The World Cup handed host cities a global stage. Marketing videos underscore how host cities are using it to reassure a world that's grown wary of coming to the U.S. Read more ›
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Japan remains closed to most tourists, but it has loosened up for some business trips and students. This Travel Voice Japan journalist's account of a recent trip to Hawaii echoes the experiences of a lot global travelers these days for the mass confusion. -Tom Lowry Read more ›
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The strike by KLM ground staff is apparently over, but delays will cascade. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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The Quarantine Atlas and its 65 homemade renderings is a powerful chronicle of the collective pause we went through as a planet. What better way than through maps to remind the travel industry of what was lost, and how to chart a best, and hopeful, course forward. -Tom Lowry Read more ›
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In Skift's top stories this week, major U.S. airlines didn't hesitate to lift mask requirements, travel numbers in Japan begin steadily rising, and a hotel in South Carolina offers insight on how to create a disability inclusive workforce. -Mary Ann Ha Read more ›
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Canada was among one of the most cautious countries when it came to Covid and inbound visitors. Restrictions have loosened and elated tourism businesses found out quickly just how much the world missed their country. -Tom Lowry Read more ›
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It’s Earth Day 2022, marking yet another year on this planet with our outward cries on climate change and way too empty preachings on practicing sustainability. We all know for greener travel, change starts from the top down, or in the case of food tourism, from the Earth up. So ... who is really doing something? -Mary Ann Ha Read more ›
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Travel and entertainment spending on American Express cards rose 121 percent in the first quarter — even with variant flare-ups. One more benefactor of the serious pent-up demand to travel. -Tom Lowry Read more ›
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Confident about its ability to tap into the market to switch bus passengers to air travel, Volaris is planning to expand operations in the U.S. But before that the airline will have to wait for the U.S. to restore Mexico's aviation safety rating. -Peden Doma Bhutia 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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