Skift https://skift.com/ Travel News, Airline News, Hotel News & Tourism News Fri, 03 May 2024 18:54:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://skift.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/cropped-logo-square-yellow-32x32.png Skift https://skift.com/ 32 32 198915780 Hotel Earnings: What We Learned This Week – in 2 Minutes https://skift.com/2024/05/03/hotel-earnings-what-we-learned-this-week-in-2-minutes/ Fri, 03 May 2024 18:46:19 +0000 https://skift.com/?p=680294 Skift Take: IHG saw U.S. hotel revenue normalize. Marriott plans to launch a new midscale brand. Hyatt aims to expand its all-inclusive resort portfolio. And more.
— Sean O'Neill

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]]> 680294 Marriott AC Hotel Chengdu North, which marks the lifestyle brand's debut in Southwest China in May 2024. Source: Marriott International. Travel Startup Funding Slows Down After $689 Million Spree https://skift.com/2024/05/03/travel-startup-funding-slows-down-after-689-million-spree/ Fri, 03 May 2024 18:20:39 +0000 https://skift.com/?p=680293 Skift Take: Travel startups raised $689 million over two weeks in mid-April, and then they raised only $29 million in the two weeks following that.
— Justin Dawes

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]]> 680293 Travel startups raised about $29 million over the last two weeks. Andrew Neel / Unsplash Tour Expedition Leader Lindblad Buys Adventure Travel Group https://skift.com/2024/05/03/tour-expedition-leader-lindblad-buys-adventure-travel-group/ Fri, 03 May 2024 16:39:51 +0000 https://skift.com/?p=680224 Skift Take: The new partnership is just the latest in Lindblad's recent acquisition spree.
— Jesse Chase-Lubitz

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]]> 680224 Sunset on a private safari run by Thomson Safaris. Source: Thomson Safaris The Awakening of Sleep Tourism https://skift.com/2024/05/03/the-awakening-of-sleep-tourism/ Fri, 03 May 2024 16:21:01 +0000 https://skift.com/?p=679834 Skift Take: The travel industry is cashing in on sleep tourism. Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit and Head of Research Seth Borko delve into the latest trend.
— Rashaad Jorden

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]]> 679834 Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit and Head of Research Seth Borko are the hosts of the Skift Travel Podcast. Skift IHG Talks Hotel Growth Opportunity in Germany https://skift.com/2024/05/03/ihg-talks-hotel-growth-opportunity-in-germany/ Fri, 03 May 2024 14:38:54 +0000 https://skift.com/?p=680118 Skift Take: IHG sees promise for growth in Europe's largest economy, Germany.
— Jesse Chase-Lubitz

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]]> 680118 The Hotel X in Brisbane, one of the first Vignette Collection hotels that was part of IHG's push for growth outside the U.S. market. Source: IHG Skift Travel Health Index Shows Softening Trend https://skift.com/2024/05/03/skift-travel-health-index-shows-softening-trend/ Fri, 03 May 2024 14:07:29 +0000 https://skift.com/?p=679721 Skift Take: The Travel Health Index in March 2024 shows an overall softening trend compared to the previous month, with the index dropping by 4 points. However, some countries continue to show robust growth, with China, Japan, and Hong Kong out front with double-digit gains.
— Saniya Zanpure

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]]> 679721 Ask Skift: How Is Climate Change Impacting Travel? https://skift.com/2024/05/03/ask-skift-how-is-climate-change-impacting-travel/ Fri, 03 May 2024 13:55:17 +0000 https://skift.com/?p=678741 Skift Take: Climate change is one of the most pressing issues in travel, and here's a brief look at how it's impacting the industry.
— Rashaad Jorden

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]]> 678741 Climate change could result in more frequent floods, making travel more treacherous in some locations. Water Alternatives Photos / <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/water_alternatives/45777370914">Flickr</a> What IHCL’s 4th Hotel in Varanasi Says About India’s Religious Tourism Boom https://skift.com/2024/05/03/what-ihcls-4th-hotel-in-varanasi-says-about-indias-religious-tourism-boom/ Fri, 03 May 2024 12:18:42 +0000 https://skift.com/?p=679186 Skift Take: Religious tourism is booming in India and hospitality companies are now catching up to cater to this demand.
— Bulbul Dhawan

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]]> 679186 The holy ghats of Varanasi. <a href="https://varanasi.nic.in/gallery/places-of-tourist-attraction/">Varanasi District website</a> Looking to Enter the 2024 Skift IDEA Awards? Here’s the Inside Scoop https://skift.com/2024/05/03/looking-to-enter-the-2024-skift-idea-awards-heres-the-inside-scoop/ Fri, 03 May 2024 11:19:00 +0000 https://skift.com/?p=679537 Skift Take: Writing an award submission for the most coveted travel industry award is no mean feat. Luckily for you, I have the inside scoop to make sure your submission stands out from the crowd.
— Nicole Meyer

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]]> 679537 Ups and Downs of Expedia and Booking’s First-Quarter Earnings https://skift.com/2024/05/03/ups-and-downs-of-expedia-and-bookings-first-quarter-earnings/ Fri, 03 May 2024 08:29:00 +0000 https://skift.com/?p=680042 Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Expedia's altered outlook, Booking Holdings' connected trip success, and the fight for privacy at U.S. airports.
— Rashaad Jorden

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