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QUIZ: How many of these Abba songs written in emoji can you figure out?
Yes, the month of August is a hotpot of opportunities to attend “crayfish parties” (better known in Sweden as kräftskivor).…
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German bishops go against Vatican to back blessings for gay couples
Cologne’s Archbishop Rainer Maria Woelki addresses a press conference in Cologne to present the results of a report on child…
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Luxury Vacation Rentals Market Is Flying High
Remember the Skift 2023 megatrend forecasting that luxury hospitality will go a step further? We’re barely a quarter into the…
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UK in €541 million new deal with France to stop small boat crossings
The summit, the first since 2018, will bring together the two former investment bankers for their first bilateral visit after…
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Former TAP Air Portugal Owner David Neeleman Denies Overpaying for Airbus Planes
Skift Take As CEO of Breeze Airways, David Neeleman would clearly like to get this TAP investigation behind him. Dennis…
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What time do Norwegians have dinner?
Coffee, the aromatic black nectar part of the wake-up morning ritual for millions worldwide, is a big deal in Norway.…
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The English-subtitled French film screenings for March you don’t want to miss
For the past seven years, Lost in Frenchlation, a company that regularly screens French films with English subtitles, has given…
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Virgin Australia Seeks to Borrow Nearly $300 Million Ahead of Possible IPO
Skift Take Australia’s second-largest airline, Virgin Australia, is said to be looking for funds to settle its private equity debt…
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The dos and don’ts of Swiss work etiquette
A lot depends, of course, on what kind of job you have and where you work. If, for instance, you…
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Ford to cut 1,100 jobs in Spain
“This is a company that owes everything to Spain. It is not acceptable that a company that was born and…
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Calendar: The transport strikes to expect in Italy this spring
Strikes, especially those affecting the transport sector, are a fairly regular occurrence in Italy’s spring months. This year will be…
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Train route between Frankfurt and Mannheim to close for five months
The launch date for the eagerly-awaited Deutschlandticket – the €49 Germany-wide monthly travel card is now, hopefully, just around the…
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LATEST: How strikes will affect France this weekend
France is in the grip of ongoing strike action as unions battle the government over pension reform. Among the workers…
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Aman Debuts Sister Hotel Brand Janu With a Wellness Theme
Here are some excerpts from Daily Lodging Report from the past week. If you’re not a subscriber, you should be.…
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Roami Raises $14 Million for Group Travel Vacation Rental Platform
Skift Take Roami has a unique approach for acquiring short-term rentals units, and Doroni Aerospace wants to make personal aircraft…
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Danish far-right party in crisis as new leader fired over funds dispute
POLITICS The far-right Nye Borgerlige (New Right) party has deposed its leader Lars Boje Mathiesen and excluded him from the…
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Skift India Daily: Indian Carriers Grab a Lion’s Share of Overseas Air Travel
Skift Take Realizing the potential of travel coming to and from India, airlines in the country are also making sure…
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EXPLAINED: How Norway’s relations with Russia have changed
As is the case with the rest of Europe, Norway, too, has been profoundly impacted by Russia’s attack on Ukraine.…
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Ukraine’s Tourism Chief Reflects on Resilience After a Year of War
It’s been over a year since Russia invaded Ukraine. The war has had ripple effects on the global tourism economy.…
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Middle East Heats Up in Luxury Hotel Pipeline Competition
Skift Take Saudi Arabia and the UAE are competing for what they hope is the top spot in international tourism…
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Where do all the native English speakers live in Italy?
