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As Vietnam ramps up efforts to meet its ambitious target of 23 million foreign visitors this year, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued a directive to propose more convenient and flexible visa policies. ...
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Travel in Asia is back. The region is leading global tourism recovery in 2024 with international arrivals surging to pre-pandemic levels in many destinations. Popular tourist hubs like Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia...
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This is the sixth in a series of video diaries I am doing while spending time in Morocco for a family commitment. I am experimenting with this video diary format to share...
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Skift Take Older women are traveling more and there are plenty of opportunities for the hotels and airlines to adapt their product offerings. Athira Thoppil In a new Skift Research report, “The...
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Skift Take The weak yen has definitely boosted Japan's tourism industry, but as the country rides this wave of visitors, it’s going to be a tightrope walk — balancing the economic gains...
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Skift Take After the pandemic-induced slump, China’s simplification of visa procedures appears to have paid off, with foreign visitors in the first half of the year soaring 152% compared to the year...
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Skift Take As climate policies raise the cost of air travel, particularly in Europe, some destination marketers may find it's riskier to bet on tourism growth from long-haul markets. Sean O'Neill Should...
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Skift Take Japan's most iconic peak is scaling new heights in tourism management. A new entry fee may be modest, but a daily cap on visitors should reduce overtourism on peak days....
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Skift Take Swapping its beaches, party, and nightlife image for a digital nomad haven, Goa's got plans beyond just sand and surf — think laptops and lattes. Peden Doma Bhutia Think of...
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Skift Take Venice is likely the first city to charge a fee to access its central area. Using entry fees, Venice is testing a system to manage tourist flows. Dawit Habtemariam Day...
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Skift Take Today's podcast looks at how hotel listings on Google compete for bookings, new junk fee rules for airlines, and new sites for Hyatt loyalty program members. Rashaad Jorden Good morning...
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Skift Take Superyachts run by the Four Seasons brand are creating a buzzy new offering. Competitors include Marriott's Ritz-Carlton and Accor's Orient Express. Sean O'Neill Four Seasons revealed on Tuesday the first...
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Skift Take While international travel has gotten easier in some regards coming out of the pandemic, far too many travelers are still dealing with lengthy visa processing delays that have hurt the...
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Skift Take Today's podcast discusses Airbnb’s host bonanza, Marriott’s earnings boost, and Carl Icahn’s JetBlue bet. Rashaad Jorden Good morning from Skift. It’s Wednesday, February 14. Here’s what you need to know...
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Skift Take Frontier will be hoping that the premium business fares give the airline a much needed revenue boost. Meghna Maharishi Frontier Airlines is courting a new class of travelers. The ultra-low-cost-carrier...
Skift Take Revenue growth will finally decelerate from red-hot growth. But that's not a sign of weakness. it's a return to normal – and that's a good thing. Seth Borko Will 2024...
Skift Take The latest ranking of passports with the most access to countries for visa-free travel shows Asian countries are vying for dominance, with the U.S. passport stagnating somewhat. Selene Brophy Japan,...
Travel companies are playing matchmaker amid the ongoing rise in loneliness and isolation. More vacation choices are being made to meet new people. “We get a lot of people who write back...
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Skift Take China's opening up, but if the airlines don’t step up their flight game, we might be looking at even crazier airfare hikes with all these eager travelers. Peden Doma Bhutia...
Skift Take South Korea has its eyes on steady earners with a $66,000 income bar for digital nomads. If it is looking to attract 20 million visitors, it might be time to...
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