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Skift @ Skift · 07/09/2024 14:50 EDT

Marriott’s Latest Tech Play Aims to Streamline Business Travel

Marriott has debuted a suite of travel tools to let road warriors book, manage, and expense business travel without having to visit third-party services. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Christiana Sciaudone, Skift @ Skift 3 place · 07/09/2024 13:44 EDT

The Wealth Gap Hits Summer Travel

The summer travel season is highlighting the increasing wealth divide between the haves and have-nots. -Lex Haris Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/09/2024 12:25 EDT

Christian Louboutin Takes Stake in Hotel Operator Experimental

The French designer behind those coveted red-soled stilettos has just snagged a stake in Experimental Group. Louboutin will now have a say in this chic Parisian outfit that runs a handful of boutique hotels and bars that are catnip for jetsetters. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/09/2024 11:52 EDT

Will Hotel Guests Really Book Viator Experiences With Amazon Alexa?

Industry response to a recent Skift story centered on this question: Would people actually use voice search to book travel experiences? The answers were revealing about the sector's broader opportunities and challenges. -Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/09/2024 11:40 EDT

Canada’s Indigenous Tourism Groups to Downsize

Canada's Indigenous tourism sector is taking a step back after years of progress. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/09/2024 07:56 EDT

Is This the End for Airline Greenwashing? Meet the CEO Who Thinks He Has the Answer

In recent months, several big-name airlines have been accused of greenwashing. Could independent, AI-driven data put an end to the confusion for consumers and corporate travel departments? -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/09/2024 06:29 EDT

What the Extravagant Ambani Wedding Says About Indian Event Tourism

Indians love to say ‘I do’ in style, sparing no expense for the event of a lifetime! -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/09/2024 05:18 EDT

China’s Visa-Waiver Policy Boosts Inbound Tourism: Foreign Visitors Up 152%

After the pandemic-induced slump, China’s simplification of visa procedures appears to have paid off, with foreign visitors in the first half of the year soaring 152% compared to the year before. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/09/2024 03:20 EDT

Boeing’s Guilty Plea, Airbnb’s Olympics Pitch and Questioning Carbon Offsets

Today's podcast looks at Boeing's guilty plea, Airbnb's Olympics tourism angle, and the trouble with carbon offsets. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/08/2024 23:00 EDT

Rajasthan Focuses on Weddings, Conferences to Boost Tourism – India Report

Rajasthan, a premier wedding destination in India, has much to offer including wildlife, museums, temples, and lakes. While the state is seeking to promote its various offerings, it does not want to lose out on the significant revenue from weddings and business meetings. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/08/2024 18:34 EDT

‘Tourists Go Home’: Barcelona’s Protests Against Overtourism

Barcelona, one of the world's most popular destinations, just got a rude awakening about how it manages tourism. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/08/2024 16:52 EDT

How a Hackathon led to Sabre’s First Generative AI Product for Hotels

Generative AI is still young, but some travel companies are encouraging workers to experiment as they determine how the tech will be used in the future. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 07/08/2024 16:41 EDT

Airbnb Debuts Olympics Ad: ‘Why Stay in a Hotel on the Touristy Side of Paris?’

Airbnb is among the travel industry leaders in taking advantage of the global events category. Its push in Paris highlights the importance it sees for this sector. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Robin Gilbert-Jones, Skift @ Skift · 07/08/2024 12:37 EDT

The Problem With Carbon Offsets – and 5 Measures of Quality

Carbon offsets exist within a flawed ecosystem but they should not be disregarded as an interim measure. It is on the industry to reform a broken system. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/08/2024 09:29 EDT

Southwest Adds IndiGo Co-Founder to Board in Latest Line of Defense Against Elliott

Gangwal’s appointment comes after activist investor Elliott criticized the airline’s board for not having enough directors with external airline experience. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/08/2024 09:03 EDT

Boeing Pleads Guilty: 3 Takeaways From Its Deal With the DOJ

The plea deal with the DOJ would mandate that Boeing pay more fines and install an independent monitor to oversee its quality control and production processes. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 07/08/2024 05:48 EDT

Boeing to Plead Guilty to Criminal Fraud Charge in 737 Max Probe

If the plea deal is accepted by the judge, it would make The Boeing Company a convicted felon. This in itself could have serious consequences for the firm. -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 07/08/2024 04:34 EDT

Thailand to End Duty-Free on Arrival Shopping at 8 Major Airports

No, this doesn’t mean that the Thai government wants you to stop shopping; they're just nudging travelers to splurge locally and boost the economy! -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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