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Morocco Expected to Set Tourism Record Despite Headwinds

Morocco is on path to set a record for tourist arrivals this year in spite of challenges such as disruptions from September's massive earthquake and the aftermath of Hamas' attacks in Gaza. The country's tourism ministry anticipates hitting 14 tourist arrivals by the end of the year, eclipsing the record of 13 million set in…

Rashaad Jorden | 2 weeks ago

Online Travel

Airbnb Says South African Host Revenue Is 25% Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

Airbnb hosts in South Africa have surpassed their pre-pandemic revenue levels, and the online travel agency sees several reasons why growth should rise significantly in the next couple of years.

Selene Brophy | 2 months ago

News Blog

Morocco’s Tourism Surged in September Despite Earthquake

The September 8 earthquake did not halt Morocco's post-pandemic tourism boom. The country welcomed 960,000 international travelers in September, up 8.5% from the same month in 2019, according to the the Morocco Tourism Office's latest data. Between January and September, international travel to Morocco rose 44% compared to the same period in 2019. On September…

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

New York City Short-Term Rentals Go Underground

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast examines New York's illegal short-term rental market, Morocco's reopening, and Virgin Australia's rare profit.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago

Tourism

Morocco Tourist Sites Reopen One Month After Earthquake

The country is trying to recover from the devastating earthquake – the high-profile World Bank and IMF annual meeting is helping.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 months ago

Hotels

Ennismore’s Big Push to Market All-Inclusive Hotels

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at what’s happening at Skift Global Forum, Ennismore’s resort push, and natural disasters and tourism.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago

Tourism

Ask Skift: How Do Natural Disasters Impact Tourism?

Natural disasters have decimated several destinations in recent months, so how have events like earthquakes and wildfires impacted tourism industries? Ask Skift provides answers.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago

Hotels

Hilton Promises Clarity on Mandatory Fees

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Hilton's fee promise, U.S. tourism leaders' thoughts on outbound China travel, Morocco tourism returning.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago