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Tourism
Today's podcast looks at solar eclipse tourism, slower pilot hiring in the U.S., and the latest most expensive hotel in Dubai.
Rashaad Jorden | 6 days ago
Short-Term Rentals
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.
Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago
Airlines
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.
David Shepardson, Reuters | 7 months ago
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.
Dawit Habtemariam | 7 months ago
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.
Saniya Zanpure | 7 months ago
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.
How long will we have to wait before China's outbound tourism sentiment is revived completely?
Casey Hall and Joyce Lee, Reuters | 7 months ago
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.
Amrita Ghosh | 8 months ago
Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at more Taylor Swift tourism, U.S. international tourism recovery, and European travel costs.
Rashaad Jorden | 9 months ago
Ground Transport
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.
Amrita Ghosh | 10 months ago