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Tourism

New Zealand to Triple Entry Fees

New Zealand's government doesn't think the increased entry fee will put off travelers, but it just made the country's ongoing efforts to to make a full recovery from the pandemic a bit more difficult.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

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

Tourism

Thailand Scraps Controversial Tourist Fee, Begins Luxury Travel Push

Thailand may have gone from being picky to rolling out the red carpet for everyone, realizing that hitting a 40-million tourist target can't be done by courting the big spenders alone.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 months ago

Tourism

Indian Travelers Hit New Spending Peak: How Much They Spent Overseas

Of course, we know that Indians are traveling more than ever, but nothing like statistics to highlight just how significant travel spending has become.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 6 months ago

Experiences

MakeMyTrip Is Bringing Back Experiences. Plus: CEO on Latest Spending Patterns

The CEO of India's largest travel agency weighs in on what he's seeing with religious tourism, new tax-collection rules and the country's short booking windows.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 6 months ago

Tourism

Ask Skift: Why Are Destinations Adding Tourist Taxes?

Destinations worldwide are increasingly introducing tourist taxes to generate revenue, and we explain why those fees are becoming more common.

Rashaad Jorden | 9 months ago

Online Travel

Airbnb Reports Surge in Hosts and Listings: Does This End the Supply Debate?

Some hosts left Airbnb during the early part of the pandemic because they lost their incomes and were angry about refund policies. Airbnb's host and listing' numbers show it has turned a corner for now.

Dennis Schaal | 9 months ago

Tourism

India Slashes Global Marketing Budget: ‘The Joke’s on Us’ — India Report

India’s Union Budget had it all for tourism — the good (domestic tourism boost), the bad (no clarity on travel tax, 60% cut in regional connectivity scheme allocation) and the ugly (a 97% slash in overseas promotion).

Peden Doma Bhutia | 9 months ago