Skift Blog

JULY 9, 2024

Skift Take: Goa is working to position itself as more than just a tourism destination known for its beaches and nightlife. As it seeks to welcome more visitors, the state is taking measures to ensure that the negative impacts of tourism are mitigated - both on the environment and its people.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 23, 2024

UN Tourism and TUI Care Foundation have solidified their ongoing partnership by signing an agreement at the UN Tourism headquarters in Madrid. The agreement focuses on empowering artists and artisans, particularly women and youth, in rural tourism destinations in Africa.

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Skift Blog

JULY 12, 2024

Skift Take: Spain's tourism strategy is shifting from volume to value as the country prioritizes ecological and social integrity over visitor numbers to maintain its competitive edge. Turespaña is facilitating this shift by launching a new series to spark a global conversation on sustainable tourism practices.

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Skift Blog

JULY 3, 2024

Skift Take: Legislators have stripped away the Hawaii Tourism Authority's funding and autonomy over the past few years. By finally getting a budget, the agency seems to be winning trust that it can manage tourism responsibly. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JULY 23, 2024

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Mallorca residents’ anger over tourism, business travel’s projected return, and Delta’s ongoing IT outage issues. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

MAY 21, 2024

Skift Take: Albania, Tanzania, Indonesia, Egypt, and El Salvador have been named the most-improved emerging economies for enabling travel and tourism development since 2019. Here are some insights. Dawit Habtemariam and Sean O'Neil Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

MAY 24, 2024

Skift Take: Corinne Menegaux says the 2024 Paris Olympics will be a global tourism advertisement for the City of Light, rather than driving massive tourism during the event itself. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JULY 23, 2024

Skift Take: Once again, the Indian Union Budget left the tourism industry high and dry, ignoring all their key demands. With their hopes for infrastructure status and tax rates dashed, the industry had to content itself with the crumbs of small mercies. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

Skift Take: As the UAE and Saudi Arabia continue their mega-projects, we look at Oman's 'calmer' approach to tourism. Josh Corder Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

MAY 6, 2024

Skift Take: Many tourism board CEOs command high compensation. Here's Skift's first major look at the pay packages U.S. destination marketing executives, looking at the city, state, and national levels. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JUNE 11, 2024

Skift Take: As India's role in the global travel industry continues to grow enormously, here's a look at how Indian authorities market tourism. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

MAY 3, 2024

Skift Take: 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 the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JUNE 24, 2024

Skift Take: Several destinations have experienced a tourism boom in recent years, but has a surge in visitors contributed to inflation? Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

MAY 27, 2024

The report was launched at the Conference "Investing in Tourism: Opportunities and Challenges for Sustainable Financing", part of the 50th UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Middle East.

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Skift Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Skift Take: In the final Skift Travel Spotlight dispatch from World Travel Market in London, Skift speaks with Niall Gibbons, NEOM's Head of Tourism, about what’s on the horizon for travel and tourism in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Tourism Authority Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JUNE 24, 2024

Skift Take: Portland is going to need another tourism champion, one who will be an outspoken advocate. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

MARCH 9, 2024

Skift Take: Nearly every other country has a tourism minister or tourism secretary. Congress passed funding bills Friday that included money to hire an assistant secretary of commerce for travel and tourism. In a halfway fix, the U.S. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hotel Management

JUNE 18, 2024

Ahead of the inaugural AHICE Fiji Islands Investment in Tourism Summit on July 3-4 , Tourism Fiji CEO, Brent Hill, spoke exclusively to HM about the strong demand for holidays in the South Pacific. Brent Hill, Tourism Fiji Tourism in Fiji is booming! Register now for AHICE Fiji Islands Investment in Tourism Summit.

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Skift Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In the first episode of a new limited-series podcast, Skift speaks with Saudi Tourism Authority’s Hazim Al-Hazmi about the marketing strategy helping make this happen. Saudi Tourism Authority Read the Complete Story On Skift Skift Take: Saudi Arabia wants to welcome 150 million visitors by 2030.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 18, 2024

Skift Take: Amsterdam, one of the world's most popular destinations, has capped its hotel supply to put a ceiling on mass tourism. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

MAY 22, 2024

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at emergent tourism destinations, Four Seasons' remote gamble, and an airport slot battle in Washington, D.C. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

Skift Take: Goa's focus on sports tourism is aimed at creating a more sustainable model of tourism in the state. It has been upgrading its sports infrastructure to promote itself as a premier destination for sports. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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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. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

Skift Take: The new darling of China's tourism industry may be none other than Turkey. Here's how Turkey is wooing China's new breed of travelers, who are young, hungry for off-the-beaten-path experiences, and spending more than before. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JULY 15, 2024

The Korean wave is huge, and the tourism ministry is make sure that it taps into this craze to attract foreign visitors. Skift Take: For those asking, ‘What's Hallyu?’ you’re clearly not young enough! Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

MAY 24, 2024

Published on International Day of Biodiversity, the report "The Integration of Biodiversity in National Tourism Policies", explores the intricate relationship between the tourism sector and biodiversity, which encompasses the diversity within species, between species and of ecosystems.

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Skift Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Skift Take: Saudi Arabia is investing billions into its tourism ecosystem. Saudi Tourism Authority Read the Complete Story On Skift How can partners get involved? In this episode of the Skift Travel Spotlight podcast, executives from Riyadh Air and Dida Travel discuss investments in the nation’s travel infrastructure.

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

Skift Take: United Nations World Tourism Organization was a mouthful and it sounded clunky. Seems the UN wants to make life easier for everyone with a simpler name. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

Skift Take: A mix of visa-free policies, American hunger for travel and China's rebound will drive an international tourism boom in 2024. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

MAY 30, 2024

Tourism and hospitality are on a journey of disruption. Shifting source markets and destinations, growing demand for experiential and luxury travel, and innovative business strategies are all combining to dramatically alter the industry landscape.

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Skift Blog

MAY 22, 2024

Skift Take: While the future of India's travel and tourism sector looks promising, the reality right now is a bit different and that's exactly what the World Economic Forum's index reflects. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JUNE 14, 2024

travel industry may be forced to wait until after the 2024 Presidential Election to see if the assistant secretary of travel and tourism position gets filled and funded again. Skift Take: The U.S. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

MAY 6, 2024

The Seminar “Enhancing Tourism Development through Innovation in Community-Based Tourism” was held within the framework of the 69th meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Americas.

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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. Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

So it's interesting that Ireland tapped one of the tech giant's execs to be the new leader of its tourism strategy. Skift Take: Google is a key pillar in destination marketing. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

MAY 8, 2024

Skift Take: Sun, savings, and sports are all factors driving Europe’s tourism recovery. Elizabeth Casolo Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

APRIL 5, 2024

The capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has unveiled a new grand plan for tourism, comprising $10 billion worth of investment.

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