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Tourism

Middle East Led World in Tourism Recovery Before Israel-Gaza War: 7 Facts

International tourist arrivals through September were 20% above pre-pandemic levels - no other region had fully recovered.

Middle East Led World in Tourism Recovery Before Israel-Gaza War: 7 Facts

Skift Research

Modern Airline Retailing and the Evolution of Airline Distribution

The noticeable acceleration in the implementation of distribution changes in recent years has placed airlines in a favorable position, granting them greater autonomy over their inventory and reducing their reliance on Travel Management Companies (TMCs) compared to the past. This change in dynamics will prove consequential as more airlines move towards direct distribution.

Modern Airline Retailing and the Evolution of Airline Distribution

Daily Lodging Report

Hyatt Unveils Tokyo’s Toranomon Hills

Skift Meetings

Mexico Incentives: Deep Connections Make the Difference

Mexico’s drug cartels often dominate the headlines, but avoiding the country altogether is a costly mistake. By partnering with local experts and selecting a property that celebrates local culture, you have all the necessary pieces to truly motivate your guests.

Mexico Incentives: Deep Connections Make the Difference

Business Travel

Navan Implements Layoffs in Attempt at Profitability

Today's podcast looks at layoffs by Navan, the banning of airlines ads, and a mental health crisis for airline pilots.

Navan Implements Layoffs in Attempt at Profitability

News Blog

Sri Lanka Launches First Global Tourism Campaign in 16 Years

Sri Lanka has finally announced its plans to roll out its global tourism marketing campaign urging tourists “You’ll Come Back For More,” marking the first such campaign since 2007.   Skift had earlier highlighted the country's 16-year gap in robust tourism promotion. The country had developed a comprehensive consumer campaign in 2021, which had then…

Hotels

Kerzner Group Could Sign 15 Hotel Deals in 3 Years

Kerzner is turning on the jets when it comes to expansion. The Bahamas-born group wants to open 15 hotels in three years, nearly as many as it has opened over the course of 30 years.

Kerzner Group Could Sign 15 Hotel Deals in 3 Years

Airlines

International Passenger Traffic Touches 198.5 Million in November: India Report

A notable increase in both international and domestic air travel reflects positive trends in the country's aviation industry. This should stem the worry of those who fear a decline within the industry.

International Passenger Traffic Touches 198.5 Million in November: India Report

Online Travel

Klook Raises $210 Million to Compete With Viator and GetYourGuide

Klook turning profitable is good news. And the travel startup's failure to get additional follow-on funding from troubled backer Softbank is unsurprising. Klook has made great strides, but it must someday find an exit for its early investors.

Klook Raises $210 Million to Compete With Viator and GetYourGuide

Daily Lodging Report

Latest Data on U.S. Hotel Performance

U.S. Hotel Industry Performance (Oct 2023): Shows mixed results with slight declines in occupancy (-1.8%) and EBIDTA PAR (-1.2%), but increases in ADR (+3.0%), RevPAR (+1.2%), TRevPAR (+4.0%), GOPPAR (+3.7%), and LPAR (+5.9%).

Business Travel

Navan Lays Off 145 People as Part of ‘Profitability’ Goal

Navan is doing clean-up towards profitability before its IPO, planned for next year.

Navan Lays Off 145 People as Part of ‘Profitability’ Goal