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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift 1 place · today 01:20 EDT

Expedia Bets Asian Travelers Want More Than a Bargain, Here’s What It’s Selling Instead

Expedia is not new to Asia, but its strategy here is changing. The company believes its mix of scale, data and local strategy can help it compete. Read more

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift 2 place · 10/22/2025 23:00 EDT

Indian Hotels Company Taps Acquisitions to Fuel Expansion

IHCL is proving that scale and selectivity can go hand in hand. Its aggressive signing pace and boutique acquisitions show how the hotel chain is adapting to the country’s evolving travel landscape. Read more

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift 3 place · today 14:07 EDT

Accor Confirms Possible Ennismore IPO and Raises Profit Forecast

Cut costs, lift your profit forecast, and announce a possible IPO spinoff: That's a lot for investors to dig into. Read more

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · today 12:30 EDT

Southwest Considering Lounges, Projects $1 Billion Boost From Extra Legroom Seats

Southwest is following in the footsteps of its legacy rivals as it considers opening airport lounges to capitalize on the premium boom that has gripped the industry for nearly three years. Read more

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Clara Awuse @ Skift · today 11:45 EDT

Upgrade’s $165 Million Fundraise Comes as Buy Now, Pay Later Sector Faces Pressure

Investor confidence in Upgrade suggests that BNPL in travel may be shifting from want-to have to infrastructure, but it still has to prove it can weather the next credit cycle. Read more

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Kanchi Jain @ Skift · today 11:40 EDT

How Stefan Leser Is Turning Saudi Talent Into a Global Hospitality Powerhouse

Stefan Leser believes Saudi Arabia’s edge in the future of travel lies in people, not projects. Adeera Hospitality Group’s CEO is betting on homegrown talent to drive transformation across the Kingdom’s fast-growing tourism sector. Read more

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Luke Martin @ Skift · today 11:00 EDT

IHG to Create Another Soft Brand as Its Pipeline Shows “Strongest Ever Performance”

IHG’s decision to debut its new soft brand outside of the Americas says a lot about its strategic thinking. Read more

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · today 09:24 EDT

American Taps Oneworld Exec as New Chief Commercial Officer

American is betting that a seasoned alliance-builder can fix its commercial missteps and finally smooth over the turbulence left by its failed sales strategy. Read more

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Darin Graham @ Skift · today 09:17 EDT

G Adventures CEO Is in ‘Panic Mode’ Over 2030 Climate Targets

Climate goals are looming, but progress is lagging. G Adventures’ CEO is sounding the alarm and making tough decisions. Read more

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · today 08:45 EDT

American Airlines Increases 2025 Outlook as Demand Improves

After initially expecting more disappointing results for the third quarter and for 2025, American beat its own expectations as demand starts to rebound. Read more

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 10/22/2025 13:08 EDT

Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta Lays Out the Bull Case for Hotels

Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta predicts a recovery in U.S. hotel spending, including by milddle-class travelers. He says the multi-year growth will be driven by more business investment, falling interest rates, and greater tax certainty. Read more

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift 3 place · 10/22/2025 12:49 EDT

Navan’s Business Travel Customer List Includes OpenAI, Perplexity, and Anthropic: Scoop

Navan's landing of OpenAI, Perplexity and Anthropic as customers is a coup, and shows the company's offerings resonate in Silicon Valley. But Navan's revenue is also broad-based geographically. Read more

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 10/22/2025 10:50 EDT

Airbnb’s Brian Chesky: ChatGPT Can Distribute Travel, But Cutting Out OTAs Is ‘Very Difficult’

It's the existential issue the travel industry is debating: Will OpenAI and other platforms become travel booking sites? Brian Chesky doesn't think so. Read more

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 10/22/2025 10:38 EDT

Delta’s Lawsuit Against Marriott Hotel Brand Goes to Trial 

Delta is claiming that Marriott violated its trademarks through the branding of Delta Hotels, a brand that the hotel giant acquired in 2015. Now the lawsuit is going to trial — a rare move for two major companies. Read more

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Dave Levinthal @ Skift · 10/22/2025 08:50 EDT

Visa Reforms, Air Traffic Control: Issues the Travel Industry Spent Millions Lobbying For

The travel industry spent big this summer as it ramped up its lobbying efforts in Washington amid legislative and regulatory fights. Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 10/22/2025 03:42 EDT

