Russia Travel: Who's In, Who's Out
Skift Take
The global travel industry is split over doing business in Russia, although the vast majority of companies are abiding by the relevant economic sanctions. Moral outrage, self-interest, and disparate views over harming ordinary Russians are clashing big time.
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Who's Out?
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky tweeted that the company "is suspending all operations in Russia and Belarus."Expedia Group announced earlier in the week that it "ceased the sale of travel into and out of Russia." That includes its Vrbo vacation rental brand.Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel announced Friday the company suspended operations in Russia and Belarus.Tripadvisor and its Viator brand are canceling experiences booked in Russia and Belarus, Tripadvisor is blocking attempts to book vacation rentals there, and will halt doing business with Russia-backed tourism boards. Tripadvisor is still accepting advertising from companies offering hotels in Russia and Belarus.Spain's eDreams Odigeo shut its Russia website February 28, and rem