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Airlines
Today's podcast looks at Boeing's finger pointing, GetYourGuide's ad campaign, and Machu Picchu's easier access.
Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago
Tourism
The crisis over Machu Picchu — Peru's most iconic tourist attraction — is over.
Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago
Today's podcast looks at JetBlue's profitability problem, Machu Picchu protests, and Hilton's text-based customer service.
Machu Picchu is arguably South America's top draw for foreign tourists. If access remains disrupted for some time, many international visitors may cancel future trips as a precaution.
Macchu Picchu is to Peru what the Eiffel Tower is to Paris. Making it more available to tourists could reverse its sluggish recovery.
Dawit Habtemariam | 4 months ago
Tour Operators
With over 25,000 miles of Inca Main Road to explore, alternative routes to the world-famous Machu Picchu Inca citadel trek are being scouted. And it's long overdue.
Selene Brophy | 12 months ago
News Blog
Political unrest continues to unravel tourism recovery in Peru. Tour operators were forced to evacuate tourists and halt tours to Machu Picchu over the weekend due to ongoing violent protests and widespread service disruptions. Both Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail hike to the famous site have been closed indefinitely. Hundreds of tourists were left…
Selene Brophy | 1 year ago
In Skift's top stories this week, we unveil our 16 Megatrends for 2023, India is poised to become the world's largest outbound travel market, and Sonder eliminates cleaning fees for guests.
Sherry Sun | 1 year ago
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at global airline traffic, Thailand’s Russian influx, and Peru’s conflict toll.
Rashaad Jorden | 1 year ago
The civil unrest has delivered a serious blow to the recovery of Peru's tourism sector. Tourism officials need to counter the negative publicity — especially around Machu Picchu — to reassure aspiring tourists of the country's safety. They also need to nudge government officials to resolve the crisis.
Dawit Habtemariam | 1 year ago