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Airlines

Tokyo Soars Back Into Busiest Airport Ranking Amid Japanese Travel Boom

In 2023, air travel got pretty close to pre-pandemic levels. This thrust Tokyo Haneda and Seoul’s Incheon Airport back into the spotlight.

Elizabeth Casolo | 3 weeks ago

Tokyo Soars Back Into Busiest Airport Ranking Amid Japanese Travel Boom

Online Travel

Hostelworld CEO Sees Profit Rebound, Adoption of Traveler Chat Tool

Hostelworld CEO Gary Morrison is ringing in the evolution of the hostel dweller. More solo travelers look for friends with chat tools, and bunking up can bring carbon emissions down.

Elizabeth Casolo | 3 weeks ago

Hostelworld CEO Sees Profit Rebound, Adoption of Traveler Chat Tool

Hotels

No Carbon Credits, No Problem: This Hotel Hopes to Be ‘Carbon Positive’ Without Them

Populus’ in-house environmental strategies will help it stay carbon neutral. The team’s off-site plans will take things a step further, but they don’t include the carbon credit shortcut.

Elizabeth Casolo | 3 weeks ago

No Carbon Credits, No Problem: This Hotel Hopes to Be ‘Carbon Positive’ Without Them

Startups

This Y Combinator Startup Wants To Be Africa’s ‘Backbone of Travel’

Some investors are hesitant to fund startups in places experiencing currency volatility, but Triply overcame that challenge while consolidating payment tools for smaller travel businesses.

Elizabeth Casolo | 3 weeks ago

This Y Combinator Startup Wants To Be Africa’s ‘Backbone of Travel’

Short-Term Rentals

Short-Term Rentals in Path of Solar Eclipse Are Nearly Sold Out

Many smaller cities on the path of totality with short-term rentals have reached 100% occupancy, according to AirDNA. But larger cities aren’t far behind.

Elizabeth Casolo, Skift | 4 weeks ago

Short-Term Rentals in Path of Solar Eclipse Are Nearly Sold Out

Tourism

U.S. Customs to Hike Global Entry Program Fees by 20%

While Global Entry fees will increase to account for "continuation and management of the programs," U.S. Customs and Border Protection will eliminate application fees for minors.

Elizabeth Casolo | 1 month ago

U.S. Customs to Hike Global Entry Program Fees by 20%

Online Travel

‘Multiple Indias’: Yatra and MakeMyTrip CEOs Push Travel Industry To Embrace India’s Diversity

The leaders of MakeMyTrip and Yatra Online advocate for a keep-your-head-down approach: understanding India's latest travelers, focusing on customer retention, and embracing the digital landscape without being bogged down by competitors.

Elizabeth Casolo, Skift | 1 month ago

‘Multiple Indias’: Yatra and MakeMyTrip CEOs Push Travel Industry To Embrace India’s Diversity

Hotels

Oberoi Group CEO Vikram Oberoi on India’s Future in Hospitality – Full Video

The Oberoi Group understands its position among competitors and strives to differentiate itself through quality. The future of India's hotels and economy relies largely on a shared mission to empower the country's workforce and travelers.

Elizabeth Casolo, Skift | 1 month ago

Oberoi Group CEO Vikram Oberoi on India’s Future in Hospitality – Full Video