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Seven things to do in Milan on a rainy day
With its vast cultural and artistic heritage, world-famous fashion scene and bustling nightlife, Milan is one of the most popular…
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Which towns in Norway have the highest proportion of foreign residents?
Norway has a large immigrant community. At the beginning of 2022, there were 819,400 immigrants living in the country, according…
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Voice Search Is Stuck in Tourism Marketing Limbo
Skift Take Voice search has been dead-end for creativity in destination marketing. Unless generative AI steps in, it will never…
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What you should know if you want to become an au pair in Switzerland
Working as an au pair in Switzerland can be an amazing life experience to learn all about another culture, build…
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Cruise Companies Are Investing Billions in New Ships Piling Up New Debt
Skift Take Cruise lines will continue to debut new ships in the near term through a balancing act between refinancing…
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Germany’s Social Democrats fail again to expel ex-chancellor over Putin ties
POLITICS Members of Germany’s ruling Social Democrats (SPD) have failed in a last-ditch bid to expel former chancellor Gerhard Schröder…
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Three meals a day on schedule: Why do Italians have such fixed eating habits?
Foreign visitors are often struck by Italians’ regimented eating schedules. We’re no panino-on-the-go people, unless we’re on a diet or…
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Denmark could offer places to thousands of additional international students
The figure of 1.3 billion kroner was reported by broadcaster DR based on information from the government debt collection authority…
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An Action-Packed Agenda for Skift’s Future of Lodging Forum
Skift Take With a focus on hotels, Skift will bring together top travel minds for this single-day hospitality event to…
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Hotels, tickets and scams: What to know about visiting Paris for the 2024 Olympics
How can I get tickets? You may have secured tickets already, but if not there are several more opportunities –…
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Multi-Day Family Tours Tweak Models Ahead of Peak Summer Season
Skift Take Summer 2023 is shaping up to what could be a peak period of record growth as travel companies…
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Americans in France: What you need to know about changes to EU driving licence rules
In a statement, the Commission said its proposal would “modernise driving licence rules” across member countries. One of the changes…
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The Case for a Sales and Marketing Evolution in Hospitality
Skift Take Sales and marketing needs to evolve to address the cultural depth luxury consumers now demand. The best hotels…
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When will energy prices fall in Austria?
After months of steep price increases on the Austrian energy market, it seems that the end could finally be in…
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Prostitutes, cocaine and corruption: Spain’s very own ‘partygate’ scandal
In February, news of ‘el Caso Mediador’ (the ‘Mediator Case’) broke in the Spanish press, revealing a far reaching corruption…
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Era of French interference in Africa is ‘over,’ Macron says in Gabon
President Emmanuel Macron has a deep affection for and obsession with Africa. Friends say that the love affair began when…
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Chancellor Scholz pledges to ramp up weapons production for Ukraine
GERMANY AND UKRAINE Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed Thursday to ramp up Germany’s armaments manufacturing industry, after NATO warned that Ukraine…
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Denmark’s Little Mermaid vandalised with Russian flag
“This morning, (the prisoner) at Oujda prison committed suicide,” the General Directorate for Prisons said in a statement. He had…
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The Secret Sauce of Branded Hotels in the U.S. Market Recovery
Skift Take Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at independent hotel recovery, AirAsia’s China hopes, and Portugal’s potential short-term…
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Half of Swiss population favours ‘allowing arms transfers to Ukraine’
Traditionally-neutral Switzerland decided four days after Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24th, 2022 to align itself with the neighbouring European…
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ANALYSIS: Macron’s unrequited love affair with Africa
President Emmanuel Macron has a deep affection for and obsession with Africa. Friends say that the love affair began when…
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French Expression of the Day: Temps de chien
Why do I need to know par-dessus le marché? Because you might be wondering why your French friend keeps referencing…
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French resort to hike taxes on second-homes by 60% to pay for affordable housing
Security cameras are generally less common in France than in the UK and US and that is in large part…
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France announces €200m plan to boost home-grown fruit and vegetables
The Salon is the highlight of the agricultural year with thousands of farmers descending on Paris to show off their…
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Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Good news for Swiss tenants: The reference interest rate for rents remains unchanged – for now The much-awaited news about…
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Digital Tipping Will Not Solve the Hotel Labor Shortage
Skift Take Digital tipping will not solve the hotel labor shortage problem, but it certainly can’t hurt. At the very…
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Today in Denmark: a roundup of the news on Thursday
Transport union strikes two-year pay deal with employers Denmark’s 3F transport workers union struck a two-year deal with the Confederation…
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Booking Holdings Trends in 6 Charts
Skift Take Booking Holdings was in hiring mode in 2022, particularly in Asia Pacific. That should be nice timing given…
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French government offers €80k grants to attract shops, bars and cafés to rural villages
The Salon is the highlight of the agricultural year with thousands of farmers descending on Paris to show off their…
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TELL US: How has your life in Norway been affected by Brexit?
