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Hotels
Hilton has released a "trends report" aimed at consumer news sites. These three points are noteworthy for industry insiders.
Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago
Tourism
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Amsterdam’s latest tourism initiative, empty offices for digital nomads, and Dubai’s alcohol tax reprieve.
Rashaad Jorden | 8 months ago
Although other destinations in the Middle East and North Africa may not consider making more alcohol accessible as a key part of their tourism strategies, they'll surely notice if it helps Dubai boosts visitor numbers.
Harriet Akinyi, Skift | 8 months ago
News Blog
In a further liberalization of regulations to attract more tourists, Dubai has scrapped the 30 percent municipality tax on alcohol. Also, tourists and expats will no longer need to pay a fee to secure a personal liquor license to purchase alcoholic beverages. However, an Emirates ID, or passport for tourists, will still be required. However,…
Peden Doma Bhutia | 11 months ago
Hotel brands increasingly showcasing non-alcoholic drinks is a major shift considering hotels have long viewed alcohol as a significant revenue producer. But the growing emphasis on healthier travel has steered them toward a major opportunity to increase profits.
Carley Thornell, Skift | 1 year ago
Skift Meetings
Do your food and beverage functions keep those who don’t drink alcohol in mind? If not, it’s a mistake and time to make all feel included.
1 year ago
Airlines
Customers have "expressed a desire for more beverage options," as the airline's customer relations chief so politely put it. The flight attendants' union is worried passengers won't be so well mannered following a few drinks after take-off.
Akriti Sharma and Shivani Tanna, Reuters | 2 years ago
Business Travel
This could be a long-term shift in behavior, but don't rule out more corks popping if international corporate travel, and all its paid-for perks, fully bounces back.
Matthew Parsons, Skift | 2 years ago
With the continued rise of unruly passenger behaviors, airlines are taking matters into their own hands. But is this hurting them financially? And who's to say only passengers in the main cabin can act up?
Ruthy Muñoz, Skift | 2 years ago
There have always been travelers who don't drink, but the "sober curious" lifestyle movement has created a defined market of people who are eager for trips, tours, and experiences that aren't centered around alcohol. It's surprising that the travel industry has only just started to respond.
Rosie Spinks, Skift | 4 years ago
