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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 1 place · today 09:55 EDT

Qatar Airways Taps New CEO in Sudden Shake-Up

Hamad Al-Khater was previously the chief operating officer of Hamad International Airport. He replaces Badr Mohamed Al-Meer, who had been in the top post since 2023. Qatar Airways did not explain the sudden change. Read more

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Rafat Ali @ Skift 2 place · today 14:15 EDT

How U.S. Lodging Abandoned the Middle Class 

The traditional Middle Class drive vacation matters but the big U.S. hotel groups have mostly given up on it. If they’re serious about inclusivity, now is the time to show it. Read more

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Bailey Schulz @ Skift 2 place · 12/06/2025 15:51 EDT

The (Tourism) Winners of the World Cup Draw

The World Cup’s 16 host cities are banking on the tournament to boost summer tourism. But some fans are expected to travel more than others. Read more

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Bailey Schulz @ Skift 2 place · 12/05/2025 18:17 EDT

World Cup Draw Kicks Off 2026 Tourism Planning

Sixteen host cities are gearing for the 2026 World Cup, which will feature more than 100 matches across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Read more

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Bailey Schulz @ Skift 2 place · 12/05/2025 13:45 EDT

$40, $100, $250: U.S. Fees Are Adding Up for Travelers

The U.S. is betting on events like the World Cup to boost international tourism next year. Are international tourists prepared to pay hundreds of dollars in new fees? Read more

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Chrissie McClatchie @ Skift 1 place · 12/05/2025 12:38 EDT

Viking CEO’s Luxury Cruise Strategy: No Private Destinations, No ‘Opulence’

Viking CEO Torstein Hagen isn't afraid to chart his own course. A strategy of no kids, no casinos, and no private islands makes his cruise brand distinctive. Read more

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Trip.com + Skift @ Skift 2 place · 12/05/2025 10:00 EDT

Concerts, Sports, and the Rise of Experience-Led Travel

Experience-led travel is transforming how people explore the world. Travelers now choose destinations for cultural and entertainment moments, creating long-term growth opportunities for cities that invest in live events. Read more

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Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi + Skift @ Skift · 12/05/2025 09:00 EDT

Why Global Event Organizers Are Turning Their Attention to Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is making a name for itself as a burgeoning destination for world-class business events. Next-gen technologies, world-class infrastructure, and cultural experiences are putting the city on global event planners’ maps. Read more

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Bailey Schulz @ Skift · 12/04/2025 15:17 EDT

Full First Class, Empty Economy? That Won’t Work, Says United Exec

Premium customers may be driving travel spending these days, but United’s David Kinzelman said airlines can’t forget about economy travelers. Read more

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 12/04/2025 14:00 EDT

IHG’s Champagne Problems: Scaling Luxury Without Blurring Brands

For years, IHG was a midmarket powerhouse, with only InterContinental as a luxury side hustle. Now it has five luxe brands, but it must differentiate carefully. Read more

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Bailey Schulz @ Skift · 12/04/2025 13:08 EDT

Breeze Airways CEO David Neeleman on Challenges for Startup Carriers — Full Video

David Neeleman said there's limited space for new entrants as the "big four" U.S. airlines grow more powerful. Read more

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 12/04/2025 13:01 EDT

Southwest’s CFO on Seat Assignments, Bag Fees, and the Airline’s Overhaul — Full Video

Southwest Airlines has undergone a major transformation in recent years, but the company believes the those changes were overdue as it looks to generate more revenue. Read more

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift 3 place · 12/04/2025 11:42 EDT

Marriott CFO: Year-End Softness, Sonder Lessons, and 2026 Rebound

Marriott appears unfazed by a fourth quarter that's trending softer and by Sonder's collapse. Its message instead: the strategy holds, luxury and group bookings are resilient, and 2026 might look better than many expect. Read more

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Darin Graham @ Skift 3 place · 12/04/2025 10:11 EDT

American Airlines and the Modern Passenger Experience: Skift Aviation Forum — Full Video

American's premium bet looks smart now, but hinges on luxury demand surviving the next economic downturn. Read more

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Accor Group + Skift @ Skift · 12/04/2025 10:00 EDT

How Accor Is Turning Procurement Into a Force for Sustainable Change

Accor has transformed procurement from a cost-control function into a source of sustainability, a risk mitigation tool, and a major business driver. Here’s how Astore, the company’s dedicated group purchasing organization, is setting new standards for sustainability in procurement. Read more

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Global Hotel Alliance + Skift @ Skift · 12/04/2025 09:00 EDT

New Research: Global Hotel Alliance Unveils 2026 Travel Trends 

Global Hotel Alliance’s 2026 Travel Trends Survey shows travelers seeking meaning, identity, and restoration over excess. Brands that personalize, expand loyalty, and balance AI with human warmth will shape the next chapter of hospitality. Read more

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Saniya Zanpure @ Skift · 12/04/2025 08:44 EDT

Argentina Leads in Latest Skift Travel Health Index

Latin America has shown a strong post-pandemic trajectory. The region’s expansion is fueled by thriving tourism and infrastructure improvements. Read more

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Clara Awuse @ Skift · 12/04/2025 06:15 EDT

Warburg Pincus Takes Controlling Stake in Brazilian Travel and Expense Platform Voll

Warburg Pincus believes that corporate travel in Latin America is not a mere bet, but a viable business.  Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 12/04/2025 05:04 EDT

Indian Arrivals to the U.S. Slip … Again

U.S. visa wait times for Indians are finally shrinking, that's great news. But if those long lines were always blamed on “overwhelming demand,” one would have to ask: did wait times drop because the demand did too? Read more

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 12/04/2025 03:28 EDT

IndiGo Hit by Flight Cancellations and Long Delays: Indian Aviation Regulator Opens Probe

IndiGo’s disruption isn’t just about airlines operations, it’s a stress test of India’s whole aviation stack: airport and airspace capacity, ATC reliability, and the industry’s ability to absorb new rules without breaking schedules. Read more

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 12/03/2025 23:00 EDT

Indians Spend 60% of Their Global Budget on International Travel. Plus, The Leela’s New Subsidiary

Travel's role in India's global spending is changing, now accounting for a lion's share. What started as post-pandemic revenge travel has now stabilized into a trend. Read more

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