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Tourism

5 Surprising Tourism Growth Stories

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'Neill, Skift | 2 hours ago

Announcements

Unveiling Five New Speakers for the Skift Data + AI Summit

The countdown is on for the inaugural Skift Data + AI Summit that is just a few weeks away. We are excited to announce another round of speakers that plan to join us on stage from companies including Microsoft, United Airlines, Expedia, Kayak, Destination Canada, and more.

Becca Smith | 4 hours ago

Skift Research

Regenerative Tourism: Fact From Fiction

Regenerative tourism represents an opportunity for the industry to respond to clear market demand and develop new approaches to sustainability and innovative business models. But it suffers from a lack of defined methodologies and defensible data and risks being a distraction from the core mission of climate action.

6 hours ago

Luxury

Four Seasons’ Palau Project: Bringing Conservation to a Remote Locale

Four Seasons is betting it is worth the long journey for guests seeking a new style of expeditionary luxury.

Colin Nagy | 6 hours ago

Hotels

Kempinski Hotels Names Former Silversea CEO as First Female CEO

Barbara Muckermann, the trailblazing former CEO of Silversea, will become the first female CEO at Europe's oldest luxury hotel group. Muckermann is poised to usher in a fresh era of opulence and innovation at Kempinski.

Sean O'Neill | 8 hours ago

Daily Lodging Report

Visitor Spending in Macau Soars by 36%

Visitor spending in Macau, excluding gaming, increased by over a third year on year, driven mainly by overnight visitors and significant spending on shopping, accommodation, and food and beverage.

12 hours ago

Skift Meetings

5 Ways to Plan Life Sciences Events for the Tech-Driven Age

Life sciences events are more important than ever as face-to-face meetings return in force. Here’s how event planners can keep pace with rapid change in the industry, take advantage of accelerating tech innovation, and support the professionals tackling the top health challenges of the day.

12 hours ago

Announcements

Don’t Miss Our Skift Short-Term Rental Summit This June

Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain practical insights, engage in thoughtful discussions, and connect with peers (and rivals).

Becca Smith | 13 hours ago

Podcasts

Marriott and Hilton Compete Over Hotel Fees

Today's podcast looks at Marriott and Hilton's franchise fee battle, Skift's take on Google's latest AI tools, and Spirit's latest strategy for profitability.

Rashaad Jorden | 16 hours ago

Airlines

Revenue of Indian Airport Operators to Top 15% – India Report

India's aviation industry is expanding to increase connectivity. The growth in passenger traffic will increase revenue sources for airport operators.

Bulbul Dhawan | 19 hours ago

Skift Meetings

Milwaukee’s Baird Center Opens After $456 Million Expansion

The Baird Center’s renovation and expansion is complete and will be an integral part of the Republican National Convention July 15-18.

23 hours ago