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Tourism
Booster verification indeed will become an important component of entry approvals in destinations around the world.
Marine Strauss, Reuters | 2 years ago
Oh, the booster shot requirement for travel is coming, guaranteed. It will be yet another flash point to divide already polarized populations.
Angeliki Koutantou, Reuters | 2 years ago
Whether it's the political divide over mandates, or a just a comfort level with 90 percent of its employees vaccinated now, Disney is pulling back on mandates at its showcase Orlando, Florida, park. Will it begin to loosen up at its other amusement parks, too?
Anirudh Saligrama, Reuters | 2 years ago
Airlines
In Skift's top stories this week, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says the airline will beat margin leader Delta Air Lines by improving the passenger experience, Accor executives explain why the hotel giant has struggled to make inroads in the U.S., and American Airlines CEO Doug Parker expresses confidence that business travel will return to pre-pandemic levels.
Rashaad Jorden | 2 years ago
Coronavirus
While a lot of the information coming out of Monday's announcement isn't new, the White House actually opened the door for more groups of people to visit the U.S. — including families with young children.
David Shepardson, Reuters | 2 years ago
Tour Operators
Although the U.S. travel industry anxiously awaits the return of Chinese visitors, the timing will largely depend on when Beijing decides to ease outbound travel restrictions.
Hotels
In Skift's top stories this week, D.C.'s Attorney General alleges Marriott made millions through a deceptive practice, United's CEO cautions travelers about flying on airlines without vaccine mandates for staff, and tour operator TUI pitches remote work holidays to companies.
Airline Weekly
Australia is lowering the drawbridge, reopening for international travel now that vaccination rates in the country are high. And Qantas is taking full advantage, bringing back its largely idled international network weeks, and for some routes, months before it had anticipated.
2 years ago
The Japanese government needs to develop a coherent reopening strategy immediately to salvage the lucrative end-of-year travel season. Many businesses are unsure about how to operate safely, which is delaying critical preparations for what is typically their busiest period.
Rocky Swift and Elaine Lies, Reuters | 3 years ago
Approval of a U.S. vaccine for kids would be a huge positive for family travel, but it will take time to get over the uncertainty. Visiting friends and relatives domestically will continue to dominate for a holiday season that’s projected to see higher consumer spending.
Lebawit Lily Girma | 3 years ago
