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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 1 place · 07/24/2026 13:35 EDT

Lounges Could Be Next in Southwest’s Overhaul: ‘There’s Work Underway’

With the possibility of lounges, Southwest is betting that it can capture more premium customers and boost engagement with its loyalty program. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 06/22/2026 23:30 EDT

Cordelia Cruises IPO Bets on India’s Untapped Cruise Market

By 2028, Cordelia will have transformed from a single-vessel operator into a three-ship fleet. The challenge is whether India's still-nascent cruise market can generate demand quickly enough to support a near-tripling of capacity. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 06/22/2026 14:56 EDT

Those Higher Airfares May Stick Even if Fuel Prices Drop

Airlines are betting that they can hold onto their pricing power even as the price of fuel decreases due to strong demand and fewer competitors in the industry. Read more ›

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Rafat Ali @ Skift · 06/22/2026 10:33 EDT

The Saudization of Saudi Tourism

The war gave Saudi tourism the clarity it could not give itself: the durable market is domestic and regional, the leadership is Saudi, and the reset is real. Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 06/22/2026 09:06 EDT

How Hyatt’s Lifestyle Chief Does a ‘Portfolio Cleanup’

Since selling The Standard to Hyatt, Amar Lalvani has reviewed the group's lifestyle portfolio and debuted a new brand, The Manner, to stay on top of where he feels trends are heading. Read more ›

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Aven Hospitality + Skift @ Skift · 06/22/2026 08:30 EDT

AI Is Eroding the OTA’s First-Click Advantage — Here’s How Hotels Can Win It Back

AI is rapidly shifting hotel discovery from traditional search queries to conversational, intent-driven experiences. This white paper explores how hospitality brands are adapting their technology, content, and booking strategies to drive conversion — ensuring they remain visible and competitive in an AI-mediated travel landscape. Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift 2 place · 06/21/2026 08:46 EDT

Hilton Says It Will Build New Brands Again — Owners Will Want to See the Math

A trademark and a domain suggest that a new Hilton lifestyle brand called Tortoise may be in the works. But the bigger question for the newish chief development officer is whether Hilton's model still mints the best returns for owners. Read more ›

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Bailey Schulz @ Skift 2 place · 06/20/2026 16:27 EDT

World Cup Week 1: Boosting Hotel Revenue, But Occupancy Lags

The global soccer tournament is juicing revenue per available room, even if it’s not delivering the occupancies hotels had been expecting. Read more ›

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Rafat Ali @ Skift 3 place · 06/20/2026 11:08 EDT

My Audio Essay: Karak Chai, Luxury Retail, and the Invisible Millions of the Gulf Hubs

The largest purpose-driven travel flow on earth passes through the most commercially aspirational spaces on earth, and the dissonance is jarring if you stop long enough to watch who is actually walking past the glittering Hermes store... Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift 1 place · 06/19/2026 05:35 EDT

Air New Zealand’s Tech-Savvy CEO on AI and the Limits of the Machine

An AI-powered airline is a fine ambition – but it won't touch the fuel price, the grounded engines, or the weak Kiwi dollar doing the real damage. Ravishankar's edge is that he seems to know it. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift 2 place · 06/19/2026 01:24 EDT

Grab Says Its Travel Strategy Isn’t About Hotels or Flights, It’s About Knowing What You’ll Need Next

Grab says it isn't competing with the region’s travel platforms. But what it is building may be more disruptive than direct competition. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift 3 place · 06/18/2026 16:07 EDT

Airbnb Moves Into Fintech With a Cancel-for-Any-Reason Feature

Airbnb is selling peace of mind to guests, giving assurances to hosts, and potentially debuting a new fintech revenue stream that’s been so successful for Hopper. The issue is whether this will further alienate hosts, who deal with the logistical hassles of last-minute cancellations.  Read more ›

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Colin Nagy @ Skift · 06/18/2026 14:22 EDT

The Best Luxury Experiences Leave Some Slack in the System

The marketing from luxury's top brands has blurred into one seamless, forgettable product. The operators pulling away are the ones who figured out that friction is the point. Read more ›

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Deepthi Nair @ Skift · 06/18/2026 12:50 EDT

UK and Australia Lift Gulf Travel Warnings, But European Airlines Await Clearance

The UK government Thursday lifted its travel warning for travel to the UAE, Qatar and parts of Saudi Arabia following an agreement signed between the U.S. and Iran aimed at ending months of war. Australia on Wednesday also relaxed its travel advice for several Middle Eastern countries. The advisories matter because they open the door […] Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 06/18/2026 09:31 EDT

JTB Is Expanding Out of Japan. EXO Travel Is the Latest Deal

JTB no longer seems content being Japan's travel company. With the pieces now assembled, it intends to be Asia's, and is making a case for the world's. Read more ›

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Adriana Lee @ Skift · 06/17/2026 15:58 EDT

AI Isn’t Ignoring Airlines. It Just Can’t Read Their Fares.

Adobe says AI referrals are sending travel sites more engaged visitors. But the next advantage may belong to brands whose pages are easiest for machines to read. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 06/17/2026 14:19 EDT

JetBlue Pushes Deeper Into Fort Lauderdale, Shrinks in Newark and LaGuardia

JetBlue is shrinking in the New York area as it focuses more on Fort Lauderdale, where executives see greater opportunity following Spirit’s collapse. Read more ›

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Bailey Schulz @ Skift · 06/17/2026 13:11 EDT

Cruises Carry July Fourth Travel to a Slim Record

Yes, it's another record. But strip out cruises and growth in July Fourth travel nearly evaporates. Read more ›

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Rafat Ali @ Skift · 06/17/2026 11:14 EDT

If Only America Could Get Out of Its Own Way….

The brands lining up to buy a piece of Freddy are going to fail; it shows how little America's pull depends on marketing, and how much it depends on the country getting out of its own way. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 06/17/2026 10:12 EDT

Air India Goes Budget With ‘Basic’ Fare Option

Air India's full-service offering has set it apart in a market dominated by low-cost airlines. The new fares blur that line. Read more ›

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