Skift spoke with Group Deputy CEO Jean-Jacques Morin about Accor's strategic pivot in key areas, such as why half of its new hotels will be in Asia this year. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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Choice Hotels has been abandoning its roadside motel roots for more lucrative upscale and extended-stay properties. That means ice machines are out, and Instagrammable lobbies are in. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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The emergence of AI platforms such as Perplexity, ChatGPT and others could see the travel industry redirect a huge chunk of marketing spend away from Google. Although Google has its own entrant, Gemini. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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Apart from the weakness of CWT, one of the most interesting things in the UK regulator's report is the rise of CTM and Navan. Even Spotnana and Kayak apparently had some substantial wins. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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On today’s podcast, we look at JetBlue’s partnership wishes, IHG’s emissions challenges, and MakeMyTrip’s superapp dreams. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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Hilton may have taken a slower path in India compared to Marriott and Accor, but that’s changing fast. With India’s hospitality market booming, Hilton is making sure it has a stake in the game. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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Nishant Pitti stepping down as the CEO was seen as a setback to EaseMyTrip, especially as he is also undertaking personal ventures, such as bidding for the revival of GoFirst. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›
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The U.S. risks missing out on billions in tourism revenue unless it modernizes its airport processes, slashes visa red tape, and takes other steps ahead of major sporting events. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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Limited nonstop connectivity to India and a growing diaspora make Canada an attractive new market for Virgin Atlantic — but will regulators let it leverage the opportunity? -Gordon Smith Read more ›
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JetBlue president Marty St. George said the carrier had accounted for an airline partnership in its new strategy to boost profitability. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›
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Large travel businesses like Holiday Inn owner IHG have the power to drive real change by demanding greener supply chains and making sustainability the industry standard. -Darin Graham Read more ›
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Harbin's success at the 2025 Asian Winter Games highlights its already booming winter tourism, but the city's next challenge will be maintaining its momentum. -Christine Mao Read more ›
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DanCenter's success in India will serve as a test of Oyo’s ability to adapt a global brand to local market dynamics. If it works, expect more global vacation rental players to follow suit. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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On today’s pod, we talk about IHG’s new acquisition, UK airlines’ fuel problem, and a nearing business travel mega merger. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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The real challenge for MakeMyTrip isn’t just building an end-to-end travel company — it’s making sure the experience is actually seamless. Can it truly integrate flights, hotels, ground transport, and everything else into one frictionless journey? That’s the test that will define its success or failure. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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Most U.S. travelers are looking for warm weather and affordable destinations during this year's spring break, and the Sunshine State tops the list of destinations in a new forecast. -Jade Wilson Read more ›
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Post takeover by Tatas, Air India is rapidly expanding operations to capture international traffic from India. Hope the supply delays for new aircraft and retrofits don't put a damper on its plans. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›
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"Here's a mostly empty office building that we want to turn into a cool hotel" is, in 2025, an easier sell to lenders than "Here's an empty lot that we want to turn into a cool hotel." That's true because of high interest rates and construction costs. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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All of the sudden, the deal is showing some life. If the UK ultimately approves it next month, the acquisition would still have to get past a Department of Justice lawsuit seeking to kill it. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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The UK’s push for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could be facing turbulence. New government figures reveal that around 90% of the country’s SAF in 2024 came from used cooking oil imported from China. A supply that may not last. A new law that took effect in January requires airlines flying in and out of the […] Read more ›
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