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Hotels

Margaritaville’s Lessons for Lifestyle Hotels

Good morning from Skift. It's Tuesday, July 5 in New York City. Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Tom Lowry | 2 years ago

Free Read

Online Travel

How Szallas Built an OTA Powerhouse in Central and Eastern Europe

The Central and Eastern European travel market is ripe for investment. Despite the ongoing war in Ukraine, domestic and regional tourism has continued to grow above 2019 levels. Meanwhile, amidst rapidly increasing digitization among both consumers and travel providers, the region boasts huge long-term opportunities for companies who are able to connect with its unique traveler base and integrate technology across these similar yet distinct markets.

Szallas Group + Skift | 2 years ago

Airlines

Prague Revamps Airport to Be Friendlier to Remote Workers Flying for Team Meetings

Prague's airport has debuted new perks and processes to boost its appeal as a transfer and stopover hub. The Czech capital hopes to attract more off-site gatherings and business retreats.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Tourism

Pandemic Leaves Prague Tourist-Free Yet Again for Easter Break

The latest peaks in Covid-19 cases are dealing a blow to thousands of small businesses. Without tourists over Easter in Prague, how long can they hold on for?

Michael Kahn and Robert Muller, Reuters | 3 years ago

Tourism

Prague Tempts Visitors With Cheaper Czech Beer and Other Perks

Only last December, the Czech capital had many residents griping about overtourism. The pandemic has since crushed tourism, prompting local businesses to tempt visitors back with cheaper prices. Hopefully a balance can be struck.

Robert Mueller, Reuters | 4 years ago

Coronavirus

Czech Republic to Open Borders Based on Color-Coded Coronavirus Country Risk Scale

The Czech Republic’s metered approach to allowing foreign visitors based on a country’s coronavirus risk factor could be a model for other governments to develop travel bubbles with nations beyond those that share a border.

Jason Hovet, Reuters | 4 years ago

Online Travel

General Atlantic Buys Startup Kiwi.com in Travel Tech Play by Private Equity

A top-tier private equity firm like General Atlantic should provide a strong tailwind for Kiwi as it branches out from selling plane tickets into other types of travel. But it's a bit surprising that Ctrip.com or another travel conglomerate didn't bite instead.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 5 years ago

Online Travel

Can Czechs Rethink the Tourism App Where Others Have Failed?

Since this is one of the first examples of a business-focused destination app, it's too soon to say how useful it will prove to the country's tourism efforts. But it seem worthwhile to design an app to get some concrete and practical information into the hands of potential partners.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 9 years ago