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Travel Marketers Turn to En Vogue App BeReal to Convey Authenticity

Travel brands using BeReal, as well as TikTok and Instagram, can boost their standing with Generation Z travelers if they emphasize being authentic in their content instead of focusing on going viral.

Paula Krizanovic, Skift | 2 days ago

Tourism

Portugal’s Golden Visas Draw Fire for Creating Uneven Living Standards

Young workers across Portugal, many in the tourism industry, are struggling to pay rents as foreign investment through visa programs has put real estate out of reach. One of the more visible targets of criticism, still: Airbnb.

Catarina Demony, Patricia Vicente Rua and Sergio Gonçalves, Reuters | 2 days ago

Tourism

Amsterdam Tells Partying Tourists to Stay Away

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Amsterdam’s latest tourism initiative, empty offices for digital nomads, and Dubai’s alcohol tax reprieve.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 days ago

Tourism

Skift India Daily: A Billion Air Travelers Expected by 2040 — How Adani Airports Is Preparing

As Adani Airports’ ambitious airport growth plan takes flight, what remains to be seen is if the Indian ports-to-power conglomerate can establish itself as a dominant player in aviation.

Amrita Ghosh | 2 days ago

Tourism

U.S. Visitor Visa Wait Times Remain Stuck at Over 400 Days on Average

We're four months into 2023 and first-time visitors from the U.S.'s top inbound countries still have to wait nearly a year for just an interview. This is slowing down the U.S.'s recovery to its pre-pandemic level.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 days ago

Tourism

U.S. Road Trips This Summer Could Be Just as Pricey as Last Year

U.S. road trippers can't catch a break. Fuel stockpiles are dwindling but travel demand is expected to remain high. Result: More sticker shock ahead at the pump.

Shariq Khan, Reuters | 3 days ago

Tourism

The Impact of Dubai Loosening Up on Alcohol to Boost Tourism May Have Its Limits

Although other destinations in the Middle East and North Africa may not consider making more alcohol accessible as a key part of their tourism strategies, they'll surely notice if it helps Dubai boosts visitor numbers.

Harriet Akinyi, Skift | 3 days ago

Tourism

Amsterdam Looks to Dim Red Light District Tourism

Amsterdam is trying to find a balance between its international reputation as an open and free city and resident quality of life. As it pursues its objective, it will have take on some restrictive measures in the Red Light District that run the risk of challenging its reputation.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 days ago

Tourism

Skift India Daily: Air India’s Latest Flex Will Make It Harder for Foreign Airlines to Gain Access

As India grows its aviation market, the government is making sure that its homegrown airlines have an advantage over foreign carriers. However, will Indian carriers rise to the occasion?

Amrita Ghosh | 3 days ago

Tourism

Hostelworld Breaks Records in Central America, Helped by a New Social Network

Places like Costa Rica and Panama have long welcomed backpackers, but they now seem to be rushing back to the region after travel restrictions were lifted in 2022.

Matthew Parsons | 4 days ago