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Airlines
Today's podcast looks at Greece's tourist tax, Boeing's mounting problems, and virtual tourism with Apple Vision Pro.
Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago
Booking.com can argue that it doesn't used banned screen-scraping to access Ryanair flights. Meanwhile, Google, "an honest/transparent OTA," can do no wrong in Ryanair's eyes.
Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago
Hotels
India would need continued investment in infrastructure and air connectivity to make the country an appealing destination for both leisure and business travelers.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 months ago
Travel Booking
Travel companies have steadfastly denied they mislead consumers regarding their pricing, but their claims have long fallen on deaf ears from travelers. Here's a look at what some travelers and travel brands have said about so-called junk fees.
Rashaad Jorden | 5 months ago
A Skift scoop: Hilton told hotel owners it was changing policy to ensure mandatory resort fees are displayed upfront on all its sites and apps. The move follows Marriott and Hyatt's similar steps this year.
Sean O'Neill | 6 months ago
Marriott said in May it would include resort fees in the first prices travelers see on its site and app. Hyatt and MGM Resorts have also made a change. Which hotel group will be next?
Sean O'Neill | 7 months ago
Online Travel
This likely won't be the last lawsuit against online travel companies related to allegedly deceptive fees because Booking Holdings is not the lone party handling fees in this way.
Dennis Schaal | 7 months ago
Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Marriott's midscale push, travel junk fees, and India's new international carrier.
Rashaad Jorden | 8 months ago
Tourism
The junk fee issue has gone mainstream and the travel industry has no choice in how to respond: It cannot win this battle. It cannot fight back. There's no chance it will win.
Rafat Ali | 8 months ago
Bhutan's commitment to high value, low volume tourism is underscored by its recognition that a sustainable development fee of $200 per person per night may hinder visitors from perceiving the true value of their experience.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 9 months ago