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Tourism

India’s Weddings Are Big Business for Travel Brands

Today's podcast looks at the business of Indian weddings, United CEO's apology, and Egypt's tourism shortfalls.

India’s Weddings Are Big Business for Travel Brands

Tourism

Egypt Tourism Chief: Israel-Hamas War Drags Down Growth

Egypt won't see a full recovery in American tourism until the Israel-Hamas war comes to an end.

Egypt Tourism Chief: Israel-Hamas War Drags Down Growth

Tourism

Emirates Chairman to Run Dubai Royal’s New Mega Development Firm

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum already runs Dubai's Emirates Airline. He'll now oversee two of its biggest development organizations too.

Emirates Chairman to Run Dubai Royal’s New Mega Development Firm

Hotels

Hoshino Resorts: How This CEO Built an Iconic Japanese Hotel Brand

Yoshiharu Hoshino, the CEO of Hoshino Resorts, is one of the world's most remarkable hotel executives. He's built a group of brands now intimately associated with Japan's tourism development and distinctive approach to hospitality.

Hoshino Resorts: How This CEO Built an Iconic Japanese Hotel Brand

Tourism

Washington D.C. Is Targeting More Markets in India For Tourists

Think Washington D.C. is all business suits and formal wear? Destination DC's CEO wants you to think again.

Washington D.C. Is Targeting More Markets in India For Tourists

Tourism

Ask Skift: What Are the Top Travel Trends in Asia?

Travel in Asia is expected to continue its post-pandemic boom this year, and here are some shaping travel on the continent.

Ask Skift: What Are the Top Travel Trends in Asia?

Tourism

State Tourism Boards Relying More on Instagram and YouTube

Today's podcast looks at travel marketing sans Tiktok, the recovery of business travel, and the Middle East's most expensive hotel.

State Tourism Boards Relying More on Instagram and YouTube

Tourism

Some State Travel Offices Have Already Deleted TikTok: How They’re Marketing Now

With TikTok out of the picture, behemoths like Facebook, Google and Instagram would be able to tighten their grip on travel marketing.

Some State Travel Offices Have Already Deleted TikTok: How They’re Marketing Now

Tourism

Who Needs a Travel Visa? Requirements Are Easing

While international travel has gotten easier in some regards coming out of the pandemic, far too many travelers are still dealing with lengthy visa processing delays that have hurt the industry's recovery.

Who Needs a Travel Visa? Requirements Are Easing

Tourism

A TikTok Ban Would Disrupt Tourism Marketing: What You Need To Know

Travel brands would lose the ability to reach one of the world’s largest outbound tourism markets on TikTok.

A TikTok Ban Would Disrupt Tourism Marketing: What You Need To Know