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JetBlue Gives Its Loyalty Program a Boost

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People who want knowledge about the travel industry on Wednesday got a valuable new resource to obtain critical information. Skift unvei…

3 years, 4 months ago

Uber Goes Deeper Into Travel With Hopper

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Uber is gradually beefing up its travel portfolio. The company has entered into a partnership with online travel agency Hopper that prov…

3 years, 4 months ago

Destination Influencers’ Impact on Tourism Marketing

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For today’s special episode, Skift senior media producer Jose Marmolejos is joined by Skift Global tourism reporter Dawit Habtemariam to…

3 years, 4 months ago

IHG CEO Keith Barr Leaves Post

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Social media influencers have become more powerful in marketing in recent years, with a growing number of companies looking to tap into …

3 years, 4 months ago

Tripadvisor’s Plans for the Future

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Travel technology vendor Sabre is the latest major company in the tech industry to shed staff. Sabre announced on Thursday it’s cutting …

3 years, 5 months ago

Airbnb's AI-Driven Revolution

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Airbnb is on the cusp of an artificial intelligence-driven revolution, with the technology poised to radically transform the company’s o…

3 years, 5 months ago

U.S. Will Drop Vaccine Requirement for International Flyers

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International travelers will soon no longer need proof of vaccination to enter the U.S. The White House announced this week the vaccine …

3 years, 5 months ago

Marriott Won't Hide Resort Fees Anymore

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Marriott International has announced plans to disclose its resort fees in its total prices by May 15. That’s the result of a settlement …

3 years, 5 months ago

Cross-Border Credit Card Spending Is Booming

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Hyatt wants to improve its position in the luxury sector. The company announced plans on Friday to acquire UK boutique hotel booking sit…

3 years, 5 months ago

American Airlines Gets a Huge Boost From Blended Travel

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American Airlines has seen the rise in blended travel upend its business. Not only are travelers who combine work and leisure trips driv…

3 years, 5 months ago