Articles tagged “u.s.”

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.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 1 month ago

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.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 month ago

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.

Saniya Zanpure | 1 month ago

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.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 month ago

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?

Casey Hall and Joyce Lee, Reuters | 2 months ago

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.

Amrita Ghosh | 2 months ago

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.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago

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.

Amrita Ghosh | 5 months ago

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

Tourism

Hilton CEO Says U.S. Government Needs to Act to Help Tourism

Today's U.S. policy is a de facto boycott on travelers from countries such as India and Mexico. Senseless. Plus: Hilton's CEO Chris Nassetta is lobbying to get funding for a new assistant secretary position for tourism and wants to reform U.S. air travel.

Sean O'Neill | 8 months ago

Hilton CEO Says U.S. Government Needs to Act to Help Tourism

Online Travel

Trip.com Group’s Europe and U.S. Business Now Playing Larger Role in Performance

Geographic diversification is paying off for China's Trip.com Group. Europe and the U.S. is still a fraction of its overall business, but they are now significant contributors.

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago