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Tourism

‘Tourists Go Home’: Barcelona’s Protests Against Overtourism

Barcelona, one of the world's most popular destinations, just got a rude awakening about how it manages tourism.

Dawit Habtemariam | 58 mins ago

‘Tourists Go Home’: Barcelona’s Protests Against Overtourism

Travel Technology

How a Hackathon led to Sabre’s First Generative AI Product for Hotels

Generative AI is still young, but some travel companies are encouraging workers to experiment as they determine how the tech will be used in the future.

Justin Dawes | 3 hours ago

How a Hackathon led to Sabre’s First Generative AI Product for Hotels

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Debuts Olympics Ad: ‘Why Stay in a Hotel on the Touristy Side of Paris?’

Airbnb is among the travel industry leaders in taking advantage of the global events category. Its push in Paris highlights the importance it sees for this sector.

Dennis Schaal | 3 hours ago

Airbnb Debuts Olympics Ad: ‘Why Stay in a Hotel on the Touristy Side of Paris?’

Tourism

The Problem With Carbon Offsets – and 5 Measures of Quality

Carbon offsets exist within a flawed ecosystem but they should not be disregarded as an interim measure. It is on the industry to reform a broken system.

Robin Gilbert-Jones, Skift | 7 hours ago

The Problem With Carbon Offsets – and 5 Measures of Quality

Airlines

Elliott Calls Southwest’s Board ‘Profoundly Out of Touch’ as Activist Campaign Heats Up

The hedge fund claims it now has multiple allies that support a leadership overhaul at Southwest.

Meghna Maharishi | 8 hours ago

Elliott Calls Southwest’s Board ‘Profoundly Out of Touch’ as Activist Campaign Heats Up

Skift Meetings

Maritz Acquires Convention Data Services from Freeman — Maritz CEO Discusses First Acquisition in 12 Years

Former rivals, Maritz and Convention Data Services, have joined forces. Maritz has acquired the company from Freeman.

9 hours ago
Maritz Acquires Convention Data Services from Freeman — Maritz CEO Discusses First Acquisition in 12 Years

Airlines

Southwest Adds IndiGo Co-Founder to Board in Latest Line of Defense Against Elliott

Gangwal’s appointment comes after activist investor Elliott criticized the airline’s board for not having enough directors with external airline experience.

Meghna Maharishi | 10 hours ago

Southwest Adds IndiGo Co-Founder to Board in Latest Line of Defense Against Elliott

Airlines

Boeing Pleads Guilty: 3 Takeaways From Its Deal With the DOJ

The plea deal with the DOJ would mandate that Boeing pay more fines and install an independent monitor to oversee its quality control and production processes.

Meghna Maharishi | 10 hours ago

Boeing Pleads Guilty: 3 Takeaways From Its Deal With the DOJ

Daily Lodging Report

One of the Worst Hotel Ideas in Macau Ever

Alongside a relatively strong projected occupancy rate this summer, one of Macau’s most notable hotel failures has reopened its doors despite bankruptcy.

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Airlines

Boeing to Plead Guilty to Criminal Fraud Charge in 737 Max Probe

If the plea deal is accepted by the judge, it would make The Boeing Company a convicted felon. This in itself could have serious consequences for the firm.

Gordon Smith | 14 hours ago

Boeing to Plead Guilty to Criminal Fraud Charge in 737 Max Probe

Tourism

Thailand to End Duty-Free on Arrival Shopping at 8 Major Airports

No, this doesn’t mean that the Thai government wants you to stop shopping; they're just nudging travelers to splurge locally and boost the economy!

Peden Doma Bhutia | 15 hours ago

Thailand to End Duty-Free on Arrival Shopping at 8 Major Airports