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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 02/04/2026 23:00 EDT

Indian Hostel Chain Zo World CEO on IPO Plans and Expansion

Zo World is choosing to grow before it hops on the IPO bandwagon. Experiential partnerships and global expansion are all on the cards as it looks to outgrow the backpacking hostel chain tag. Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift 3 place · 02/04/2026 14:32 EDT

Accor Links Staff Bonuses to Climate Goals — and Says It’s Paying Off

Accor’s decision to tie climate goals directly to procurement staff bonuses is pushing employees to seek and prioritize greener suppliers. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 02/04/2026 13:44 EDT

Europe-U.S. Flight Bookings Drop Ahead of World Cup

Data shows that summer bookings between the U.S. and Europe are on the decline so far. The decline could be a result of political tensions and changing preferences among U.S. consumers. Read more ›

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Kanchi Jain @ Skift · 02/04/2026 12:03 EDT

What Makes an IDEA Awards-Worthy Idea in 2026

If you are unsure whether your idea is “innovative enough” for the IDEA Awards, you are likely asking the wrong question. Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 02/04/2026 11:39 EDT

Hotel Giants Have a Middle-Class Problem. Here’s Their Fix

Big hotel groups have a middle class problem. It's gotten harder to keep the promise of standardized, family-friendly quality hotels at reasonable rates. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 02/04/2026 10:13 EDT

Trivago Made Its Name on TV Ads — Now It’s Moving Into Streaming and Podcasts

It's been a slog for Trivago executives to turn around the company. In 2026, they argue they have the advertising scale to get more profitable. Read more ›

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Deepthi Nair @ Skift · 02/04/2026 09:19 EDT

Ras Al Khaimah Airport Targets New Far East Airlines, More European Links

The operator is expanding passenger terminal capacity and positioning the airport as a private jet hub ahead of Wynn Al Marjan casino’s opening next year. Read more ›

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Hitit + Skift @ Skift · 02/04/2026 09:00 EDT

Q&A: How Hitit Oxygen Is Helping Airlines Navigate the Modern Retailing Transition

Airlines exploring modern retailing face a narrow margin for experimentation, as changes increasingly play out in live operational settings. Hitit Oxygen offers a look at how offer-and-order models are being tested in practice, as airlines pursue scalable paths to evolve without disrupting day-to-day operations. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift 2 place · 02/04/2026 06:55 EDT

Kindred Raised $125 Million in Funding to Expand Home-Swapping Platform

Kindred's challenge is to help take home-swaps from a niche market into a more mainstream product. Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift 2 place · 02/04/2026 05:41 EDT

Boeing 737 Max Deal Offers Clues About Cambodia’s Growth Strategy

Big widebody orders grab the headlines, but relatively modest deals such as this one can still have an outsized impact on regional markets. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 02/03/2026 23:00 EDT

Chalet Doubles Down on Premium Hospitality With Athiva Expansion

Chalet’s Athiva push shows how Indian hotel operators are using rebranding and pricing power and not just occupancy growth, to capture the country’s premium travel boom. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 02/03/2026 17:47 EDT

Steve Hafner’s 22-Year Run at Kayak: Skift Timeline

Kayak's Steve Hafner has seen everything in online travel, from the founding of airline-owned Orbitz to the AI era. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi and Dennis Schaal @ Skift 2 place · 02/03/2026 15:10 EDT

Here’s What Travel Companies Are Doing for the Super Bowl

Super Bowl ads cost more than $8 million for a 30-second spot, and it appears some travel brands are taking a pass this year. Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift 3 place · 02/03/2026 12:45 EDT

Disney’s Pick for New CEO Shows Rising Power of Parks and Experiences

Disney is increasingly a travel company, with parks and experiences accounting for the majority of profits. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 02/03/2026 09:02 EDT

Kayak CEO Steve Hafner Exits Post After 22 Years

Don't expect Hafner to stick around for an extended period in the new executive chair role. Read more ›

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Ibis Hotels + Skift @ Skift · 02/03/2026 09:00 EDT

How Ibis Is Betting on Social-First Storytelling With a Creator-Led Miniseries

Rather than chasing attention with traditional ads, Ibis is doubling down on entertainment. “The Go Getters” shows how social-first, episodic storytelling can help hospitality brands build relevance and brand affinity with younger travelers. Read more ›

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Clara Awuse @ Skift 3 place · 02/03/2026 08:01 EDT

For Corporate Travel, the 2026 World Cup Is Becoming a Multi-City Business Platform

For a tournament billed as a once-in-a-lifetime business travel moment, friction over U.S. border rules poses a real threat to revenue and the experience. Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 02/03/2026 06:26 EDT

Qantas to Exit Jetstar Japan as Airline Shifts to Full Japanese Control

This is the latest example of Qantas pulling back from its overseas minority investments to focus on its core Australian brands.  Read more ›

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 02/03/2026 04:00 EDT

Investment Firm L+R Targets Hotels as Institutional Funds Retreat

L+R’s reorganization underscores a broader trend in how specialist investors aim to get an edge over generalist real estate funds in hotel investing. Its plan to spend over $250 million on properties in its new Iconic hotel collection is one example. Read more ›

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