Swedenâs decision to scrap its aviation tax reflects a clear shift toward boosting competitiveness and regional connectivity. But it also underscores the ongoing tension between growth and climate change. Read more âș
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Raffles and Fairmont, two of Accor's flagship luxury brands, are undergoing thoughtful changes that go beyond marketing. Under Claudia Kozma Kaplanâs leadership, the focus is on preserving each brandâs legacy while embracing a new chapter of storytelling, service, and growth. Read more âș
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Canadians, long the top visitors to the U.S., aren't just talking about boycotting travel to America â the data shows they are traveling elsewhere. Read more âș
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Bad Bunny is a huge draw for his connection to the island and his support of the local economy. Read more âș
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Brad Gerstner's Invest America, which turned into Trump Accounts, could be a game-changer for tens of millions of American kids. Read more âș
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Answers to questions like how do companies envision leaning into AI and how can it disrupt business will determine what initiatives the travel industry gets behind. Read more âș
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Andrew Jordan arrived at Travelport six months ago with a mission to reduce the frustrations travel management companies have with the software their agents use. The new chief product and technology officer has worked previously at Carlson Wagonlit Travel, where he led technology transformation at the $27 billion travel management company. That experience, he said, [âŠ] Read more âș
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Dishoomâs first foray into hotel-style lodging is an example of a cult restaurant brand extending its reach. The test is one key, two rooms, with the vibe of eccentric Bombay in Notting Hill. Read more âș
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To finish the week, we look at Airbnbâs new guest-friendly policies, Deltaâs sunnier outlook, and Marriottâs net-zero effort. Read more âș
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Airbnb guests will welcome these policy changes, for sure. Many hosts, on the other hand, undoubtably will think that Airbnb's policies are once again leaning too heavily against their interests. Read more âș
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With federal clean energy incentives on the chopping block, hotels operating in the U.S. may need to rethink how realistic their net-zero goals really are. Read more âș
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MSC is big outside the U.S. but remains small in North America's lucrative waters. To fix that, it has debuted a ship for American tastes, a new Texas terminal, new Alaska cruises, and has another ship coming in 2027. Read more âș
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As India's spending power increases, IPO-bound Oyo has been expanding beyond its traditional franchise and economy model. Along with its premiumization push, the company has now set its sights on the Indian business travel segment. Read more âș
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The last five years were about resilience and regrowth. The next five? Reinvention. Skift Global Forum 2025 is where travelâs next chapter takes shape â through bold ideas, strategic clarity, and the people reshaping the industry. Read more âș
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Delta is now more optimistic as the industry gains a better sense on how consumers are responding to economic uncertainty. Read more âș
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After 13 years in business, Traveloka isnât just growing, itâs doubling down. On Southeast Asia. On relevance. On being the travel app that knows the region better than anyone else. Read more âș
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The Bangkok-based company is betting on diversification across price segments, from luxury to budget accommodations, including its first foray into the fast-growing soft-brand category. Read more âș
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On today's pod we look at the U.S.'s waning international appeal, Marriott's great outdoors brand, and warnings about airlines' earnings. Read more âș
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Marriottâs extended partnership with Ventive quickens its growth in South Asia, bringing key brands to new markets. The agreement allows Marriott to continue to target India while Ventive gains credibility and scale post-IPO. Read more âș
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Bedfordâs confirmation for FAA administrator was unusually partisan as key Democrats expressed concerns with his stances on pilot training. Read more âș
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With more sargassum expected through the summer and in the future, both travelers and the hospitality industry are adapting but long-term solutions may require broader environmental and policy action. Read more âș
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Many Wall Street analysts are anticipating that airlines will have a tepid earnings season as tariff uncertainty and declining U.S. dollar weigh down on the industry. Read more âș
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The U.S. inbound tourism recovery is stalling, not strengthening. June's roughly 3% year-over-year decline masks the real story: overseas arrivals remain stuck at just 80% of 2019 levels, six years after the pandemic. Read more âș
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IndiGo's investment in an aerospace startup is a sign that Indian aviation is slowly beginning to think about its long-term independence and technological depth. It signals a shift in how India might eventually build more of the parts that keep its skies moving. Read more âș
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As airlines embrace the promise of next-generation retailing, theyâre discovering that strategy alone wonât get them there. The real challenge lies in execution, integrating fragmented systems, aligning internal teams, and scaling customer-centric experiences. Read more âș
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The most likely use for proposed new brand Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy would be to house its recent brand additions, Postcard Cabins and Trailborn. But documents suggest that Marriott has a larger ambition in the great outdoors. Read more âș
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As travelâs tectonic plates shift, Skift Global Forum East returns to spotlight the industryâs future - and the forces redefining its center of gravity. This October, Abu Dhabi takes the stage. Read more âș
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Recent reports stated Indian and Bangladeshi citizens can receive a âlifetimeâ visa for the UAE. It sounded too good to be true, and it was. Read more âș
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In todayâs pod we check out Hiltonâs extended stay brand, connect with Virgin Atlanticâs onboard Wi-Fi, and keep our shoes on through airport security. Read more âș
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