Skift Blog

JANUARY 12, 2024

Skift Take: The latest set of cancellations and delays caused by an arctic blast come as travelers have already faced disruptions due to the 737-9 grounding and severe weather that afflicted much of the U.S. on Tuesday. Meghna Maharishi Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

Skift Take: Alaska and United continue to cancel hundreds of flights as the FAA orders certain Boeing 737 Max 9s remain grounded for inspection. Meghna Maharishi Read the Complete Story On Skift

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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

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 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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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

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

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

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 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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Little Hotelier

AUGUST 1, 2024

Can hosts cancel a booking on Booking.com? Yes, as a host you can cancel a booking on Booking.com – but only when certain issues arise, such as no-shows, payment issues, double bookings or if a guest asks you to. As a host you probably know that Booking.com makes it simple for the guest to cancel.

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Hotelogix

JUNE 28, 2024

The Hotel cancellation policy allows guests to cancel reservations up to a specified time before check-in. After this period is crossed, hotels may apply a cancellation fee, a percentage of the booking amount, or the entire booking cost.   Why Should Hotels Have Clear Cancellation Policies?  

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SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

What is a hotel cancellation policy? A hotel cancellation policy outlines the terms under which a guest can cancel their booking without incurring a penalty, as well as those scenarios where there will be a fee associated with a cancellation.

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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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Little Hotelier

MAY 31, 2023

What is the Booking.com cancellation policy? The Booking.com cancellation policy outlines the terms and conditions that apply when a guest cancels a reservation at your hotel. It includes specifics about refund procedures, penalties, and fees associated with cancellations.

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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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Little Hotelier

APRIL 28, 2023

What is a hotel cancellation policy? Hotel cancellation policies offer hotel guests the opportunity to cancel their booking up until a certain amount of days before check-in. Once this date has passed, the hotel might charge the guest a set cancellation fee, a percentage of the booking, or the full amount.

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Little Hotelier

JUNE 30, 2023

What is the Expedia cancellation policy? Expedia provides a cancellation policy that allows users to cancel or modify their reservations without any charges or penalties within the first 24 hours. This can help to mitigate potential revenue losses from cancellations.

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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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Hospitality Today

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Say goodbye to no-shows and last-minute cancellations. Keep your hotel bookings solid and avoid those unexpected gaps

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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

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 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

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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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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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Here are 5 ways to ensure lesser cancellations and no-shows: 1. Make sure you have a cancellation policy Include a cancellation policy in your hotel reservation system and make it visible to your guests. Include a deadline in your cancellation policy, before which your guests can cancel their bookings.

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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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Revinate

AUGUST 23, 2023

Inspiration The Evelyn Hotel recovers lost bookings with this cancelation recovery campaign Subject line: We're sorry you couldn't make it! The post The Evelyn Hotel recovers lost bookings with this cancelation recovery campaign appeared first on Revinate.

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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

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 Tech

MARCH 15, 2024

On average, 20% of online orders and 31% of order cancellations occur in the hour before the restaurant closes.

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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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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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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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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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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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