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Tourism

Skift Travel Health Index Shows Softening Trend

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 | 19 hours ago

Airlines

The Fight Over Airport Facial Recognition: Senators Clash With U.S. Travel

Over a dozen lawmakers have vocalized opposition to the adoption of facial recognization technology at U.S. airports.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 days ago

Travel Technology

Tech Company Travelsoft Buys 90-Year-Old Travel Publication L’Echo. CEO Explains Why

It's not every day that a travel tech company buys a media and events business, but the tech CEO said the deal is part of a long-term strategy.

Justin Dawes | 2 days ago

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Considering an Amazon Prime-Like Membership as a Loyalty Program

Don’t hold your breath for a points program, but there could still be some benefits for ultra-loyal customers.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 3 days ago

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb’s Chesky Talks Icons, Paid Memberships, and Who Benefits From His Billion-Dollar Payday: Full Interview

Airbnb is finally taking a big, expensive swing into the experiences category with its launch of "Icons." The non-traditional accommodations come with a non-traditional business model – they’ll be free or low-cost to guests (but they want you to post them to your socials). And Chesky promises things will only get “crazier.”

Sarah Kopit | 3 days ago

Overtourism

Latest Move to Fight Overtourism in India – India Report

The court’s order follows the Tamil Nadu government report that said 20,000 vehicles enter these hill stations every day. This posed concerns for the elephants in the region as well as the drought prevailing in the Nilgiris.

Bulbul Dhawan | 3 days ago

Tourism

Recovery in Chinese Tourism to the U.S. Is Happening – But It’s Lagging Other Countries

It's good news that Chinese tourism will recover faster than expected. Weak air connectivity remains a problem.

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 days ago

Business Travel

State Bank of India Launches Its First Travel Credit Card – India Report

While there are several co-branded credit cards offered by airlines and hotels, banks releasing travel-focused core credit cards indicates a shift in consumer preference and the rising popularity of travel credit cards in India.

Bulbul Dhawan | 4 days ago

Luxury

Reality Distortion in Travel: When Luxury Isn’t What it Seems – And How to Fix it

Follow the writers doing good work. Support brands that are carving out unique spaces. Celebrate the poetry when you see it.

Colin Nagy, Skift | 5 days ago