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Dennis Schaal @ Skift 1 place · 03/20/2026 17:27 EDT

Iran Warns Tourist Sites Could Be Targets Worldwide

Such an overt, specific threat to tourism from an official government entity is rare indeed. Read more ›

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 05/19/2025 09:00 EDT

Fairmont Launches First Brand Campaign in 4 Years

Fairmont hopes it can keep its longtime guests while becoming more inclusive and winning over a new wave of travelers. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift 2 place · 05/19/2025 02:31 EDT

AirAsia Move to Fully Rebrand as 'Move' Within 2 Years: CEO Nadia Omer

Shedding the "AirAsia" name is perhaps the online travel platform's way of saying: this is not just an airline app anymore. Move is looking forward to a future where brand loyalty isn't tied to a legacy airline, but to a travel experience. Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift 2 place · 05/18/2025 09:00 EDT

Radisson Launches Two ‘Net Zero’ Hotels, Says Financing Gaps Are Slowing Climate Progress

While Radisson sees strong potential in scaling this model, financial constraints are holding back further expansion. Read more ›

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John Walton @ Skift 1 place · 05/17/2025 08:00 EDT

First Class Is Back and Bigger than Ever — But Sometimes in Disguise

First class isn’t dead — it’s just evolving. As airlines chase high-margin passengers, luxe cabins are back, but often rebranded or reimagined as ‘business plus’ instead. Read more ›

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Justin Dawes @ Skift 2 place · 05/16/2025 16:34 EDT

Electric Planes and Travel Advisor Tech: 10 Startups Raise $245 Million

There hasn't been as much travel startup funding this year. But there are certain areas, particularly hotel tech and business travel, continuing to see investor interest. Read more ›

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Luke Martin @ Skift 3 place · 05/16/2025 10:02 EDT

Africa’s Hotel Pipeline Hits Record as Marriott, Hilton, and Radisson Expand

While the development pipeline is impressive in key markets, successful delivery of hotel projects will depend on overcoming nagging financing challenges and uneven infrastructure. Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift 1 place · 05/16/2025 09:52 EDT

Airbnb Experiences Doesn’t Address Climate Change

While many hospitality and accommodation companies are beginning to include third-party supplier emissions, like those from food and activities, in their carbon accounting, Airbnb doesn't. Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 05/16/2025 09:15 EDT

Inside Palantir’s Opinionated Approach to Travel Tech – Skift Travel Podcast

Palantir's Breno Helfstein Moura has no shortage of thoughts about what travel brands really need, which he discussed in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast. Read more ›

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Viasat + Skift @ Skift · 05/16/2025 09:00 EDT

Multi-Orbit 101: Inside the Tech Powering Smarter In-Flight Wi-Fi

As demand for high-speed connectivity soars, in-flight Wi-Fi is no longer a perk — it’s a loyalty driver. With its hybrid, multi-orbit approach, Viasat is delivering what the future requires: smarter, faster, more reliable in-flight internet that scales globally and sustainably. Here’s how it works. Read more ›

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Varsha Arora @ Skift 2 place · 05/16/2025 07:59 EDT

Loyalty Fatigue? Why European Travelers Are Rethinking Travel Reward Programs

In Europe, loyalty is no longer about status — it's about savings, simplicity, and smart choices. Read more ›

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Kanchi Jain @ Skift 2 place · 05/16/2025 07:44 EDT

Robots, AI Employees and Dynamic Travel: What Gilad Berenstein Is Bringing to Skift Data + AI Summit

As the travel industry stands at the edge of an AI-driven transformation, Gilad Berenstein, Founder of Brook Bay Capital, emerges as one of the most future-forward voices in the space. Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift 1 place · 05/16/2025 06:07 EDT

15 Hours Nonstop: Charlotte Gets Its First Ultra Long-Haul Route

Etihad’s bet on Charlotte underscores a broader strategy: using Abu Dhabi’s growing hub status, and its unique U.S. Pre-Clearance advantage, to build traffic beyond traditional gateways. Read more ›

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 05/15/2025 15:14 EDT

Brookfield to Acquire Generator Hostels' European Operations

Generator's blend of hostel affordability and hotel-style design reflects where younger traveler demand is heading and Brookfield wants in. Read more ›

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Josh Corder @ Skift 3 place · 05/15/2025 14:48 EDT

Inside Wyndham’s Plan to Launch 100 Super 8 Hotels Across Saudi 

We pointed out last year the lack of affordable hotels being built in Saudi Arabia. Wyndham wants to change that with 100 Super 8s in 10 years. Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift · 05/15/2025 12:52 EDT

Green Jet Fuel Shortage Risks Higher Airfares

Many governments are investing in sustainable-aviation fuel, but given the shortages, net-zero targets will be tough to meet. Read more ›

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Justin Dawes @ Skift · 05/15/2025 12:32 EDT

Amadeus Acquires ForwardKeys to Expand Travel Data Analytics

Amadeus views acquisitions as a strategy for tech innovation. This is the third deal the company has announced since the start of 2024. Read more ›

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Jade Wilson @ Skift 3 place · 05/15/2025 11:31 EDT

Can Airbnb Experiences Stand Out? It’s Betting on Quality

The platform is offering experiences only available with Airbnb, like classes with Michelin star chefs and hang-out with singers, to differentiate itself from competitors. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 2 place · 05/15/2025 10:35 EDT

Archer Aviation to Provide Air Taxi Service for 2028 LA Olympics

After air taxis failed to take off for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Archer is optimistic that it can successfully scale services for 2028. Read more ›

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Pranavi Agarwal @ Skift · 05/15/2025 09:31 EDT

Experiences Is a $1 Trillion Market: How Much Can Airbnb Get?

Airbnb’s latest push into locally run experiences and on-demand amenities marks a strategic move to capture more of the $1 trillion travel experience economy. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 05/15/2025 09:01 EDT

Philippines Wants Long-Term Travelers – Digital Nomads and Gulf Expats

The Philippines had relied on the Chinese market, but is now focused on diversifying its source markets. Read more ›

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