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SeaWorld's Rebound and 3 Other Tourism Trends This Week
SeaWorlds Rebound and 3 Other Tourism Trends This Week The Kraken roller coaster at SeaWorld. After years of disappointing results the theme park is starting to recover. Josh Hallett / Flickr Skift Take: This week in tourism SeaWorld adds new roller coasters as it climbs back from the Blackfish scandal the trade war with China hurts U.S. tourism and destinations emphasize their health-oriented attractions as wellness tourism takes over. Isaac Carey Read the Complete Story On Skift https://ift.tt/2EHgIQe
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Lyft Aims to Reward Loyal Drivers While Going Public A promotional image featuring a Lyft driver. Lyft Skift Take: One of Lyft's major risk factors is the possibility of its drivers bailing to another competing service for some reason. This move will generate goodwill with the company's most loyal drivers and others who are willing to buy into Lyft's long-term future. Andrew Sheivachman Read the Complete Story On Skift https://ift.tt/2C2VzhG
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American Airlines May Fly to Africa and India and 4 Other Aviation Trends This Week
American Airlines May Fly to Africa and India and 4 Other Aviation Trends This Week American Airlines Boeing 787. The airline will expand service to Africa and India once its second batch of the Dreamliners arrives in 2020. Steve Lynes / Flickr Skift Take: This week in aviation American Airlines plans to use a new batch of Dreamliners to expand its routes Delta and other U.S. airlines jostle for spots in Tokyo's very profitable Haneda airport and Star Alliance may bulk up its loyalty program with non-airline perks. Isaac Carey Read the Complete Story On Skift https://ift.tt/2XviQ5f
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Trump SoHo Hotel Drove a Sales Boom by Changing Its Name The redesigned lobby of the Dominick Hotel in New York City which has seen its revenues soar after changing its name from Trump SoHo. The Dominick Hotel Skift Take: Business turned around last year after Trump SoHo changed its name to The Dominick. The story shows the power of rebranding in a contentious age. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift https://ift.tt/2BZdHcc
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Airbnb's Response to Booking.com? We've Got More Listings
Airbnbs Response to Booking.com? Weve Got More Listings An Airbnb Plus listing from Barcelona. On Friday Airbnb disclosed it now has more than 6 million listings worldwide. Airbnb Skift Take: Airbnb to Booking: "Yeah right." Deanna Ting Read the Complete Story On Skift https://ift.tt/2NJyPIt
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Airbus May Assemble Newest Jet in China to Secure Far East Deals An Airbus A330-800neo landing at Toulouse Blagnac airport following its first flight. Bloomberg Skift Take: Planemaker Airbus may build A330neos at an existing factory in Tianjin. The offer to make the planes locally comes as Rolls-Royce is said to offer work at a local engine plant too. But do the companies really believe they can protect their trade secrets if they make aircraft parts in China? Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift https://ift.tt/2NCHPyS
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Marriott Cites Growing Pains Following Data Breach, Labor Strikes
Marriott Cites Growing Pains Following Data Breach Labor Strikes An alert on the now defunct SPG app for iOS telling members about a security breach that impacted Starwood Preferred Guest members. Skift Skift Take: Being bigger Marriott is discovering may not always be better in the short term. But if the company can weather a massive cyberattack and some debilitating labor strikes the future shouldn't be nearly as challenging executives hope. Deanna Ting Read the Complete Story On Skift https://ift.tt/2IKUEs7
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France and Dutch Governments Promise Cooperation After Reports of Air France-KLM Rift The Dutch government wants greater leverage in matters related to the national airline KLM. Pictured is one of KLM's Airbus A330s. KLM Skift Take: The Dutch government recently took a stake in Air France-KLM so it would have more leverage in group-level dynamics. It wasn't cheap but ministers calculated this was only way to ensure executives in Paris would listen to Dutch interests. Will it work? Brian Sumers Read the Complete Story On Skift https://ift.tt/2SCc6OZ
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Lyft Readies to Go Public Before Rival Uber A promotional image from Lyft. Lyft Skift Take: Lyft's core focus was on growing in the U.S. while Uber jockeyed for global dominance. It didn't quite work out for Uber and Lyft is now likely to beat it to the punch as a public company even though both are still losing money. Andrew Sheivachman Read the Complete Story On Skift https://ift.tt/2TbrU0o
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This California Destination Is on the Forefront of Innovative Meetings and Events
This California Destination Is on the Forefront of Innovative Meetings and Events Skift Take: Scientific research has proved the connection between inspirational environments and forward thinking ideas. No wonder visionary meeting planners have embraced Monterey County where a history of innovation and scenic landscapes collide. Read the Complete Story On Skift https://ift.tt/2GY275B
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Why Employers Love Tech-Based Wellness Programs
Why Employers Love Tech-Based Wellness Programs A woman is shown using a laptop wearing a wearable device. As of 2018 6 million employees worldwide received a wearable device as part of an office wellness program. @divinetechygirl / Pexels Skift Take: Tech is weaving its way into workplace wellness programs offering big perks to employers and employees. But some wonder whether the data workers share through these trackers could come back to bite them later on. Leslie Barrie Read the Complete Story On Skift https://ift.tt/2tIcXnu
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Convene Co-Founder Sees Sweet Spot Between Co-Working and Events
Convene Co-Founder Sees Sweet Spot Between Co-Working and Events Convene co-founder and vice chairman Chris Kelly. Convene Skift Take: Bringing hospitality into the office experience is an elegant way to provide a better experience for workers. Andrew Sheivachman Read the Complete Story On Skift https://ift.tt/2IKC9Ea
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Star Alliance Explores a Broader Loyalty Proposition Beyond Airlines
Star Alliance Explores a Broader Loyalty Proposition Beyond Airlines Travel may get sweeter. Pictured Singapore Airlines World. Singapore Airlines Skift Take: Those sitting on Star Alliance miles even if it ain't millions should be glad to know that one day they might be able to redeem them for an Airbnb stay a tour or dining experience. But dont wait to burn as this could take a while if at all. Raini Hamdi Read the Complete Story On Skift https://ift.tt/2GRHOGB
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American Airlines Is Considering Flying to Africa and India With New Dreamliners
American Airlines Is Considering Flying to Africa and India with New Dreamliners American Airlines may use a new batch of Boeing 787s like this one to open new markets in India and Africa. Ron Jenkins / Fort Worth Star-Telegram via AP Skift Take: Since its merger with US Airways American has taken a cautious approach with new routes. It has expanded to major Asian and South Pacific markets out of necessity but otherwise hasn't taken too many chances. It is nice to see the airline considering adding India and Africa. Brian Sumers Read the Complete Story On Skift https://ift.tt/2H5T2XA
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IHG to Replicate Its Light-Touch Kimpton Approach With Six Senses
IHG to Replicate Its Light-Touch Kimpton Approach With Six Senses Six Senses Krabey Island is opening on March 1 in Cambodia. The brand was recently bought by InterContinental Hotels Group. Six Senses Skift Take: Let's just hope for everyone's sake IHG sticks to its word here and lets Six Senses be Six Senses. Deanna Ting Read the Complete Story On Skift https://ift.tt/2EtFRgf