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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift 1 place · 11/22/2024 10:20 EDT

What’s Next for Airbnb – Skift Travel Podcast

Airbnb is eager to branch out into other sectors of the travel, and we discuss its plans in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast — as well as the challenges it faces. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/14/2024 03:22 EDT

AI-Powered Travel Updates Will Make Translation Easier

Today's podcast looks at AI-powered travel tools, airlines suing to protect junk fees, and Booking's European challenge. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 05/13/2024 23:00 EDT

How This Thai Resort Hopes to Attract Indian Travelers – India Report

Even as Thailand is a popular travel destination among Indians, most places beyond Bangkok and Phuket remain unexplored. Smaller resorts and businesses now seem to be trying to attract Indian tourists. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 05/13/2024 17:29 EDT

ChatGPT Is Getting a Major Update: What it Means for Travelers

Though ChatGPT still has issues and many of its features are in experimental phases, the continued updates point toward the potential of what the future digital travel assistant could be.  -Justin Dawes Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/13/2024 13:15 EDT

Emirates Sees Rise in Unsold Premium Seats, But The Post-Pandemic Party Isn’t Over Yet

With premium cabins typically delivering much higher profit margins than economy seats, good occupancy is a key performance metric for many airlines. -Gordon Smith Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/13/2024 11:27 EDT

Major U.S. Airlines Sue Biden Administration Over Junk Fees Rule

Major U.S. airlines have filed a lawsuit against the Department of Transportation’s “junk fees” rule, arguing that it would create more confusion for consumers. -Meghna Maharishi Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/13/2024 08:56 EDT

Booking.com Hit With EU’s ‘Gatekeeper’ Status, Faces Tighter Regulation

Online travel giant Booking.com will be held to a stricter regulatory standard in 27 European countries, but it remains to be seen what the true impact will be. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/13/2024 05:56 EDT

This Saudi Low-Cost Airline Is Tripling in Size — Where Will All the Passengers Come From?

Flyadeal's new CEO Steven Greenway says the scale of airline's expansion attracted him to the role. His challenge now is turning targets into tangible results. -Gordon Smith Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/13/2024 00:01 EDT

Record-Breaking Number of Road Trips Projected For Memorial Day Weekend

Buckle up. AAA expects a major weekend for air travel and especially road trips this Memorial Day. -Elizabeth Casolo Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/12/2024 23:00 EDT

Akasa Air’s Plan to Expand Beyond India

Central to Akasa's expansion strategy is its substantial order of 226 planes with Boeing. The airline seems confident about the planemaker's capabilities. Will Boeing 'deliver?' -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 05/12/2024 09:12 EDT

Alaska Airlines Tests AI Vision for Loyalty and Flight Search

Though the new Alaska Airlines AI flight search tool has issues, it's an early glimpse at how the future of airline loyalty tech and search could look. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/11/2024 18:34 EDT

Kayak CEO Says Online Travel ‘Still Sucks’ and He Wants to Stay ‘Until It’s Fixed’

Twenty years later, Google is the leading global player in travel metasearch. Steve Hafner can do little about that but argues travelers can snack on Google but they should come to Kayak for better results when they are ready to book. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 05/11/2024 08:00 EDT

Automatic Refunds For Flyers: Here’s How it Works in Europe

The European Union’s rule gives a glimpse into how the U.S. may enforce its automatic refunds policy – though there are key differences. -Meghna Maharishi Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/10/2024 16:52 EDT

Soho House is continuing its streak of losing money every year since its founding in 1995. But it also appears to be improving on key metrics. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/10/2024 14:40 EDT

The Expedia CEO Transition: The Challenges Facing the New Boss

No one ever said revamping the nuts, bolts and servers of a sprawling Expedia Group would be easy. How 2024 plays out will say a lot about whether all that toil was worth it. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/10/2024 13:04 EDT

Dubai Gains Ground In The Tours And Activities Market

Dubai is skyrocketing in popularity as a destination for tours and activities and operators are quickly hopping on the trend. -Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/10/2024 11:30 EDT

Airbnb’s Icons: Gimmick or Marketing Genius?

Airbnb has reentered the Experiences space with the launch of Icons. Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit and Head of Research Seth Borko discuss its prospects. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/10/2024 11:03 EDT

2024 U.S. Election Won’t Scare Off Tourists, But It Will Make Advertising More Expensive

As the U.S. enters its most expensive election cycle, tourism marketers are going to need to get creative to stay on top of the minds of targeted audiences. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 05/09/2024 17:38 EDT

Hilton Grand Vacations: Weak Yen Dents Japanese Appetite for U.S. Timeshares

Hilton Grand Vacations is also eyeing a sales boost by inheriting Bluegreen's marketing deal with Bass Pro's 200 stores after the timeshare giant fully digests its latest acquisition. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 05/09/2024 14:16 EDT

Airline Credit Cards and Frequent Flyer Programs Come Under Federal Scrutiny

Federal agencies are currently investigating whether airlines have devalued frequent flyer miles to make it more difficult for consumers to redeem award tickets. -Meghna Maharishi Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 05/09/2024 12:57 EDT

JetBlue Slashes its Winter Transatlantic Schedule — A Sign of Weakness or Strength?

Almost a third of the airline's long-haul European capacity is being cut as it redeploys aircraft and resources to routes in the Americas. -Gordon Smith Read more

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