Thailand Now Grants Visa-Free Entry to Indians
After much speculation, Thailand finally announced on Tuesday that it would grant visa-free entry to Indian citizens from November 10 till May 2024.
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Africa’s Booming Middle Class Poised to Boost Domestic Tourism
Today's podcast discusses middle-class travel in Africa, visa delays in Europe and the U.S., and the Four Seasons’ new strategy.
India Report: New Forecast Shows Hotels Gain on Travel Boom
India would need continued investment in infrastructure and air connectivity to make the country an appealing destination for both leisure and business travelers.
IHG’s App Can Book Rooms By Floor Height, View, and More – How It Works
Mapping each room in thousands of hotels is a huge project, but more undertakings like that are needed to bring the hotel industry into the 21st century.
IDEAS: Uber One Campaign Sees Robert De Niro and Asa Butterfield Become ‘Best Friends’
A new campaign from Uber One has brought together an unlikely pairing in Hollywood legend Robert De Niro and Sex Education star Asa Butterfield, as they become 'best friends' thanks…
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The U.S. Hotel Pipeline at the End of Q3 2023
According to the third quarter United States Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics, the renovation and conversion pipeline activity remains strong in the U.S.
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Hubilo Lays off at Least 50 Staffers, Hints at Desperate Times for Virtual Platforms
Hubilo's rise from a niche virtual platform to a serious player in the virtual event space appears to have dramatically ended. In a twist of faith, in-person events may come to the rescue via badging specialists Fielddrive, a company it acquired in February.
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Amsterdam Schiphol Wants to Set the Record Straight on Flight Cuts
Airlines are warily watching the situation at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport where a caretaker Dutch government is pushing through a dramatic cut in the number of flights.
MMGY Global Acquired by Private Equity Firm EagleTree
MMGY Global has been acquired by EagleTree Capital, a private equity firm. The travel and tourism agency's previous owner was Peninsula Capital Partners LLC. The terms of the transaction were…
Africa’s Travel Opportunity: A Young, Rising Middle Class
'Africa for Africa' might sound cliche, but industry stakeholders think its potential as a tourism strategy has yet to be fully tapped.
Ask Skift: How Do Visa Processing Delays Affect Tourism?
Tourism executives believe visa processing delays are holding back the industry's recovery.
Harnessing the Power of Gift Cards, and Other Ways to Unlock Total Revenue
As today’s travelers seek more personalized experiences, hoteliers need to develop holistic retailing strategies that go beyond the guest room. Activating purchase touchpoints that include flexible gift cards and other ancillary products can help maximize revenue.
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