There’s been talk on social media this week of a new Brexit rule that affects household furniture removals from the…
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What’s Your Dream Vacation? Road Trip? Hiking? Beach? | Cup of Jo
This morning, I walked to get coffee with my friend Izzy, and we were talking about books. “I just read…
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‘Political stunt’: Protests as Italian ministers visit deadly migrant shipwreck site
At least 72 people, including many children, died when their overcrowded boat sank in stormy weather just off the coast…
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Amex GBT Shifts Focus to Hotels and Meetings
Skift Take American Express Global Business Travel is making the most of its Expedia partnership, displaying more hotels in its…
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The Case for Luxury Hotels Coming Out on Top in 2023 Recession: New Skift Research
Skift Take A potential recession is on the horizon in the U.S., but we expect hotel performance to stay resilient…
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How to avoid paying Spain’s ITP tax when buying a second-hand home
Renting out your Spanish home on Airbnb or other rental sites can of course be tricky , with many regions…
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Swiss MPs urge allowing arms transfers to Ukraine under strict conditions
Switzerland bars re-export of Swiss weaponry to nations at war, but the issue of the country’s long tradition of neutrality…
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Gen Z Travelers Are Unimpressed by Sustainability Pitches
Skift Take Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at tourism sustainability, Cathay Pacific’s healthy return, and holograms in hotels.…
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Berlin rental prices rose by ‘almost a third’ in three months
RENTING Berlin is now the second most expensive city in Germany after Munich, as rents rose by almost 30 percent…
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Germany or Austria: Where is it easier to get an EU Blue Card?
Though obvious friends with a deeply linked history, Germany and Austria are competing against each other in the global race…
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Gazprombank execs in Swiss court over Putin’s cellist funds
The March 31st deadline for filing taxes in Switzerland is fast approaching, and by now you will have received the…
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Expedia Joins Companies Pushing Back on the ChatGPT Hype
Skift Take It is fun to speculate about what generative AI could mean for travel, but the online travel agencies…
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Today in Sweden: a roundup of the news on Thursday
More snow expected to fall on Gothenburg on Thursday Sweden’s state weather forecaster SMHI has issued yellow snow warnings for…
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Short-Term Rentals Test Sustainability as an Accreditation Standard
The short-term rental industry can be sustainable, but not without support and structure. As it currently stands, there are few…
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Skift India Daily: Agoda CEO Says Indian Outbound Travel to Outpace Many Countries
Skift Take With Indian airlines placing big bets on aircraft orders and deploying higher capacities on international routes, the global…
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Japan Sees Return of Tourists Lift Consumer Sentiment
Skift Take Japan’s economy still has a long way to go to fully recover from the pandemic. But there is…
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EXPLAINED: The advantages and pitfalls of buying French property with an SCI
An SCI – société civile immobilière – is a non-trading real estate company made up of at least two people.…
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Where are Norway’s cheapest and most expensive homes?
The average cost of a property in Norway during the opening months of 2023 is around 4.3 million kroner and…
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Can my neighbours stop me from renting out my Spanish flat on Airbnb?
Renting out your Spanish home on Airbnb or other rental sites can of course be tricky , with many regions…
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Residents in Austria warned over scam ‘Finanz’ messages
Austria is a very safe country to live in, having one of the lowest crime rates in the world. However,…
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MAP: Where in France is under water restrictions in spring 2023?
The report compiles data from organisations including the French insurance federation and national weather service Météo France to summarise the…
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Feds Ground the JetBlue-Spirit Merger
Skift Take Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at JetBlue-Spirt challenges, Airbnb’s advantages, and Air France’s air and rail…
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French wine labels to include nutritional value from the end of 2023
They might be neighbours, but the French certainly don’t follow Spanish dining habits of having the evening meal at 10pm,…
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Payment and Expense Trends for a New Generation
Digitization of the customer experience is influencing every corner of corporate travel. When it comes to payments and expense management,…
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Everything you need to know about filing taxes in Austria
Austria notoriously has an excellent but expensive social system. Austrian cities rank high on quality of life due to their…
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Former Orbitz Exec Partners With Spotnana in New Corp Travel Venture
Skift Take Industry veteran Mark Walton is using Spotnana’s new booking technology to power his latest venture, Solutions Travel. Will…
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10 events in Switzerland not to miss this March
Lucerne Festival The renowned Lucerne Festival takes place every spring, summer and autumn and draws some of the world’s most…
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EXPLAINED: Who is in charge of running Switzerland?
If you are confused about who exactly is running Switzerland, you are not alone. Many people living abroad may find…
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How Italy is marking International Women’s Day
On International Women’s Day, Italy is once again offering free entry to all state museums, parks and archeological sites for…
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How Scandinavia’s forest preschools boost children’s health and confidence
Come rain, sleet or snow, young children nap outside even in mid-winter all across Scandinavia, where outdoor preschools teach children…
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