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Though FIFA World Cup and Fanatics Fest are more massive than anything most planners will organize, they share the same operating formula as most events: 60% planned, 20% improv, and 20% unexpected.

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Destination marketing runs on comeback stories, but Portland's was recently tested by an audience with the hardest bar to clear: 2,000 people who book conventions for a living.

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Sponsored listings could be significantly disrupted — or they will evolve to account for AI agents.

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After dipping their toes in the waters of tourist management, Venice's officials are now diving in headfirst with entry fees on 54 days next year. Want to do a quick Instagram tour of St. Mark's Square? That'll be €5, grazie mille.

Travel Watch: Cleartrip’s new holiday packages let travellers customise their entire itinerary | Travel

Cleartrip has entered holiday packages, allowing travellers to customise expert-planned itineraries across flights, hotels, activities, transfers and support.  | Travel

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Major online travel agencies backing the EU’s review code want to be seen as increasing trust in their reviews, but enforcement will determine if it’s more than PR.

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If Airbnb needs people connections and know-how to scale its boutique hotels business, it found someone with deep experience in Pepijn Rijvers. He also has marketing and tours and activities experience at Booking.com and Viator, respectively.

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Airbnb is not a first-mover in AI launches. That's OK: Kayak wasn't a first-mover in metasearch. The issue isn't necessarily timing, but whether Airbnb can offer AI products that are better than its rivals.

The Prompt Newsletter | Skift

The Prompt newsletter stays ahead of how artificial intelligence and technology are changing travel.

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Major online travel agencies backing the EU’s review code want to be seen as increasing trust in their reviews, but enforcement will determine if it’s more than PR.

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On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline sits down with Anuraag Bhatnagar, CEO of The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, and explores his hospitality “calling,” hiring for values, and delivering luxury through deep human connection and anticipat

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It's shaping up to be Airbnb's biggest new business. Hotel operators who've joined are liking the new customer pool so far. But how long can it stay exclusive?

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Rising temperatures, flooding, and biodiversity loss are not just environmental issues, but could reshape where tourists travel, and when, proving a direct threat to destinations.

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Breaking news, interviews, and ongoing reporting on all of Booking Holdings' brands including Priceline, Kayak, and Booking.com

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Meet Tejas: The rare blue-eyed white tiger who travelled 550 km from Gwalior to become Dehradun Zoo’s newest attraction; "The energetic young tiger immediately started exploring"

Dehradun Zoo just added a new attraction in the form of Tejas, a two-and-a-half-year-old white tiger. It gives wildlife enthusiasts another reason to visit the capital city.

Why Brands Need to Close the Disruption Accountability Gap

As trips become more fragmented, travel brands' response to disruption may become as important to loyalty as the rewards they offer.

Airbnb Is Rebuilding Its Luxe Program for High-End Homes: Scoop

Airbnb plans to renew a push into luxury accommodations, a move that the pandemic short-circuited in 2020, Skift has learned.

Meet Tejas: The rare blue-eyed white tiger who travelled 550 km from Gwalior to become Dehradun Zoo’s newest attraction; "The energetic young tiger immediately started exploring"

Dehradun Zoo just added a new attraction in the form of Tejas, a two-and-a-half-year-old white tiger. It gives wildlife enthusiasts another reason to visit the capital city.

No red light, no green light, just hand signals: Thimphu is the only capital city on Earth that has no traffic lights at all | Travel

You won't find a single traffic light in this capital city – just white-gloved officers directing traffic. You'll definitely want to visit this place now. | Travel

Meet Tejas: The rare blue-eyed white tiger who travelled 550 km from Gwalior to become Dehradun Zoo’s newest attraction; "The energetic young tiger immediately started exploring"

Dehradun Zoo just added a new attraction in the form of Tejas, a two-and-a-half-year-old white tiger. It gives wildlife enthusiasts another reason to visit the capital city.

Is it safe to travel to Bangkok in Thailand right now? Latest flood alert for tourists - The Times of India

Thailand is witnessing another spell of heavy rain and disturbed weather.

Meet Tejas: The rare blue-eyed white tiger who travelled 550 km from Gwalior to become Dehradun Zoo’s newest attraction; "The energetic young tiger immediately started exploring"

Dehradun Zoo just added a new attraction in the form of Tejas, a two-and-a-half-year-old white tiger. It gives wildlife enthusiasts another reason to visit the capital city.

Meet Tejas: The rare blue-eyed white tiger who travelled 550 km from Gwalior to become Dehradun Zoo’s newest attraction; "The energetic young tiger immediately started exploring"

Dehradun Zoo just added a new attraction in the form of Tejas, a two-and-a-half-year-old white tiger. It gives wildlife enthusiasts another reason to visit the capital city.

When should you book holiday flights? Google Flights shares 5 tips to help you save money | Travel

If you are flying this Christmas or Thanksgiving, know the best flight booking hacks so you don't exceed your trip budget.  | Travel

Meet Tejas: The rare blue-eyed white tiger who travelled 550 km from Gwalior to become Dehradun Zoo’s newest attraction; "The energetic young tiger immediately started exploring"

Dehradun Zoo just added a new attraction in the form of Tejas, a two-and-a-half-year-old white tiger. It gives wildlife enthusiasts another reason to visit the capital city.

