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Back to the Future? Tripadvisor Debuts Brand Ad Campaign Highlighting User Reviews

Tripadvisor has been brand-building in the past year, both for its Viator and Tripadvisor brands. Can it do both?

Back to the Future? Tripadvisor Debuts Brand Ad Campaign Highlighting User Reviews

Business Travel

Business Travel Rebounds Even as Companies Cut Costs

The rebound in business travel is real, but companies still say they're worried about higher prices.

Business Travel Rebounds Even as Companies Cut Costs

Online Travel

Trip.com Boosts Travel Experiences with Prioticket Deal

Trip.com recently added attractions as a bookable category for travelers worldwide. Its partnership with Prioticket highlights the increasing trend of B2B partnerships in the experiences category.

Trip.com Boosts Travel Experiences with Prioticket Deal

Airlines

American Airlines Bets on Hydrogen-Electric Engines Despite Limits

Airlines have been making larger investments in hydrogen-electric startups as they look for ways to become more sustainable. But it’s unclear if such engines can be used on a wide scale.

American Airlines Bets on Hydrogen-Electric Engines Despite Limits

Tourism

What Are ‘Dumping Tours’ and Why Is South Korea Cracking Down on Them?

Ever snagged a dirt-cheap tour package and thought you hit the jackpot, only to find your guide dragging you from one souvenir shop to the next? Well, guess what? You’ve just been on a dumping tour.

What Are ‘Dumping Tours’ and Why Is South Korea Cracking Down on Them?

Tourism

Disney’s ESPN Rolls Out Its First Travel Experiences

ESPN dives into the experiences market with a high-end MLB tour, blending sports and travel for die-hard fans.

Disney’s ESPN Rolls Out Its First Travel Experiences

Airlines

Cebu Pacific Steps Closer to Record-Breaking Airbus Order

If completed as planned, the deal would represent the largest plane order in the history of Filipino aviation and another big win for Airbus.

Cebu Pacific Steps Closer to Record-Breaking  Airbus Order

Podcasts

Why There Are No Direct Flights Connecting India and China 

Not only are there no China-India direct flights, Chinese nationals have also reported facing difficulties while applying for an Indian visa.

Why There Are No Direct Flights Connecting India and China 

Tourism

Qatar Joins Middle East’s Theme Park Frenzy With $5.5 Billion Project

The UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar are all pushing ahead with theme park projects.

Qatar Joins Middle East’s Theme Park Frenzy With $5.5 Billion Project

Daily Lodging Report

Indonesia Is 17% Below Its 2019 Level of Foreign Visitation

In May, Indonesia saw a 20.1% year-over-year rise in foreign tourist arrivals to 1.15 million, with hotel occupancy reaching 54%, the highest since December 2023.

Skift Meetings

What Does California’s Junk Fee Law Mean for Planners?

Congress is working on a Junk Fee Prevention Act, but California isn’t waiting – its Honest Pricing Law went into effect Monday.

What Does California’s Junk Fee Law Mean for Planners?