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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APRIL 15, 2024

Croatia currently serves on UN Tourism’s Committee on Tourism and Sustainability, having chaired it between 2019 and 2023.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Skift Take: Detroit is taking advantage of the NFL Draft to say it's a great place for tourism. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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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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APRIL 10, 2024

Skift Take: Alongside the Indian travel boom is a growing international Indian wedding market, with lucrative opportunities across the tourism ecosystem. Varsha Arora Read the Complete Story On Skift

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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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APRIL 12, 2024

Wisconsin believes that hosting Top Chef will translate into highlight the state's culinary offerings and boost tourism to the state. Skift Take: Forget stereotypes about cheese and beer. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 12, 2024

To mark the first ever US – Japan Tourism Year, and in celebration of Airbnb’s mission to connect people from across the world through travel, Airbnb has pledged $1 million to fund a multi-year rural tourism exchange program between the US and Japan with an aim to strengthen economic opportunities through tourism in rural areas in both countries.

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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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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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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Skift Take: Indigenous tourism groups are coming together to expand their global presence and coordination. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 15, 2024

It is not an exaggeration to state that the twenty-first century’s third decade has been one of challenges both for the tourism industry and for nations around the world.

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Skift Blog

MARCH 25, 2024

Skift Take: In rewriting its tourism narrative, Saudi Arabia’s shift towards broader offerings, digital integration, and infrastructure improvements signals a forward-looking approach aimed at tapping into new growth avenues within the global travel industry. Almosafer Read the Complete Story On Skift

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MARCH 6, 2024

Skift Take: Dublin's tourism chief predicts AI will unlock authentic value for tourists. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 12, 2024

Learn more about these key changes, their implications on the future of travel, and how travel and tourism companies can adapt to meet evolving traveler expectations. Economic, social, and technological shifts are pushing the travel industry toward seismic change.

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Skift Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Skift Take: Many destinations believe hosting major sporting events can help increase tourism. We looked into several examples. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The city's new tourism chief has a lot of work to do to change that image. Skift Take: San Francisco has been somewhat of a poster child for urban decay. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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JANUARY 27, 2024

Skift Take: Cuba eyes Russia not only for economic and diplomatic support, but also as a key player in reviving its tourism sector. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Tourism 330

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MARCH 1, 2024

Skift Take: Intrepid Travel used its resources to bring tourism back to the High Atlas communities devastated by the September 8 earthquake. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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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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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Skift Take: The volcanic eruptions are over for now, but they continue to deter some tourism to Iceland. Yet they've also piqued the interest of adventure travelers. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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MARCH 6, 2024

The debate shows the power of music events for tourism. 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. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 22, 2024

The 12th World Congress on Snow, Mountain and Wellness Tourism identified key challenges, among them climate change and evolving consumer trends, while recognizing the role tourism can play in the protection of the fragile mountain ecosystem, the building of resilience for mountain communities, and the preservation of the local heritage.

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Skift Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Skift Take: The massive earthquake that struck Morocco last September didn't stunt its tourism boom, welcome news for the country's economy. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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MARCH 6, 2024

These projects are being developed at a rapid pace to boost the country's tourism potential. Skift Take: India is taking steps to make its tourist and pilgrimage destinations more convenient for visitors. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 6, 2024

UN Tourism and the World Tourism Cities Federation (WTCF) have launched a new report highlighting the need to measure the social and environmental impact of tourism on urban destinations.

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Skift Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

Skift Take: Travel brands would lose the ability to reach one of the world’s largest outbound tourism markets on TikTok. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Skift Take: Saudi Arabia has hit its tourism target seven years early, but there is still work to be done to be a global travel super power. Josh Corder Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 26, 2024

Over the past three editions, UN Tourism – the new name of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) - received almost 600 applications from nearly 100 countries.

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Tourism 188

Skift Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Skift Take: With the help of Russians in the first half, Brits in the second half, and Indians all the way through, Dubai scrapes its best year for tourism. Josh Corder Read the Complete Story On Skift

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JANUARY 24, 2024

The tourism board still has $85 million to work with. Skift Take: Visit Orlando is lucky the county commissioners stopped their budget cuts at $15 million. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Skift Take: For an events-led tourism destination like Singapore, the Taylor Swift concert has been music to the coffers, errr… ears! Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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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. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 12, 2024

Luxury Hotelschool, the premier international institution dedicated exclusively to luxury and ultraluxury hotel management training, is thrilled to unveil its participation in the Tourism Trailblazers Program - Investing in the Future of Tourism, a key initiative under the Saudi Vision 2030 project.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast examines Saudi Arabia's dry World Cup bid, short-term rentals in the EU, and VistiBritain's entertaining tourism ideas. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 28, 2024

The professors’ platform Hospitality, Tourism, Innovation & Technology Experts Network (further HTIT-EN) has been granted a subsidy of 100,000 euros by the SIA. HTIT-EN brings together researchers from five universities of applied sciences in the field of tourism and hospitality.

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APRIL 9, 2024

The 70th meeting of the UN Tourism Commission for Europe brought together 40 high-level representatives in the Albanian capital.

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