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Articles tagged “visas”

Tourism

Skift India Report: Uttar Pradesh Amps Up Adventure Tourism

While India has ambitious plans to position itself on the global adventure tourism map, it’s important that the government, tour operators, travelers and other industry stakeholders collaborate to focus on responsible growth of the sector.

Amrita Ghosh | 4 months ago

Skift India Report: Uttar Pradesh Amps Up Adventure Tourism

Tourism

3 U.S. Cities Compete for the 2026 World Cup Final

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at the competition to host the World Cup in the U.S., visa wait times to the U.S., and the largest outbound tourism market in the world.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 months ago

3 U.S. Cities Compete for the 2026 World Cup Final

Tourism

Skift India Report: More Travelers Are Embracing Travel Rewards and Benefits

Travel and tourism companies are successfully building aspirational value into their travel benefits. Now they must pay heed to “predictable personalization” to engage with the customer in relevant ways.

Amrita Ghosh | 4 months ago

Skift India Report: More Travelers Are Embracing Travel Rewards and Benefits

Hotels

Skift India Report: Premium Hotels to Set Decade High Occupancy Rates This Year

Industry experts are very bullish on the revenue growth of premium hotels owing to better operational parameters, largely due to domestic demand and global events like the G20 Summit and the Cricket World Cup 2023.

Amrita Ghosh | 4 months ago

Skift India Report: Premium Hotels to Set Decade High Occupancy Rates This Year

Tourism

Most Powerful Passports: U.S. Gets Weaker, Singapore Is No. 1

The World's Passport Index for visa-free travel, ranked according to International Air Transport Association, shows the U.S. has slipped two spots and is unlikely to regain its position soon.

Selene Brophy | 4 months ago

Most Powerful Passports: U.S. Gets Weaker, Singapore Is No. 1

Tourism

Ask Skift: Why Is Summer Travel So Difficult?

The travel boom this summer doesn't actually mean the travel industry still isn't facing challenges, and here's a look at some factors that have complicated travel for millions of people.

Rashaad Jorden | 5 months ago

Ask Skift: Why Is Summer Travel So Difficult?

Tourism

UAE Lifts Visa Ban on Lebanese Visitors

The United Arab Emirates' decision to remove the visa ban on Lebanese nationals is a huge win for Lebanon's economy since it's highly dependent on remittances from its citizens working in the UAE.

Maya Gebeily, Reuters | 5 months ago

UAE Lifts Visa Ban on Lebanese Visitors

Airlines

Airline CEOs Downplay Recession Concerns

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at airline CEO confidence, Iceland’s music tourism, and U.S. visa delays for Indian travelers.

Rashaad Jorden | 6 months ago

Airline CEOs Downplay Recession Concerns

Hotels

India Daily: Fitch Upgrades Oyo Rating Citing Positive Cash Flow

Strong demand recovery in the hospitality business and a higher number of storefronts on Oyo’s platform gives the budget hotel chain much reason to cheer.

Amrita Ghosh | 6 months ago

India Daily: Fitch Upgrades Oyo Rating Citing Positive Cash Flow

Tourism

India Daily: Marriott Executive Apartments Opens Second Property in Mumbai

More hotel chains are teaming up with top developers in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru to launch high-end homes and branded residences.

Amrita Ghosh | 6 months ago

India Daily: Marriott Executive Apartments Opens Second Property in Mumbai