Skift Blog

JULY 22, 2024

Skift Take: Business travel is roaring back, with global spending projected to surpass pre-pandemic levels in dollar volume this year. Face-to-face wins. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JULY 26, 2024

In the meantime, travel management and travel tech companies are testing how to apply Gen AI to various parts of business travel. Skift Take: Someday a computer-generated avatar may explain why you can't fly business class to Dubai. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JULY 23, 2024

cities where biz travel has rebounded. Skift Take: Today’s podcast looks at Delta’s fifth day of chaos, Venice’s successful tourism fee, and U.S. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JUNE 21, 2024

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at the state of venture capital, Airbnb's California pricing display, and corporate travel's move to AI. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JULY 1, 2024

Skift Take: Indian travelers are becoming an important source travel market across the world. A new report highlights the preferences of the high net worth traveler base and what they are willing to spend on. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JULY 23, 2024

Skift Take: Business travel is back, but Princeton, N.J., markets in doing better than others, according to American Express. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JULY 9, 2024

Skift Take: Marriott has debuted a suite of travel tools to let road warriors book, manage, and expense business travel without having to visit third-party services. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JULY 17, 2024

Skift Take: United Airlines had a strong second quarter, benefitting from high demand for international travel, a resurgence in corporate travel and increases in revenues for their basic economy and premium products. Meghna Maharishi Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JULY 14, 2024

Skift Take: By 2024, Asia’s travel and tourism revenue is projected to hit a whopping $326 billion. To cash in on this boom, travel providers need to tackle Asia’s patchwork of payment options. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Are Morch

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Booking.com 2024 travel predictions highlight that travel isn’t just an escape, but a catalyst for experiencing our best lives. We’ll (re)invent […] The post Travel Predictions 2024 appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Transformation Coach.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 1, 2024

Skift Take: Young Americans are shunning online travel giants like Expedia and Booking.com in favor of credit card travel portals, such as Chase Travel and Capital One Travel, a Skift Research survey found. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JULY 2, 2024

Skift Take: The rebound in business travel is real, but companies still say they're worried about higher prices. — Lex Haris Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Business Travel Hotels 283

Skift Blog

JULY 3, 2024

Skift Take: Business travel in India is on a rise. It is the ninth-largest market globally for business travel expenditure. Yatra's agreement with Cipla is the latest development as online travel agencies in India work to profit from this segment. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Travel Business Market Marketing 254

Skift Blog

MAY 16, 2024

Skift Take: Online travel agencies and credit card companies — other than Chase — have Southwest-envy. Not having Southwest flights is a major hole in their travel offerings. Dennis Schaal Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JULY 2, 2024

Skift Take: Trip.com recently added attractions as a bookable category for travelers worldwide. Its partnership with Prioticket highlights the increasing trend of B2B partnerships in the experiences category. Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JULY 18, 2024

However, the concerns of international travelers need to be addressed by India before inbound numbers can substantially increase. Skift Take: Intrepid's vision for India is ambitious. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JULY 2, 2024

Skift Take: ESPN dives into the experiences market with a high-end MLB tour, blending sports and travel for die-hard fans. Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JULY 2, 2024

Skift Take: Lastminute.com Group's deal with TUI Musement will enable more travelers to book tours and activities as an add-on to flight-plus-hotel packages. Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Lodging

JANUARY 18, 2024

Travel Association released its biannual forecast for travel to and within the United States through 2027, showing that international inbound and domestic business travel will remain below pre-pandemic levels in 2024. ranked 17th out of 18 top markets for travel due to decades of underinvestment and […] The post U.S.

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Skift Blog

JULY 16, 2024

Skift Take: Apollo Global Management is set to acquire The Travel Corporation's (TTC) portfolio with an expected closure in Q4 2024, pending regulatory approvals. Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JULY 9, 2024

Skift Take: The summer travel season is highlighting the increasing wealth divide between the haves and have-nots. — Lex Haris Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Travel Hotels 258

Skift Blog

MAY 29, 2024

Skift Take: China’s outbound travel is coming back, driven by favorable visa policies, increased airline capacity, and a growing interest in diverse global destinations. However, challenges remain, particularly in travel to the U.S. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

JULY 26, 2024

Travel Hall of Leaders this fall, the U.S. Travel Association announced today. “Bill” Talbert, III, former president and CEO of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, will be honored as the 2024 inductees into the U.S.

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Skift Blog

JULY 14, 2024

Skift Take: Five travel startups announced fundraises over the past week totaling more than $70 million. Justin Dawes Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JULY 17, 2024

Today, Accor is leaning into this heritage to appeal to blended travelers and power its growth in the premium category. Skift Take: Launched in the mid-19th century, Pullman Hotels & Resorts has always been rooted in innovation, culture, and lifestyle. Accor Group Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JUNE 7, 2024

Skift Take: The spring travel surge and strong consumer sentiment boosted the Skift Travel Health Index in April 2024. The momentum is expected to continue. Saniya Zanpure Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

JULY 26, 2024

Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, together with executive travel managers and buyers from 17 leading international corporations, have launched the Accor Global Leadership Council (GLC), an innovative advisory board aimed at reimagining the future of corporate travel and meetings.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 22, 2024

Sixty-one percent of Americans plan to travel overnight for leisure in the next four months and 34% of Americans expect to increase their overnight leisure travel this summer compared to last year, according to a new survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and conducted by Morning Consult.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 7, 2024

Skift Take: Business travel by remote and hybrid workers has presented new complexities for corporate travel managers, and costs are just one issue. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JULY 16, 2024

Skift Take: Companies say their employees are embracing business travel, but they're also trying to rein in costs. — Lex Haris Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Business Travel Hotels 274

Skift Blog

JUNE 20, 2024

Skift Take: Mastercard found that nine in 10 travel decision-makers plan on investing in AI and machine learning to improve processes and personalize travel for employees. Christiana Sciaudone Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Travel Business Hotels 240

Skift Blog

JUNE 18, 2024

Skift Take: Forget the TV screen — new-age Asian travelers want to be pitch-side cheering their favorite team. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

MAY 29, 2024

Skift Take: As business travel approaches pre-pandemic levels, Southwest Business is streamlining corporate air travel management. By enhancing booking systems, introducing a self-service portal, and maintaining dedicated support, Southwest aims to ensure flexibility and efficiency for travel managers and travelers alike.

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Lodging

MAY 15, 2024

NEEDHAM, Massachusetts—Travelers around the world continue to place a high priority on summer vacations, according to the annual Summer Travel Index released by Tripadvisor. travelers are planning to spend $5,000 or more on their getaways. travelers are planning to spend $5,000 or more on their getaways.

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Skift Blog

MAY 1, 2024

In this episode of Skift Travel Spotlight podcast, Trip.com discusses how it approaches innovation and why collaboration is key. Skift Take: Innovation requires more than just technology. Saudi Tourism Authority Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

APRIL 1, 2024

Skift Take: Advertising in travel metasearch used to be near the top of the list for online travel agencies and hotels. But then along came Google Hotels, YouTube, and TikTok, as well as hotel and online travel agency loyalty programs to deflate the value proposition. Dennis Schaal Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 4, 2024

Skift Take: Luxury travelers show a growing interest in particular types of travel, such as multi-generational private group trips, according to some of the leading agencies. Selene Brophy Read the Complete Story On Skift

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