Skift https://skift.com/ Travel News, Airline News, Hotel News & Tourism News Thu, 28 Dec 2023 17:03:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://skift.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/cropped-logo-square-yellow-32x32.png Skift https://skift.com/ 32 32 198915780 Alaska Airlines: Pacific Northwest Charm Can Beat Luxury https://skift.com/2023/12/28/alaska-airlines-pacific-northwest-charm-can-beat-luxury/ Thu, 28 Dec 2023 15:14:12 +0000 https://skift.com/?p=651010 Skift Take: Alaska may not be the sexiest carrier in North America, but its brand management and consistent execution across various customer touch points is a masterclass.
— Colin Nagy

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]]> 651010 Frank Kovalchek / <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Alaska_Airlines_Boeing_737,_Anchorage_Airport.jpg">Wikimedia Commons</a> The Fight Against Junk Fees: Skift Timeline https://skift.com/2023/12/28/the-fight-against-junk-fees-skift-timeline/ Thu, 28 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://skift.com/?p=641533 Skift Take: The junk fee issue isn't new – but the fight against them is getting more intense.
— Rashaad Jorden

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]]> 641533 Tracy O / <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/tracy_olson/61056391/in/photostream/">Flickr </a> Airline Loyalty Changes in 2024: More Credit Card Perks, Spending Wins Over Mileage https://skift.com/2023/12/27/airline-loyalty-program-changes-2024/ Wed, 27 Dec 2023 17:46:53 +0000 https://skift.com/?p=650788 Skift Take: Many of the loyalty program changes in 2024 are part of a continuing trend in the airline industry to reward customers who spend more.
— Meghna Maharishi

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]]> 650788 BriYYZ / <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/bribri/7126521763">Flickr</a> Kickstart Your 2024 New Year’s Resolutions at Skift Megatrends https://skift.com/2023/12/27/kickstart-your-2024-new-years-resolutions-at-skift-megatrends/ Wed, 27 Dec 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://skift.com/?p=650898 Skift Take: A new year means new resolutions and what better way to develop your 2024 professional resolutions than by attending Skift Megatrends, our most popular event forecasting the top trends that will define the travel industry for the year ahead.
— Nicole Meyer

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]]> 650898 Saudia’s Retro Rebrand https://skift.com/2023/12/27/saudias-retro-rebrand/ Wed, 27 Dec 2023 13:44:07 +0000 https://skift.com/?p=651018 Skift Take: As Saudi Arabia opens up to tourism, its national carrier prepares for its role of bringing visitors from around the globe to Saudi Arabia.
— Ajay Awtaney

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]]> 651018 Viator, GetYourGuide, and Klook Push for Day Tour Dominance: 2024 Outlook https://skift.com/2023/12/27/viator-getyourguide-and-klook-push-for-day-tour-dominance-2024-outlook/ Wed, 27 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://skift.com/?p=643669 Skift Take: Lots of talk about profitability but very little intention of going public. These are the emerging trends we're keeping an eye on for these three key tours and activities online platforms.
— Selene Brophy

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]]> 643669 A group of adventure travelers river rafting. Shivoham Yoga School / <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shivohamyogaschool/44618535905/">Flickr</a> Skift’s Top 12 Travel Research Reports of 2023 https://skift.com/2023/12/26/skifts-top-12-travel-research-reports-of-2023/ Tue, 26 Dec 2023 15:25:45 +0000 https://skift.com/?p=650337 Skift Take: Did you miss some of our Skift Research reports during a busy year? Have no fear! We've gone back and hand-picked our favorite 12 must-read reports for the year.
— Seth Borko

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]]> 650337 Short-Term Rentals in 2024: Small Cities, Rural Areas May Soar https://skift.com/2023/12/26/short-term-rentals-in-2024-small-cities-rural-areas-may-soar/ Tue, 26 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://skift.com/?p=650760 Skift Take: After a volatile 2023, next year may see demand and supply back in balance.
— Srividya Kalyanaraman

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]]> 650760 A living room at a short term rental in Nashville listed on Airbnb. Source: Airbnb. Barbie’s DreamHouse, Star Wars Galaxy: Growing Trend of Themed Rentals https://skift.com/2023/12/25/barbies-dreamhouse-star-wars-galaxy-growing-trend-of-themed-rentals/ Mon, 25 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://skift.com/?p=650283 Skift Take: The trend of themes in vacation rentals is niche, but popular — is it also a viable investment in the long-term?
— Srividya Kalyanaraman

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]]> 650283 The Hobbiton Movie Set in New Zealand was briefly available on Airbnb. Source: Airbnb Taylor Swift’s Singapore Concert Sparks Tourism Boom in Southeast Asia https://skift.com/2023/12/24/taylor-swifts-singapore-concert-sparks-tourism-boom-in-southeast-asia/ Sun, 24 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://skift.com/?p=650620 Skift Take: For an events-led tourism destination like Singapore, the Taylor Swift concert has been music to the coffers, errr… ears!
— Peden Doma Bhutia

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]]> 650620 Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour will be traveling to Singapore in March. Paolo Villanueva / <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Taylor_Swift_The_Eras_Tour_1989_Era_Set_(53109762009).jpg">Wikimedia Commons</a>