Skift Blog

MARCH 28, 2024

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Airbnb's new weather policies, Marriott's new urban timeshares, and Las Vegas' new route from London. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Skift Take: Vrbo is reiterating the message that the traveler's experience is key to building demand and a strong business. Srividya Kalyanaraman Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 20, 2024

Skift Take: Jordan's tourism sector has actually grown year-on-year, but the situation is far from perfect. Josh Corder Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

Skift Take: The new week brings a relative stabilization after a tense weekend, however many airlines are still avoiding parts of the region. Gordon Smith Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Skift Take: Tour operators are trying to be sensitive to the war conditions currently underway in Israel. Selene Brophy Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Skift Take: When online travel agencies trot out statistics on their numbers of properties, is it a vanity thing or something more strategic? If you take Vrbo at its word, it's going for quality over quantity. Dennis Schaal Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 9, 2024

Skift Take: Taylor Swift is so influential that a destination can still get a tourism boost even when she doesn't perform. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

Skift Take: Alaska initially expected cancellations to last through at least mid-week, but a recent FAA pause on inspections has made it unclear when the Boeing 737 Max 9 can go back into service. Meghna Maharishi Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Skift Take: Morocco is the latest destination impacted by a severe natural disaster, with tour operators needing to implement contingency plans to deal with the aftermath of a deadly earthquake. Selene Brophy Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

MAY 20, 2024

Skift Take: Spirit’s changes come as its biggest competitor, Frontier, also dropped change fees and overhauled its pricing structure. Meghna Maharishi Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JULY 12, 2024

Skift Take: If Vrbo's new host cancellation policy looks familiar, it's not dissimilar from the one Airbnb imposed a few months ago. Dennis Schaal Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

MAY 9, 2024

Skift Take: The disruption in Air India Express operations comes as the airline sector prepares for a peak travel period. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

APRIL 8, 2024

Skift Take: The decision to cancel a major transatlantic route launch with just a few weeks' notice will not have been taken lightly by the airline. Gordon Smith Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

JULY 18, 2023

The impact of no-shows and last-minute cancellations on the hospitality industry, already under pressure from inflation and high energy prices¹, is causing almost a fifth (18 per cent) of restaurant, pub and bar owners to consider closing for good, according to new data from Barclaycard Payments, a leading UK payments provider.

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Skift Blog

JULY 24, 2024

Skift Take: After days of cancellations and disruptions, Delta CEO Ed Bastian provided a timeline on when the carrier expected to stabilize operations. Meghna Maharishi Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JUNE 14, 2024

Skift Take: IHG has petitioned to cancel Marriott's newest trademark, City Express by Marriott. IHG feels the name is just a little too close for comfort to its own popular hotel brand, Holiday Inn Express? Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In the hotel industry, guests who fail to show up without notice (no-shows) and last-minute cancellations pose significant challenges, affecting both planning and profitability. Is your hotel being haunted by no-shows?

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Skift Blog

MAY 1, 2024

Skift Take: Norwegian Cruise Lines is minimizing the business damage from the cancellation of its Red Sea sailings through 2025. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 30, 2024

If access remains disrupted for some time, many international visitors may cancel future trips as a precaution. Skift Take: Machu Picchu is arguably South America's top draw for foreign tourists. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Skift Take: A consumer watchdog report found that complaints against airlines have continued to increase in 2023, despite improvements made on cancellations and delays. Meghna Maharishi Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Skift Take: Nearly all flights out of Orlando, Tampa and Sarasota were canceled as airports in the area closed due to Hurricane Milton. Meghna Maharishi Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Textedly

MAY 9, 2024

Canceling appointments may seem like a routine task, but the manner in which it's executed speaks volumes about professionalism and reliability. Mastering the art of cancellations is vital for maintaining trust and credibility with both your clients and your colleagues.

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Skift Blog

MARCH 22, 2023

senators want to allow an estimated 5,000 pilots who qualify for retirement in the next two years to keep working to cushion against the ongoing flight cancelations due to a shortage of available pilots and crews. Skift Take: U.S. Selene Brophy Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Skift Take: It could be a cruel summer for Indian aviation if the situation at Vistara doesn't improve. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

Skift Take: Bonza sought to shake-up the establishment by bringing low-cost travel to smaller towns and cities across Australia. Gordon Smith Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 13, 2024

Skift Take: Alaska doesn't want to take a risk with the Boeing 737 Max 9 right now. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JULY 20, 2023

Skift Take: Despite delays, cancellations and staffing shortfalls, three of the largest carriers in the U.S have generated record revenues and raised their profit outlook for the year. Amrita Ghosh Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic brought the meetings and events industry to an abrupt halt in early 2020, leaving in-person conferences, trade shows, and corporate gatherings canceled or postponed indefinitely. Now, as restrictions have eased, meetings and events are resurging at a fast pace; however, they look slightly different.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 5, 2024

In part two of our interview, we continue the deep dive into cancellations with Daniel Foreman and Connor Vanderholm as they explore effective oversell strategies. Learn how to confidently oversell rooms to ensure full occupancy, even with last-minute cancellations.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 7, 2024

Trip cancellations throughout December resulted in a sharp drop in occupancies, from mid-70% down to 30%, equating to millions of dollars of lost revenue, according to Accommodation Australia CEO, Michael Johnson.

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Skift Take: Severe winter weather continues to hamper air travel in the U.S., and with another Arctic blast due later in the week, travelers can expect to see more disruptions. Meghna Maharishi Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

JULY 31, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on Milwaukee’s hotel market, particularly in 2020 when the city experienced a decline in tourism and major event cancellations, coupled with the addition of new supply. However, as the world moves towards recovery, Milwaukee is showing signs of revitalization.

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Skift Blog

JULY 18, 2023

Not only could they lead to travelers changing their vacation habits, but they could also drive some travelers to cancel trips — which would a tremendous blow for an industry still trying to recover from the pandemic. Skift Take: Sweltering summers in Europe are increasingly becoming a major problem for the travel industry.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 10, 2023

The concept is simple, albeit impactful for the industry; after 2+ years of pandemic-related restrictions, travelers are eager to make up for lost time and canceled trips. Within the hospitality world, a new phenomenon is circulating – “revenge travel.”

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Skift Blog

MAY 10, 2023

Skift Take: Flexible work arrangements have changed when people book and cancel their trips. Flights in the U.S. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays are broadly down, for instance. That's left airlines scrambling. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

MAY 24, 2024

While the former focuses on cancelation policies, the latter emphasizes pricing display transparency. California’s hotel industry is gearing up for significant changes with the introduction of two pivotal laws: California Senate Bill 644 and California Assembly Bill 537.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 28, 2024

It handles pickups, cancellations, weather, market segment, demand, area events, and more. Designed to automate repetitive tasks, an RMS does save time and is more efficient and accurate than a person. However, it’s not an either/or scenario, as you’ll see below. Consider the tasks of an RMS.

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