Edinburgh will soon charge hotel guests an extra 5% tax, and the idea is catching on fast across the UK, impacting hotels, short-term rentals, and cruise lines. Read more ›
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The Skift Data + AI Summit is just one week away on June 4 in NYC, featuring top leaders from Hilton, Marriott, Amex GBT, Meta, KAYAK, and more. With expert-led roundtables and limited seats remaining, now’s the time to secure your spot. Read more ›
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Kayak's new AI trip planning experience — the latest of several experiments — is easy to use and seems to work without too many glitches. Now the trick is getting people to use it. Read more ›
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India upped its convention center game for the G20 Summit last year. Now, it is trying to drum up the marketing for these spaces across the country. But is India really MICE ready? Read more ›
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These journalists pierced the prevailing narratives about what was actually going on behind the scenes at Booking.com. Read more ›
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Southwest’s most iconic perk ends Tuesday. While Southwest has received flak from customers, executives hope bag fees will shore up profitability. Read more ›
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OpenAI is taking a step toward its AI knowing more about you. For travelers, that could be key to an assistant that anticipates needs. Read more ›
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Airbnb thinks its focus on high-quality experiences is the way to stand out in a crowded field. Read more ›
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We break down each of Marriott’s more than 30 hotel brands, highlighting key differentiators and market positioning. Read more ›
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By consolidating their commercial processes with a smaller set of systems providers, intercity bus operators have the opportunity to improve efficiency, boost profits, and deliver a better, more consistent passenger experience across all channels. Read more ›
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Kurien Jacob, Partner and Managing Director at Highgate Technology Ventures, will take the stage at the Skift Data + AI Summit to reveal how AI isn’t just enhancing the guest experience, it’s rewiring the very infrastructure of hotels. Read more ›
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Accor is proving that digital transformation isn’t just about technology — it’s a shift in mindset, driven by agility, culture, and customer obsession. Under Alix Boulnois’ leadership, the company is future-proofing hospitality at every touchpoint. Read more ›
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India’s air travel grew year-on-year in April, but month-on-month traffic and capacity fell. ICRA sees stable growth ahead, though airline losses and geopolitical risks remain watchpoints. Read more ›
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Ed Bastian’s call for U.S.-bound travelers to feel comfortable points to a broader issue for the industry: perception matters. Domestic and outbound are huge revenue drivers, but no travel company wants inbound visitors to feel unwelcome. Read more ›
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According to Vikram Oberoi, it’s time Indian hotels stopped selling themselves short. He’s betting that Indian guests are ready to pay more, especially for top-tier stays. Read more ›
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United is now the largest U.S. carrier to use the satellite technology. Getting it on over 1,000 aircraft will take time, but it’s moving quickly. Read more ›
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At Skift, our job is to pay attention, to connect the dots, even when others can’t or won’t. We’ll keep reporting. We’ll keep listening. Because the story of the travel industry — especially now — isn’t going to tell itself. Read more ›
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The focus was once on complete commonality across fleets. Now, more airlines seem willing to add cost and complexity to squeeze in more business class seats. Read more ›
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