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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 05/06/2025 04:11 EDT

JetBlue’s VC Sale, Airbnb’s Cleaning Fees and Social Commerce’s Impact

On today’s Pod, we explain how JetBlue sold off its venture capital arm, which destinations charge the most short-term cleaning fees, and the combined power of social media and e-commerce in travel. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 05/05/2025 23:00 EDT

What's Driving Travel Plans of Indians This Summer

For Indians, it is no longer about just ticking off a popular destination. Travel is more about experiencing a destination, whether it's within the country or beyond. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more

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Clara Awuse @ Skift · 05/05/2025 16:30 EDT

Short-Term Rental Cleaning Fees — the Global Numbers

With cleaning fees now included in Airbnb’s upfront price globally, transparency is increasing in the short-term rental space, but so is the debate over whether these fees and their persistent hikes are justifiable. -Clara Awuse Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift 3 place · 05/05/2025 13:48 EDT

Indian Hotels Company Earnings: Loyalty Gains, Last-Minute Travel, Direct Bookings

Domestic travel may be IHCL’s golden goose right now, but it’s still keen to bring in foreign tourists. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Criteo + Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/05/2025 11:32 EDT

New Report from Criteo Reveals What’s Driving Travel Decisions This Spring

As travelers take longer to plan and spend more thoughtfully, brands must rethink their outreach across every phase of the booking journey. Criteo’s new report reveals how shifting expectations, price sensitivity, and evolving booking behaviors are reshaping the path to purchase this spring and summer. -Criteo + Skift Read more

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Josh Corder @ Skift · 05/05/2025 09:45 EDT

MGM Sets Date for Dubai Resort

MGM has been trying to enter the UAE since 2006, but something has always gotten in the way. This time seems different. -Josh Corder Read more

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Josh Corder @ Skift · 05/05/2025 09:24 EDT

Disabled Travelers Are Often Ignored. Ras Al Khaimah Hopes to Change That

Ras Al Khaimah's tourism authority wants to pitch the emirate as a world-leader in accessible tourism. The first step towards that is much, much better marketing. -Josh Corder Read more

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Robin Gilbert-Jones @ Skift · 05/05/2025 09:03 EDT

Social Commerce Is Transforming Travel – Brands Need to Move Fast

The future of travel is social, visual, and creator-led. -Robin Gilbert-Jones Read more

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 1 place · 05/05/2025 08:52 EDT

JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty said selling off the company’s venture capital arm would allow it to “focus on our core operations.” -Meghna Maharishi Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 05/04/2025 22:00 EDT

Hilton to Bring NoMad Hotels to Asia With Singapore Debut

As luxury goes local and lifestyle goes upscale, Hilton’s NoMad debut in Singapore makes a clear statement about the future of luxury hospitality in the region. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Justin Dawes @ Skift 3 place · 05/04/2025 14:10 EDT

Travel in Southeast Asia is steadily growing, but the industry is not technologically prepared to meet digital expectations of the 21st century. There’s a lot of opportunity in changing that. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Gordon Smith @ Skift 1 place · 05/03/2025 08:00 EDT

Can First Class Be Profitable? Etihad Says Yes — and It's Doubling Down

Etihad Airways is working hard to rewrite the rulebook on first class, proving that ultra-premium doesn’t have to mean unprofitable. -Gordon Smith Read more

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 1 place · 05/02/2025 19:01 EDT

United Airlines Cancels Some Newark Flights After FAA Staff Walkout

The cuts show the strain on the aviation system due to staffing and outdated technology. -Meghna Maharishi Read more

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 3 place · 05/02/2025 13:37 EDT

Airlines Are Counting on Premium Even More – and 3 Other Takeaways From Earnings Reports

Airlines are pulling their 2025 outlooks and are even more bullish on premium travel as domestic demand weakens in response to economic uncertainty. -Meghna Maharishi Read more

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Darin Graham @ Skift · 05/02/2025 11:17 EDT

Smart Thermostats Could Reduce Carbon Emissions, says Vacation Rental Platform

Smart thermostats could help reduce emissions. The real power lies in scale: small changes multiplied across thousands of properties can add up. -Darin Graham Read more

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Jade Wilson @ Skift · 05/02/2025 10:58 EDT

U.S. National Parks Already Feeling Impact of Layoffs Ahead of Peak Season

Staffing issues among other challenges means visitors can expect longer entry queues, closed trails, and trash going uncollected at some U.S. national parks. -Jade Wilson Read more

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 05/02/2025 10:06 EDT

AlUla and the New 7,000-Year-Old Tourist Destination – Skift Travel Podcast

AlUla, a location rich in history, has big plans to become a major tourism destination in Saudi Arabia, which we discuss in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Josh Corder @ Skift 2 place · 05/02/2025 09:55 EDT

Egypt 'Extremely Challenged' by Hotel Rooms Shortage, Says Tourism Minister

Egypt says it needs 250,000 more hotel rooms to be constructed if its to hit its tourism goals for the next decade. -Josh Corder Read more

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Luke Martin @ Skift 3 place · 05/02/2025 09:00 EDT

Choice Hotels Taps Mews for Software to Boost Non-Room Revenue

The partnership signals a broader trend: Hotels are rethinking their technology not just to run operations more smoothly, but to sell a wider range of services. -Luke Martin Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 05/02/2025 08:15 EDT

Oyo Expands Into Food & Beverage With Plans for 1,500 In-House Kitchens

As Indian hospitality keeps evolving, the real competition might soon be all about the food. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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