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Tourism

Abu Dhabi’s $10 Billion Plan For Tourism

The capital of the UAE wants to supercharge its tourism sector.

Abu Dhabi’s $10 Billion Plan For Tourism

Airlines

Solar Eclipse’s Impact on Airlines

Today's podcast looks at eclipses' effects on air travel, Amadeus' new partnership, and Alaska's new payment from Boeing.

Solar Eclipse’s Impact on Airlines

Daily Lodging Report

WTTC Projects Record-Breaking Year for Travel

The World Travel & Tourism Council predicts 2024 will be a record year for the sector, with an economic contribution expected to hit $11.1 trillion, indicating robust growth and significant job creation.

Short-Term Rentals

Short-Term Rentals in Path of Solar Eclipse Are Nearly Sold Out

Many smaller cities on the path of totality with short-term rentals have reached 100% occupancy, according to AirDNA. But larger cities aren’t far behind.

Short-Term Rentals in Path of Solar Eclipse Are Nearly Sold Out

Online Travel

Expedia Wants New Features With Amadeus NDC Partnership

Very slowly, the New Distribution Capability is enabling online travel agencies to catch up with the services that airlines offer on their own websites.

Expedia Wants New Features With Amadeus NDC Partnership

Tour Operators

Intrepid Launches Women-Led Tours In Saudi Arabia

Intrepid’s new women-led tours in Saudi Arabia are about “focusing on the hosts, not just the travelers.”

Intrepid Launches Women-Led Tours In Saudi Arabia

Tourism

Travel Health Index: Asia Pacific Leads as Industry Growth Stabilizes

In February 2024, the travel industry maintained positive momentum with 7% year-on-year growth. Transitioning from double-digit growth to single-digits indicates a trend towards stability.

Travel Health Index: Asia Pacific Leads as Industry Growth Stabilizes

Airlines

Move Over Tokyo, Denver Has A New Longest Flight

This latest long-haul announcement reaffirms the incredible rise of Denver as a global aviation hub.

Move Over Tokyo, Denver Has A New Longest Flight

Skift Research

Tying the Knot Abroad: Market Sizing Indian Wedding Tourism

The Indian outbound travel boom is accompanied by a growing international Indian wedding market, offering lucrative opportunities across the tourism ecosystem.

Tying the Knot Abroad: Market Sizing Indian Wedding Tourism

Skift Meetings

How Compression is Reshaping the Meetings Industry

The number of potential dates to host meetings and conferences has shrunk making it difficult for budget-conscious groups to compete for peak days. In addition, there are compression issues for space that groups must contend with.

How Compression is Reshaping the Meetings Industry

Airlines

Alaska Airlines Receives $160 Million From Boeing for Blowout Accident

Alaska said the $160 million was an initial payment from Boeing and it expects more compensation beyond the first-quarter.

Alaska Airlines Receives $160 Million From Boeing for Blowout Accident