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Articles tagged “israel”

Cruises

Royal Caribbean Removes Israel From 2024 Itineraries

More major travel brands will likely follow the footsteps of Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean, which have halted trips to Israel, as the conflict shows no signs of slowing down.

Doyinsola Oladipo, Reuters | 6 months ago

Royal Caribbean Removes Israel From 2024 Itineraries

Cruises

Royal Caribbean Feels ‘Optimistic’ About Demand in China

Royal Caribbean will be one of the first Western travel brands to return to China. The fact that bookings look healthy there point to strong cruise demand in the country.

Dawit Habtemariam | 6 months ago

Royal Caribbean Feels ‘Optimistic’ About Demand in China

News Blog

Palestine’s Tourism Executive Has a Message for Tourists

A Palestinian delegation was at ITB Asia tourism trade show in Singapore, despite the war and humanitarian crisis at home. “Palestine is a tourism destination and a political state with a significant historical background," said Majed Ishaq, director general of marketing for Palestinian ministry of tourism. "Come to our country through Palestinian tour operators. Spend…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 6 months ago

Tourism

U.S. Travel Caution FAQ: What the State Department Advice Means for Travelers

This worldwide caution for Americans to stay alert in tourist spots, even often safe European capitals, is quite notable.

Dawit Habtemariam | 6 months ago

U.S. Travel Caution FAQ: What the State Department Advice Means for Travelers

News Blog

U.S. State Department Cautions Americans About Travel Worldwide Amid Unrest

The U.S. Department of State issued a "worldwide caution" to all Americans traveling abroad on Thursday. It urged them to stay alert due to heightened tensions in various locations, potential terrorist attacks and violent actions against U.S. citizens. The caution is in response to the ongoing the war between Israel and Hamas. Americans traveling abroad…

Dawit Habtemariam | 6 months ago

Hotels

Hilton’s New Loyalty Plan for Small Businesses

Today's podcast examines Hilton's loyalty extension, Israel-Hamas War's impact on carriers and Saudi Arabia's latest ultra-luxury project.

Dawit Habtemariam | 6 months ago

Hilton’s New Loyalty Plan for Small Businesses

Airlines

Royal Jordanian, Wizz Air Weigh Costs of Israel-Hamas War

In addition to flight routing adjustments, Royal Jordanian is also dealing with high fuel costs, a recent capital restructuring, and delays of new Airbus due to begin arriving next year.

Edward Russell | 6 months ago

Royal Jordanian, Wizz Air Weigh Costs of Israel-Hamas War

Travel Booking

Good Politics Vs. Travel Junk Fees

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast examines a proposed junk fee crackdown, an uptick in Disney park prices, and a shutdown of more flights to Israel.

Rashaad Jorden | 7 months ago

Good Politics Vs. Travel Junk Fees

Hotels

Israel Hamas War: How Brown Hotels Is Responding in Wartime

Israel's evacuees and stranded travelers poured into many of Brown Hotels' two-dozen properties after the October 7 attacks. The scene was echoed nationwide, with many hotel groups affected.

Sean O'Neill | 7 months ago

Israel Hamas War: How Brown Hotels Is Responding in Wartime

Tourism

Puerto Rico’s New No-Passport Pitch

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast examines Israel's tourism shutdown, the end of Airbnb Plus, and Puerto Rico's new marketing campaign.

Rashaad Jorden | 7 months ago

Puerto Rico’s New No-Passport Pitch