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Tour Operators

Heli Adventures Acquires Silverton Big Mountain Ski Area

A challenge for niche adventure companies is to navigate growth while maintaining the experience's appeal in the first place.

Selene Brophy | 3 hours ago

Daily Lodging Report

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Expands Branded Residences in High-Demand Markets

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is actively expanding its branded residence offerings, with over half of its existing portfolio and development projects including branded residences, encompassing 14 open residences, 11 in development, and a focus on both standalone and hotel-adjacent properties in various global markets, including Europe's emerging urban centers, albeit with challenges in dealing with older buildings and zoning hurdles.

4 hours ago

News Blog

IDEAS: Heathrow Trials Pre-Booked Security Slots

Heathrow has announced that it is trialing an initiative that allows passengers travelling through the airport to pre-book their security slots ahead of their journeys. Credit: Heathrow It is hoped that the service, known as 'Heathrow Timeslot', will offer travellers more peace of mind when moving through the airport as well as helping to reduce…

Adam Stacey | 4 hours ago

Tourism

Saudi Arabia Will Bid For FIFA World Cup 2034

Not everybody had nice things to say about last year's World Cup in Qatar. Saudi Arabia wants to do a better job, planning to host the FIFA World Cup 2034, amid stricter guidelines on human rights and sustainability.

Josh Corder | 6 hours ago

Tourism

New Tourism Secretary Won’t Be ‘Panacea’ for U.S. Travel Troubles

The U.S. travel industry should lower their expectations that the assistant secretary of travel and tourism will make their jobs easier.

Dawit Habtemariam | 7 hours ago

Airline Weekly

China Air Travel Recovery Drives Global Demand to Near Pre-Pandemic Levels

The global air travel demand is within sight of a full recovery but, with many corporate travelers still not back, will we see another plateau this fall?

8 hours ago

News Blog

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Hints at Long-Term Rentals

Is Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky hinting at long-term rentals when he said to expect what could be “the biggest update to Airbnb ever?” Chesky told The Financial Times, Airbnb will venture beyond its core travel business. Starting next year, the online rental platform will expand into longer-term housing rentals and enhance its experiences and services…

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 10 hours ago

Online Travel

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi: ‘Super Apps,’ AI and Uber Teens — Full Video

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi thinks Uber's next phase of growth will come from scaling and product innovation. Hint: Uber Teens and Uber Freight?

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 10 hours ago

Hotels

Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta Seeks ‘Even Playing Field’ for Hotel Fees — Full Video

Hilton President and CEO Chris Nassetta said a lot on the Skift Global Forum stage. Most notably, he advocated for U.S. lawmakers to compel third-party distributors to display resort fee and other junk fees upfront on a consumer's first search.

Sean O'Neill | 12 hours ago

Skift Short-Term Rental Report

Dallas Short-Term Rental Alliance Sues the City

The Dallas Short-Term Rental Alliance filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging that recently enacted regulations prohibiting short-term rentals in single-family neighborhoods violate constitutional and property rights.

12 hours ago

Daily Lodging Report

Thailand Sees Early Results From Visa-Free Travel Period for Chinese Tourists

Thailand government’s decision to implement a five-month visa-free travel period for Chinese tourists starting from September 25 until February 29 has had a great response, with bookings for Thailand hotels achieve 30% growth immediately following the implementation of the policy.

12 hours ago