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Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb CEO on ‘Essentially’ Eliminating Cleaning Fees

The plan doesn't actually eliminate cleaning fees. More so, it's meant to prevent users from seeing an unexpected price jump just before check-out — arguably the more frustrating issue.

Justin Dawes | 11 mins ago

Airbnb CEO on ‘Essentially’ Eliminating Cleaning Fees

Tourism

Summer Travel Boom Hurts Domestic Tourism and Prices Out Locals

A summer in Capri or Sicily? What drugery! As European spots burst at the seams in peak seasons, local residents are opting to escape as fast as they can.

Josh Corder | 52 mins ago

Summer Travel Boom Hurts Domestic Tourism and Prices Out Locals

News Blog

United Pilots Approve Contract with 40% Wage Increases

Pilots at United Airlines have ratified a new contract with up to 40% pay increases. The four-year accord, worth roughly $10 billion over its term, was approved by 82% of United's more than 16,000 pilots, the Air Line Pilots Association said Friday. Ninety-seven percent of pilots voted on the pact. "I’m happy to give them…

Edward Russell | 59 mins ago

Cruises

Carnival Cruise: No Signs of Consumer Spending Slowdown

Carnival Cruise executives don't see the macroeconomic slowdown everybody is talking about.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 hour ago

Carnival Cruise: No Signs of Consumer Spending Slowdown

Hotels

The Future of Luxury? Look to Retail, Says Raffles Boss

Omer Acar runs some of the most old-school luxury hotel brands in the world, in Raffles and Orient Express, but looking ahead, he's thinking about how to move with the times. The answer: Services over goods.

Josh Corder | 3 hours ago

The Future of Luxury? Look to Retail, Says Raffles Boss

Airlines

JetBlue Files Complaint Over Schiphol Airport Flight Curbs

There's no end in sight for the dispute over Schiphol Airport's planned flight caps. And it could take even more turns, with JetBlue stating it asked the U.S. government to take action against Dutch carriers if no resolution could be reached.

Reuters | 4 hours ago

JetBlue Files Complaint Over Schiphol Airport Flight Curbs

Tourism

U.S. National Parks Will Close if There’s a Government Shutdown

U.S. National Parks — one of America's most vital attractions — would become unavailable to millions of tourists and locals.

Dawit Habtemariam | 5 hours ago

U.S. National Parks Will Close if There’s a Government Shutdown

Tour Operators

GetYourGuide CEO Wants to Change Boring AI Text Search

While flights and hotels are the backbone of the travel industry, the demand for experiential travel creates a ripe playground for AI disruption to focus on the experience economy.

Selene Brophy | 6 hours ago

GetYourGuide CEO Wants to Change Boring AI Text Search

Skift Meetings

Data and Standardization Key to Sustainability

It is estimated that events produce ten percent of the world’s carbon. Imagine the difference the industry could make if it significantly reduced its carbon footprint.

6 hours ago
Data and Standardization Key to Sustainability

Skift Meetings

Next Gen Attendees Drive Meeting Design Change

Event attendees are younger than ever before. Now, planners have to find innovative ways of crafting engaging and impactful events.

7 hours ago
Next Gen Attendees Drive Meeting Design Change

News Blog

U.S. to Allow Visa-Free Travel for Israeli Tourists

The U.S. has added Israel to the Visa Waiver Program, the U.S. Department of State announced Wednesday. Starting November 30, Israeli citizens and nationals will be to travel to the U.S. for tourism or business without first obtaining a visitor visa for up to 90 days. Israeli citizens and nationals will only need to complete…

Dawit Habtemariam | 18 hours ago