The CEO of Air New Zealand has pushed back on suggestions that the airline’s headline-grabbing premium products are difficult to justify at a time of mounting losses and cost cuts. “These projects for us, they’re not vanity projects, they’re existential,” Nikhil Ravishankar told Skift on the sidelines of the IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio […] Read more ›
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Many travel companies want to foster a workforce where everyone, regardless of circumstances, can thrive. But many companies wonder how to go about doing this. The example of The Shepherd Hotel in Clemson, South Carolina, suggests one path. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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As it prepares to host Middle East's first-ever FIFA World Cup, Qatar expects the event to offer unique marketing potential to place the destination firmly on the tourism map. But for a country whose pre-Covid arrivals stood at 2.1 million in 2019, a goal of 1.5 million tourists for the two months of the tournament sounds overly ambitious. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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As Covid cases on Monday fell to a two-month low, South Korea will be lifting restrictions within the country. However, mandatory quarantine for unvaccinated inbound travelers and negative PCR tests for the fully vaccinated continue to remain. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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Good morning from Skift. It's Monday, April 17, 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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Pent-up demand is so strong that off-peak travel bookings are higher for both pre-summer weeks and midweek days. During the first travel industry earnings call for 2022, Delta Air Lines said yields for off-peak travel are improving as travelers move from the most popular travel times. Expect to hear more of that from travel executives this year. -Ted Reed Read more ›
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Don't underestimate the power of big chain loyalty points, which business travelers will be keen to start collecting again to fund their next vacation. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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A month after a fatal accident involving one of its Boeing 737-800s, China Eastern has put the aircraft type back into commercial service. The airline said its Boeing 737-800 fleet has been rigorously checked for faults and cleared the aircraft for passenger flights. -Madhu Unnikrishnan Read more ›
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China is sticking to its no-Covid policy despite rising case counts across the country, including in the economic powerhouse, Shanghai. The risk of global economic repercussions rise the longer restrictions last. -Edward Russell Read more ›
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In Skift's top stories this week, Google joins global partnership Travalyst, backed by Prince Harry, in an act towards sustainability, Europeans are set to make record summer travel numbers, and loyalty programs are being revamped across major and minor travel brands alike. -Mary Ann Ha Read more ›
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It's the classic chicken-and-egg dilemma, but more hotels are forging ahead and building in remote areas — confident travelers and businesses will follow. -Carley Thornell Read more ›
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Sri Lanka is struggling to provide fuel for its own citizens, so how can a government-run entity justify using the country's limited resources to power more aircraft? -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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An economic crisis is looming, with the nation's recovery now hampered by inflation and rising oil and coal prices in the wake of the Ukraine war. Not exactly a welcoming pitch for tourists. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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After all, Indigenous experiences can play a critical role in Canada's reconciliation process, as well as in drawing the deep-pocketed international traveler back to Canada. -Lebawit Lily Girma Read more ›
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Good morning from Skift. It's Friday, April 14, 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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All-digital experiences are a pandemic legacy, and the financial services sector is seeing a lot of value in the extra dimension that virtual reality can bring to conferences, training and education. Business meetings aren’t that far away. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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Despite the worst of the pandemic being behind the hospitality industry, executives largely don't see a full recovery this year. It's hard for them to do so when the industry hasn't still solved its labor shortage problem. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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India's Itilite is riding the wave of business trips finally returning, with its eyes on the U.S. market, while in Europe Valpas has raised some money to stamp out the problem of bedbugs ruining tourists' long-awaited holidays. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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No one wants to pay ultra-luxe prices and be forced to think about bugs when they’re on vacation. That’s exactly why Valpas hopes it's created a better bug trap to allow guests to have a pest-free stay. -Mary Ann Ha Read more ›
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Although solo travelers have long been an important market for tour operators, they haven't had specific strategies to boost bookings with this group. But the pandemic is forcing tour operators to reevaluate their tactics, including finding ways to make traveling alone less expensive. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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President Biden backs incentives for sustainable aviation fuel as the airline industry looks to cut emissions. But legislation remains stuck on Capitol Hill with little clarity on how it will become law. -Edward Russell Read more ›
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