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America's economy hotels experienced a case of the first-quarter blues as the budget travel crowd appeared to spend less. Could inflation be to blame?
Sean O'Neill | 1 week ago
Airlines
Starting May 1, Delta said it plans to use zones, numbered one through eight, to make the boarding process more intuitive for its customers.
Meghna Maharishi | 2 weeks ago
News Blog
Nepal will be hosting its inaugural LGBTQ+ tourism conference next month with the goal of establishing the country as an inclusive and welcoming destination for sexual minorities. Scheduled for January 18 in Kathmandu, the two-day conference follows a landmark decision last month, making the Himalayan nation the first in South Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.…
Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago
Wyndham and Choice are known for their franchise-based portfolios in the U.S. midscale and economy sectors. As other major brands explore expansion into this area, we offer an analysis of the current frontrunners with 20 key charts.
Pranavi Agarwal | 8 months ago
Tourism
Cash levels have stayed higher than many economists feared and that has supported a surge in travel. But the trend points to more traditional spending patterns.
Seth Borko | 9 months ago
Portugal's record tourism points to a strong summer ahead for the country and Europe, as the world sprints back to normal.
Patricia Vicente Rua, Reuters | 12 months ago
Thailand tourism is driving the fastest growth in the country's economy in five years, highlighting how dependent the nation is on tourism.
Devjyot Ghoshal, Reuters | 1 year ago
Despite rising household expenses, nearly 60 percent of European travelers won’t cut back on traveling or spending on trips in the next six months, according to a survey by the European Travel Commission. The commission surveyed over 6,000 European travelers in December 2022 who took at least 2 overnight trips during the last three years.…
Dawit Habtemariam | 1 year ago
Get the lowdown on the broader economic trends affecting travel in 2023, thanks to data and analysis from Skift Research. Watch this Skift Megatrends video to stay ahead of the game.
Matthew Parsons | 1 year ago
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways CEO Tony Douglas has agreed to join RIA — Saudi Arabia's newest airline, according to reports. It had been earlier reported that RIA, the multi-billion-dollar international carrier, had approached Douglas for the top job. Douglas has apparently agreed and other senior Etihad executives may follow him, according to Arabian Business. Global…
Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago