Skift Blog
JUNE 17, 2024
Skift Take: For years, China has been the gift that kept on giving to global tourism, sending millions of its citizens to explore, shop and snap selfies worldwide. Now, it's telling global travelers, "Your turn!" And if visa hassles are a deal-breaker, the country knows that removing them can only sweeten the deal.
Hotel Management
JUNE 17, 2024
The New South Wales government has vowed to increase support for tourism, nightlife and major events in the state budget, announced on Tuesday, marking a positive outcome for the hotel sector, according to Accommodation Australia NSW General Manager, Stacey McBride. Destination NSW will receive AU$324.5 million in funding to support the development of a ‘Foundation Events’ category, recognising the role that key events play, while the new Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality a
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Skift Blog
JUNE 17, 2024
Skift Take: New York City has only approved a couple of thousand host registrations, and all for reservations where the host is present during the stay. That's great news for neighborhoods sick of house parties and illegal hotels, and dour news for tourists and short-term rental platforms.
Lodging
JUNE 17, 2024
Quite naturally, the Days Inn by Wyndham brand has gone through lots of changes throughout the course of its more than 50 years, but parent company Wyndham believes its latest updates represent the “dawning” of a new era for the venerable brand. The economy brand—which includes over 1,500 properties globally—recently unveiled that it has revised the rollout of its Dawn rooms package to its U.S. franchisees.
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Skift Blog
JUNE 17, 2024
Skift Take: Most of the startups that raised money last week were focused on helping hotels and short-term rentals book more guests and smooth out operations.
Skift Blog
JUNE 17, 2024
Skift Take: Swapping its beaches, party, and nightlife image for a digital nomad haven, Goa's got plans beyond just sand and surf — think laptops and lattes.
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Skift Blog
JUNE 17, 2024
Skift Take: Short-term rental regulations in New York City have harmed some businesses, but here's an example of a startup whose founders said the rules have helped.
Skift Blog
JUNE 17, 2024
Skift Take: TravelPerk has joined a group of business travel companies making acquisitions this year, and industry decision makers say there are more to come.
Skift Blog
JUNE 17, 2024
Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Legit Airbnb’s in New York, a charter jet loophole, and China’s expanded visa waiver scheme.
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