, but recent surges suggest the wider industry could break past its pre-pandemic $1.4 trillion value. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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Japanese startup Kabuk Style has thousands of travelers booking hotels and guesthouses via subscription. A recent promotion with the airline JAL boosted the company's profile. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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Life is being made a little easier for Cuba's citizens, with more flights allowed, but this is far from a carte blanche for the tourism industry. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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Memorial Day kicks off the summer travel season that will surely test American's resilience for inflation. -Mary Ann Ha Read more ›
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