Articles tagged “ukraine”

Tourism

Bali Considers Tougher Visa Regulations Amid Negative Tourist Behavior

Regardless of whether it is Russians behaving badly in Bali or others, the Indonesian government appears prepared to implement rigid restrictions to combat these incidents.

Andres Buenahora, Skift | 7 months ago

Bali Considers Tougher Visa Regulations Amid Negative Tourist Behavior

Tourism

Ukraine’s Tourism Chief Reflects on the War’s Impact

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at hotel industry recovery, resilience of Ukrainian tourism, and a hotel boom in the Middle East.

Rashaad Jorden | 9 months ago

Ukraine’s Tourism Chief Reflects on the War’s Impact

Tourism

Ukraine’s Tourism Chief Reflects on Resilience After a Year of War

Russia's invasion continues to be a destructive force on Ukraine's tourism sector. The country, however, is steadfastly finding ways around it to grow and support areas that are far away from the conflict. It will be on these parts to support the the sector until Ukraine gets its territories back.

Dawit Habtemariam | 9 months ago

Ukraine’s Tourism Chief Reflects on Resilience After a Year of War

Cruises

Lindblad Puts High Hopes on Demand for Experiences to Reverse Losses

Seems Lindblad Expeditions has sailed out of the pandemic disaster. The company now needs to sail to profitability. Its early booking numbers sound solid, but 2023 has a ways to go.

Dawit Habtemariam | 9 months ago

Lindblad Puts High Hopes on Demand for Experiences to Reverse Losses

Airlines

Central Asia Sees Upside from Russia’s Closed Airspace

Places like Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan are attracting more travelers, so much so that new airlines are launching off the back of the extra traffic.

Joanna Plucinska and Gleb Stolyarov, Reuters | 9 months ago

Central Asia Sees Upside from Russia’s Closed Airspace

Airline Weekly

A Year Without Russia

If there is one thing the Covid-19 pandemic taught the world, it's that the airline industry is resilient. Russia's war in Ukraine, which began a year ago on February 24, is proving much the same.

9 months ago
A Year Without Russia

Airlines

U.S. Senators Want to Block Chinese Airlines from Flying Over Russia

The senators call out a competitive disadvantage to U.S. carriers and safety concerns, and want the "funding source to the Russian government" to end.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 9 months ago

U.S. Senators Want to Block Chinese Airlines from Flying Over Russia

Hotels

The War in Ukraine’s Impact on Travel

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Accor’s earnings, one year of war in Ukraine, and Dubai’s remote work pitch.

Rashaad Jorden | 9 months ago

The War in Ukraine’s Impact on Travel

Tourism

How Russia’s War on Ukraine Changed Travel One Year Later

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has disrupted the travel industry in significant ways, and its impact will continue to be felt for many years. Here is Skift's look at how the war has altered the business of travel.

Rashaad Jorden | 9 months ago

How Russia’s War on Ukraine Changed Travel One Year Later

Business Travel

Turkey Plays New Role as Business Travel Hub for Russia’s Displaced Corporations

More businesses from Russia than any other nation are registering offices in Turkey, but the resulting boost in corporate travel could raise ethical questions in the not too distant future.

Matthew Parsons | 10 months ago

Turkey Plays New Role as Business Travel Hub for Russia’s Displaced Corporations