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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 06/27/2024 00:01 EDT

How India-China Direct Flights Went From 539 … to Zero

Two tourism powerhouses, two economic giants, two of the world's most populous countries — and yet, not a single direct flight between India and China. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/26/2024 23:00 EDT

India Shows Big Gains as U.S. Travel Source – India Report

Driven by an increase in spending power, Indians are traveling to the U.S. in huge numbers. Gains are further boosted by major sporting events held in the U.S., as Indian sports fans are willing to travel far for events. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/26/2024 15:43 EDT

Microsoft Exec Shares Xbox Lessons for Hotel Owners

Microsoft sees a future where everyone has a personal AI assistant and a digital ID, and travel companies with permission can tap into that data to create personalized experiences. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/26/2024 13:19 EDT

Activist Investor Slams Southwest’s Outlook, Says Airline is ‘Unable to Adapt’ 

Elliott Investment Management, which has a $2 billion activist stake in Southwest, was highly critical of the airline’s revenue forecast cut for the second quarter. -Meghna Maharishi Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/26/2024 12:29 EDT

Guided Tours Gain Popularity Among Millennials and Gen Z

A new survey by GetYourGuide found that 70% of respondents have a plan to book a guided tour in the next year. -Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/26/2024 10:00 EDT

Rising Hotel Rates Don’t Always Mean Rising Commissions

The second installment of “The Data Snap” article series examines an unusual market trend: Hotel rates are on the rise while agency commissions are stabilizing. This shift is driving travel companies to reevaluate which measurements they’re using to forecast revenues. -Onyx CenterSource Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/26/2024 09:59 EDT

Saudi Tourism Chief Advisor Gloria Guevara Manzo Leaves Role

Manzo spent three years in Saudi Arabia, right as the conservative kingdom began to reinvent its image. -Josh Corder Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/26/2024 09:49 EDT

Indian and Middle Eastern Carriers Boost Connectivity to Tap India’s Outbound Potential

Indian travelers are looking at Middle East for short-haul trips. Airlines from India and the region are in a race to attract them. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/26/2024 09:00 EDT

Fetcherr Raises $25 Million to Help Airlines Create Fares You’ll Want to Book

What does it take to get passengers to click that airline "book" button? Fletcherr claims its AI-infused tech is helping airlines get better at it. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 06/26/2024 07:33 EDT

Southwest Cuts Financial Outlook, Blames Revenue Management ‘Complexities’

Southwest's cut in revenue guidance for the current quarter comes just three weeks after a vocal activist investor called for big changes at the airline. -Gordon Smith Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/26/2024 04:36 EDT

U.S. Hotels’ Performance, Lufthansa’s Carbon Surcharge and Oslo’s Offbeat Ad

Today's podcast looks at U.S. hotel trends, Lufthansa's new carbon fees, and Oslo's sardonic tourism ad. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/26/2024 02:30 EDT

Vitruvian Partners Ups Stake in Civitatis by $50 Million in Travel Experiences Bet

Vitruvian Partners' additional $50 million investment in Civitatis underscores the company's appeal as a niche marketplace. The company plans to use the funds to solidify its leadership in Latin America. -Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/25/2024 23:00 EDT

Indian Fintech Player Paytm Partners With Skyscanner, Google Flights, Wego – India Report

Paytm's move to expand its travel offerings comes after it recorded a successful quarter for flight bookings. Initially started as a financial services company, Paytm has been enhancing its offerings to increase its revenue streams. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/25/2024 16:53 EDT

U.S. Hotel Performance Split: Luxury Hotels Rise as Low-End Brands Slump

Today's economic pressures are impacting consumers differently across income levels. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/25/2024 14:01 EDT

IHG’s Chief Tech Officer Shares ‘Missteps’ and Lessons Learned

There were dozens of people waiting in line to speak with Dan Blanchard after his hour-long HITEC presentation, half of which was an audience Q&A. He has learned a lot over his four years as chief tech officer for IHG, and people were clearly interested in hearing about it. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/25/2024 12:53 EDT

Carnival Reports Record Cruise Bookings for 2025

Carnival is riding a global wave of consumer interest in cruise experiences. The company doesn't see any signs of a slowdown. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/25/2024 12:31 EDT

Where Are the Women in Aviation? Skift Travel Podcast

Women have struggled to occupy leadership roles in the aviation industry, and we discuss the reasons why and what airlines are doing to reverse the gender gap in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 06/25/2024 11:34 EDT

Lufthansa Says it Can’t Afford New Eco Laws. It’s Adding Up to €72 to Airfares

Most short-haul passengers will pay just a few extra euro, but the priciest tickets will see an added fee of up to €72 -Gordon Smith Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 06/25/2024 09:53 EDT

Visit Oslo’s New Ad Goes Viral Asking: ‘Is it Even a City?’

Oslo doesn't take the typical smiling local approach in its new tourism ad. It instead uses dry Nordic humor to promote Oslo's unique appeal. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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