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Amazon Debuts Cyber Week Travel Deals

Amazon launched what one executive said was its "first-ever" Cyber Week Travel Deals. Amazon's travel deals hub offered sales from the likes of American Airlines, Disney, Universal, Budget, Choice, Avis, IHG and Carnival, for example. American Airlines, for instance, was offering a Black Friday deal of $89 for a one-way Philadelphia to Charlotte flight on…

Dennis Schaal | 2 days ago

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IDEAS: Six Senses Aims to Blend Heritage and Innovation at Southern Dunes, The Red Sea

Six Senses Southern Dunes, the Red Sea has officially opened in Saudi Arabia. The Foster + Partners designed resort features 36 guest rooms and 40 pool villas that have been strategically placed to embrace the expansive views of the surrounding Arabian Desert. Credit: Six Senses According to Six Senses, the architecture and landscaping of the…

Adam Stacey | 2 days ago

Airlines

Latam Airlines Surpassed American and United for Lead in U.S.-Brazil Traffic

Latam's resumption of a Sao Paulo to Los Angeles direct flight pushed it into the lead.

Gabriel Araujo, Reuters | 2 days ago

Latam Airlines Surpassed American and United for Lead in U.S.-Brazil Traffic

Tourism

Thailand Expects Only 3.5 million Chinese Tourists This Year Despite Visa Waiver

Thailand granted visa-free entry to Chinese tourists, with 11 million visitors in 2019. What gives?

Reuters | 3 days ago

Thailand Expects Only 3.5 million Chinese Tourists This Year Despite Visa Waiver

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China Announces Visa-Free Entry for 6 Countries

In a strategic move to jumpstart its tourism sector, China has declared temporary exemption from visa requirements for citizens from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia. Announcing this on Friday, the spokesperson of the Chinese foreign ministry, Mao Ning said the exemption period is set to last from December 1 to November 30,…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 days ago

Announcements

What I Am Looking Forward to Most at Skift Global Forum East

As I am gearing up for what is going to be an exciting few days in Dubai, I wanted to share what excites me the most about Skift Global Forum East.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 days ago

What I Am Looking Forward to Most at Skift Global Forum East

News Blog

IDEAS: Las Vegas Encourages Excessive Celebration in Latest Super Bowl LVIII Campaign

With less than three months to go until the Super Bowl LVIII touches down in Las Vegas, the destination has launched a new campaign urging football fans to ‘celebrate excessively’ during its inaugural stint as host city. Credit: Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority As part of the campaign, which has been created by R&R…

Adam Stacey | 3 days ago

Tour Operators

G Adventures Sees 50-Something Customers as Part of Its Own Evolution in Adventure Travel

Age is nothing but a number. That is the underlying motivation for the older set wanting to book more active travel adventures.

Selene Brophy | 4 days ago

G Adventures Sees 50-Something Customers as Part of Its Own Evolution in Adventure Travel

Airlines

American Airlines Accuses Travel Agents of Stifling Innovation for Self Interest

American Airlines has lashed out at U.S. travel agents in a scathing response to the complaint that the airline's robust distribution strategy was unfair.

Selene Brophy | 4 days ago

American Airlines Accuses Travel Agents of Stifling Innovation for Self Interest

Short-Term Rentals

Canada’s New Tax Rule Curbs Airbnb Deductions to Address Housing Shortage

Is the measure enough to address the housing shortage? Airbnb argues that it only benefits the economy and empowers locals

Nivedita Balu, Reuters | 4 days ago

Canada’s New Tax Rule Curbs Airbnb Deductions to Address Housing Shortage