Articles tagged “visas”

Tourism

U.S. Travel CEOs: Tourism Faces Growth Bottlenecks—Full Video

From long visa wait times to an air traffic control staffing shortage to declining airports, the U.S. has some serious long-term problems if it wants to compete effectively.

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 weeks ago

U.S. Travel CEOs: Tourism Faces Growth Bottlenecks—Full Video

Tourism

Africa’s Booming Middle Class Poised to Boost Domestic Tourism

Today's podcast discusses middle-class travel in Africa, visa delays in Europe and the U.S., and the Four Seasons’ new strategy.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 weeks ago

Africa’s Booming Middle Class Poised to Boost Domestic Tourism

Tourism

‘Embarrassing’ Visa Delays and Old Airports – What U.S. Travel Needs to Fix

The U.S.'s travel industry's prospects to compete globally over the long-term looks dim.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago

‘Embarrassing’ Visa Delays and Old Airports – What U.S. Travel Needs to Fix

News Blog

Brazil to Require Visas for American Tourists in 2024

Brazil will mandate visitors from the U.S., Australia and Canada obtain an e-visa prior to entering the country starting January 10, 2024, according to Embratur, Brazil tourism's board. The visa requirement was initially going to take effect on October 1 this year, but the government has postponed it to next year. Since 2019, Brazil had…

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 months ago

Tourism

Future of Tourism: 5 Key Questions

China's economic weakness, city downtowns in trouble, visa delays – these are just some of the issues holding back travel. We will be talking about them with tourism executives at the Skift Global Forum in September.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 months ago

Future of Tourism: 5 Key Questions

Tourism

New Thai PM’s First Step Is to Boost Tourism

Tourism is a vital growth engine for Thailand, with its newly-elected prime minister Srettha Thavisin focused on policies to meet ambitious visitor targets while balancing the political tightrope that saw him elected.

Panu Wongcha-um and Panarat Thepgumpanat , Reuters | 3 months ago

New Thai PM’s First Step Is to Boost Tourism

Hotels

Skift India Report: Hotel Sector Could Add $1 Trillion to Economy by 2047

The vision for the hospitality sector goes much beyond just branded hotels — to include tier-2 and 3 cities which will be crucial for tourism growth. Plus, other highlights from last week's news in hotel deals and development across the country.

Amrita Ghosh | 3 months ago

Skift India Report: Hotel Sector Could Add $1 Trillion to Economy by 2047

Startups

Zeelo Raises $14 Million to Optimize Corporate Shuttle Routes: Startup Funding Roundup

Zeelo is helping corporate clients make shuttle routes more efficient, and Teleport is making the visa submission process a little less tedious.

Justin Dawes | 3 months ago

Zeelo Raises $14 Million to Optimize Corporate Shuttle Routes: Startup Funding Roundup

Tourism

Skift India Report: MakeMyTrip Partners With Tourism Ministry

Given travelers’ demand for exciting alternatives to the packed streets of tourist hotspots, India’s best kept secrets are now waiting for new stories to tell.

Amrita Ghosh | 3 months ago

Skift India Report: MakeMyTrip Partners With Tourism Ministry

Tourism

Dubai Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Tourism Numbers in First Half of 2023

Looks like we will no longer be comparing Dubai's tourism to 2019. Time to update those comparison charts!

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago

Dubai Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Tourism Numbers in First Half of 2023