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Airlines

Emirates’ Chief on Dubai Flash Flood: ‘Our Response Was Far From Perfect’

The Emirates President's honest assessment of the situation after Tuesday's record rainfall in Dubai indicates that the airline is determined to be better prepared for similar events in the future.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 hours ago

Emirates’ Chief on Dubai Flash Flood: ‘Our Response Was Far From Perfect’

Short-Term Rentals

Have Airbnb Guest Favorites Overshadowed the Superhost Program?

Some individual hosts feel the superhost program is too rigid, while others believe it’s overshadowed by listings-focused Guest Favorites.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 2 hours ago

Have Airbnb Guest Favorites Overshadowed the Superhost Program?

Tourism

Solar Eclipse Boosted U.S. Hotels With Record Revenue Gains

The eclipse brought historic tourism revenue to hotels. But not all local businesses felt the same impact.

Dawit Habtemariam | 18 hours ago

Solar Eclipse Boosted U.S. Hotels With Record Revenue Gains

Online Travel

Nevada Says Ditch the Dice, Come for the Outdoors

Nevada wants people to know that it has more than casinos and entertainment attractions like The Sphere. The state is investing in tourism that supports its local communities outside of Las Vegas.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 20 hours ago

Nevada Says Ditch the Dice, Come for the Outdoors

Startups

Startups Raise $331 Million for Flying Taxi Airports and AI Expense Management 

Four travel startups have raised more than $100 million each over the past two weeks.

Justin Dawes | 20 hours ago

Startups Raise $331 Million for Flying Taxi Airports and AI Expense Management 

Skift Meetings

A Quick Guide to Entering the Skift Meetings Awards

In the meetings and events industry, excellence stands out. With the Skift Meetings Awards now accepting entries for the 2024 program, this is your chance to celebrate your achievements.

23 hours ago
A Quick Guide to Entering the Skift Meetings Awards

Tourism

Skift Travel Podcast – Now With Seth and Sarah

Welcome to the new and improved Skift Travel Podcast.

Rashaad Jorden | 23 hours ago

Skift Travel Podcast – Now With Seth and Sarah

Tourism

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

As China continues its recovery from the pandemic, we look at trends shaping the country's travel industry.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 day ago

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

Tourism

How Thailand Hopes to Meet Its Goal For 1.7 Million Indian Tourists

India is one of the most important source markets for Thailand. Pre-Covid, nearly 2 million Indian tourists flocked to Thailand, making India the third-largest source market in 2019. Now, Thailand is looking to bring India back to pre-Covid levels.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 day ago

How Thailand Hopes to Meet Its Goal For 1.7 Million Indian Tourists

Airline Weekly

United’s Fascinating First Quarter

Fresh out of United's Q1 earnings call, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss the headline numbers and critical trends facing the U.S. carrier.

1 day ago
United’s Fascinating First Quarter

Airlines

Dubai Airports CEO Says Hub is ‘100% Operational’ Despite 1,200 Cancellations

Paul Griffiths says he's never seen anything like it as his airport cancels hundreds of flights a day.

Josh Corder | 1 day ago

Dubai Airports CEO Says Hub is ‘100% Operational’ Despite 1,200 Cancellations