China’s Labor Day Holiday Begins With Surge in Domestic Tourism

Where are all the Chinese tourists? For the Labor Day holiday, at least, the vast majority traveling domestically in China. -Dennis Schaal

Travelzoo Looks to Licensing Agreements in Additional Geographies

Travelzoo is looking to maintain fixed costs at a relatively low level as it pursues increasing the brand's presence in regional markets in Asia Pacific and elsewhere through licensing deals. -Andres Buenahora

American Airlines Gets a Huge Boost From Blended Travel

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at American Air’s blended travel insights, Fiji’s new tourism campaign, and Wyndham’s optimism. -Rashaad Jorden

Fiji Embraces Happiness As a Way of Life, Not Just a Tourism Campaign

Sometimes it takes a negative reaction or backlash to remind tourism marketers to refocus their efforts on highlighting the local community. -Peden Doma Bhutia

Sonder’s New Stock Market Challenges

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Premier Inn's expansion into the German hotel space, Sonder's delisting notice from Nasdaq, and Saudi Arabia's focus on regional hotel development. -Andres Buenahora

Premier Inn to Expand Budget Hotel Empire in Germany Through Acquisitions

Branded rivals Ibis, B&B, Motel One, and Best Western better watch out. UK-based brand Premier Inn is hungry to grow in the large German market. -Sean O'Neill

Hotel Earnings Season Projections

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks closer at hotels and the forthcoming earnings season, the Yucatan's new train, and a short-term rental shortfall. -Rashaad Jorden