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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 05/19/2025 18:35 EDT

5 Challenges for Airbnb Experiences

The latest version of Airbnb Experiences won't be a slam dunk even with a $250 million investment, and Airbnb hiring staff with experiences on their resumes. Read more ›

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 05/19/2025 12:59 EDT

Room00 Raises $450 Million to Expand Its Urban Hotels and Hostels Across Europe

With new funding secured, Room00 plans to expand quickly, but it says it won't forget its niche. Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift 2 place · 05/19/2025 12:26 EDT

Spain Orders Airbnb to Block More Than 65,000 Holiday Rentals

The Spanish's government order is the latest move to crack down on short-term rentals in response to the shortage of affordable housing. Read more ›

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Qiddiya City + Skift @ Skift 3 place · 05/19/2025 10:12 EDT

Why Live Tourism Is a Top Priority for Global Travel Investment

Live tourism has taken hold across the global travel industry. With trillions of dollars at stake, travel companies are actively looking to invest in destinations that provide seasonality-proof opportunities for entertainment, sports, and cultural experiences that meet this demand. Read more ›

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Ashab Rizvi @ Skift · 05/19/2025 09:32 EDT

Rising Costs, Supply Strains, Weakening Demand: Airlines Face New Challenges

The airline industry's resilience in the post-pandemic period is being tested by a restructuring of the global economy. 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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