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Tourism

San Francisco’s Tourism Boss Resigns After 7 Months

San Francisco Travel is going to need a new champion if it's going to get out of its 'doom loop' narrative.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 hours ago

San Francisco’s Tourism Boss Resigns After 7 Months

Airlines

FAA Bill Passes Congress: Automatic Refunds, Biometrics and More Flights From D.C.

After much debate on certain policies, the FAA Reauthorization Bill passed Congress on Tuesday, extending the federal agency’s authority for the next five years.

Meghna Maharishi | 5 hours ago

FAA Bill Passes Congress: Automatic Refunds, Biometrics and More Flights From D.C.

Online Travel

Expedia Lets Influencers Cash In, Announces AI Product Updates

Expedia can't compete with TikTok or Instagram in audience numbers, so we'll see how much traction Travel Shops can gain.

Dennis Schaal | 6 hours ago

Expedia Lets Influencers Cash In, Announces AI Product Updates

Hotels

Gen Z Gives Surprising Boost to Some Hotels

Some hoteliers that cater to Gen Z see many of today's young people spending a larger share of their discretionary income on travel than Millennials did.

Sean O'Neill | 7 hours ago

Gen Z Gives Surprising Boost to Some Hotels

Online Travel

Women in Leadership Dominate at Expedia Conference

Expedia's leadership is unique among major online travel companies in the West.

Dennis Schaal | 9 hours ago

Women in Leadership Dominate at Expedia Conference

Airlines

Why the Launch of Airbus’ New Plane Isn’t Going to Plan

The Airbus A321XLR is due to make its commercial debut in just a few months, but the aircraft has found itself caught in the middle of a major dispute.

Gordon Smith | 10 hours ago

Why the Launch of Airbus’ New Plane Isn’t Going to Plan

Travel Technology

Uber Says Its Airport Shuttle Service Is a Hit in India – Now It’s Coming to the U.S

One example showed a 28-minute ride from Freedom Park to the PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte for $15.

Justin Dawes | 10 hours ago

Uber Says Its Airport Shuttle Service Is a Hit in India – Now It’s Coming to the U.S

Short-Term Rentals

Short-Term Rental Platforms Are Seeing a Paris Olympics Spike

As prices start to dip for short-term rentals during the Olympics, this could be a good time to snag a (relatively decent) deal.

Elizabeth Casolo | 11 hours ago

Short-Term Rental Platforms Are Seeing a Paris Olympics Spike

Tour Operators

TUI Faces ‘Significant’ Costs Due to Boeing Delays

TUI is grappling with operational challenges due to ongoing delays in Boeing aircraft deliveries. But the European tourism giant still produced record revenue for its hotels, resorts, and cruises.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 11 hours ago

TUI Faces ‘Significant’ Costs Due to Boeing Delays

Business Travel

Simplifying Business Travel: T&E Comes Closer Together

"T&E" makes it sound like travel booking and expense tracking are already integrated, but that's far from the case. Some tech tools are trying to be at the forefront of this integration.

Justin Bachman, Skift | 13 hours ago

Simplifying Business Travel: T&E Comes Closer Together

Daily Lodging Report

Japan’s RevPAR Impresses Despite Yen Depreciation

Japan’s hotel business has seen impressive RevPAR growth over the past 15 months due to a late post-pandemic reopening, high inflation, international demand, and a depreciating yen – all despite minimal return of Chinese travelers.

14 hours ago