Skift Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

travel advisors responds to claims by American Airlines that they're Luddites. Skift Take: In an exclusive, the leading group of U.S. The group says the carrier's effort to force them to adopt its preferred technology for booking flights is too fast and that, essentially, it's a bully.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Skift Take: Travelers have increasingly high expectations for personalized offers, seamless booking, and frictionless planning across the travel journey. Google Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Welcome to Skyscanner’s Travel Trends 2024 report, our lowdown on the latest trends shaping industry and traveler behavior. It blends our own proprietary search and booking data with our annual consumer behavior study to reveal how and where people will travel in the coming year.

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Hospitality Tech

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Defined as business travel with some form of leisure time included, the hospitality industry has seen a sharp rise in “blended travel.” Keep in mind they are business travelers first. Here are four other tips.

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Lodging

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period. percent over last year and marks the third-highest Thanksgiving forecast since AAA began tracking holiday travel in 2000. WASHINGTON, D.C.—AAA AAA projects 55.4 This year’s Thanksgiving forecast is an increase of 2.3

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Leading travel management company BCD Travel published the fourth edition of its quarterly Travel Market Report.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Skift Take: Concerns about an impeding economic slowdown aren't putting a dent in travel demand, and experts except consumer spending on travel to remain strong. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hotel Business

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Whereas in years past travel has been a means to escape life, Booking.com has released research that shows that travel is life in 2024 with more than three quarters (78%) revealing that they feel more alive than ever when they are on vacation, and 68% wanting to be more like their vacation self in their day-to-day life back home.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Skift Take: The post-pandemic Chinese traveler is a whole new ballgame, and travel companies need to understand that and step up their game. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Skift Take: The travel industry is a huge part of Biden's junk fee crackdown, and it is only a matter of time before travel companies get called out specifically in public — Jess Wade Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Americans are ready to travel for the holidays. For the third consecutive year, Deloitte explores travel intent ahead of the pivotal holiday season and the overall impact on the travel industry. Takeaways from the survey include: About half (48%) of Americans intend to travel this holiday season. in 2023 vs. 2.01

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Introducing collaborative planning – the new Expedia features set to redefine travel. There is no denying that Australians are avid travellers – you just had to open an Instagram feed to see this vividly reflected by the hordes of travellers taking advantage of the 2023 European summer.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Skift Take: Interest in Thailand has spiked, following a wider Southeast Asia visa-waiver trend, easing restrictions for Indian travelers. Ashvita Singh Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Lodging

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Whether hitting the road on a new adventure or jetting off for a business venture, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is a priority that many of today’s travelers carry with them on their trips. One of the biggest focuses of these health-conscious travelers is nutrition. Health is a driving force behind travel decisions.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Skift Take: Internova Travel Group is owned by private equity firm Certares, and its CEO is the brother of Certares' CEO. How they are thinking about company strategy reflects insight into broader trends among the luxury travel agencies. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Unifocus has been awarded the title of the “World’s Best Workforce Management Solutions Provider” for 2023 by the World Travel Tech Awards. We’re honored to receive the title of industry leader in workforce management technology from the World Travel Tech Awards. The company is also celebrating its 25th anniversary.

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Lodging

OCTOBER 20, 2023

AMSTERDAM—Booking.com commissioned research among more than 27,000 travelers across 33 countries and territories, combining it with its insights as a digital travel platform to reveal seven predictions for travel in 2024.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

travel agents in a scathing response to the complaint that the airline's robust distribution strategy was unfair. Skift Take: American Airlines has lashed out at U.S. Selene Brophy Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The travel industry has seen a sharp increase in bookings both abroad and domestically. With more travelers planning trips, jet setters are looking less for "touristy" experiences and more for authentic stays that focus on the local culture.

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Hotel News Resource

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Travel continues to soar: About half (48%) of Americans intend to travel this holiday season. Intent to travel between Thanksgiving and mid-January is up across all age and income groups with an average holiday budget of $2,725. More than half (56%) of holiday travelers plan to stay in hotels, up from 35% in 2022.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

But not keen to put all its eggs in one basket (China), the online travel company has also sets its sights on global expansion. Skift Take: Trip.com has reported a solid third quarter and sees no signs of a slowdown any time soon. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Skift Take: It is becoming more clear that streamlined customer service is one of the biggest immediate opportunities for generative AI in the travel industry. Justin Dawes Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Five Republican senators asked the Biden administration to ban travel between the U.S. and China after a spike in respiratory illness cases.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Skift Take: The latest Tripadvisor survey highlights travel is no longer just about 'been there, done that, got the T-shirt', but understanding the story of the T-shirt itself. Selene Brophy Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 11, 2023

As Hilton releases its 2024 Trends Report, the leading global hospitality company has discovered an emerging generation of Asian travelers who are pursuing travel that will enable them to better understand their identity.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Skift Take: Travelers must be ready for busy airports and full planes this Thanksgiving. And just remember, no one controls the weather. Edward Russell Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

For travel brands advertising experiences instead of objects, the opportunity to drive brand lift, reach new audiences, and increase lifetime value is even greater. Skift Take: Tentpole marketing campaigns tied to shopping-focused events like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Prime Day have long been table stakes for product retailers.

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Hotel News Resource

JULY 14, 2023

Article - Travelers React to AI-Generated Travel Ads - With the rise of AI, Destination Analysts explores how travelers feel about AI-generated travel ads.

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Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period. over last year and marks the third-highest Thanksgiving forecast since AAA began tracking holiday travel in 2000. Most Thanksgiving travelers will drive to their destinations. AAA projects 55.4 AAA expects 4.7

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

airlines can't catch a break, with holiday travel likely stymied for a second consecutive year to inclement weather. Skift Take: U.S. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 25, 2023

Building on the findings from ourPath to Purchaseresearch, the latest installment of our quarterly Traveler Insights report looks at Expedia Group’s exclusive first-party traveler search and booking data to show shifting demand patterns and changing traveler behaviors.

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Skift Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Agoda’s competitive edge, Hostaway’s funding, and what travel leaders are saying about AI. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Skift Take: Uber has been experimenting with an expanded travel app in the UK. Results are looking good, so those trials will continue. Justin Dawes Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Skift Take: Business travel may finally return to pre-pandemic levels in 2024, and a boost in flight connectivity is helping. Selene Brophy Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Skift Take: Group travel is a mixed bag — some love it, others not so much. One luxury tour operator wants to design group travel itineraries suited to individual needs but intended to create a lasting impact within the group. Selene Brophy Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Skift Take: In episode seven of the Skift Ideas Podcast, host Colin Nagy is joined by Michael Canning of Exceptional Alien, to discuss how how they are leveraging the power of creative communities to curate unique and authentic travel experiences. Adam Stacey Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hotel News Resource

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Article - Attract More Travelers to Your Hotel with Google Performance Max for Travel Goals - The goal of Performance Max for Travel Goals campaigns is to help you increase your visibility across all Google advertising channels and inventory.

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