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Articles tagged “tourism”

Hotels

Middle East Gaming Authority Paves Way For ‘Arabian Strip’ Gambling Zone

Testing the waters with the announcement of the Wynn Al Marjan Island, the UAE government has gone to the deep end, announcing a federal level gaming authority. Chaired by the former CEO of MGM, this new authority sets the stage for a full-blown gambling industry.

Josh Corder | 2 weeks ago

Middle East Gaming Authority Paves Way For ‘Arabian Strip’ Gambling Zone

Hotels

Modern Luxury: The Case For an Elevated Boutique Hotel

As the hyper luxury category spirals upwards, there is new white space for elevated boutique hotels that still offer five-star service. A new Paris opening is a perfect reference for what this category should look to.

Colin Nagy | 2 weeks ago

Modern Luxury: The Case For an Elevated Boutique Hotel

Airlines

Travel Earnings Analysis: 4 Trends that Dominated

What's the final verdict on Q2 travel earnings? Growth remains robust with a strong assist from Asia. But the industry is clearly slowing as travel demand normalizes and pent-up demand exhausts itself.

Seth Borko | 3 weeks ago

Travel Earnings Analysis: 4 Trends that Dominated

Tourism

France on Track to Surpass 2022 Tourism Revenue Numbers

As the world sprints back to normal, France's record tourism spending points to the boom in international travel despite the global cost of living squeeze.

Reuters | 4 weeks ago

France on Track to Surpass 2022 Tourism Revenue Numbers

Tourism

Cricket World Cup 2023 Ignites Indian Travel Demand

The anticipation of the Cricket World Cup has sparked a surge in travel demand in India. By raising rates and expanding inventory, companies look to cash in on the cricket frenzy.

Saniya Zanpure | 4 weeks ago

Cricket World Cup 2023 Ignites Indian Travel Demand

Short-Term Rentals

Vrbo Reverses Long-Standing Guest Refund Policy in Maui

Vrbo risks a host backlash but is doing the right thing for guests. As opposed to the articulated policies, how this all works out in practice is another matter.

Dennis Schaal | 1 month ago

Vrbo Reverses Long-Standing Guest Refund Policy in Maui
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Tourism

How Customer Data Helps Travel Companies Make Smarter Business Decisions

New insights from Visa demonstrate the value of maintaining access to relevant customer data. Understanding the latest trends in consumer spending and payments can give travel companies a leg up on the competition.

Visa + Skift | 1 month ago

How Customer Data Helps Travel Companies Make Smarter Business Decisions

Airlines

U.S. and China in Pact to Double Weekly Flights

This agreement on flights by the U.S. and China came despite rising tensions in other areas. The pieces are falling in place for a resumption of Chinese tourism to the U.S. in larger numbers.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 1 month ago

U.S. and China in Pact to Double Weekly Flights

Cruises

China Restarts Its Cruise Industry With Shanghai to Japan Sailing

No one knows yet how large a rebound in outbound Chinese tourism will be in the short-term, but this is a good sign.

Farah Master, Reuters | 1 month ago

China Restarts Its Cruise Industry With Shanghai to Japan Sailing

Tour Operators

TUI Returns to Profit, Eyes Shifts From Extreme Weather

TUI is acutely aware that its holiday package tours could be prone to seasonality shifts, as the group has just had to deal with the impact of severe weather warnings and wildfires. Despite all this and rising prices, travel demand from its main markets remains strong.

Selene Brophy | 2 months ago

TUI Returns to Profit, Eyes Shifts From Extreme Weather