Both Vrbo and Airbnb have been removing listings and taking other actions against malicious hosts or those who are clueless about hospitality. Vrbo's new policy should be seen in that context. Read more ›
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As competition heats up from Gulf and Chinese carriers, Qantas is betting that nonstop wins, even if it means 16+ hours in the middle seat. Read more ›
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Every destination is different, but Copenhagen’s CopenPay could offer a blueprint for places that want to drive climate goals as well as revenue. Read more ›
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The April-June quarter was marred with geopolitical tensions and the Air India crash. Despite this, the Indian hotel sector's ability to not only remain unaffected by these headwinds but also deliver a double digit revenue growth is the recovery the industry and investors have been waiting for. Read more ›
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As AI capabilities expand, tourism agencies must decide how long they'll remain cautious observers of AI or go for systematic implementation. Read more ›
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Accor is the only major hotel group to heavily push paid subscription cards, giving guests access to discounts and perks at hotels worldwide. It's now rebranding the cards and changing some of their perks. Read more ›
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The hotel industry will be watching whether a potential sale of assets by New World Development will include a few ultra-luxury Rosewood hotels. Read more ›
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Women leaders with decades of experience and diverse perspectives are driving travel innovation. Skift Global Forum 2025 offers actionable insights, trend analysis, and strategies for building the next generation of hospitality. Read more ›
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Oyo’s Motel 6 buy last year, and now TBO picking up Classic Vacations, show that Indian travel companies aren’t just playing catch-up globally, they’re setting the pace and shaping the game. Read more ›
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One important question: Can TBO maintain Classic Vacations' high-end service while still getting the scale it needs? Read more ›
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Luxury tourism has long been sold as Africa’s ticket to economic growth: high-paying visitors, low environmental footprint, and prestige destinations that draw global attention. Yet studies suggest otherwise. Read more ›
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The deal comes as the aircraft leasing industry is becoming increasingly more consolidated. Air Lease will now have SMBC’s financial backing, and perhaps even more industry influence as a result of this deal. Read more ›
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Listen in for a roadmap of sorts to Agoda’s fintech ambitions, loyalty strategy, and long-term vision for an AI-powered travel concierge. Read more ›
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The investment helps UnderTheDoorMat Group build out its technology to support institutional real estate and branded residences. Read more ›
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Relais & Châteaux may one day have a loyalty program. But it won’t be because others do. It will be because they’ve found a way to make it fit their very specific model. Read more ›
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We start September with a look France’s tourism numbers, Sweden’s thermometer numbers, and the restart of India-China flights. Read more ›
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As geopolitical tensions and mass tragedy-led demand disruptions threaten to widen losses for Indian airlines, carriers would need to figure out how they can leverage their improved pricing power without losing price-sensitive Indian passengers. Read more ›
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After five years of frozen skies, India and China are making moves to resume nonstop flights. With diplomacy cautiously warming, who will take the lead in reconnecting Asia’s two largest economies? Read more ›
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The legal fight isn’t over, but the message from the bench is hard to miss. Read more ›
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The U.S. is closing its “drop-box” system for 57 nations. Expect longer waits, higher costs, and tighter screening, a reset likely to frustrate students, workers, and travel planners. Read more ›
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Travelers are chasing more than rest; they want lasting vitality. Alexandra Walterspiel is betting that the future of luxury lies in wellness, and her approach at Sensei hints at where high-end hospitality is heading next. Read more ›
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France's strategy involves targeting long-distance travelers from Asia, the Gulf region, and North America to boost spending per visitor and catch up with Spain and the UK. Read more ›
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While the resumption of direct flights between India and China was likely inevitable, the tariff pressure appears to have sped up the process. Read more ›
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For travel businesses, the opportunity lies in promoting nature and outdoor activities while preparing for long-term climate risks that could reshape demand. Read more ›
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Spirit filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy again in a bid to further restructure and reduce its costs. Read more ›
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HomeToGo just spent over $200 million to buy Interhome, a Swiss vacation rental operator. The move may cement the brand's shift from being a consumer-facing "Kayak for vacation rentals" to more of a B2B platform. Read more ›
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The British hotel market isn’t in crisis. But so far this year, it's seen weaker pricing power, especially in London. Read more ›
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Private equity would probably look at the contrarian hands-on approach of Butterfield & Robinson and say it's too costly and unscalable as a tour operator business. But consider the payoff: Record revenue, and over half of customers coming back for high-margin seconds. Read more ›
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To wrap up the week we look at a new payment system at Airbnb, employee perks for slower travel, and airline perks for faster travel. Read more ›
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