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Today's podcast looks at Airbnb's non-short-term rental plans, Las Vegas' sporting event goals, and Dubai's departure from luxury tourism.
Rashaad Jorden | 2 days ago
Tourism
Las Vegas needs to find more events to keep up its momentum and success in sports tourism.
Dawit Habtemariam | 3 days ago
Younger generations form the biggest traveler base in India, and are key to the country's growth as a source market. Millennials' willingness to spend more on travel is a positive sign for their tourism economies of their destinations.
Bulbul Dhawan | 4 days ago
Las Vegas is betting nearly $2 million on Formula 1 tickets to woo airlines and showcase the city’s high-stakes potential. The gamble comes as demand for the race shows signs of faltering.
Dawit Habtemariam | 1 month ago
Paris saw a boost in domestic and international tourism for the the weeks of the Olympics Games. When taking into account the tourists that avoided the city this past summer, growth was flat compared to last year.
Booking.com is intensifying its efforts in India, recognizing the market's critical importance to its global strategy.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago
The Olympics provide host cities enormous exposure worldwide, but that doesn't mean they'll see a long-term tourism boost. We discuss how host cities can leverage the immense popularity of the Olympics in this week's episode of the Skift Travel Podcast.
Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago
Airlines
Gold medals aren't the only prize in contention at Paris 2024. Airlines from around the world are using the Olympics to bolster brand recognition in a big way.
Gordon Smith | 2 months ago
In-person sporting events are some of the last great communal gathering spots. We travel en masse to take-in competition, cheer on our teams and experience life. As a result, sports tourism has become an absolute economic juggernaut for the travel industry. In the immortal words of Jerry Maguire - Show Me The Money!
Sarah Kopit | 2 months ago
Attending the Olympics is a bucket list item for many sports fans, but does the worldwide focus on host cities contribute to a long-term increase in visitor numbers?
