Skift Take While guest traffic at Portuguese airports in the very first 4 months of the year went beyond pre-pandemic levels, the nation’s flag carrier is yet to collect momentum. Amrita Ghosh Portugal’s state-owned airline TAP brought 7.58 million travelers in the first half of this year, a 30% increase from a year ago however still a little below pre-pandemic levels even as tourist...
While the travel market is starting to bring back some of its losses due to the pandemic, it faces a difficult return in one sector– student travel. Remaining travel limitations, some visa obstacles, and fears over new Covid variations are keeping many trainees grounded in their home nations across the globe. The bright side is that beginning August 1, the United States will now extend its...
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Skift Take Barcelona is trying to avoid limiting the growth of its tourism industry, yet again, balancing an economic reboot and residents’ needs. Failure might turn it into fresh territory for moving ahead with stricter policies as it looks to put its overtourism past behind it. Paula Krizanovic An innovative campaign by the Turisme de Barcelona Consortium, aimed at American travelers, recently...
Skift Take That a city like New York requires significant investment to offer itself to potential tourists speaks loudly of the pandemic’s crushing blow on the iconic location. Federal government officials acknowledge the significance of tourist to the city’s economic healing. The role that its destination marketing organization will play is important. Lebawit Lily Girma, Skift From...
Skift Take Even if you’re not interested in the Russian travel market, OneTwoTrip’s early traction with what it calls its “travel-as-a-service” design might have inspirational lessons for companies worldwide. Sean O’Neill, Skift Travel startup OneTwoTrip’s gamble with a business-to-business service in Russia and Europe might lure companies to check similar...
Skift Take Google is actively taking a make over at its company top priorities, moved by companywide bets on expert system. Google Travel is plainly a vital part of its advertising organization, however will it be as glossy as others? Dennis Schaal While Alphabet, Google’s parent, saw marketing revenue tick down 1.6 percent in the fourth quarter, travel and retail income increased. If you...
Skift Take When asked a few years ago whether Booking.com was a disruptor, CEO Glenn Fogel said “no.” Online travel companies should show their innovation, not make extreme boasts. Dennis Schaal Online Travel Today If your business’s shareholder letter announcing earnings requirements to consistently advertise how ingenious your organization is or how the visitor experience you...
Skift Take The federal government sale puts the airline, which Tata originally founded in 1932, back into the hands of Indian corporation. The country’s politicians will be eased. Matthew Parsons Tata Sons will organize Air India after a winning bid of $2.4 billion, consisting of equity and financial obligation, the federal government stated on Friday, marking completion of years of...
Skift Take The smattering of infection rises around Europe and the slower vaccine rollout most likely gives the U.S. pause to invite EU travelers. Jason Clampet President Joe Biden’s administration is dealing with the lifting of COVID-19 travel limitations imposed on EU residents but it is premature to put a date on any such relocation, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated on...