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Business Travel

Amex Global Business Travel Sees Big Gains From Tech Customers

Big companies are on the move again, but the business travel growth engine — small- to medium-sized businesses — took a step back because of high interest rates and inflation.

Dennis Schaal | 10 mins ago

Hotels

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Sees Timeshare Growth – Except in West Maui

The timeshare company wants to put the Maui wildfires in the rearview mirror. Sluggish demand and a tight labor market in the area impacted by the fires have slowed its post-pandemic momentum.

Sean O'Neill | 12 mins ago

Tourism

Disney Theme Parks: Strong Attendance But Signs of a Reset

Theme park attendance is normalizing after record highs, but Disney eyes cruises as a major growth area with heavy investment planned.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 4 hours ago

Tourism

The Gulf Countries’ Visa Is Coming. Will It Be Enough to Land Taylor Swift?

A GCC unified visa could prompt many things, including some fleeting visits by superstars.

Josh Corder | 6 hours ago

Hotels

8 Italian Hotels Get Michelin’s Top ‘Key’ Rating

Michelin has bestowed its coveted "keys" upon a select handful of hotels, ranging from cliffside hideaways to palatial pads.

Sean O'Neill | 7 hours ago

Tourism

Maldives Minister Urges Indians to Visit As India Moves from Top Source Market to 6th

The Maldivian tourism minister's plea to Indian visitors highlights the critical role tourism plays in the country's economic framework. It also speaks volumes about India's outbound tourism potential.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 7 hours ago

Airlines

Alaska Airlines Wants Flyers to Buy Sustainable Fuel Credits — Will It Work?

Alaska Airlines is letting customers purchase sustainable aviation fuel credits to offset the carbon footprint of their flights. These will go toward Alaska’s investments in developing and scaling SAFs.

Meghna Maharishi | 8 hours ago

Skift Meetings

Tourism Diversity Matters Picks Up the Pieces

Tourism Diversity Matters was roiled by a workplace bullying scandal at the end of February. In an effort to repair the damage, the nonprofit has appointed noted DEI expert Hattie Hill as its interim CEO.

8 hours ago

Hotels

Jumeirah Needs a Big Re-Do, For Now, It’s Going With a Rebrand

Jumeirah's big announcement at Dubai's biggest tourism trade show is a rebrand.

Josh Corder | 10 hours ago

Airlines

Riyadh Air to Sell Package Holidays to and From Saudi Arabia

Riyadh Air is expected to play a key role in driving tourism to and from Saudi Arabia.

Josh Corder | 10 hours ago

Skift Meetings

7 Ways to Deliver Authenticity and Adventure

Gone are the days of fly-in, fly-out meetings and events. Attendees no longer want to stay within the bubble of their hotel room or a conference venue. Instead, they want to break out and explore. Curated in partnership with the Arizona Office of Tourism, here are seven ways to create authentic event experiences in tune with local nature, culture, and history.

11 hours ago