Articles tagged “politics”

Podcasts

What the Election and Today’s Politics Mean for the Business of Travel – Skift Travel Podcast

Politics is never far from travel, and this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast touches on how major political issues are impacting the industry.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 month ago

What the Election and Today’s Politics Mean for the Business of Travel – Skift Travel Podcast

Airlines

Skift Power Rankings: Pete Buttigieg

As Transportation Secretary, Buttigieg has made an often-overlooked department relevant.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago

Skift Power Rankings: Pete Buttigieg

Skift Meetings

How the 2024 Election Could Impact the Meetings Industry

The U.S. presidential election is just one of more than 50 national elections happening worldwide in 2024, which will almost certainly impact the meetings industry. There's plenty to consider based on previous administrations' policies on some of the most contentious topics on the political agenda.

2 months ago
How the 2024 Election Could Impact the Meetings Industry

Airlines

How Will the New U.K. Government Change the Airline Industry?

After a snap U.K. election, the results are in. A landslide for the Labour party means aviation pledges should soon turn into practice. The industry will be watching.

Pranjal Pande, Skift | 4 months ago

How Will the New U.K. Government Change the Airline Industry?

Hotels

Trump Pledges No More Taxes on Tips for Hotel Workers, Others

Trump said he wants to exempt tips from taxes. While all types of tipped workers could benefit, hotel housekeepers are one of the largest groups potentially affected.

Sean O'Neill | 5 months ago

Trump Pledges No More Taxes on Tips for Hotel Workers, Others

Airlines

Emirates President Sir Tim Clark Talks Boeing, Politics, and Indian Protectionism 

As president of the world’s largest international airline, Sir Tim’s comments on a series of hot topics carry extra relevance and cut through. 

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 5 months ago

Emirates President Sir Tim Clark Talks Boeing, Politics, and Indian Protectionism 

Tourism

China’s Outbound Tourism is Changing, Female Travelers Are Leading the Way

The evolving demographics of Chinese outbound travel shows a jump in younger female travelers. This shift will have important implications for how businesses approach their marketing strategies and the kind of products on offer.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 7 months ago

China’s Outbound Tourism is Changing, Female Travelers Are Leading the Way

Airlines

Greece’s New Climate-Focused Tourist Tax

Today's podcast looks at Greece's tourist tax, Boeing's mounting problems, and virtual tourism with Apple Vision Pro.

Rashaad Jorden | 10 months ago

Greece’s New Climate-Focused Tourist Tax

Daily Lodging Report

Maldives Hotel Bookings Are Victims of Social Media Spat

The Maldives experienced a backlash from Indian tourists, with a significant number of hotel booking and flight ticket cancellations, following offensive comments by Maldivian politicians against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

10 months ago

Tourism

U.S. Travel CEOs: Tourism Faces Growth Bottlenecks—Full Video

From long visa wait times to an air traffic control staffing shortage to declining airports, the U.S. has some serious long-term problems if it wants to compete effectively.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 year ago

U.S. Travel CEOs: Tourism Faces Growth Bottlenecks—Full Video