Our survey was far from scientific, and nearly 80 percent of the respondents were women, almost all of whom were…
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‘The Swiss aren’t always peaceful’: Meet the crime writer exploring Switzerland’s dark side
Stability and order are the hallmarks of Swiss society, at least on the surface. But the many contradictions of Switzerland…
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6 tourist attractions in Austria you won’t want to miss
Austria is equally famed for its stunning Alpine landscapes and rich cultural offerings. With so many captivating places to explore,…
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17 essential articles that will help you save lots of money in Spain
Everything from food shopping to household bills, petrol and services has gone up in price over the past year due…
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Which German train stations have the highest crime rates?
Since transport ministers agreed to launch the new monthly travel offer, customers in Germany have been patiently awaiting their chance…
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Foreign drivers could get simpler way to exchange licence under EU proposal
In a statement, the Commission said its proposal would “modernise driving licence rules” across member countries. One of the changes…
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Baden-Württemberg launches new budget transport ticket for young people
Deutsche Bahn employees are on the verge of going on strike for higher wages in March, meaning that there could…
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Skift Webinar: Everything You Didn’t Know About Timeshares Today
Skift Take It’s time to discard everything you think you know about timeshares. Hilton Grand Vacations and Travel + Leisure…
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Germany to open Olympic bases to Ukrainian athletes
The Super Bowl, arguably the largest annual sports event in the US, is coming up this Sunday. Many in Germany…
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Independent Hotels in the U.S. Pressured by the Big Brands
Some industry observers speculated that the pandemic would speed up consolidation of the hotel sector, as owners of independent hotels…
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Which industries in Norway have the most vacancies, and what do they pay?
The latest figures from the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV) show that there were around 61,800 job vacancies in…
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Expedia’s Plans for Vrbo
Skift Take Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Expedia’s Vrbo plans, expanding Chicago tourism, and surfing in Morocco.…
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German food prices rise ‘above average’ as inflation remains steady
ECONOMY German inflation held steady at 8.7 percent in February, official data showed Wednesday, as government support measures help keep…
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American Airlines Is Shaking Up Corporate Travel Booking: Here’s Why
With just one month to go, there’s a lot of noise about American Airlines’ decision to hold back 40 percent…
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KEY DATES: The deadlines you need to know for Swedish tax season
The process for moving to Sweden as a self-employed person varies depending on where you come from. Your citizenship will…
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Spanish Airport Operator Aena Sees Swift Recovery in Passenger Traffic
Skift Take Although many European airport operators have suffered staff shortages, Aena successfully retained its workers and is now seeing…
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What a new report tells us about far-right extremism in Sweden
Increase in activities between 2021 and 2022 Last year, racial ideology groups in Sweden carried out 1,791 activities, compared to…
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Portugal’s Proposal to Ban New Short-Term Rental Licenses May Hike Prices
Skift Take The new proposals yet to be finalized may achieve the opposite effect, reducing short-term rental inventory in the…
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Under what circumstances can a Swiss landlord evict you?
In many people’s minds, evictions only happen in extreme situations, like not paying your rent or being a tenant from…
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White House Urges U.S. Airlines to Follow American’s Lead on Family Seating Policy
Skift Take Americans shouldn’t have to pay for a positive family travel experience, with President Joe Biden urging U.S. airlines…
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Police break up Norway wind farm protest by indigenous activists and Greta Thunberg
Activists in Norway expanded their protest against a contested wind farms in Fosen to several other government buildings on Wednesday…
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