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Articles tagged “travel”

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Skift Global Forum East Videos: Dubai and the Future of Travel

In a series of on-stage conversations at Skift Global Forum East 2022, Skift took a closer look at how trends from throughout the global travel industry are converging in Dubai, unpacking the city’s unique position in a 21st Century tourism economy.

Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) + Skift | 1 year ago

Skift Global Forum East Videos: Dubai and the Future of Travel
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Tourism

How Abu Dhabi Is Spotlighting Unique Experiences in Its New Global Campaign

Now that pandemic-era travel restrictions have been lifted, Abu Dhabi is positioning itself to compete on a larger scale globally. The new “Experience Abu Dhabi: Find Your Pace” campaign seeks to capitalize on growing travel demand by spotlighting the unique and diverse experiences the destination offers.

Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism + Skift | 1 year ago

How Abu Dhabi Is Spotlighting Unique Experiences in Its New Global Campaign

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Travel and Retail Led Google’s Search Revenue in the Third Quarter

Although some advertisers reined in their budgets for some Google products, the company's travel and retail verticals led Google's search and other revenues in the third quarter. Couple relax on the beach in the tropical island. Source: Getty Images Parent company Alphabet recently reported that its search and other revenue categories grew 4 percent during…

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago

Online Travel

Airbnb CEO on Travel’s Marketing Funnel and Other Top Stories This Week

In Skift's top stories this week, Airbnb believes its rivals have the travel marketing funnel all wrong, hostel brand Generator is targeting cities lacking affordable hostels and Tunisia is broadening its tourism branding with help from the U.S.

Allison Armijo | 2 years ago

Airbnb CEO on Travel’s Marketing Funnel and Other Top Stories This Week

Online Travel

Hopper Fills a Gap With JetBlue Partnership

The partnership enables JetBlue to do business with a younger clientele, particularly beyond the U.S. East Coast. Hopper filled a gaping hole in its airline lineup.

Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago

Hopper Fills a Gap With JetBlue Partnership

Coronavirus

Covid-19 Is Giving Students Pause in Deciding to Study Abroad

Although Covid-19 restrictions have eased up since 2020, current undergraduate students are still ambivalent to pack up, move to a new country, and study abroad.

Sonia Menken | 2 years ago

Covid-19 Is Giving Students Pause in Deciding to Study Abroad

Tourism

American Shoppers With Strong Dollars in Europe Help Compensate for Absent Chinese Travelers

A new definition for "affordable luxury:" Americans shopping in Paris for Birkin bags from Hermes, and walking away with exceptional deals because of the strength of the dollar versus the euro.

Doyinsola Oladipo and Mimosa Spencer, Reuters | 2 years ago

American Shoppers With Strong Dollars in Europe Help Compensate for Absent Chinese Travelers
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Tourism

Abu Dhabi’s New Campaign Stakes a Claim on Summer Holidays

As travel restrictions ease and the world opens up, Abu Dhabi is promising to deliver visitors their best summer yet with its new ‘Summer Like You Mean It’ campaign, which positions the UAE capital as a top-of-mind destination that can be explored, with unique and memorable experiences.

Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau + Skift | 2 years ago

Abu Dhabi’s New Campaign Stakes a Claim on Summer Holidays
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Skift Webinar: Global Insights on What Travelers Want Now

Even amid rising costs, research shows that consumers are still willing to spend time and money on travel. But how much, and on what type of travel? Join Travelzoo and Skift for this upcoming webinar on July 13th, exploring what’s driving travelers today.

Travelzoo + Skift | 2 years ago

Skift Webinar: Global Insights on What Travelers Want Now

Online Travel

Chase Bank Tees Up Consumer Travel Portal and More Top Stories This Week

In Skift's top stories this week, Chase pushes further into travel as a commerce category, investors view Instagram as a bigger platform for selling travel, and Qatar may be forced to prioritize World Cup fans over other visitors.

Mary Ann Ha | 2 years ago

Chase Bank Tees Up Consumer Travel Portal and More Top Stories This Week