Japan Is Set to Get More Expensive for Tourists: What’s Changing

Japan’s charm won’t fade anytime soon, but it’s becoming clear that seeing it in person will soon cost more than it used to. For travelers planning future trips, it may be wise to budget a little extra. Read more

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Rafat Ali @ Skift · 10/22/2025 02:15 EDT

The Middle East’s Corridor Moment: Why Abu Dhabi is Ground Zero for Flow Tourism Strategy

The Africa to Middle East corridor might represent the most transformational opportunity in global tourism if developed thoughtfully. And in 8 days, the industry leaders who can make it happen will gather at Skift Global Forum East in Abu Dhabi. Read more

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 10/21/2025 23:00 EDT

From Family Trips to Solo Journeys: The Changing Face of Indian Leisure Travel

Indians are redefining what leisure travel means to them. They're not ditching their families, but they're also attuned to their needs for time alone to relax. Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 10/21/2025 19:00 EDT

Grab Expands Beyond Rides and Food with New ‘Partner Apps’ for Travel: Exclusive

By hosting travel services inside its app, Grab is positioning itself as a regional travel hub rather than just a ride-hailing platform. Read more

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Adriana Lee @ Skift · 10/21/2025 17:28 EDT

ChatGPT’s New Atlas Browser Has An Agent Mode — And It’s Eyeing Travel 

Atlas debuts with an Agent Mode capable of booking reservations, flights, and more, executives say. Read more

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 10/21/2025 15:52 EDT

Hyatt Layoffs, Choppy Revenue: What to Listen for This Hotel Earnings Season

Is the U.S. hotel sector entering a recession? Will other hotel groups join Hyatt in layoffs? These are some of the things that Skift is looking out for during earnings season. Read more

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Bailey Schulz and Pranavi Agarwal @ Skift · 10/21/2025 13:13 EDT

GetYourGuide Says It’s Profitable on $1 Billion+ in Sales: How it Stacks up in Experiences

Travelers demand experiences more than ever before, and Berlin-based online travel agency GetYourGuide is cashing in. Read more

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 10/21/2025 12:40 EDT

Hostelworld to Acquire Local Events Aggregator to Build Out Social Network

Whether this acquisition will be a difference-maker for Hostelworld may depend on how well flea markets and arts festivals resonate with its youthful cohort of guests. Read more

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 10/21/2025 12:32 EDT

Air France-KLM and Lufthansa CEOs Unite to Push Back Against Gulf Rivals

Two of the most powerful executives in European aviation positioned this rare joint interview not in the context of solidarity, but as a matter of industry security and survival. Read more

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Darin Graham @ Skift · 10/21/2025 10:51 EDT

Global Carbon Tax on Cruise Lines Delayed After U.S. Opposition

The cruise industry wants clarity, but Washington just sent a loud message: Climate rules that raise costs are a non-starter. Read more

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Varsha Arora @ Skift · 10/21/2025 09:41 EDT

How MENA Travelers Are Shaping What’s Next in Travel

Middle East travelers are blending faith, family, and digital sophistication to redefine what meaningful, modern travel looks like. Read more

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift 3 place · 10/21/2025 08:00 EDT

Airbnb Adds Social Features to Experiences, Expands ‘Reserve Now, Pay Later’

Airbnb has a lot riding on its Experiences business. Adding a social feature is an incremental improvement, not a game changer. Read more

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 10/21/2025 06:30 EDT

Wyndham Debuts a Paid Loyalty Plan: $95 a Year for Discounts and Higher Status

Wyndham is monetizing the very concept of being a repeat hotel guest, while providing discounts on bookings with other travel suppliers. Expect the industry to watch this move closely. Read more

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Adriana Lee @ Skift · 10/20/2025 18:10 EDT

How One Tech Glitch Hit Travel: 4 Facts Show AWS’ Impact on Airlines, Hotels, and OTAs

If the AWS glitch showcased anything, it was how much of the travel industry depends on Amazon’s cloud business. Read more

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Clara Awuse @ Skift 3 place · 10/20/2025 12:14 EDT

Waymo Launches Business Travel Program for Its Self-Driving Cars

Driverless rides are here; driverless adoption in corporate travel is likewise in its infancy. Read more

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