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Siranna: Saudi Arabia’s Idea of a Boutique Hotel

Saudi Arabia's ambitious mega-development Neom continues to announce small boutique hotels. With more than half a trillion dollars at its disposal, Neom could build the biggest hotels in the world, but, for now, is opting to unveil properties no more than 100 keys in size. Siranna is the latest. A 65-room hotel with 35 residences…

Josh Corder | 3 mins ago

Tourism

U.S. Embassy Issues Record Visas, Extended Wait Times Persist: India Report

The issue of long wait times for U.S. visas, particularly for Indian applicants, stands out amidst the overall increase in U.S. visa applications and issuances.

Ashvita Singh, Skift | 2 hours ago

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 | 7 hours ago

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.

8 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 | 9 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 | 11 hours ago

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 | 11 hours ago

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 | 12 hours ago

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 | 13 hours ago

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.

15 hours ago

Tourism

Ozempic Made Obesity 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 | 15 hours ago