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Tourism

What Do Indian Tourists Want? We Asked 5 Hotel Brands – India Report

Due to close proximity, the nations of Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan witness significant tourism from India. With preferences of Indian travelers changing, boutique properties are reaching out with diverse offerings to attract this tourism segment.

Bulbul Dhawan | 3 hours ago

What Do Indian Tourists Want? We Asked 5 Hotel Brands – India Report

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb CEO: ‘We Are Ready to Step on the Gas’ for International Expansion

Despite risks from regulation and competition, there is a huge opportunity for Airbnb to expand further around the world beyond its five core markets. It's a big world out there.

Dennis Schaal | 8 hours ago

Airbnb CEO: ‘We Are Ready to Step on the Gas’ for International Expansion

Tourism

These Are the Countries To Watch in Europe’s Tourism Recovery

Sun, savings, and sports are all factors driving Europe’s tourism recovery.

Elizabeth Casolo | 8 hours ago

These Are the Countries To Watch in Europe’s Tourism Recovery

Daily Lodging Report

Choice Hotels Repurchases More and More Shares

Choice Hotels' earnings exceeded low expectations, highlighted by aggressive share repurchases that historically benefit the stock.

9 hours ago

Online Travel

MakeMyTrip Is Bringing Back Experiences. Plus: CEO on Latest Spending Patterns

The CEO of India's largest travel agency weighs in on what he's seeing with religious tourism, new tax-collection rules and the country's short booking windows.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 11 hours ago

MakeMyTrip Is Bringing Back Experiences. Plus: CEO on Latest Spending Patterns

Online Travel

Google Search Claims Another Victim: Tripadvisor Lowers Outlook

Google has made frequent changes to its search results pages over the years, and Tripadvisor has often suffered as Google has its own competing businesses. Recent changes appear to have hit Tripadvisor particularly hard.

Dennis Schaal | 13 hours ago

Google Search Claims Another Victim: Tripadvisor Lowers Outlook

Airlines

2 Cities For The Price of 1: Portugal Turns Stopover Passengers into Tourists

TAP Air Portugal is one of a growing list of airlines encouraging transit passengers to explore the country during a long-haul layover. New figures show tens of thousands of travelers took the company up on its offer last year.

Gordon Smith | 14 hours ago

2 Cities For The Price of 1: Portugal Turns Stopover Passengers into Tourists

Cruises

Saudi’s New Cruise Line Is Luxe. But With No Booze, It’s Counting on Saudi Passengers 

The brand is being built up to almost exclusively serve the Saudi and Gulf markets.

Josh Corder | 15 hours ago

Saudi’s New Cruise Line Is Luxe. But With No Booze, It’s Counting on Saudi Passengers 

Skift Meetings

Does Remote Work Make Less of an Impact on the Environment?

Many meeting and event professionals work from home. Climate benefits are associated with not commuting to an office, but home setups aren’t the most environmentally friendly.

16 hours ago
Does Remote Work Make Less of an Impact on the Environment?

Announcements

Why You Should Enter the Skift IDEA Awards

If you have an exciting project to share, the Skift IDEA Awards could be the perfect opportunity to present your work on a global stage. Don’t delay - prices increase today.

Adam Stacey | 17 hours ago

Why You Should Enter the Skift IDEA Awards

Hotels

Choice Hotels Boosts Global Pipeline

Choice Hotels is shrugging off concerns about softening travel demand.

Sean O'Neill | 17 hours ago

Choice Hotels Boosts Global Pipeline