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Mexico’s Mystifying Tourism Move Leaves Competitors Ready to Pounce

Mexico's new government has priorities for tourism, but that doesn't include a tourist board. Will other destinations seize the opportunity?

Skift Tech Forum Venue Spotlight: Fairmont San Francisco

Coming up this summer is the second installment of our Skift Tech Forum, and we promise this year is going to be even more refined, zeroing in on technology solutions and trends that affect travel.

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The Dirty Business Targeting AirAsia Indonesia Just Got Dirtier

It appears that AirAsia has a bigger problem on its hands than it can possibly imagine. Now, even the largest local tour operators have stopped selling its flights on their online platforms. Whatever the outcome, one thing is clear: Online travel booking is such a powerful weapon.


What Marriott’s CEO Had to Say About Airbnb, Amazon and Google

Unlike some of its hotel peers, Marriott isn't giving up on its hopes of being the world's favorite travel company.


Key Benchmarks for Marketing Operations in Tours and Activities: New Skift Research

As travel CMOs and their teams take on more responsibilities, a well-designed and articulated operations plan is crucial for delivering marketing success. Use this series of Skift Research reports to see how you stack up against other companies in your sector in key operational areas and set up strategies to optimize.


Emirates: The Media Company That Happens to Fly Jets Too

When you dig into how much it invests in its in-flight entertainment, Emirates is actually a flying media company. Its investment is hugely passenger-centric, but advertisers certainly don't mind reaching a highly qualified audience.


TUI Group Sells Its Only Non-Charter Airline

TUI's charter airlines remain an essential part of the overall tourism business, but Corsair has never been a good fit. The German tourism giant has tried to sell the carrier before and has finally found a buyer.

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How a ‘Poppy Apocalypse’ Could Turn Into Tourism Gold for a Small California City

Lake Elsinore, California wanted tourists — but not the kind that gridlocked its streets and trampled its mountainsides. The city is trying to learn from intense short-term overtourism to prepare for a more manageable future.


U.S. Customs Wants to Use Blockchain for Travel Security Measures

As governments and big corporations adopt blockchain solutions to persistent challenges, one shouldn't lose sight of the fact that blockchain's ledger technology can be used to surveil and persecute travelers.


How Marriott Plans to Supercharge Growth Starting With 1,700 New Hotels in 3 Years

Marriott says you really can have it all when it comes to a hotel company — both scale and quality. But can you really do that without sacrificing one for the other? Guess we'll find out over the next three years.


Travel Advisors Find South Asian Destination Weddings Very Lucrative But Tough

South Asian destination weddings are a lucrative and growing travel niche, fueled by demand from affluent Indian immigrant communities in North America. However, travel advisors need to be prepared for complex challenges.


Airlines Strike a Delicate Balance When Selling Discount Tickets

Are you seeing more discounts in advance from Alaska Airlines? Maybe you're seeing fewer cheap seats in advance from United? This isn't a fluke. Both airlines have made changes to revenue strategies in recent months.

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