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The chief digital officer of Delta Air Lines sees the latest advancements of AI as a way to connect the historically fragmented customer experience. 

U.S. tourism businesses just finished their first post-pandemic sales missions to China — their first trips in four years.

What impact would Airbnb’s diminishing New York City footprint have for hotels? One major hotel operator in the city believes the shortfall will contribute to a significant “tailwind” for hotels in 2024.

Hotels are always opening across the U.S. as hospitality giants such as Hilton, Marriott and Hyatt expand their footprint and charming new boutiques pop up.

Summer in New York City means outdoor festivals, al fresco dining, and day-long picnics in the park. But it also means mystery street smells, sidewalks so hot they could melt diamonds, and the dreaded subway car with a broken AC. Even die-hard New Yorkers need a weekend away from the mayhem, and when the weather is warm, there’s no better place to escape than the beaches near New York City.

10 travel tech startups announced over $78 million in funding over the past two weeks. 

This is a good time to see a Broadway production in New York City.

With the pandemic now over, what’s the future of tourism? What does the decline of full-time office employees mean for tourism and business travel? Why hasn’t U.S. solved its visa delay mess? We’ll discuss these topics with the executives of NYC Tourism+Conventions, U.S. Travel Association, Visit Britain, Intrepid Travel and others on-stage at the Skift Global Forum in New York on September 26-28. 

Skift has looked into the hurdles that several major U.S. cities face in trying to boost tourism — San Francisco and Portland are just two examples.

Hosts of at least 23,000 short-term rentals in New York City are being forced to reevaluate or end their businesses as Airbnb blocks them from making new bookings. 

New York City’s short-term rental regulations could slash up to 70% of Airbnb’s 23,000 active listings in the city after September 5. Experts are divided on how the move might affect hotels, and their forecasts are foggy. Yet the analyses reveal interesting details about this critical lodging market regardless.

Steeped in history and standing as a testament to human ingenuity, the Brooklyn Bridge has been a cornerstone of the city’s infrastructure since 1883. Spanning the East River, the bridge is so impressive that a trip to New York City would be incomplete without a visit. There’s also a host of fun things to do at either ends of the overpass. On the Manhattan side, there’s South Street Seaport, Pier 17, and One World Observatory (from which the city’s major sites are vividly in view), 9/11 Memorial Pools and Museum, and views of the Statue of Liberty at Battery Park. In Brooklyn, you can relax at Brooklyn Bridge Park, and take in the breathtaking Manhattan Bridge and skyline views from Dumbo. To save you from choosing to pledge allegiance to one side over the other, opting for one of the hotels near Brooklyn Bridge gives you the best of both worlds. It takes around an hour to walk over (or less if you hop on a Citi Bike), so you can easily stroll between must-see sites. The hotels here have been selected not only for location, but for the outstanding level or service, facilities, and range of accommodations.

Airbnb and New York City have often had a tough relationship, one marked by lawsuits and other disputes. Airbnb has argued that New York City’s regulations have hurt its ability to do business, which the company believes will become more challenging when the city starts enforcing its host registration law regarding short-term rentals on September 5.

Destination DC will spend nearly $20 million on marketing in an upcoming advertising campaign as the city deals with a slow travel recovery.

A few years ago, I introduced my children to the classic 1988 comedy "Big" starring Tom Hanks. Now they always keep their eyes out for a Zoltar machine like the one in the film when we visit carnivals or arcades.

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I'd mentally kind of given up on any hope of a luxurious trip between my home in New York City and my family in Washington, DC. I stopped taking regular coach buses long ago in favor of quick plane rides.

The U.S. travel industry is cheering on the Biden Administration’s new push to get more federal employees back into the office. 

Hyatt Hotel Corp. said on Tuesday it would acquire Dream Hotel Group’s lifestyle hotel brands, including Dream Hotels, The Chatwal Hotels, and Unscripted Hotels.

Tour operators need to catch up in digitizing their systems to improve booking efficiency, brand reach and the overall quality of their experience. In a nutshell, the traditional way consumers find and book an attraction or activity needs to be more convenient. 

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