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Marriott’s India Operator Samhi Hotels Refiles Draft Papers, Cuts IPO Size

India-based hotel ownership and asset management platform Samhi Hotels has refiled draft papers with the Indian stock market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise an initial public offering (IPO) of around $120 million. The Goldman Sachs-backed company that operates hotel chains like Marriott, Hyatt and IHG in India, had earlier filed…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 week ago

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Hawaii Is Close to Shutting Down Tourism Marketing Agency

The Hawaii Tourism Authority may not be around for long. Last week, the state legislature’s House committee approved a Senate bill that would repeal the Hawaii Tourism Authority and create a government office dedicated solely to destination management, leaving the island without a tourism marketing agency. The bill now has to face two hearings before…

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 weeks ago

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U.S. Traveler Spending Abroad Reached Nearly $16 Billion in January, a New High

Americans traveling abroad spent over $15.8 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, other countries in January, more than any single month prior to the pandemic, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office. International visitors spent over $14.7 billion in January on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the U.S., causing the U.S.…

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 weeks ago

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International Travel Volume to the U.S. in 2022 Reached 64 Percent of Pre-Pandemic Level

The U.S. hosted 51 million international visitors in 2022, amounting to 64 percent of its 2019 volume, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office’s latest data. Outbound travel from the U.S. totaled 80.8 million, down 19 percent from its pre-pandemic volume. About 24 million traveled from overseas, i.e. not Canada and Mexico, up 161…

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 weeks ago

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Disney CEO Bob Iger’s Surprise Possible Replacement Revealed

A shortlist of potential executives to succeed Disney CEO Bob Iger has surfaced, bringing a few surprises to the search for his replacement. An unexpected inclusion, according to the list reported by Fox Business, is NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, who is currently under contract with the basketball league through 2024. Kevin Mayer, co-CEO and founder…

Selene Brophy | 1 month ago

Skift Meetings

Breaking Barriers and Paving the Way

Julie Coker, CEO and President of the San Diego Tourism Authority, discusses community; mentorship; destination boycotts; and diversity, equity and inclusion.

1 month ago

Skift Meetings

Canada Promotes Openness Through Exclusive TED Event

Pollution, morality, cultural genocide — Destination Canada’s partnership with TED featured authentic presentations on uncomfortable topics. They spurred vulnerable conversations among guests. Openness was on tap, with no room for PR spin.

1 month ago

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Asia Pacific Travel Search Volume Rose Over 50 Percent in Fourth Quarter, Expedia Says

Travel search volume in the Asia Pacific region rose over 50 percent year over year in the fourth quarter last year, according to Expedia Group. The region’s strong performance led global travel search volume, which rose by 10 percent year over year. Asia Pacific’s search volume boost in the fourth quarter was likely driven by…

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago

Skift Research

Skift Travel Health Index: January 2023 Highlights

Although not fully recovered, the travel industry gained substantial momentum at the start of the year. All regions have almost recovered from the pandemic blues, Asia Pacific being the only exception. With loosening travel restrictions and China reopening, we expect a stronger travel industry to be less uneven this year.

2 months ago

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International Travel Volume to the U.S. Set to Rise 20 Percent to Over 62 Million in 2023

The U.S. will receive 62.8 million international visitors in 2023, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office. That’s a 21.2 percent rise from 51.8 million in 2022, but it's still below its 2019 level of 79.4 million. Next year, international visitor volume will be around its pre-pandemic level. The National Travel and Tourism Office…

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago