In a shift in global mobility rankings, Singapore has claimed the top spot in the 2024 Henley Passport Index released on Wednesday, granting its citizens visa-free access to 195 countries. https://hubs.li/Q02HW8M50
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Skift is the daily homepage for the global travel industry and the trusted news source for executives. We’ve proven ourselves as the information and intelligence brand at the center of it all, monitoring the ever-evolving transformation into the future of travel. Skift is a fully distributed, remote company with employees based across the globe. Every day, our award-winning team of journalists provides pivotal media insights on key travel sectors - with marketers, strategists and technologists top of mind. In doing so, we decipher and define global travel trends through a combination of news, research, conferences, events, exclusive interviews, strategic sector-focused newsletters, and more. We are the source for travel news - on a journey to better understand the world’s largest industry.
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“Despite travel providers favoring direct-to-consumer connections, the sheer volume of options is overwhelming to travelers, making them less confident in their booking choices. Our research found that instead of feeling excited after booking a trip, most travelers are left feeling anxious, wondering if they got the best deal.” —Jen Catto, Chief Marketing Officer, Travelport Learn more about the hidden costs of direct-to-consumer retailing. Sponsored by Travelport https://hubs.li/Q02HRkzw0
New Research: Understanding the Hidden Costs of Direct-to-Consumer Retailing
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Barcelona’s tourism board is replacing its 15-year-old slogan ‘Visit Barcelona’ with ‘This is Barcelona.’ “We put an end to a global call for them to visit us, and we do a step forward in highlighting us,” said the director of Turisme de Barcelona. https://hubs.li/Q02HZqv70
Barcelona to Drop ‘Visit’ Slogan, Wants to 'End Global Call' for Tourists
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Southwest reported a major decline in its profits for the second quarter as it announced that it will roll out premium seating in a bid to boost its declining revenues. https://hubs.li/Q02HWL3Y0
Southwest Sees Major Dip in Profits as It Vows to Make ‘Urgent’ Changes
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As development progresses in Saudi Arabia, its destination management organizations (DMOs) have an opportunity to think holistically about how they manage and promote tourism. Success will depend on how well they integrate a multifaceted travel ecosystem to create a cohesive narrative that keeps tourists coming back. We spoke with Muzzammil Ahussain, CEO of Almosafer, to understand the role public-private partnerships play in shaping the future of tourism in Saudi Arabia. Read the full article here: Sponsored by Almosafer https://hubs.li/Q02HRcx30
Why Saudi Tourism’s Future Depends on Strong Private Sector Partnerships
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The countdown is ON. Skift Global Forum is only 8 weeks away! Reserve your seat: https://hubs.li/Q02HWh600 Here’s what’s on the agenda: 🌐 Evolving Online Travel 🌍 Responding to Mass Tourism 🏨 Global Growth in Hospitality 📊 Data and Tech Transformations ⚽️ The Boom in Sports & Entertainment Tourism ✈️ Airline Strategies for Demand and Profit 🔍 Personalizing Travel Experiences 🌱 Adapting to Climate Uncertainty
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When it came down to it, Google didn’t want to anger its core customers — advertisers — and this week announced it won’t phase out third-party cookies in its Chrome browser as planned. Here’s what it means for the travel industry. https://hubs.li/Q02HVV9P0
In Major Reversal, Google Will Keep Cookie Trackers. What it Means for Travel Marketers
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Southwest Airlines announced a radical shake-up of its decades-old business model on Thursday. The low-cost carrier is transforming its boarding policy and adding premium seating in an effort to stay relevant to changing consumer preferences. https://hubs.li/Q02HX4WG0
Southwest Rips Up its Business Model: Here's What's Changing
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Morning Travel Pod 🎤: Google’s Cookies, AI’s Hype and Turkish Air’s Biz Class Bet https://hubs.li/Q02HVYrD0
Google’s Cookies, AI’s Hype and Turkish Air’s Biz Class Bet
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SpiceJet Limited has been facing financial and legal issues for years. However, the positive momentum of the Indian aviation industry is keeping it from going bankrupt, and that is what the airline is banking on. https://hubs.li/Q02HVLVv0
Struggling SpiceJet to Raise $358 Million - India Report
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