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Tourism

India-Canada Diplomatic Row: Visa Services Suspended for Canadians

The suspension of visa services for one of India's biggest inbound markets poses a considerable challenge to the country's tourism industry, especially when it occurs just before the peak tourism season.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 days ago

Tourism

Travel Industry Earnings Analysis Reveals 4 Dominant Trends

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at trends revealed during earnings season, the new FAA nominee, and Hilton’s Tesla chargers.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 weeks ago

Skift Short-Term Rental Report

Wave of Lawsuits Emerge as Short-Term Rental Owners Battle Regulations

Regulators have been going after short-term rentals. Now homeowners are fighting back.

1 month ago

Travel Booking

Travel ‘Junk Fee’ Crackdown: Skift Explains

The travel industry is a huge part of Biden's junk fee crackdown, and it is only a matter of time before travel companies get called out specifically in public

Jess Wade, Skift | 2 months ago

Airlines

Aviation Bill Would Up Pilot Retirement Age – See What Else Passed in U.S House

Debate over fees and consumer protections will continue as the Senate works on its own version.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 2 months ago

Tourism

U.S. Cities Fight to Win Back Tourists

Post-pandemic tourism recovery in major U.S. cities has its challenges. On this podcast, Skift editors explain what smart destinations are doing and why international tourists are having more fun.

Jose Marmolejos | 2 months ago

Airlines

American Airlines Will Appeal Ruling That May End JetBlue Alliance

At the same time American is promising to appeal, it's downplaying the importance of the partnership, arguing that its loss wouldn't materially affect profits. Ending the alliance would likely have more of an impact on JetBlue.

David Shepardson, Rajesh Kumar Singh and Diane Bartz, Reuters | 4 months ago