Skift Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Skift Take: Iran may have reopened its airspace following Israel's retaliatory attack, but will carriers risk flying over the two countries? Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

Skift Take: Alaska initially expected cancellations to last through at least mid-week, but a recent FAA pause on inspections has made it unclear when the Boeing 737 Max 9 can go back into service. Meghna Maharishi Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Skift Take: Vrbo is reiterating the message that the traveler's experience is key to building demand and a strong business. Srividya Kalyanaraman Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Webrezpro

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Every interaction between a guest and your property counts, and this extends to your cancellation policy. While cancellations are undesirable for hotels, they provide an opportunity to cultivate a positive relationship with your clientele and encourage them to rebook.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Skift Take: Tour operators are trying to be sensitive to the war conditions currently underway in Israel. Selene Brophy Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Skift Take: When online travel agencies trot out statistics on their numbers of properties, is it a vanity thing or something more strategic? If you take Vrbo at its word, it's going for quality over quantity. Dennis Schaal Read the Complete Story On Skift

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SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

What is a hotel cancellation policy? A hotel cancellation policy outlines the terms under which a guest can cancel their booking without incurring a penalty, as well as those scenarios where there will be a fee associated with a cancellation.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 18, 2023

The impact of no-shows and last-minute cancellations on the hospitality industry, already under pressure from inflation and high energy prices¹, is causing almost a fifth (18 per cent) of restaurant, pub and bar owners to consider closing for good, according to new data from Barclaycard Payments, a leading UK payments provider.

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Little Hotelier

MAY 31, 2023

What is the Booking.com cancellation policy? The Booking.com cancellation policy outlines the terms and conditions that apply when a guest cancels a reservation at your hotel. It includes specifics about refund procedures, penalties, and fees associated with cancellations.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Skift Take: It could be a cruel summer for Indian aviation if the situation at Vistara doesn't improve. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Little Hotelier

APRIL 28, 2023

What is a hotel cancellation policy? Hotel cancellation policies offer hotel guests the opportunity to cancel their booking up until a certain amount of days before check-in. Once this date has passed, the hotel might charge the guest a set cancellation fee, a percentage of the booking, or the full amount.

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Little Hotelier

JUNE 30, 2023

What is the Expedia cancellation policy? Expedia provides a cancellation policy that allows users to cancel or modify their reservations without any charges or penalties within the first 24 hours. This can help to mitigate potential revenue losses from cancellations.

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Skift Take: Morocco is the latest destination impacted by a severe natural disaster, with tour operators needing to implement contingency plans to deal with the aftermath of a deadly earthquake. Selene Brophy Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

APRIL 8, 2024

Skift Take: The decision to cancel a major transatlantic route launch with just a few weeks' notice will not have been taken lightly by the airline. Gordon Smith Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Tech

MARCH 15, 2024

On average, 20% of online orders and 31% of order cancellations occur in the hour before the restaurant closes.

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Here are 5 ways to ensure lesser cancellations and no-shows: 1. Make sure you have a cancellation policy Include a cancellation policy in your hotel reservation system and make it visible to your guests. Include a deadline in your cancellation policy, before which your guests can cancel their bookings.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Skift Take: Norwegian Cruise Line is optimistic travelers won't lose interest in trips to the Middle East if the Israel-Hamas war remains contained. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 13, 2024

Skift Take: Alaska doesn't want to take a risk with the Boeing 737 Max 9 right now. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Skift Take: Skift has learned that any significant delay or cancellation, regardless of the reason, qualifies for an automatic refund as part of the Department of Transportation’s new consumer protection rules for the airline industry. Meghna Maharishi Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Revinate

AUGUST 23, 2023

Inspiration The Evelyn Hotel recovers lost bookings with this cancelation recovery campaign Subject line: We're sorry you couldn't make it! The post The Evelyn Hotel recovers lost bookings with this cancelation recovery campaign appeared first on Revinate.

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 30, 2024

If access remains disrupted for some time, many international visitors may cancel future trips as a precaution. Skift Take: Machu Picchu is arguably South America's top draw for foreign tourists. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Skift Take: Severe winter weather continues to hamper air travel in the U.S., and with another Arctic blast due later in the week, travelers can expect to see more disruptions. Meghna Maharishi Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Skift Take: A consumer watchdog report found that complaints against airlines have continued to increase in 2023, despite improvements made on cancellations and delays. Meghna Maharishi Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hotel News Resource

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Article - Six in 10 Americans Would Cancel or Avoid Trips by Air in the Event of a Government Shutdown - Federal Government Shutdown Would Cost U.S. Travel Economy $140 Million Per Day

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 13, 2016

If you’ve been in the industry long enough, you’ve probably had to deal with an event you were forced to cancel. So, whether it’s hurricanes, insane traffic, or an alien invasion – here are 3 crucial steps to take to recover from an event cancellation. Evaluate the Reason for Cancellation.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic brought the meetings and events industry to an abrupt halt in early 2020, leaving in-person conferences, trade shows, and corporate gatherings canceled or postponed indefinitely. Now, as restrictions have eased, meetings and events are resurging at a fast pace; however, they look slightly different.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 13, 2016

If you’ve been in the industry long enough, you’ve probably had to deal with an event you were forced to cancel. So, whether it’s hurricanes, insane traffic, or an alien invasion – here are 3 crucial steps to take to recover from an event cancellation. Evaluate the Reason for Cancellation.

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Skift Blog

JULY 20, 2023

Skift Take: Despite delays, cancellations and staffing shortfalls, three of the largest carriers in the U.S have generated record revenues and raised their profit outlook for the year. Amrita Ghosh Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

MARCH 22, 2023

senators want to allow an estimated 5,000 pilots who qualify for retirement in the next two years to keep working to cushion against the ongoing flight cancelations due to a shortage of available pilots and crews. Skift Take: U.S. Selene Brophy Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JULY 18, 2023

Not only could they lead to travelers changing their vacation habits, but they could also drive some travelers to cancel trips — which would a tremendous blow for an industry still trying to recover from the pandemic. Skift Take: Sweltering summers in Europe are increasingly becoming a major problem for the travel industry.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 31, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on Milwaukee’s hotel market, particularly in 2020 when the city experienced a decline in tourism and major event cancellations, coupled with the addition of new supply. However, as the world moves towards recovery, Milwaukee is showing signs of revitalization.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 7, 2024

Trip cancellations throughout December resulted in a sharp drop in occupancies, from mid-70% down to 30%, equating to millions of dollars of lost revenue, according to Accommodation Australia CEO, Michael Johnson.

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Skift Blog

MAY 10, 2023

Skift Take: Flexible work arrangements have changed when people book and cancel their trips. Flights in the U.S. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays are broadly down, for instance. That's left airlines scrambling. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

MAY 10, 2023

The concept is simple, albeit impactful for the industry; after 2+ years of pandemic-related restrictions, travelers are eager to make up for lost time and canceled trips. Within the hospitality world, a new phenomenon is circulating – “revenge travel.”

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 12, 2023

With some hotels either canceling, upselling, or charging for housekeeping, Luka also discusses solutions for forecasting staffing needs, plus the difference between implementing green initiatives vs greenwashing in housekeeping.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 17, 2023

to Montreal train route was cancelled due to excessive heat. In June, Amtrak’s Albany, N.Y, Service was suspended because a 47-mile stretch of the trip took four hours after the train was forced to slow to 10 miles per hour.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Thus, Jazz Fest and other conventions, events, and festivals for the rest of that year were canceled. In 2020, New Orleans’s most popular event, Mardi Gras, was held on February 25, but the city shut down on March 20 as COVID-19 infection rates began to increase.

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