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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 1 place · 03/27/2025 06:00 EDT

Uber Expands Shuttle Service to JFK

The new shuttle gives NYC travelers another option that could make airport commutes a little less painful. -Meghna Maharishi Read more

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Justin Dawes @ Skift 2 place · 03/27/2025 16:32 EDT

Perplexity Can Now Book Hotels: What Our Tests Show

The announcement is a first among competitors like ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Gordon Smith @ Skift 3 place · 03/27/2025 14:29 EDT

A 'Great British F**k Up': 3 Airline CEOs React to Heathrow Meltdown

One week on from a catastrophic power outage that led to the complete closure of London Heathrow, we hear three very different CEO perspectives on the chaos.  -Gordon Smith Read more

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 03/27/2025 15:36 EDT

Delta Wants to Poach Southwest Flyers With New Status Match Offer

Delta has said Southwest customers are “up for grabs,” and other airlines are circling as well. -Meghna Maharishi Read more

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Darin Graham @ Skift · 03/27/2025 10:02 EDT

‘Relatively Stable’ Emissions? Airbus Says Innovation Can Offset Air Travel But the Record Isn’t Good

Airbus obviously can’t push for less air travel. But more efficient planes can only do so much to offset emissions from further growth. -Darin Graham Read more

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 03/27/2025 08:53 EDT

Airline CEOs Say Europe-U.S. Demand Remains Strong, But For How Long?

European airline chiefs claim it’s business as usual on U.S. routes, but after three years of frenzied transatlantic demand, could we be entering one final summer of love? -Gordon Smith Read more

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 03/26/2025 23:00 EDT

India Inbound Tourism Boost Plan: From Safety Task Forces to Smog Solutions

India's inbound faces several struggles, some of which include the perception of lack of women safety and health hazard due to air pollution. Ground-level implementation of solutions to these problems is the first step to attract international tourists. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more

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Nicole Meyer @ Skift · 03/26/2025 15:53 EDT

Why You Should Attend Skift Data + AI Summit on June 4

At the Skift Data + AI Summit on June 4 in New York City, industry leaders will explore the most cutting-edge advancements at the intersection of travel, data, and artificial intelligence. -Nicole Meyer Read more

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Pranavi Agarwal @ Skift · 03/26/2025 14:57 EDT

Big Plans, Slow Builds: Hotel Construction Drags Behind Booming Pipeline

Hotel development is stuck in neutral as surging costs and tight capital stall construction, even as planned projects pile up. -Pranavi Agarwal Read more

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Debbie Carlson @ Skift · 03/26/2025 14:28 EDT

Hotel101 IPO? 6 Facts About the Hotel Condo Brand's Planned SPAC

Something about a condo hotel operator with a handful of properties seeking a $2.3 billion listing via a SPAC feels a bit ... 2021. -Debbie Carlson Read more

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 2 place · 03/26/2025 11:43 EDT

WestJet Cuts Some Routes Amid Rising U.S.-Canada Tensions

WestJet did not explicitly attribute the U.S. route cuts to current political climate, but noted that it was “focused on continuing to fly where there is demand.” -Meghna Maharishi Read more

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 03/26/2025 11:33 EDT

Dalata for Sale? Ireland's Largest Hotel Operator Is a Window into Europe's Market

Dalata's strategic review, which may put a sale sign on the company, reflects the mixed outlook for European hotel assets. Investors are balancing tourism's strength against economic uncertainty. -Luke Martin Read more

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Onyx CenterSource + Skift @ Skift 3 place · 03/26/2025 10:00 EDT

How Commission Yields Affect Hotel Profits: A European Case Study

In the competitive hotel market, commission yields quietly shape profits, and small percentage shifts can mean big revenue swings. In Europe, higher proportions of independent hotels and third-party booking transactions require nuanced strategy and sharp data analysis for optimizing revenue from hotel room sales. -Onyx CenterSource + Skift Read more

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift 3 place · 03/26/2025 09:30 EDT

