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Skift Take: Since casinos in the region are so dependent on China for customers, an improving Chinese economy is bound to help with growth.
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Boeing CEO to Business Travel Execs: Trust Us, 737 Max Is Safe Now
Dennis Muilenburg, president and chief executive of Boeing, is seen on March 7, 2019. Anna Moneymaker / Bloomberg NewsSkift Take: Boeing is going to have to do more than apologize to make travelers comfortable with taking the risk of flying on the 737 Max when it returns to service. Travel buyers and managers, too, are unlikely to ignore the risk with their jobs at stake. — Andrew SheivachmanRead the Complete Story On Skift
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Aug
Southwest Expands Booking Access for Business Travelers
Southwest aircraft on the tarmac at San Francisco International Airport. David Paul Morris / BloombergSkift Take: This is a big step for the airline, which has historically kept its inventory off nearly all global distribution systems, online travel agencies, and corporate booking tools. — Isaac CareyRead the Complete Story On Skift
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Staying at the Myconian Collection in Mykonos
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05
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Macau’s Gaming Revenue Falls in July Amid Hong Kong Protests
Croupiers at Sands Macau. Bobby Yip, ReutersSkift Take: An unexpected decline in Macau’s gaming revenues raises the question of whether Macau casinos can continue to hold up. Though arrivals had been strong, which helped boost mass-market betting, the Hong Kong protests seem to be a bummer going forward. — Raini HamdiRead the Complete Story On Skift
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Hong Kong Tourism Takes a Harder Hit as Flights Get Disrupted
Cathay Pacific. BloombergSkift Take: With flights being rescheduled or axed, and home carrier Cathay itself strongly recommending passengers to postpone non-essential travel, Hong Kong industry’s hopes for a softer impact on business are quickly dimming. — Raini HamdiRead the Complete Story On Skift
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Red Roof Inn Launches Aggressive Price-Match Guarantee to Boost Direct Bookings
A new price-match guarantee from Red Roof Inn is designed to keep guests booking directly with the chain. Red RoofSkift Take: Red Roof's new best rate guarantee program provides a strong incentive to anyone who finds a cheaper room rate through a third party site. With hotel distribution channels tightening up though, consumers may have a hard time in finding those deals. — Grant MartinRead the Complete Story On Skift
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The Paradox of Taxing Travelers for Overtourism
Edinburgh is just one of the destinations to implement a tourism tax. HannahWebb / FlickrSkift Take: Are destinations taxing visitors because they don't want them to show up? Actually, the conversation around tourism taxes shows that it's not really less visitors that destinations want — it's more resources and management tools to deal with them properly. — Rosie Spinks Read the Complete Story On Skift
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Will Too Many Empty Hotel Rooms in Middle East Require a New Business Model?
An oversupply of hotels rooms in places like Dubai (pictured) is prompting third-party management companies to offer their services. Rickisfriends / Visual HuntSkift Take: Third-party management is a relative unknown in the Middle East’s hospitality landscape. The challenge that white-label companies face is convincing owners and operators to relinquish control.
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The Best Beer Capitals in the World
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Aug
Non Lucrative Visa for Spain: How I Applied in Just 1 Week
Date: July 2019
I did it. My application for the Spanish non lucrative visa has been submitted.
This non lucrative visa for Spain allows a person to:
– stay in Spain for up to 1 year
– rent a place to live and sign up for utilities
– renew your residency at the end of the year (you can apply for permanent residency after 5 years)
It does NOT allow you to work in Spain, use government healthcare or government benefits of any kind.
This visa looked like a great option for me and so I applied.
And contrary to what I had heard and read, almost all of which explains that you need a ton of time to complete this process, I managed to do it all in one simple week.
Of course, if you have more than a week, that’s a bonus...
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Aug
The Unsung Hero That Makes My Travels Safer
You know how they say it’s the little things that matter? Well, today, I want to quickly mention one of the unsung heroes of my traveling life. So, let’s wander off the beaten track for a bit and talk about a little tool that helps me keep my mind at ease when on the road.
I’m talking about a VPN app. VPN is short for Virtual Private Network. What’s a VPN have to do with traveling? Here we go…
Find the best deals on airplane tickets and hotel rooms
I’m going to dive straight into it.
Firstly, full disclosure. The VPN app I’ll be talking about is CyberGhost VPN. I’m not saying it’s the best, the prettiest, the most amazing one out there, or anything like that. But it’s what I’ve been using, and I wouldn’t trade it for any other at the...
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Aug
6 Relaxing Spots in Japan’s Capital
For those visiting Japan, it’s crucial to find the perfect place to stay. But considering the grueling journey to get there, the perfect place to stay has to be relaxing first and foremost. And there are plenty of places to kick back and relax in Japan. But this famous tourist spot is such an enormous destination that you’ll likely be as overwhelmed as you are entranced by all there is to see. Whether it’s a warm, soothing onsen, a peaceful stroll through an enchanting garden, or a calming, traditional tea room, you’ll definitely be spoilt for choice in your options. Lets’ dive in! Below are the top six relaxing spots in Tokyo.
Shinjuku Piccadilly’s Platinum Seat
Who doesn’t love a good movie on their comfy couch? Well here in Shinjuku, amidst the bustling crowds and neon lights,...