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Skift Meetings

Webex Pulls the Plug on Events Platform

Cisco's strategic shift away from standalone event platforms towards integrated solutions within their Webex Suite marks the end of an era for virtual event technology.

Webex Pulls the Plug on Events Platform

Airlines

Inside Southwest’s Push to Court Younger Travelers as U.S. Weighs TikTok Ban

Skift speaks with Southwest’s vice president of marketing about the carrier’s latest advertising campaign that seeks to attract more Gen Z and Millennial travelers.

Inside Southwest’s Push to Court Younger Travelers as U.S. Weighs TikTok Ban

Hotels

Skift Research Scraped 20,000 Google Hotel Listings: Here’s What We Found

We web-scraped 20k+ hotels listed on Google across the U.S., Europe, Asia and Middle East to understand which online travel agencies and direct sites compete for bookings in Google's sponsored and organic listings.

Skift Research Scraped 20,000 Google Hotel Listings: Here’s What We Found

Airlines

Biden Administration Cracks Down on Junk Fees in the Airline Industry

The new rules would require airlines to disclose the fees of certain service upfront and streamline the process for providing passengers with refunds.

Biden Administration Cracks Down on Junk Fees in the Airline Industry

Daily Lodging Report

Seoul Plans a Floating Hotel

Seoul plans to develop floating office and hotel buildings with leisure facilities on the Han River by 2030 to enhance the river’s potential and attractiveness.

Airlines

Is a TikTok Ban Coming? Here Are the U.S. Airlines That Rely on it Most

TikTok is a big deal in the airline industry, with most of the major U.S. carriers using the platform to enhance brand recognition and loyalty.

Is a TikTok Ban Coming? Here Are the U.S. Airlines That Rely on it Most

Skift Meetings

Brightline On Track to Connect Las Vegas to Southern California

Brightline West officially broke ground on the U.S.'s first high-speed rail system connecting Las Vegas to Southern California.

Brightline On Track to Connect Las Vegas to Southern California

Tourism

China’s Golden Week Holiday: What’s Driving Outbound Travel

Understanding what Chinese travelers want is crucial for stakeholders in the tourism industry to tailor offerings and experiences that match these changing preferences.

China’s Golden Week Holiday: What’s Driving Outbound Travel

Tourism

Atlanta’s Michelin Guide Deal Translates to Tourism Dollars

Today's podcast looks at Atlanta's Michelin deal, JetBlue's quarterly earnings, and how Amadeus uses AI.

Atlanta’s Michelin Guide Deal Translates to Tourism Dollars

Online Travel

Indian GenZs Plan International Travels After Getting First Salary – India Report

Being meticulous planners and financially independent, young travelers have made India a lucrative source market for several countries.

Indian GenZs Plan International Travels After Getting First Salary – India Report

Daily Lodging Report

Hihotels by Hospitality International Expands Portfolio

Hospitality International's hihotels brand has added eight new properties across five states, encompassing a mix of acquisitions and new constructions.