Exclusive: HotelTonight Launches Airbnb's First Discount Program

Could this Airbnb-HotelTonight collaboration portend greater integration between the two and even signal the start of an Airbnb loyalty program? -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 03/26/2025 05:36 EDT

Travel Spending Optimism, Eurostar's U.S. Traveler Boom and Singapore's Lady Gaga Boost

On today’s podcast, we talk about travelers spending more money, Eurostar seeing more Americans, and Lady Gaga‘s impact on Singapore tourism. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift 3 place · 03/26/2025 05:14 EDT

Thailand Already Has a China Problem And Casinos Might Make It Worse

To gamble or not to gamble, that's Thailand's dilemma. Integrated resorts could boost revenue, but there's also the risk of losing Chinese tourists, a market already shrinking over safety worries. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 03/25/2025 23:00 EDT

Singapore Eyes Bigger Share of India’s Outbound Tourism

As India's outbound tourism increases, Singapore is looking to increase its share. However, it has now trained its eyes on high-yield travelers as well with its new focused partnership. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more

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Camille Wagner @ Skift · 03/25/2025 22:00 EDT

Skift Asia Forum: Travel Leaders Confirmed for Region’s Premier Conference

As Asia powers the global travel rebound, Skift Asia Forum cuts through the noise with the voices and insights that matter most — the region’s next wave of growth starts in Bangkok. -Camille Wagner Read more

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift 3 place · 03/25/2025 17:52 EDT

TUI's Investor Day: 6 Things to Know About Its Strategic Overhaul

TUI's ambition to reinvent itself as a "global curated leisure marketplace" that sells travel a la carte as much as in packages deserves credit for its scope. But it will be a tough trick to pull off. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Justin Dawes @ Skift 3 place · 03/25/2025 17:08 EDT

Booking.com and AI, Now vs. 2023: Tech Chief Explains What’s Changed, What's Next

Users may not rely on AI to plan a trip from start to finish, but they’re becoming more likely to consult it at some point during the process.  -Justin Dawes Read more

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 03/25/2025 14:05 EDT

Exclusive: U.S. Outbound Travel is 'Booming,' Says Eurostar CEO

Shaking off speculation that U.S. consumers are traveling less, Eurostar CEO Gwendoline Cazenave shares exclusive data pointing to a strong summer for overseas spending. -Gordon Smith Read more

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Lex Haris @ Skift · 03/25/2025 11:18 EDT

Consumers Plan to Spend More on Travel and Vacations Despite ‘Gloomy’ Sentiment

Ask people if they’re anxious and they’ll say ‘yes.’ But the data shows they keep spending. -Lex Haris Read more

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Jade Wilson @ Skift · 03/25/2025 09:38 EDT

France Joins Nations Alerting Travelers to U.S. 'Sex at Birth' Visa Rules

France has now joined several other nations in warning travelers with non-binary gender markers about potential entry issues following a Trump order recognizing only two genders. -Jade Wilson Read more

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Global Hotel Alliance + Skift @ Skift · 03/25/2025 09:22 EDT

India’s luxury hospitality boom presents huge global potential. In this talk, the CEOs of Global Hotel Alliance and The Leela Palaces explain why hotels must deliver hyper-personalized, immersive experiences and leverage strategic alliances to build lasting loyalty and cut costly dependence on OTAs. -Global Hotel Alliance + Skift Read more

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Robin Gilbert-Jones @ Skift · 03/25/2025 09:11 EDT

How 'Live Tourism' Events Can Drive Business for Hotels

The ongoing live tourism boom provides compelling opportunities for hotels to maximize revenue by boosting average daily rates, extending stays, increasing guest volumes, and building long-term growth and loyalty. -Robin Gilbert-Jones Read more

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Luke Martin @ Skift 3 place · 03/25/2025 06:31 EDT

U.S. Hotels See Occupancy Hit, Tariffs and Border Policies Can Have 'Chilling Effect'

New travel advisories and border policies may create a "chilling effect" on U.S. hotel occupancy. Border regions already show declines. -Luke Martin Read more

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