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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 06/22/2024 07:00 EDT

Hotels Race to Comply with California’s Junk Fee Laws

California's bold move is forcing all U.S. based hotels to put all their cards on the table, setting a new standard for price comparison that will likely go national. Whether this leads to more competitive pricing or simply shifts consumer costs elsewhere remains to be seen. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 06/21/2024 17:49 EDT

U.S. to Speed Up Passport Processing With Online Renewals and More Agencies

With faster passport renewals, Americans will have an easier time traveling internationally. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 06/21/2024 17:18 EDT

San Francisco Gets Tourism Bump from AI – But Recovery Will Be Slow

San Francisco is finally showing some gains. But the hole was deep. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 06/21/2024 15:35 EDT

American Airlines and Flight Attendants Fail to Reach New Contract

Without a new contract, American Airlines flight attendants say they are preparing to potentially strike. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/21/2024 14:57 EDT

Barcelona to Ban All Short-Term Rentals by 2029

Many destinations in seeking to regulate short-term rentals try to balance the needs of locals with the benefits of tourism. Barcelona has had enough. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 06/21/2024 13:36 EDT

American Airlines Hits Pause on Pilot Hiring

American is the latest major U.S. carrier to pause hiring new pilots. The carrier is facing a weaker financial outlook for the second quarter and is moderating its growth for the year. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/21/2024 11:12 EDT

Taiwan ‘Actively Considering’ Visa on Arrival for Indians

If Taiwan continues with its plan to allow visa-on-arrival for Indian travelers, it will join a growing list of countries that are easing visa requirements to attract the outbound market. Also in focus are money minting corporate events for Indian business travelers. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/21/2024 04:24 EDT

Travel Venture Capital, Airbnb Transparency and Real AI Biz Travel

Today's podcast looks at the state of venture capital, Airbnb's California pricing display, and corporate travel's move to AI. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 06/20/2024 17:04 EDT

Airbnb to Display Total Price by Default in California to Comply With New Law

Varying state laws on price transparency may become confusing for consumers and a more complex issue for short-term rental providers. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift Research @ Skift 3 place · 06/20/2024 14:35 EDT

Travel Venture Capital Hit a Decade Low in 2023: Where the Growth Is Now – Skift Research

Travel Venture Capital hit a decade low of $2.9 billion in 2023, but early 2024 signals a rebound with increased investments from Asia and the Middle East and a focus on experiences and AI. -Pranavi Agarwal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 06/20/2024 13:53 EDT

Travel Tech Startup Lighthouse Buys HQ Revenue in Talent Grab

Lighthouse, the travel startup formerly known as OTA Insight, has bought Berlin-based HQ revenue. The deal marks another step in Lighthouse's strategy of expanding through talent acquisition rather than merely accumulating customer lists. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/20/2024 12:11 EDT

Over 1,000 Pilgrims Die in Hajj Pilgrimage Amid Global Heatwave

As Saudi Arabia battles a fatal heatwave that has claimed over 1,000 lives during the Hajj pilgrimage, the global heat crisis continues to intensify. -Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/20/2024 11:13 EDT

All You Need to Know About Skift Global Forum

A one-stop shop with answers to most of your questions about the best event in travel, Skift Global Forum, and what to expect. -Nicole Meyer Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 06/20/2024 11:03 EDT

One Price for Locals … 6x for Tourists? When Foreigners Pay More

Japanese businesses need to hang on to their local customers while staying true to Omotenashi (Japanese hospitality). -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/20/2024 10:54 EDT

What the Heck Is Regenerative Tourism, Anyway?

The goal of regenerative tourism is to leave destinations and the environment better off than they would have been without tourism. But is it really new? And how can we know if it's working? -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/20/2024 10:29 EDT

Q&A: How Hotels Can Increase Total Revenue by Personalizing the Guest Experience

To remain competitive and optimize revenue, hoteliers need to think like retailers and shift their focus from filing rooms to providing unique guest experiences. True hospitality is about more than just providing a place to stay. -Sabre Hospitality Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/20/2024 10:00 EDT

Sustaining Traveler Loyalty: How Today’s Brands Can Build Preference Through Customization 

Amid fierce competition, loyalty programs have transitioned from a mere perk to a pivotal component of a brand's strategy to foster customer allegiance and encourage repeat business. Customization is key to successfully introducing travel solutions and sustaining loyalty over time. -Rocket Travel by Agoda Read more ›

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Christiana Sciaudone, Skift @ Skift · 06/20/2024 09:46 EDT

Here’s How AI Can Help Fix Business Travel. Eventually

Mastercard found that nine in 10 travel decision-makers plan on investing in AI and machine learning to improve processes and personalize travel for employees. -Christiana Sciaudone Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/20/2024 07:15 EDT

Ennismore to Add Lifestyle Hotel Brand Our Habitas to Its Portfolio

With Ennismore's backing and Accor's distribution, Our Habitas is poised for some major growth. The brand already has multiple projects in the works, with a focus on Saudi Arabia and Asia. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 06/20/2024 07:15 EDT

Ennismore to Buy Lifestyle Hotel Brand Our Habitas

Wiith Ennismore's backing and Accor's distribution, Our Habitas is poised for some major growth. The brand already has multiple projects in the works, with a focus on Saudi Arabia and Asia. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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