Tried and Tested: How much can the ₹3,299 Snitch cabin suitcase actually hold? I put it to the test | Travel

I tested the ₹3,299 Snitch cabin suitcase on a quick Delhi work trip, packing clothes, shoes, tech and essentials. | Travel

Meet Tejas: The rare blue-eyed white tiger who travelled 550 km from Gwalior to become Dehradun Zoo’s newest attraction; "The energetic young tiger immediately started exploring"

Dehradun Zoo just added a new attraction in the form of Tejas, a two-and-a-half-year-old white tiger. It gives wildlife enthusiasts another reason to visit the capital city.

Meet Tejas: The rare blue-eyed white tiger who travelled 550 km from Gwalior to become Dehradun Zoo’s newest attraction; "The energetic young tiger immediately started exploring"

Dehradun Zoo just added a new attraction in the form of Tejas, a two-and-a-half-year-old white tiger. It gives wildlife enthusiasts another reason to visit the capital city.

Meet Tejas: The rare blue-eyed white tiger who travelled 550 km from Gwalior to become Dehradun Zoo’s newest attraction; "The energetic young tiger immediately started exploring"

Dehradun Zoo just added a new attraction in the form of Tejas, a two-and-a-half-year-old white tiger. It gives wildlife enthusiasts another reason to visit the capital city.

Meet Tejas: The rare blue-eyed white tiger who travelled 550 km from Gwalior to become Dehradun Zoo’s newest attraction; "The energetic young tiger immediately started exploring"

Dehradun Zoo just added a new attraction in the form of Tejas, a two-and-a-half-year-old white tiger. It gives wildlife enthusiasts another reason to visit the capital city.

Meet Tejas: The rare blue-eyed white tiger who travelled 550 km from Gwalior to become Dehradun Zoo’s newest attraction; "The energetic young tiger immediately started exploring"

Dehradun Zoo just added a new attraction in the form of Tejas, a two-and-a-half-year-old white tiger. It gives wildlife enthusiasts another reason to visit the capital city.

Meet Tejas: The rare blue-eyed white tiger who travelled 550 km from Gwalior to become Dehradun Zoo’s newest attraction; "The energetic young tiger immediately started exploring"

Dehradun Zoo just added a new attraction in the form of Tejas, a two-and-a-half-year-old white tiger. It gives wildlife enthusiasts another reason to visit the capital city.

Kaziranga National Park in Assam reopens for 2026-27 season: Jeep safaris begin, elephant rides to return soon - The Times of India

In a recent update, Kaziranga National Park in Assam, has reopened for the 2026-27 tourist season.

Meet Tejas: The rare blue-eyed white tiger who travelled 550 km from Gwalior to become Dehradun Zoo’s newest attraction; "The energetic young tiger immediately started exploring"

Dehradun Zoo just added a new attraction in the form of Tejas, a two-and-a-half-year-old white tiger. It gives wildlife enthusiasts another reason to visit the capital city.

Meet Tejas: The rare blue-eyed white tiger who travelled 550 km from Gwalior to become Dehradun Zoo’s newest attraction; "The energetic young tiger immediately started exploring"

Dehradun Zoo just added a new attraction in the form of Tejas, a two-and-a-half-year-old white tiger. It gives wildlife enthusiasts another reason to visit the capital city.

Meet Tejas: The rare blue-eyed white tiger who travelled 550 km from Gwalior to become Dehradun Zoo’s newest attraction; "The energetic young tiger immediately started exploring"

Dehradun Zoo just added a new attraction in the form of Tejas, a two-and-a-half-year-old white tiger. It gives wildlife enthusiasts another reason to visit the capital city.

Meet Tejas: The rare blue-eyed white tiger who travelled 550 km from Gwalior to become Dehradun Zoo’s newest attraction; "The energetic young tiger immediately started exploring"

Dehradun Zoo just added a new attraction in the form of Tejas, a two-and-a-half-year-old white tiger. It gives wildlife enthusiasts another reason to visit the capital city.

Meet Tejas: The rare blue-eyed white tiger who travelled 550 km from Gwalior to become Dehradun Zoo’s newest attraction; "The energetic young tiger immediately started exploring"

Dehradun Zoo just added a new attraction in the form of Tejas, a two-and-a-half-year-old white tiger. It gives wildlife enthusiasts another reason to visit the capital city.

Meet Tejas: The rare blue-eyed white tiger who travelled 550 km from Gwalior to become Dehradun Zoo’s newest attraction; "The energetic young tiger immediately started exploring"

Dehradun Zoo just added a new attraction in the form of Tejas, a two-and-a-half-year-old white tiger. It gives wildlife enthusiasts another reason to visit the capital city.

Meet Tejas: The rare blue-eyed white tiger who travelled 550 km from Gwalior to become Dehradun Zoo’s newest attraction; "The energetic young tiger immediately started exploring"

Dehradun Zoo just added a new attraction in the form of Tejas, a two-and-a-half-year-old white tiger. It gives wildlife enthusiasts another reason to visit the capital city.

Caroline Beteta Returns to Brand USA as Interim CEO

Brand USA has named former Visit California chief Caroline Beteta as interim president and CEO, effective November 9.

Meet Tejas: The rare blue-eyed white tiger who travelled 550 km from Gwalior to become Dehradun Zoo’s newest attraction; "The energetic young tiger immediately started exploring"

Dehradun Zoo just added a new attraction in the form of Tejas, a two-and-a-half-year-old white tiger. It gives wildlife enthusiasts another reason to visit the capital city.

Meet Tejas: The rare blue-eyed white tiger who travelled 550 km from Gwalior to become Dehradun Zoo’s newest attraction; "The energetic young tiger immediately started exploring"

Dehradun Zoo just added a new attraction in the form of Tejas, a two-and-a-half-year-old white tiger. It gives wildlife enthusiasts another reason to visit the capital city.