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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Reigniting corporate culture has become a priority, including meeting new hires or just training employees. In some cases it’s starting to eclipse traditional business travel, and the spike is about to hit budgets and resources that were trimmed during the pandemic. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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Hilton is planning to grow its presence in Greater China from nearly 20,000 rooms to 270,000, while Accor has found partners to help build more than 1,300 hotels. It's wise for the giants to look beyond China's current pandemic crisis and plan for future growth. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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This week, Indian online food ordering and delivery platform Swiggy is backing Rapido to help its expand its fleet, while VC firm Andreessen Horowitz has launched a program called a16z START to fund, and nurture, the next generation of entrepreneurs. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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Feels like a tit-for-tat move, regardless of one's views of the underlying political issue. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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The Biden administration made a sensible decision to extend the requirement for foreign visitors crossing land and maritime borders to be vaccinated. The surge in Covid cases means there's no time for the U.S. to let down its guard in the fight against the virus. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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Loyalty programs helped brands engage with customers during pandemic lockdowns. But now they need to evolve, and travel companies need to not only decipher what today’s traveler wants, but also how to factor in sustainability in a meaningful way. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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The U.S. pilot shortage could redound to United's benefit if other airlines are forced to cancel flights due to staffing shortages, CEO Scott Kirby said. The carrier is getting ready for a summer demand to set records. -Madhu Unnikrishnan Read more ›
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American Airlines considers pre-departure testing rules for U.S.-bound travelers the biggest hindrance to its international recovery. And while executives won't say if they will go away in May, they are bullish about a surge in both leisure and business travel. -Edward Russell Read more ›
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While the travel industry was on its knees, travel loyalty programs continued to grow. But the pandemic has changed the travel industry, and loyalty programs need to follow suit. -Wouter Geerts Read more ›
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Good morning from Skift. It's Thursday, April 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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As airlines in the U.S. lose no time in adopting the no-mask mandate, Delta looks to restore flight privileges of passengers who had earlier been barred over mask violations. Customers would, however, need to be at their best 'expected behavior' when flying with the airline. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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Accor is facing off against tech companies Amadeus and Sabre in sales of software to hotels. Watch this space. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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Here we go. The mask wars are back on, and it's travelers who will face mass confusion. It may just be the airlines' zeal to repeal their own mask mandates was a little too much celebration too soon. -Tom Lowry Read more ›
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Airbus seems fortunate to have defeated the appeal. Sound barrier pioneer Chuck Yeager was a fearless pilot who always had the right stuff, but his estate came up short in this trademark infringement case against the airplane manufacturing giant. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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The Central and Eastern European travel market is ripe for investment. Despite the ongoing war in Ukraine, domestic and regional tourism has continued to grow above 2019 levels. Meanwhile, amidst rapidly increasing digitization among both consumers and travel providers, the region boasts huge long-term opportunities for companies who are able to connect with its unique traveler base and integrate technology across these similar yet distinct markets. -Szallas Group Read more ›
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Travel agents are loudly telling their customers time is of the essence in regards to booking. There's no telling how expensive travel will become as fuel prices show no signs of falling yet. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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Multiple sources of data seem to be overwhelming some companies. But it's probably a nice problem to have as organizations count down to net zero. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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Not wanting to toe the U.S. line, Canada decides to retain its mask mandate on planes, calling it a layered approach to keeping travelers safe. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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It’s no secret that the pandemic’s extreme measures have turned advertising on its head, but travel advertising is moving back and forth in leaps, from TV to internet, then back to TV. In 2022, travel brands are showing even more dedication to television, countering all speculation that national TV is coming to an end. -Mary Ann Ha Read more ›
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The damage caused by the floods represents an enormous setback for South African beach resorts that still haven't fully rebounded from Covid. And as scientists predict storms will worsen along the Indian Ocean in coming decades, those destinations will continue to face weather-related hurdles in their recovery. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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