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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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The Philippines is gearing up to launch a digital nomad visa, joining other Asian countries that are opening their doors to remote workers. For years, travelers have been drawn to the country...
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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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Five years ago, Indian newlyweds Pallabi and Kshitiz were all set for their dream honeymoon in Australia. But Kshitiz had a business trip to Dubai that left him with no time to...
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Skift Take Airlines are obsessive about reducing weight to keep fuel costs down and bolster environmental credentials. This decision from Swiss will not have come lightly. Gordon Smith The Swiss are globally...
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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 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 Almost 1.5 million Russians headed to Egypt last year, beaten only by Germany. Josh Corder In the first half of 2024, Egypt’s tourism sector revenues grew by 5% to $6.6...
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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 The European Union’s rule gives a glimpse into how the U.S. may enforce its automatic refunds policy – though there are key differences. Meghna Maharishi When the Biden administration announced...
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In a world of hyper-scale and global flag-planting for luxury brands, Belmond is taking a contrarian approach. The brand, known for its collection of hotels, trains, river cruises, and safari camps, is...
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...
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,...
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