Articles tagged “u.s.”

Tourism

The Solar Eclipse Tourists Gather in April

Today's podcast looks at solar eclipse tourism, slower pilot hiring in the U.S., and the latest most expensive hotel in Dubai.

The Solar Eclipse Tourists Gather in April

Short-Term Rentals

Booking Focuses on U.S. Short-Term Rental Growth While Airbnb Looks Abroad

Booking.com and Airbnb are raiding each other's territories. With their different roots, Booking.com needs to grow short-term rentals in the U.S. while Airbnb seeks to expand in Europe and elsewhere internationally.

Booking Focuses on U.S. Short-Term Rental Growth While Airbnb Looks Abroad

Airlines

U.S. Air Traffic Control Safety Risks Mount as FAA Hits Hiring Quota

Staffing issues for the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration have moved into a dangerous phase since the need for training and experience further waylays insufficient air traffic controller numbers.

U.S. Air Traffic Control Safety Risks Mount as FAA Hits Hiring Quota

Tourism

Global Tourism Investment Is Down by Over $100 Billion from Pre-Pandemic Level

So 2022 was the first growth year for investment in the global tourism sector since the pandemic. Even so, the sector is down over $100 billion down from its pre-pandemic level. It still has a long way to go for a full recovery.

Global Tourism Investment Is Down by Over $100 Billion from Pre-Pandemic Level

Tourism

Hong Kong Gains as Skift Travel Health Index Dips – Latest Update

Global travel declined from June to July, similar to the downward trend we saw this time last year. Hong Kong was the only country with an uptick in Skift's Travel Health Index.

Hong Kong Gains as Skift Travel Health Index Dips – Latest Update

Tourism

China-U.S. Travel Restrictions Are Easing, but These Hurdles Limit a Full Recovery

China lifting group tour restrictions and more flights to the U.S. represent real progress. But air service is still limited and visa backlogs remain.

China-U.S. Travel Restrictions Are Easing, but These Hurdles Limit a Full Recovery

Tourism

China Resumes Outbound Group Trips to U.S., UK, Japan

How long will we have to wait before China's outbound tourism sentiment is revived completely?

China Resumes Outbound Group Trips to U.S., UK, Japan

Tourism

Skift India Report: Tourists in France Can Now Make UPI Payments in Rupees

While India has much reason to cheer over UPI transactions in Paris, it must wait and watch to get more clarity on the cost of the transfer as the adoption accelerates.

Skift India Report: Tourists in France Can Now Make UPI Payments in Rupees

Airlines

Air New Zealand’s Swift Move

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at more Taylor Swift tourism, U.S. international tourism recovery, and European travel costs.

Air New Zealand’s Swift Move

Ground Transport

India Daily: UAE and Saudi Arabia Talk Rail Links With India

Let’s hope that the cross-continental connectivity project isn't just talk. Plus, the day's news from Air India, AHS, Lords, Sarovar, Pride Hotels, and other Indian players.

India Daily: UAE and Saudi Arabia Talk Rail Links With India