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Startups
These startups are modernizing tour packages, timeshares, and tipping with digital products.
Justin Dawes | 3 hours ago
Skift Research
Europe and Russia are witnessing a strong summer travel season fueled by favorable weather. Russia achieved the highest monthly growth (12%) due to strategic initiatives like the “Discover Russia” campaign and visa-waiver programs. These efforts are attracting new visitors, especially from China and India, and pushing Russia’s tourism industry to potentially exceed 2023 tourist arrival numbers this year.
18 hours ago
Business Travel
Someday a computer-generated avatar may explain why you can't fly business class to Dubai. In the meantime, travel management and travel tech companies are testing how to apply Gen AI to various parts of business travel.
Sean O'Neill | 18 hours ago
Airline Weekly
As the 2024 Olympics get underway in Paris, we speak with the CEO of the Air France-KLM Group, Ben Smith. He’s in conversation with Skift’s Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit and Head of Research Seth Borko, for a special edition of the Airline Weekly Lounge Podcast.
21 hours ago
Airlines
IndiGo's strategy shake-up is evident as it moves from low-cost basics to premium offerings, with business class, wide-body aircraft, and now in-flight entertainment.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 22 hours ago
Podcasts
Patrick Mendes, Accor's CEO of Europe and North Africa, is excited about this year's Olympics — in large part because Accor is an official partner of this year's event.
Rashaad Jorden | 23 hours ago
Skift Meetings
For the second year, Skift Meetings Awards will once again celebrate the business events industry’s most respected and innovative suppliers. View the 2024 finalists now.
23 hours ago
Tourism
Russia's recent gains are fueled by strategic marketing efforts and visa waivers.
Saniya Zanpure | 23 hours ago
Tour Operators
Since the end of Covid, Intrepid has been transforming its marketing strategy by focusing on brand, rather than quick hit advertisements.
Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 1 day ago
Attending the Olympics is a bucket list item for many sports fans, but does the worldwide focus on host cities contribute to a long-term increase in visitor numbers?
Rashaad Jorden | 1 day ago
Today's podcast looks at the world's strongest passports, Southwest's bottom line boost, and Barcelona's updated tourism campaign.
