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Airlines

Virgin Atlantic CEO Focused on Return to Profitability in 2024

Virgin Atlantic CEO Shai Weiss is confident in his efforts to return the airline to solid financial ground next year.

Edward Russell | 44 mins ago

Virgin Atlantic CEO Focused on Return to Profitability in 2024

Daily Lodging Report

Margaritaville Announces Plans for New All-Inclusive Resort

Margaritaville and Karisma Hotels & Resorts announced plans to debut the newest all-inclusive resort under the Island Reserve Inclusive Collection: Margaritaville Island Reserve Resort Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras. 

2 hours ago

News Blog

IDEAS: Destination Canada Wants You to Learn How to Winter the Canadian Way in New Campaign

Destination Canada has joined forces with Nicole Byer, host of the Netflix show 'Nailed It!', on a series of short videos designed to teach viewers 'how to winter the Canadian way.’ https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0PWUSVvx7x/ The campaign is made up of four short videos, which sees Byer in a series of humorous sketches and locations as she shares…

Adam Stacey | 3 hours ago

Travel Technology

Amazon’s New AI Tools for Travel: How Delta, IHG, and Others Are Using AWS

It is becoming more clear that streamlined customer service is one of the biggest immediate opportunities for generative AI in the travel industry.

Justin Dawes | 5 hours ago

Amazon’s New AI Tools for Travel: How Delta, IHG, and Others Are Using AWS

Tourism

Amsterdam’s ‘Stay Away’ Ads Didn’t Deter Partiers. Now What?

Amsterdam is struggling to shake off its historic image of the city where everything goes.

Dawit Habtemariam | 5 hours ago

Amsterdam’s ‘Stay Away’ Ads Didn’t Deter Partiers. Now What?

Airlines

Virgin Atlantic Pressures UK for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Support

Sometimes you need a big, audacious stunt to garner support for sought-after climate policy.

Edward Russell | 6 hours ago

Virgin Atlantic Pressures UK for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Support

Short-Term Rentals

Maui Mulls Short-Term Rental Tax Changes to Aid Displaced Wildfire Victims

The proposed legislation uses the carrot and stick approach to secure long-term housing from short-term rentals.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 7 hours ago

Maui Mulls Short-Term Rental Tax Changes to Aid Displaced Wildfire Victims

Skift Short-Term Rental Report

Twin Deals

Berlin-based hospitality brand Numa Group has acquired Dutch aparthotels operator YAYS Group from Proprium Capital Partners. The companies did not disclose details of the deal. 

9 hours ago

Tourism

Obesity Is Now Optional. The Travel Industry Isn’t Ready

New, wildly effective weight loss drugs have made the first real, mainstream inroads in the fight against obesity. The economic and financial implications are staggering – and the potential impact on the travel sector could be seismic.

Sarah Kopit | 9 hours ago

Obesity Is Now Optional. The Travel Industry Isn’t Ready
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Tourism

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Assessing Tourism Legacy Impact

The Skift Advisory report on FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is a crucial resource providing insights into the impact of the event on travelers’ perceptions and their willingness to visit Middle Eastern/North African destinations. Derived from a survey of 15,000 international travelers from 20 countries, the study explores key metrics such as willingness to travel,…

11 hours ago
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Assessing Tourism Legacy Impact

Daily Lodging Report

Hotel Revenue Is Growing in Asia and Latin America

79% of markets showed growth in Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) compared to 2019, with countries like the United Arab Emirates, South Korea, and Singapore leading.

12 hours ago