Skift Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Skift Take: The depreciation of the Japanese yen against major currencies, particularly the U.S. dollar, has played a pivotal role in driving unprecedented levels of tourist arrivals to Japan.

Tourism 256

Tourism 256

Skift Blog

APRIL 16, 2024

Skift Take: Travel and tourism industry accounted for around 6% of India's GDP in 2022. The country has therefore been focusing on boosting tourism.

Tourism 245

Tourism Travel Revenue Hotels 245

Skift Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Visit California's new campaign, Certares' new acquisition, and Chinese travelers' favorite destinations.

Travel 139

Travel Tourism 139

Skift Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Skift Take: The UAE has endured its worst storm in 75 years with severe disruption to ground and air transportation.

Tourism 273

Tourism 273

Skift Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Skift Take: Union bosses have said the agreement sets a new benchmark for U.S. flight attendants across the industry.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 16, 2024

Skift Take: TUI is tapping into the booming African tourism market as it spreads its offerings throughout the continent.

Tourism 272

Tourism Market Marketing Hotels 272

Skift Blog

APRIL 16, 2024

Skift Take: United is making some adjustments to its long-term fleet plans after the FAA placed production constraints on Boeing.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 16, 2024

Skift Take: In 2023, air travel got pretty close to pre-pandemic levels. This thrust Tokyo Haneda and Seoul’s Incheon Airport back into the spotlight.

Travel 245

Travel Closing 245

Skift Blog

APRIL 16, 2024

Skift Take: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the partnership would fast-track the process for resolving passenger complaints.

Consumer 319

Consumer 319

Skift Blog

APRIL 16, 2024

Skift Take: A leading travel and tourism investment firm acquires the third-largest tour operator in Europe.

Tourism 156

Tourism Operations Travel 156

Skift Blog

APRIL 16, 2024

Skift Take: Citi and Chase plan to chase the rising Global Entry fees, allowing cardholders to still access Global Entry.

Tourism 273

Tourism Travel 273

Skift Blog

APRIL 16, 2024

Skift Take: Think Iceland was an unexpected favorite for Chinese tourists, what would you say about Kazakhstan?

Tourism 294

Tourism 294

Skift Blog

APRIL 16, 2024

Skift Take: We are hosting two back-to-back events: Skift Data + AI Summit and Skift Short-Term Rental Summit in New York City at Dotdash Meredith this June.

Events 243

Events 243

Skift Blog

APRIL 16, 2024

Skift Take: Wildfires tarnished the tourism appeal of the Golden State. So Visit California is running a splashy new "Ultimate Playground" campaign. CEO Caroline Beteta dishes on the pivot, her $150 million war chest, and how her team uses famous faces as brand ambassadors.

Tourism 246

Tourism Branding Events Business 246

Skift Blog

MARCH 28, 2024

Skift Take: Michael O'Leary says Southwest's all-inclusive fares are a sign that the airline has lost its 'passion' for low-cost travel.

Travel 333

Travel 333

Skift Blog

MARCH 27, 2024

Skift Take: India is a land of numerous local cultures and experiences, which can substantially enhance Intrepid's offerings for tourists in the country.

Travel 293

Travel Operations Tourism Hospitality 293

Skift Blog

MARCH 27, 2024

Skift Take: As in the planned American Express Global Business Travel Group merger with CWT, many marriages have in-law issues.

Business 315

Business Travel Small Business 315

Skift Blog

MARCH 27, 2024

Skift Take: The travel trends to Australia underscore the potential of India's middle class and its young demographic as a major force in shaping future travel trends.

Tourism 305

Tourism Travel Events Business 305

Skift Blog

MARCH 27, 2024

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Hilton's ascent, Maui's tourism pitch, and Breeze's new loyalty program.

Tourism 305

Tourism Hotels 305

Skift Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

Skift Take: Until recently, travel was seen as a luxury and once-a-year activity by Indians. International trips were even more infrequent. The new generation of Indian travelers is changing that.

Travel 315

Travel Tourism Hotels 315

Skift Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

Skift Take: In a recent interview, Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta discussed the hotel giant's record-breaking year for hotel development, the drivers behind its loyalty program's growth, and how it's trying to tame its carbon emissions.

Pipeline 339

Pipeline Hotels 339

Skift Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

Skift Take: Superyachts run by the Four Seasons brand are creating a buzzy new offering. Competitors include Marriott's Ritz-Carlton and Accor's Orient Express.

Branding 315

Branding 315

Skift Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

Skift Take: Maui is ready for its close-up, according to a new marketing campaign. If tourism doesn't rebound soon, valuable talent may leave.

Tourism 300

Tourism Closing Market Marketing 300

Skift Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

Skift Take: 2024 may be the first “back to normal" year for China's outbound travel since the pandemic, and Chinese tourists are leaning towards destinations with simpler visa processes.

Travel 305

Travel Tourism 305

Skift Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

Skift Take: Breeze, an low-cost carrier founded in 2021, believes it can attract a steadfast customer base to its loyalty program with the release of its co-branded credit card.

Branding 288

Branding 288

Skift Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

Skift Take: With a September deadline looming, Boeing knows it cannot delay the start of these crucial negotiations any further.

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273

Skift Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

Indoor cameras have been allowed in common areas of homes. They had to be disclosed to guests, visible, and not in private spaces.

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Skift Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

Skift Take: There's a worrying trend in American hospitality: Travelers coming to the U.S. from abroad often encounter sloppiness, rudeness, and ineptitude in stereo sound.

Hospitality 293

Hospitality Travel Tourism Hotels 293

Skift Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

Skift Take: Amadeus acquired another company earlier this year to expand its biometrics business. Now it's taken the same strategy to expand its payments business.

Business 294

Business Travel 294

Skift Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

Skift Take: It’s unclear if this investigation is a new inquiry or if it’s related to a $2.5 billion settlement Boeing reached with the DOJ in 2021.

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Skift Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

Skift Take: Thailand has alleged Singapore paid $3 million a concert to keep Taylor Swift from performing elsewhere in Southeast Asia. Singapore didn't say how much it paid. The debate shows the power of music events for tourism.

Tourism 280

Tourism Events 280

Skift Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

Skift Take: Even Tripadvisor would agree that the sum of its parts is likely worth more the the whole. That's what a potential buyer is likely thinking.

Sales 327

Sales Travel 327

Skift Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

Skift Take: The NTSB chair told a Senate committee that Boeing had not yet provided records on its documentation regarding the opening and closing of the door plug on Alaska’s Max 9 and the names of certain workers.

Closing 280

Closing 280

Skift Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

Luxury vacation rental brand Inspirato has the same strategy in its earnings said it will lower nightly rates to help find the balance.

Branding 264

Branding 264

Skift Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

Skift Take: Don't go to Miami Beach for Spring Break — that was the message in a new bold anti-tourism video from the city government.

Tourism 280

Tourism 280

Skift Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

Skift Take: Dublin's tourism chief predicts AI will unlock authentic value for tourists.

Tourism 311

Tourism Travel 311

Skift Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

Skift Take: As the world comes together to celebrate International Women's Day this week, news coming in from India highlights the country's struggle to provide a safe space for women.

Travel 280

Travel Tourism Management Market 280