Articles tagged “politics”

Tourism

China’s Outbound Tourism is Changing, Female Travelers Are Leading the Way

The evolving demographics of Chinese outbound travel shows a jump in younger female travelers. This shift will have important implications for how businesses approach their marketing strategies and the kind of products on offer.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 weeks ago

China’s Outbound Tourism is Changing, Female Travelers Are Leading the Way

Airlines

Greece’s New Climate-Focused Tourist Tax

Today's podcast looks at Greece's tourist tax, Boeing's mounting problems, and virtual tourism with Apple Vision Pro.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 months ago

Greece’s New Climate-Focused Tourist Tax

Daily Lodging Report

Maldives Hotel Bookings Are Victims of Social Media Spat

The Maldives experienced a backlash from Indian tourists, with a significant number of hotel booking and flight ticket cancellations, following offensive comments by Maldivian politicians against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

4 months ago

Tourism

U.S. Travel CEOs: Tourism Faces Growth Bottlenecks—Full Video

From long visa wait times to an air traffic control staffing shortage to declining airports, the U.S. has some serious long-term problems if it wants to compete effectively.

Dawit Habtemariam | 6 months ago

U.S. Travel CEOs: Tourism Faces Growth Bottlenecks—Full Video

Travel Booking

Good Politics Vs. Travel Junk Fees

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast examines a proposed junk fee crackdown, an uptick in Disney park prices, and a shutdown of more flights to Israel.

Rashaad Jorden | 7 months ago

Good Politics Vs. Travel Junk Fees

Travel Booking

Travel ‘Junk Fee’ Crackdown: Skift Explains

The travel industry is a huge part of Biden's junk fee crackdown, and it is only a matter of time before travel companies get called out specifically in public

Jess Wade, Skift | 7 months ago

Travel ‘Junk Fee’ Crackdown: Skift Explains

Short-Term Rentals

Dallas Short-Term Rental Alliance Sues the City

The Dallas Short-Term Rental Alliance filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging that recently enacted regulations prohibiting short-term rentals in single-family neighborhoods violate constitutional and property rights.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 7 months ago

Airline Weekly

The Good and the Bad of Mexico’s Airline Market

Mexico’s airlines face countervailing winds that directly affect their outlook. The U.S. recently upgraded the country’s safety rating, which means Mexican carriers can resume growth to markets north of the border. On the other hand, the administration of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is launching a government-backed airline and actively discouraging flights from Mexico’s busiest airport

7 months ago
The Good and the Bad of Mexico’s Airline Market

Tourism

India-Canada Diplomatic Row: Visa Services Suspended for Canadians

The suspension of visa services for one of India's biggest inbound markets poses a considerable challenge to the country's tourism industry, especially when it occurs just before the peak tourism season.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 8 months ago

India-Canada Diplomatic Row: Visa Services Suspended for Canadians

Tourism

Travel Industry Earnings Analysis Reveals 4 Dominant Trends

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at trends revealed during earnings season, the new FAA nominee, and Hilton’s Tesla chargers.

Rashaad Jorden | 8 months ago

Travel Industry Earnings Analysis Reveals 4 Dominant Trends