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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 11/17/2025 05:12 EDT

Indian Hotels Acquires Atmantan Retreat in Big Push Into Wellness

First Oberoi’s Asmi, now Indian Hotels' Atmantan. India’s hotel brands clearly want a (large) slice of the wellness pie. The question is: how many travelers want a retreat, and how many just want a clean room? Read more ›

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Bailey Schulz @ Skift · 11/17/2025 00:01 EDT

Thanksgiving Travel Expected to Hit Record Despite Shutdown

The government shutdown was a big risk, but air travel is slowly getting back to normal in time for the holidays. Amtrak is getting a bump too. Read more ›

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Accor Group + Skift @ Skift 1 place · 11/14/2025 09:00 EDT

Pullman’s Bold New Era: Redefining Premium Hospitality Through Cultural Exchange

Since 1859, the Pullman name has been synonymous with a pioneering spirit. This month, Accor is officially relaunching the Pullman brand, rejuvenating that historic legacy to serve the modern blended traveler and redefine the possibilities of premium hospitality. Read more ›

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Luke Martin @ Skift 2 place · 11/13/2025 13:02 EDT

Minor to Launch Hotel REIT in Asset-Light Pivot

Minor International plans to float an real estate investment trust (REIT) in mid-2026. That will be a key way for the hospitality group to slash its hotel ownership. Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift 3 place · 11/13/2025 11:10 EDT

Singapore Becomes First Country to Tax Air Travelers for Green Jet Fuel

Singapore’s new passenger levy sends a message to the aviation world: Sustainable fuels are no longer optional. But can a tax alone jumpstart a struggling green fuel market? Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift 1 place · 11/13/2025 04:13 EDT

GCC Takes First Step Towards Unified Visa With UAE-Bahrain Airport Trial in December

Despite the many unknowns, the December pilot is the clearest sign yet that the Gulf is actually moving from talk to real tests. And for a bloc pouring money into tourism, smoother borders could change how travelers decide to move around it. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 11/12/2025 23:45 EDT

Marriott Plans Laos Entry and Hindi Website as It Deepens Asia Push

For Marriott, growth in Asia isn’t just about planting more flags, it’s about speaking the customer’s language, both literally and strategically. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 11/12/2025 23:00 EDT

Live Tourism: Enrique’s Mumbai Concert Earns Host State $10 Million

Hotels, airlines, and travel players stand to benefit as concerts in India are no longer localized, with Indians repeatedly traveling as far as they need to for the experience. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 11/12/2025 22:59 EDT

India’s Ixigo to Set Up Subsidiary in Singapore to Drive Global Growth

With the Indian travel sector providing enough heft to the industry, international expansion is the next natural step for Ixigo. And based on the experiences of other travel players, it might also be necessary for survival. Read more ›

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Bailey Schulz @ Skift · 11/12/2025 17:35 EDT

New Apple Feature Stores Passport Info in Digital Wallet

It's limited to domestic U.S. flights for now — but could still be helpful for the holiday travel season. Read more ›

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Adriana Lee @ Skift · 11/12/2025 15:22 EDT

Airbnb Wants to Stock Your Vacation Kitchen

Airbnb will test grocery stocking through Instacart in three U.S. cities. The move signals another step in its bid to expand beyond accommodations. Read more ›

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Sarah Kopit @ Skift · 11/12/2025 12:25 EDT

Saudi Arabia Turns Global Tourism Into Diplomacy With UN Vote in Riyadh

In Saudi Arabia, tourism is now geopolitics. By hosting a historic UN Tourism vote and calling on the U.S. to rejoin the organization, Riyadh is positioning itself as both the industry’s banker and its broker. Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift 2 place · 11/12/2025 11:38 EDT

Canadians Cut U.S. Trips as Travel to Canada Surges

Canada has historically been the U.S.' largest source of international tourists. Read more ›

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H World Group + Skift @ Skift · 11/12/2025 11:27 EDT

The Chinese Hotel Brand That Redefined Value For a Billion Travelers

No brand is more synonymous with the growth of modern Chinese travel than Hanting Hotels. As both the world’s largest hotel brand and a national icon, Hanting is celebrating its 20th anniversary by sharing its roadmap to making quality hospitality accessible for all. Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift 3 place · 11/12/2025 11:23 EDT

Starwood’s 1 Hotels Brand Relaunches Its Loyalty Program

Barry Sternlicht's luxury brand 1 Hotels has ditched points for tree-planting and charity donations, betting eco-conscious guests value impact over free stays. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 11/12/2025 10:49 EDT

Yatra CEO: AI Could ‘Optimize’ Headcount

AI may not be replacing people yet, but it’s certainly changing roles and putting some at risk. Yatra just said the quiet part out loud. Read more ›

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Kanchi Jain @ Skift · 11/12/2025 10:42 EDT

More Leaders Join the Speaker Lineup for Skift Aviation Forum 2025

Big news for aviation leaders, travel innovators, and anyone who thrives on runway-level excitement: a fresh wave of powerhouse speakers has just joined the Skift Aviation Forum 2025 lineup. Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 11/12/2025 06:54 EDT

Jet2 Delivers EasyJet a Very Unwelcome Birthday Present

They say nothing beats a Jet2 holiday – but muscling into a rival’s biggest base on its birthday must come pretty close. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 11/11/2025 23:00 EDT

IndiGo Deepens China Network With China Southern Codeshare Deal

IndiGo is doing what it does best - going all out to be the first to fill a gap. And this time, it is not just driven by ambition but also by the need for more foreign currency in its coffers. Read more ›

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