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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 · 05/05/2024 23:30 EDT

India’s Sarovar Hotels Has a New Playbook

Sarovar Hotels and Resorts is one of the fastest-growing hotel chains in India. It is now reviving its presence in Africa, where it has been witnessing strong traction post-Covid. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/05/2024 19:52 EDT

Brian Chesky Explains His $100 Million Donation to the Obama Foundation

Brian Chesky’s pay package leaves a lot of money to potentially give away. With an Obama Foundation scholarship, he’s hoping to use his money to go beyond Silicon Valley. -Elizabeth Casolo Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/05/2024 15:07 EDT

Expedia Group Websites Subject to Outages

Expedia Group websites from the U.S. mainland to Puerto Rico, India and Dubai were experiencing outages. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 05/05/2024 11:00 EDT

Las Vegas Tourism Chief: Becoming a Sports Hub and What’s New at The Sphere

Las Vegas' is banking on the NHL Draft and the Sphere to bring new eyes to destination and entice tourists. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 05/04/2024 18:19 EDT

Chinese Demand for U.S. Tourist Visas ‘Nowhere Near’ Pre-Pandemic Levels

It's not a good sign for the U.S. if Chinese tourists — the destination's biggest spending market in 2019. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/04/2024 16:48 EDT

Dubai’s Extreme Weather: Travel Firms Face Higher Costs

Dubai's floods seemed freakish. But the climate emergency could make weather more volatile in other places, too. Expect rising costs for insurance, disaster preparedness, and recovery. -Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 05/04/2024 12:03 EDT

Belmond Embraces ‘Slow Luxury’

There are a lot of options in high-end hospitality, but many of them are lacking depth and soul. Belmond is taking a contrarian approach. -Lex Haris Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/03/2024 14:46 EDT

Hotel Earnings: What We Learned This Week – in 2 Minutes

IHG saw U.S. hotel revenue normalize. Marriott plans to launch a new midscale brand. Hyatt aims to expand its all-inclusive resort portfolio. And more. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 05/03/2024 14:20 EDT

Travel Startup Funding Slows Down After $689 Million Spree

Travel startups raised $689 million over two weeks in mid-April, and then they raised only $29 million in the two weeks following that. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/03/2024 12:39 EDT

Tour Expedition Leader Lindblad Buys Thomson Adventures For $30 Million

The new partnership is just the latest in Lindblad's recent acquisition spree. -Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/03/2024 12:21 EDT

The Awakening of Sleep Tourism

The travel industry is cashing in on sleep tourism. Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit and Head of Research Seth Borko delve into the latest trend. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/03/2024 10:38 EDT

IHG Talks Hotel Growth Opportunity in Germany

IHG sees promise for growth in Europe's largest economy, Germany. -Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/03/2024 10:07 EDT

Skift Travel Health Index Shows Softening  Trend

The Travel Health Index in March 2024 shows an overall softening trend compared to the previous month, with the index dropping by 4 points. However, some countries continue to show robust growth, with China, Japan, and Hong Kong out front with double-digit gains. -Saniya Zanpure Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/03/2024 09:55 EDT

Ask Skift: How Is Climate Change Impacting Travel?

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues in travel, and here's a brief look at how it's impacting the industry. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/03/2024 08:18 EDT

What IHCL’s 4th Hotel in Varanasi Says About India’s Religious Tourism Boom

Religious tourism is booming in India and hospitality companies are now catching up to cater to this demand. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 05/03/2024 07:19 EDT

Looking to Enter the 2024 Skift IDEA Awards? Here’s the Inside Scoop

Writing an award submission for the most coveted travel industry award is no mean feat. Luckily for you, I have the inside scoop to make sure your submission stands out from the crowd. -Nicole Meyer Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/03/2024 04:29 EDT

Ups and Downs of Expedia and Booking’s First-Quarter Earnings

Today's podcast looks at Expedia's altered outlook, Booking Holdings' connected trip success, and the fight for privacy at U.S. airports. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/02/2024 18:35 EDT

Booking Holdings Sees Modest ‘Connected Trip’ Gains – But It’s Likely Still Years Away

There's a newish metric for Booking.com, namely "connected transactions." Given the state of competition and other obstacles, the so-called connected trip is light years away. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/02/2024 17:49 EDT

Expedia Bosses Say Vrbo Will Drag 2024 Growth

Incoming CEO Ariane Gorin said she plans to focus on driving traffic, lifting conversion rates, and expanding margins after taking the helm from departing chief Peter Kern on May 13. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 05/02/2024 16:39 EDT

Frontier CEO Says Airlines Don’t Have the Tech to Comply With Refund and Junk Fee Rules

Frontier CEO Barry Biffle is the latest airline executive to voice some concerns about the feasibility of the Biden administration's latest rule on refunds and junk fees. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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