In 2025, U.S. travelers are more confident, digitally empowered, and experience-driven — redefining how, why, and where they travel. Read more ›
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Securing rights to one of the world’s busiest international airports isn’t easy, but Riyadh Air seems to have found a low-cost workaround. Read more ›
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Norway’s new fjord rules show how tourism and regulation can collide, and maybe even collaborate, to drive environmental change. Read more ›
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It's far from a done deal, but a sale could make sense. Accor could potentially retain some of the benefits of Orient-Express without having to manage an ultra-luxury brand. LVMH would reduce brand confusion. Read more ›
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France may be a saturated market, but for Dusit, it’s a strategic starting point: high visibility, high risk, and just enough white space for a small player with a clear point of view. Read more ›
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Billions of dollars in hotel bookings flow through the global distribution systems (GDS) every year. Numerous hotel attributes affect how a property is best positioned to win reservations and how agencies can maximize their commissions through these channels. Here’s an inside look at what both these parties on either side of the hotel transaction should consider. Read more ›
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Sphere Entertainment is handing over building and operating rights to the Abu Dhabi government for the whole of the Middle East and North Africa, effectively making them Sphere’s only international development team. Read more ›
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Wyndham’s decision to reassess its climate targets after rising emissions shows how challenging follow-through can be. Read more ›
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IndiGo dominates India’s skies. The harder part is breaking out of the regional market to compete with the giants of Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. Read more ›
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Justa’s entry into Andhra Pradesh marks a strategic step as the state ramps up boutique and sustainable tourism. With new partnerships and infrastructure pushes, Andhra Pradesh is positioning itself as more than just a pilgrimage stop. Read more ›
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Soon it will be Amex GBT-CWT — and then everyone else. But tech-advanced companies can potentially make inroads as the merger partners get distracted with managing a huge integration. Read more ›
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While it may be a bit early to call IndiGo a global player, it's no longer just India’s largest domestic airline. It’s steadily working to be something more. Read more ›
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Anyone traveling in or near the Pacific and parts of Asia should stay alert, stay flexible, and above all, stay safe. Read more ›
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China’s travel agents are rebuilding their outbound business with a blend of old-school connections and new-age tech. The pivot to AI and the renewed interest in Europe aren't just trends, they’re a response to how traveler expectations have changed. Read more ›
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As direct competition in India is increasing and suppliers are cutting middlemen, MakeMyTrip is moving to international markets to increase supply and distinguish itself. Read more ›
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The flight attendants union said United’s offer did not go far enough and that it would survey members on what issues they would like to see resolved in a new contract. Read more ›
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Booking Holdings sees many Americans remaining cautious about travel. The good news: It has less U.S. exposure than rivals Expedia and Airbnb. Read more ›
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As the line between short-term rentals and hotels continues to blur, Dart Interests is betting that the next generation of resorts won’t choose sides. In a new episode of the Skift Travel Podcast, Skift CEO Rafat Ali sat down with Dart President Chris Kelsey to explore the company’s $2.5 billion flagship project—Evermore Orlando—and a bold […] Read more ›
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After the U.S. reached a new trade deal with the European Union, it looks like airlines and manufacturers will be able to avoid paying tariffs on aircraft orders and parts. Read more ›
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Royal Caribbean's passengers are definitely spending. Its plans to improve how its loyalty program and co-branded credit card reward guests may fuel future growth. Read more ›
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Hours after the DOT gave JetBlue the green light for its partnership with United, executives said they are looking to expand its travel tech platform to include more airlines and other travel companies. Read more ›
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Travel doesn’t slow down, and neither do the people leading it. Skift Global Forum gives them a space to think strategically, connect meaningfully, and plan what’s next. Read more ›
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Trading its sovereign safety net for the scrutiny of the stock market has long been on the table – but could Etihad’s current success delay the plan? Read more ›
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Qiddiya City believes “play” will fuse leisure, culture, and community so visitors and residents alike can reconnect with joy, creativity, purpose — and connect with each other. It’s a bold reimagining of what a city can be in the age of experiential travel. Read more ›
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I’m proud to announce two acquisitions that mark significant steps forward for us in community-driven, multimedia content. These acquisitions are part of our intentional growth strategy, balancing simplicity and complexity to build resilience into our media ecosystem. Read more ›
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It's the second deal for Wyndham in just a few weeks: One bolsters its budget and midscale footprint in South Asia, the other adds some lifestyle flair across Asia Pacific. Read more ›
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JetBlue found a new dance partner after its messy breakup with American – but this deal is deliberately limited to avoid antitrust headaches. Read more ›
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On today’s pod, we look at Hilton’s biz travel shift, Spirit’s pilot troubles, and Sri Lanka’s fig leaf to travelers. Read more ›
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As India's high-value business travel is on-track to surpass pre-Covid levels, competition in India is heating up with OTAs and hotel chains adjusting their strategies to sharpen their focus on this segment. Read more ›
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Everyone in corporate travel is trying to cut out the middleman, which is awkward because half the people in corporate travel are the middleman. Hilton's gained traction with a new program for small- and medium-sized businesses and easier processes for payments. Read more ›
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