Articles tagged “world cup”

Online Travel

MakeMyTrip Enters Car Rental Business with Savaari Acquisition

Acquiring a car rental services company is a significant step towards MakeMyTrip's travel superapp ambitions. After all, seamless connectivity is a priority for both domestic and international travelers.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 month ago

MakeMyTrip Enters Car Rental Business with Savaari Acquisition

Tourism

Marketing British Tourism With Movies and TV

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast examines Saudi Arabia's dry World Cup bid, short-term rentals in the EU, and VistiBritain's entertaining tourism ideas.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Marketing British Tourism With Movies and TV

Hotels

Saudi Arabia Wants to Host the World Cup

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast examines Saudi Arabia’s World Cup hopes, Hilton’s travel trends, and China’s airlines boost.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Saudi Arabia Wants to Host the World Cup

Hotels

Skift India Report: Airbnb Added $920 Million to Indian Economy, Claims Report

The Oxford Economics findings underscore the resilience of India's tourism sector, largely buoyed by the enthusiasm of domestic travelers. Indian travelers have adapted ingeniously to post-pandemic shifts, leading to a more widespread distribution of tourism expenditure beyond the traditional hotspots.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago

Skift India Report: Airbnb Added $920 Million to Indian Economy, Claims Report

Tourism

Saudi Arabia Will Bid For FIFA World Cup 2034

Not everybody had nice things to say about last year's World Cup in Qatar. Saudi Arabia wants to do a better job, planning to host the FIFA World Cup 2034, amid stricter guidelines on human rights and sustainability.

Josh Corder | 2 months ago

Saudi Arabia Will Bid For FIFA World Cup 2034

Airlines

Qatar Airways Upbeat on Brazil, Latin America as it Expands Routes

Qatar's big jump in profit last year was likely a one-time occurrence because of the World Cup, but the airline is determined to keep the momentum going.

Gabriel Araujo, Reuters, Reuters | 3 months ago

Qatar Airways Upbeat on Brazil, Latin America as it Expands Routes

Tourism

Cricket World Cup 2023 Ignites Indian Travel Demand

The anticipation of the Cricket World Cup has sparked a surge in travel demand in India. By raising rates and expanding inventory, companies look to cash in on the cricket frenzy.

Saniya Zanpure | 3 months ago

Cricket World Cup 2023 Ignites Indian Travel Demand

Tourism

Dubai Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Tourism Numbers in First Half of 2023

Looks like we will no longer be comparing Dubai's tourism to 2019. Time to update those comparison charts!

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago

Dubai Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Tourism Numbers in First Half of 2023

Tourism

3 U.S. Cities Compete for the 2026 World Cup Final

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at the competition to host the World Cup in the U.S., visa wait times to the U.S., and the largest outbound tourism market in the world.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 months ago

3 U.S. Cities Compete for the 2026 World Cup Final

Tourism

These U.S. Cities Want the World Cup Final – and its Millions in Tourism Spending

Not only is the final game worth millions in tourist spending, destinations will win bragging rights and put themselves on the map with new tourist markets.

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 months ago

These U.S. Cities Want the World Cup Final – and its Millions in Tourism Spending