Articles tagged “united kingdom”

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?

Tourism

India’s Travel Sector Is Creating Jobs – But There’s Risk of a Worker Shortage: India Report

We're unpacking the travel industry's impact on jobs in India. There's no question the demand is there and companies want to hire. But we've also heard from industry leaders that it's going to be tough to retain the next generation of workers - changes are needed they say.

Bulbul Dhawan | 6 months ago

India’s Travel Sector Is Creating Jobs – But There’s Risk of a Worker Shortage: India Report

Short-Term Rentals

UK Tax Office Seeks More Information From Airbnb ‘Side Hustles’

Governments are watching passive income earners through new value-added tax measures.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 11 months ago

UK Tax Office Seeks More Information From Airbnb ‘Side Hustles’

Tour Operators

Faster In-Flight Wi-Fi Is Coming to More Airlines

Today's podcast looks at Tommy Bahama's hotel move, faster in-flight wi-fi, and Universal's UK theme park plans.

Rashaad Jorden | 11 months ago

Faster In-Flight Wi-Fi Is Coming to More Airlines

Tourism

UK Faces the Slow Return of Chinese Tourists

Today's podcast discusses Chinese tourists in the UK, Etihad's growth plans, and Japan's efforts to meant tourism demands.

Rashaad Jorden | 12 months ago

UK Faces the Slow Return of Chinese Tourists

News Blog

TUI Relaunches First Choice Travel Brand

TUI-owned FirstChoice.co.uk has relaunched as a new travel and experiences booking platform as the brand looks to strengthen its position with the flexible, independent traveler. First Choice, originally well-known for its package holidays, now offers an array of travel options tailored around the needs and unique points of interest of today's travelers, according to TUI UK and Ireland…

Selene Brophy | 1 year ago

Tourism

American Travelers Boost UK Tourism Recovery

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at U.S. tourists in the UK, female business travelers, and hotels' profitability challenges.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 year ago

American Travelers Boost UK Tourism Recovery

Online Travel

Business Travel Recovering in Some Markets Faster Than Others

Everyone wants to know when business travel spending will recover to pre-pandemic levels. Signs are it'll be 2026, though some markets may recover faster, such as India, Britain, the U.S., and Australia.

Andres Buenahora, Skift | 2 years ago

Business Travel Recovering in Some Markets Faster Than Others

Tourism

New VisitBritain CEO Wants Visitors to Explore Beyond London

VisitBritain is focused on promoting the country's lesser-known sites, but CEO Patricia Yates acknowledges a big challenge it faces is getting people to understand there's a lot more to the island than London.

Andrea Doyle, Skift | 2 years ago

New VisitBritain CEO Wants Visitors to Explore Beyond London

Tourism

Skift India Daily: Indians Turn to Metasearch Engines for Travel Bookings

Indian travel and aviation sectors have managed to rebound faster than expected and well beyond pre-pandemic levels. But how will travel and tourism leaders work to ensure sustained growth and profitability, remains to be seen.

Amrita Ghosh | 2 years ago

Skift India Daily: Indians Turn to Metasearch Engines for Travel Bookings