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Monthly Archives: July 2020
31
Jul
Has the Pandemic Killed the Freebie Trip for Travel Influencers?
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Free trips no more? Hello Lightbulb / Unsplash
Skift Take: The comped influencer trip has long been a divisive idea in the travel industry, but in the context of the pandemic, some are asking if it should exist at all.
31
Jul
Why Hilton and Other Hotels May Not Like This Joe Biden Tax Proposal
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The 1031 exchange is a popular real estate investor tool used to defer taxes on the sales of hotels like the Waldorf Astoria (pictured) by trading up for new ones. Hennem08 / Wikimedia
Skift Take: The so-called 1031 exchanges are tax deferrals on profitable real estate that, at face value, seem like a no-brainer to repeal and generate revenue. But the coronavirus pandemic’s negative impact on hotel building values should cause Washington to reconsider eliminating the provision.
30
Jul
10-Day New Mexico Road Trip Itinerary
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The post 10-Day New Mexico Road Trip Itinerary appeared first on The Blonde Abroad.
29
Jul
Wyndham Plans to Woo Independent Hoteliers Closer to When the Bills Come Due
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Wyndham executives expect a wave of new franchise agreements to come later this year, as independent hotel lenders look to position assets for stronger brand awareness. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Skift Take: Wyndham isn’t hiding its plan to capitalize on distressed independent hotels and add them to the brand portfolio, but the hotel company can’t ignore the problem of rising coronavirus cases in markets that led the U.S. into a travel recovery.
29
Jul
10 Healthy Habits to Adopt Moving Forward
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The post 10 Healthy Habits to Adopt Moving Forward appeared first on The Blonde Abroad.
29
Jul
Finding the Right Formula for Promoting Luxury Pandemic Staycations in Asia
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Capella Singapore: Who says locals won’t holiday at home? Capella Singapore
Skift Take: Asia’s luxury hotels are competing for staycations with ideas, not price. A valuable outcome will be a rise in partnerships as hotels tie up with various local companies to curate new experiences to entice locals.
29
Jul
Wyndham Destinations Looks to Put Millennials Into Urban Timeshares
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Wyndham Destinations continues an urban push with a new timeshare resort slated for Atlanta (rendering above). Wyndham Destinations
Skift Take: Wyndham Destinations’ ongoing urban push, including a new resort slated for Atlanta, is out to prove this travel sector isn’t like your grandparents’ old timeshare in the Bahamas.