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Destination Influencers’ Impact on Tourism Marketing

Today's special edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at our recent story about influencers and tourism marketing. -Jason Clampet
08/05/2023 23:50:08

India Daily: MakeMyTrip Taps AI to Improve Voice Search for Travel

Voice-based chat was hyped years ago but faded fast. The latest gains in artificial intelligence could make voice-powered search useful at last. Marketers, take note. -Amrita Ghosh
08/05/2023 20:00:00

U.S. Hotel Companies Promote More Women, But Challenges Persist

Women in hospitality leadership have made strides in representation in marketing and human resources roles, finds a major U.S. study. But hotel companies must do better, especially for other chief roles. -Sean O'Neill
08/05/2023 12:30:00

8 Key Moments During Keith Barr’s Reign at IHG

Keith Barr was the driving force behind IHG's growth during his six years at the helm, and here are eight important moments from that time that we've covered at Skift. -Rashaad Jorden
08/05/2023 12:00:00

What Data Says About the Asia-Pacific Rebound

Guess who's back, back again? It's "Eastward Ho!" for global travelers, as the latest Skyscanner data makes clear. -Peden Doma Bhutia
08/05/2023 10:39:00

U.S. Airlines Should Pay for Delays Says Biden

There are many reasons why flights are delayed or cancelled and there should be incentives or penalties that weed out the garbage reasons. We're a long way from finding out whether the DOT's ideas will do that. -Jason Clampet
08/05/2023 08:56:00

How Jumeirah Is Going Beyond Points to Elevate the Guest Experience

As guest expectations evolve with a renewed appetite for meaningful experiences, traditional loyalty programs are no longer cutting it. Jumeirah Group is rising to the occasion with Jumeirah One, its loyalty program that offers bespoke, unforgettable moments and strikes an emotional chord with members. -Jumeirah
08/05/2023 07:00:00

IHG CEO Keith Barr Will Depart

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks at tourism influencers, IHG's departing CEO, and Hawaii's tourism frustrations. -Rashaad Jorden
08/05/2023 02:07:00

India Daily: Cleartrip Reports 200 Percent Surge in Summer Travel Bookings

The summer travel booking data for international destinations on Cleartrip shows that Indians tend to opt for locations with hassle-free and straightforward visa regulations. -Peden Doma Bhutia
07/05/2023 20:00:00

Tourist Boat Capsizes in Kerala, India Killing 22 People

At least 22 people including children died when an overcrowded double-decker tourist boat capsized in an estuary in southern India, authorities said. Some passengers managed to jump off and swim to safety when the converted fishing vessel overturned in the waterway near the town of Tanur in Kerala state late on Sunday, one survivor said. […]
07/05/2023 15:20:00